Human endeavour


The 20 Most Appalling People of 2007: Crikey’s choice

Who among us can say that at some time or another we’ve not wanted to shag Ralph Fiennes in an aircraft toilet? Of course we have, it’s just that none of us have attempted to turn it into a career. Inspired by hostie Lisa Robertson, here is Crikey’s pick of the most appalling people of 07.

Rudd register’s risks runaway industry

A Register of Australian and foreign lobbyists is to be welcomed by the Rudd Government. Finally an Executive administration has recognised the inherent danger of allowing lobbyists unhindered access to Parliamentarians, writes Julian Fitzgerald.