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Jim wins the battle of Queensland as Dutton lies low

Politicians of all stripes have cashed in on the extreme weather in the northern state, but the treasurer was the standout.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor
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When Brisbane suffered catastrophic floods in 2011, there was no one more frustrated than Kevin Rudd.

Deposed as prime minister just over six months earlier, Rudd, Australia’s first prime minister from Brisbane, was relegated to onlooker status as Julia Gillard struggled to convey empathy and premier Anna Bligh blubbered about how tough Queenslanders were.

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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
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