Worst. Ex health minister. Ever.
PS Thanks to Grods for the nose news.
UPDATE: Melissa Sweet, writing in Crikey, was at the event where Abbott was speaking. Someone asked Abbott about the mechanics of legislation.
His most interesting observation came when asked about what it takes to get legislation through Cabinet.
He said three factors counted: how hard it is to do; how closely it conforms to the values and principles of those around the Cabinet table; and whether is it going to be politically popular or difficult. Or, as he summed up, “the feasibility, desirability and popularity.”
It’s a salient reminder for those who believe evidence should be a central driver of policy -- it didn’t even rate an explicit mention.
It reminds me of when during the 2007 election period then Minister for Health, Tony Abbott, said he would put off major decisions because he was too busy with the election.
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