This crisis-hit summer has been as much about federal politics as it has been about the fires, because a series of own goals made Scott Morrison's leadership an issue.
For a long time, the adage held that good policy was good politics. Get the settings right and the rest will follow.
The PM's election-winning skills don't always translate to governance. AAP
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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
