Right wing backbenchers plan senate revolt against Turnbull

The looney right of the back bench Lieberals is now making itself felt under the Turnbull gov. The fact that Turnbull has caused a major kick in the polls for the Lieberals means nothing to them. For them this simply confirms that he's popular with those evil moderates who don't like their far right ideology. So, pissed off that their glorious Tone's was shafted by relative moderate (or for them total leftie) Malcolm, they're now out for revenge. 

Is that classified as "snipping"?

They have organised a senate revolt against Turnbull come this Thursday (oh please let it be at high noon). They have reintroduced the "People have a right to be bigots" bill, designed to keep their mate Andrew Bolt from the jaws of legal scrutiny when singling out ethnic minorities for demonisation. 

Many Lieberals have said in the past that they are prepared to cross the floor over it, thus this has turned into a test of Turnbull's leadership.

Seriously, Turnbull needs to flex some muscle here. Abbott is right out of control (I personally have no doubt he's behind it all somehow). Barely turning up to parliament he sits there protected by his Team Abbott mates like he's in a school yard clique.

And surprise surprise, enter Corgi Bernadi, actually talking about conscience whith a straight face when referring to the Lieberals:

"The current Prime Minister has previously said he supports these modest changes on 18c so this Thursday is a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate actions speak louder than words," Senator Bernardi told Fairfax Media. 

"It should be brought to a vote and the Coalition should support this bill. 

"This was our policy that was temporarily delayed but given the current Prime Minister's commitment to these changes I see no reason to delay it any further.". 

Up to half a dozen Coalition senators have previously vowed to vote in favour of the Day amendment even if it means crossing the floor. Senator Bernardi called on his colleagues to maintain the courage of their convictions. 

"It will remain to be seen whether those who are now on the frontbench but previously committed to freedom of speech in supporting this bill will now have the courage of their convictions to do so," Senator Bernardi said. Read more

I imagine Turnbull's "support" of this bill came down to simply parroting Team Abbott's sloganeering at the time. Will Turnbull now force changes to the discrimination act when even Abbott had to back down over fierce community opposition? Seems very unlikely.