The universal reaction of horror from across the political spectrum is tempered by the utter lack of surprise.
Phillip Coorey is a Political Editor at the Australian Financial Review. Based in Canberra, he covers a wide range of topics including elections, government, public policy, and international affairs, with a strong focus on finance and business economics. Phillip has been recognized for his excellence in journalism, being a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence.