After decades of frustration, Scott Morrison's bold ambition is to end the “tribalism, conflict and ideological posturing” that he argues has been apparent on all sides.
The Prime Minister’s call is passionate, the tone conciliatory, the appeal to the national interest unmistakably popular. Whether it turns out to have been a waste of political breath will only become clear over the next few months.
As Scott Morrison tries to revive a floundering economy, he doesn’t want to jeopardise the prospect of union co-operation for crucial industrial relations reform.
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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
