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In 2020, Morrison begins his quest for the golden years

The government went out with a bang, dodging controversy, ramming through legislation and announcing a major shake-up of the public service. Now Morrison is seeking to emulate Howard's glowing 2001-2004 term.

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If the honeymoon is over, someone ought to tell Scott Morrison.

Hosting Christmas drinks at The Lodge this week, the Prime Minister was festive as he mingled with members of the parliamentary press gallery over white wine, pork crackling and duck hors d'oeuvre, all set to the sounds of AC/DC and Daryl Braithwaite.

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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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