But when it comes to voting on a prime minister’s future, those in the know should be allowed to make their own choices.

MP Angus Taylor was best qualified to vote against the motion which could have led to Tony Abbott being replaced as leader.

He made a judgment call based on his parliamentary dealings and personal rapport with the beleaguered Prime Minister.

Hume voters wanting Abbott gone might have been persuaded by the deluge of media analysis that enveloped the leadership saga.

The Prime Minister’s knighthood blunder understandably precipitated the doubts about his capabilities as a consultative leader.

But Mr Taylor’s constituents need to understand that their local member actually works with Mr Abbott, physically talks to him.

We often make judgements about a politician through the funnel of media and online commentary.

Mr Taylor’s rationale is a consequence of knowing the man and the leader.

Remember, Mr Taylor is close to Malcolm Turnbull, Mr Abbott’s likely challenger, who was (like Mr Abbott) a referee on his Hume campaign CV.

It is from this perspective that Hume voters should have faith in Mr Taylor’s intelligence and discretion.

If Hume voters want Mr Abbott gone, then they needed to let Mr Taylor know en masse.

This didn’t happen.

The MP told the Post he’d fielded a mix of views about the leadership before Monday’s meeting.

Even so, Hume constituents can’t forget that they overwhelmingly endorsed Mr Taylor at the last election to act on their behalf.

If he says he is satisfied about the “very material” changes Mr Abbott will make in his dealings with the backbench, then we have to support Mr Taylor’s stand.

IF enthusiasm could catapult five Goulburn High students to Kentucky, they’d be there in an instant.

So it was heartwarming to see Council kick in $5000 to the quintet, aiming to compete in April’s VEX World Robotic Championships.

Other organisations and service clubs have generously chipped in too.

We reckon it’s a worthy cause. On their impressive journey, these students have beaten off schools much better equipped in robotics. They’ve dedicated hours of after school time to the project and even fundraised for the trip.

A six-week break over Christmas and the closedown of local service organisations have put a spanner in fundraising works.

The near $10,000 collected so far is well short of the $35,000 mark, with only seven weeks to go.

We encourage individuals and organisations to get behind these teens and help them strut their skills on the world stage.

Their innovation is commendable and a credit to their teachers. Goulburn and the school can be well proud of them.