Analysis
The next election is sucking the life out of politics
Back in Canberra after a six-week break, Labor and the Coalition appeared dejected and snarky.
Tom McIlroyPolitical correspondent
Just a few minutes into question time on Monday, it was apparent beyond any doubt that the next election is sucking the life out of federal politics.
Fresh from a six-week break, and with an election due in less than nine months, MPs headed back to Canberra ready to work. Labor had a refreshed frontbench line up to debut and the government was excited to herald Australia’s best Olympic performance.
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