They may not punch with the same force of the past, they may no longer punch at all, but any round-up of Australian Political Fixers would be incomplete without mentioning the men who made fixing an art form.
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Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The pros and cons of Rudd
Crikey readers continue to debate the ups and downs of Kevin Rudd. Has Rudd broken promises or are voters forgetting to mention all of Rudd’s achievements as well?
Brian Burke walks? It’s time to investigate the investigators
Brian Burke didn’t even have to defend himself. The WA Supreme Court says he and his partners have no case to answer. That’s an indictment on prosecutors and the CCC, says Luke Walladge.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The distressing asylum seeker debate
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?
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.
The Guinea Pig – Evolution’s Bitch
What is it about this humble creature that has captured the National psyche?
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.
