What the hell is going on in Australian politics? Cartoonists explain

Tony Abbott’s leadership is “terminal” and change is in the air. But instead of getting bogged down on the facts, let’s allow these cartoons to do the talking.

 

The spill is on…

(by David Pope)

 

Of course, things could be worse

Pitch low. pic.twitter.com/XmFtd2yHTa

— Sir Madame Wilcox (@cathywilcox1) February 4, 2015

   

Joe Hockey could be leader

Spending more than we earn #auspol pic.twitter.com/6SQ4rrH406 — Mark David (@mdavidcartoons) February 4, 2015

 

But we would rather Malcolm, right?

MOIR CARTOON Looks at Turnbull #Turnbull4PM #auspol #abbott pic.twitter.com/weZ8wC4FFr — Alan Moir (@moir_alan) February 3, 2015

 

But Tony promises to seek consultation more often

It’s a busy time of year for Relationship counsellors! @theheraldsun #auspol #TonyAbbott #libspill pic.twitter.com/yMrTgGgy75 — Chris ‘ROY’ Taylor (@chrisroytaylor) February 4, 2015

 

Although Julie is right… behind you!

Julie Bishop denies the death stare is on Tony Abbott. My toon in today’s @theheraldsun pic.twitter.com/taXjN8cyQj — Mark Knight (@Knightcartoons) February 4, 2015

 

Everyone should just get back to the grindstone and do what’s right for the country

wtf wednesdays @FinancialReview #libspill #auspol #hockeynomics pic.twitter.com/cTwLHsQST1 — david rowe (@roweafr) February 3, 2015

 

Ignore the spin. It’s all just noise

 

Or it might all go up in smoke

MOIR CARTOON Joe Saves the Day ! #auspol #abbott More at pic.twitter.com/dw4jttw1kE — Alan Moir (@moir_alan) February 3, 2015

 

Which would be a knightmare outcome

How many of us are there on “Team Australia”? Leak cartoon via The Australian #auspol #knightsanddames #libspill pic.twitter.com/Yb5zlqDmiF — Sir StanDeSteam (@StanSteam2) February 3, 2015

 

So keep your wits about you, Tony

Some call him dopey… #auspol pic.twitter.com/NzjCJvLuRw — Mark David (@mdavidcartoons) February 4, 2015

 

Because in the end, captain, the only one you can trust is yourself

#TonyAbbott…Will he or won’t he be stepping aside? @mX @mxsydney @TurnbullMalcolm #auspol #libspill pic.twitter.com/7fGv49YB5i — Chris ‘ROY’ Taylor (@chrisroytaylor) February 3, 2015

 

It’s still good. Now, fire up the Taylor Swift

#TonyAbbott Shakes off leadership rumours -…apologies to #TaylorSwift @theheraldsun #auspol #TonyAbbott pic.twitter.com/cA3pVzl9r7 — Chris ‘ROY’ Taylor (@chrisroytaylor) February 3, 2015