When Malcolm Turnbull became prime minister after deposing Tony Abbott, you knew free- market capitalism had run its race in Australia. In place of the reformist Abbott, was a Liberal in name only, advocating ‘consensus and co-operation’ as the keys to economic growth. No talk from him of smaller government, fiscal responsibility and a more competitive, less-regulated marketplace.
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