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The PM's time out underscores the summer storms of politics

Voters often change their view of politics during their long days off. That's made the optics of Scott Morrison's early break even more tricky.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor
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Here's a bit of free advice. The next time the Prime Minister decides to take a holiday, don't try and hide it. People find out.

And when they do, they assume you are doing the wrong thing because you tried to cover it up.

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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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