With the government trailing in the opinion polls, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has attempted to improve his image - first, by inviting Channel 9 cameras into his home, and then by accusing the Labor opposition of being soft on crime and too close to China.

But will these last ditch efforts work, or do they just appear desperate?

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on how Scott Morrison is attempting to claw back ground as the election inches closer.

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

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