Shorten did not win the member's vote to become leader. He relied on his control of the caucus to get the post.
After Turnbull gets the back packer tax through tomorrow he will start 2017 with a clear field.
Shorten will continue to vote down good policy only to see the senate back bench take all the oxygen.
He is unable to improve his personal standing against Turnbull, who has massive upside.
Pliberseck and Albanese have no time for Shorten.
His position is far from secure.
