Howard’s ‘day job’ a good fit
From one high office to another, the former PM says he doesn’t miss politics, but fiercely defends his government’s record.
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Ungracious Rudd gets a free pass
ITS response to the PM’s attack on the Howard years has exposed the opposition’s lack of direction.
Boundary changes ‘woeful’: ALP
THE ALP has launched a scathing attack on the AEC over its draft redistribution of the electoral boundaries in NSW.
Come in spinners, your time is up
IT worked for John Howard but voters are no longer swayed by the style-over-substance approach.
Fixture in the house
THERE is no getting around Labor’s fixed four-year term.
Businessmen not suited to politics
BUSINESS leaders don’t make for good political leaders. It is a feature of the very different styles of leadership each need.
Libs must state a position
IN Liberal circles the next month will be consumed by speculation over who will nominate for the safe federal seat of Bradfield, vacated by former leader Brendan Nelson. Already the suggestion is that the field will be of Melbourne Cup proportions.
NSW Liberals need Sinodinos
ARTHUR Sinodinos argued on The Australian’s opinion page yesterday that Peter Costello should consider state politics because he would make an excellent Victorian premier. Perhaps. But not as good a premier as Sinodinos would make state treasurer or finance minister in NSW.
State of uncertainty
LABOR’S leadership woes are dogging the party in NSW, but the Liberals have their own problems.
Hoist with their own Ironbar
IS Wilson Tuckey mad, bad or just plain sad?
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