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NEWS.com.auThomson talk dominates Canberra againABC OnlineToday besieged former Labor MP Craig Thompson lashed out at the unrelenting focus on his alleged past misdeeds. By his count there are now nine investigations into his time as national head of the Health Services Union, each one picking over claims he ...Politics wrap: May 24, 2012Sydney Morning Herald (blog)all 2,269 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 4:40 am
Liberals, Greens candidates throw hats into Eden-MonaroNarooma NewsThere would have to be a swing of at least 4.2 per cent against Labor if it is to lose the crucial seat. Mr Hendy, current advisor to Liberal Party deputy Julie Bishop, described Eden-Monaro as “a microcosm of the Aussie electorate.and more »
22 May 2012 | 6:32 pm
The AgeNew pillars of wisdomThe AgeWitness the powerful rejection by Prime Minister Julia Gillard of the recent Australia21 report that called for drug decriminalisation and argued the war on drugs had failed. Today, Jeff Kennett and David Penington are at polar extremes on the issue of ...and more »
22 May 2012 | 6:57 am
Menzies' forgotten peopleThe AustralianWe do not have classes here as in England, and therefore the terms do not mean the same." Menzies begins by rejecting the Marxist division by capital and labour, a notion that gave foundational meaning to the Australian Labor Party, became the dominant ...
21 May 2012 | 7:22 am
Craig Thomson wrap: May 21, 2012Sydney Morning Herald (blog)You have mixed views. Sympathy for Mr Thomson. Frustration with the media. Potential lines of new inquiry for enterprising reporters. Many of you not buying Mr Thomson's version of events. Keep them coming. It's good to hear what you make of things.
20 May 2012 | 4:49 pm
Brisbane TimesA trusted messenger steps forward to rebuke LaborBrisbane TimesNot much has changed. He showed this week that he still has the capacity to issue a powerful message. Essentially, on Wednesday night, he told the Gillard government, the Labor Party and the unions to wake up to themselves, to stand up and fight and to ...and more »
18 May 2012 | 7:16 am
Bill and Chloe Shorten call for an end to ugly personal attacks in politicsHerald Sun"I have a job I love, a family I love, it is a good place," the Gillard Government's Workplace Relations Minister - a politician considered a future Labor prime minister - told the Sunday Herald Sun. "You have your ups and downs, but it is good, ...and more »
12 May 2012 | 7:06 am
NEWS.com.auBudget wrap: May 8, 2012Sydney Morning Herald (blog)#cookedbooks MPs are fanning out now. Labor promised no carbon tax, how can you trust their Budget? #cookedbooks — Natasha Griggs (@NatashaGriggsMP) May 8, 2012 8.10pm: Budgets. Where is the love? Here it is. Prime Minister Julia Gillard hugs Wayne ...Final budget preparations underway in CanberraABC Onlineall 2,425 news articles »
7 May 2012 | 5:03 pm
Thomson report overshadows surplusThe AustralianBefore questions begin, the House will hear condolence motions for former Labor MP Lionel Bowen and former Liberal Senator Judith Adams. There will also be statements on the deaths of Murray Rose and Jimmy Little. Tony Abbott began budget day talking ...and more »
7 May 2012 | 3:33 pm
ABC OnlineGovernment enters crisis management modeABC OnlinePrime Minister Julia Gillard took action on the weekend over the scandals surrounding MP Craig Thomson and Speaker Peter Slipper, so how are things looking for the Federal Government now? CHRIS UHLMANN, PRESENTER: The drum beat for a change of Prime ...and more »
30 April 2012 | 4:04 am