Distracted by the numbers

If there ever was a scenario more indicative of Scott Morrison’s utter unfitness to lead, it is the one delivered in Karen Middleton’s damning piece. Interested solely in clinging to power, Morrison’s concerns, as always, are for himself. With the vaccination rollout in tatters, with Australians rising up at this government’s inability to recognise and respect women, with conservative politicians seeking refuge on the crossbenches, on medical leave and at empathy courses, what does this man concern himself with? The internecine politics of shoring up his factional base. Is he the worst prime minister ever inflicted on Australia? The jury is coming in.

– Alison Stewart, Riverview, NSW