"The Australian Building and Construction Commission wouldn't be top of the list as issues for many in the community."
But it does unite both the Liberal and Conservative wings of the LNP. It's an election campaign most can get behind.
Its also an easy thing to smash Shorten with during a campaign. Shorten has been happy to back his mates as he improved his standing in the polls. Now Labor has a candidate that can be crucified on this issue.
Going for a DD election also highlights the obstructionist attitude of the Senate on even sensible reforms and budget repair. Turnbull can ask the public for a clear mandate in both houses so he can get moderate sensible reforms through after dysfunction of both Gillard and Abbott governments.
