With the government in crisis, Morrison’s leadership might be safe but damage has been done

The momentum for change on the treatment of women is far bigger than politics, but the political dimension of this crisis facing the government cannot be ignored. 

The polls give some indication of how voters view Scott Morrison, but the mood within the Liberal Party is also worth considering. It’s undeniably shifted in recent weeks. 

The Prime Minister’s leadership is safe, according to his colleagues, and some are more forgiving of his “missteps” than others, but damage has been done and Morrison’s standing internally has been diminished. The view this Prime Minister has some sort of infallible political judgement, having delivered a “miracle” election victory, is well and truly gone. 

The link has been drawn between Morrison’s…