There was a wonderful Canberra moment on Thursday morning when Kevin Rudd held court in the Members’ Hall of Parliament House for the unveiling of his prime ministerial portrait.
As about 300 staffers, MPs, invited dignitaries and various hangers-on all watched, Rudd was in full flight with a characteristically loquacious exposition of his brief time in office, and the philosophies and principles which guided him.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
