For the first time in recent political memory, the Coalition’s path to victory is believed to lie through Melbourne’s outer suburbs. So, as Peter Dutton abandoned plans to force Canberra public servants to work predominantly from the office, Victorian Liberal campaigners could only shake their heads.
“No Victorian would ever suggest such a policy,” one railed on Monday.
Myriam RobinSenior writerMyriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com
