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Morrison tells the disaffected: ‘It’s not about me, it’s about you’

The leaders began the campaign defensively. One acknowledged his flaws, the other felt the need to explain who he was.

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Just being able to call the election on Sunday was an achievement for Scott Morrison.

Not since John Howard led the Coalition government between the 2004 and 2007 elections has any prime minister, Labor or Liberal, survived a full term.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
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