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Oh lordy what a sight - a cabinet room come to Jesus moment

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imagePrime Minister Tony Abbott reminded cabinet members of their responsibilities and the consequences of leaking, after an unusually detailed leak from cabinet.AAP/Lukas Coch

Tony Abbott has told his party room that in cabinet on Monday there was a “come to Jesus moment” – by which he apparently meant a moment of collective clarity.

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