Labor MPs are leaving the first week of the parliamentary year buoyed by optimism that the government has finally regained more control of the political agenda.
Such sentiments may be quickly punctured by new shocks or by continued sullenness in the electorate.
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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
