A reshuffle, but we really need change

Cabinet reshuffles are often compared to rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic and the big question is whether the promotion of five new ministers, and the historic inclusion of four women in its A-team will be enough to get the country back on track before the next general election in 2016 — if the Coalition lasts that long.

It is a daunting challenge for an administration perceived as drifting without a rudder for months.

After dragging on for seven weeks, when it finally happened, the reshuffle was inexplicably delayed for several hours yesterday amid wild rumours of internal power struggles — and political blood on the floor.