The federal government has played down the leaking of talking points ahead of parliament's return for the year.
An email outlining key talking points for coalition MPs and senators has been leaked ahead of the first day of parliament today.
Prepared by the Prime Minister's office and sent out last night, they cover canvassed topics such as jobs and growth, innovation, school funding and the royal commission into trade unions.
The email also included a social media meme mocking union donations to the Labor Party.
One note outlines questions to press upon Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, including:
'B7'B7"Why did Mr Shorten do a deal that got rid of penalty rates in return for money for his union?"
'B7"Some of the Cleanevent and Chiquita mushroom employees have publicly expressed their distress and dissatisfaction at how they were treated by Mr Shorten. Has Mr Shorten reached out to them to apologise for short-changing them?"
Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia, Josh Frydenberg, played down the significance of the leak, but said there may be some members of the Coalition who are "still disgruntled" after last year's leadership change.
