So what did we learn in that first QT back?

The Coalition are still a question looking for an answer.

It serves ideological purposes to zero in on CFMEU corruption allegations, but does nothing to actually win over any voters, or inject themselves into relevant conversations. It is a very safe area for the Coalition to dance around, because it keeps the base happy, but doesn’t delve into any of the areas which are currently tearing it apart.

Does it do anything to further it’s cause? No.

As has become habit, it was the crossbench who asked the questions that matter to Australian voters – health, housing and what on earth is in the critical minerals deal we have just signed with the US.

It is also interesting that the Coalition, which has made a bit of a meal of this in the past, did not go for the low hanging fruit that is Albanese’s travel.

Have they learned their lessons? Unlikely -there is a lot of sitting left, so let’s wait and see before answering that one.