“In terms of the big decisions before the Government, he was incapable of making them. He, as a seasoned politician from the TV cameras could turn it on, but his demeanour behind closed doors was absolutely miserable, irritated. If I was going to summarise it: personally miserable, politically paralysed.”

— Julia Gillard

The Killing Season, Episode two: Great Moral Challenge (2009–10)

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