Berejiklian’s exit threatens a fragile political consensus
The NSW Premier’s shock departure casts doubt on the coherence of a national cabinet at a time when Australia is facing its greatest peace-time challenge since the Great Depression.
Gladys Berejiklian in her time as transport minister, in state parliament. Marco Del Grande
Most nights are slow in the politics business, but every once in a while you get a fast one, a blast of wild treachery and weirdness that not even the hard boys can handle. It is an evil trade on most days and nobody smart will defend it.
Andrew ClarkSenior writerAndrew Clark is a former editor of The Sun-Herald and Australian Business. He was a correspondent in Europe and North America, a political correspondent in Canberra and has been a journalist for more than 55 years. Email Andrew at aclark@afr.com.au
