They're obsessed md. Whilst TA was leader that was Labor's one and only trick. Now he is gone, they seem stuck in a time warp - still Abbott, Abbott, Abbott. Like Major Mitchells.
Anyway, back on topic I don't agree Briggs deserves expulsion, certainly he should never proceed beyond the back bench. As for Dutton, sacking is a bit harsh. Samantha Maiden is a tough bird, a good journalist. She's not some precious petal from Fairfax or the ABC who'd be squealing for his head. She seems to have brushed it off.
Politics is a tough business, as is political journalism.You don't think just about every top journo hasn't been described in colourful language?