Strong emotions about the asylum seeker debate brings out an ugly side of the Australian character, writes one Crikey reader on the refugee hysteria. Plus, how accurate were Brian Burke and Alan Carpenter comparisons?
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Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The distressing asylum seeker debate
Crikey Says: From WA premier to Wesfarmers lobbyist?
Former WA premier Alan Carpenter joining Wesfarmers as its chief spinner and lobbyist is, in a word, a disgrace.
WA crime commission: a fine, not-so-fine performance
The Brian Burke scandal cost three ministers their jobs, saw two MPs kicked out of the ALP and even reached to the Howard government. So who did the CCC put away yesterday? Nobody, writes The Western Warrior.
Crikey Says: Crikey Says
That Kevin Rudd was a little less than truthful about his email exchanges with Brian Burke is not really the issue.
Saint Kevin’s mortal sin
Corrupt, convicted, conniving – and convivial company? Almost 12 months after the issue was first raised the question still remains: why did St Kevin agree to dine with Brian Burke, writes Christian Kerr.
The Guinea Pig – Evolution’s Bitch
What is it about this humble creature that has captured the National psyche?
