Julie Bishop probably regrets having suggested that Australian spies forge passports. Plus, the GFC in historical perspective, Rudd yells at newspaper editors and other political tidbits.
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From the doors: Keep it above the belt, pleads Robb
With Malcolm Fraser quitting the Libs and Julie Bishop shooting herself in a foot firmly jammed in her mouth, it was a busy morning for Crikey< Doorsman Tiernan Kelly, reporting from a cold, wet House of Reps entrance.
How embarrassment, Julie
Daily Media Wrap: Julie Bishop let it slip yesterday that local intelligence agencies are involved in passport forgery, and now Kevin Rudd is accusing her of breaching national security. Did Julie really stuff it?
Julie Bishop: The battle of Julie & Julia
The Rudd government’s Building the Education Revolution program is one of the worst examples of economic mismanagement on record, writes deputy opposition leader Julie Bishop. Why didn’t Rudd learn from Howard’s effective school buildings program?
Video of the Day: Julie Bishop’s death stare
Last night on Q&A Julie Bishop showed her ability to use the force: “I find your lack of faith… disturbing”.
Julie Bishop: Why I don’t agree with compulsory voting
Australia is out of step with most democracies by enforcing compulsory voting. If voting is a “right” then it should also be a right not to vote, writes Deputy Opposition leader Julie Bishop.
Grattan: Can Abbott tame the WorkChoices beast?
Other disposed Lib leaders wouldn’t touch industrial relations with a ten foot pole, but Tony Abbott says “WorkChoices wasn’t all bad” and is pushing his own, more tightly reigned in version. Will it work for Abbott? asks Michelle Grattan.
Bishop: Let’s send India a peace offering — uranium
Deputy Opposition leader Julie Bishop has a novel idea for how Australia can repair its relationship with India over that whole “beating up Indian students” thing: agree to start selling the nuclear state uranium again.
The Liberal Party: a pack of grumpy old bastards (and bitches)
The Liberals have become the Grumpy Old Party of Australian politics, says Bushfire Bill. Do they really expect to win over the Australian public by being a pack of sour-faced fuddy-duddies?
2009: the year in Canberra
Bernard Keane takes a look back at some of the key events of the year in federal politics.
Schubert: Julie plays the loyal La Cucaracha
Deputy opposition leader Julie Bishop won’t jump into the leadership brawl to claim the title, which wins her both ticks for loyalty and crosses for weakness. What are her motives? asks Misha Schubert.
Crikey Says: No more lamenting for Malcolm
It seems we’ve misunderestimated Malcolm. He excels wonderfully at primary school politics.
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Turnbull vs. Bishop: the email flame war
Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop have had a bitter falling out, with Turnbull accusing her of voting against him in the leadership ballot. The ABC has the leaked emails in which he also accuses her of making “scathing attacks” on Abbott behind his back.
Meanwhile, Bishop lurks in the background
While Coalition leader Malcolm Turnbull lays his leadership on the line over emissions trading negotiations, deputy Julie Bishop is skulking around in the shadows, engaging in secretive negotiations with other Liberal MPs.
Two wrongs don’t make a right, Julia
Education Minister Julia Gillard was under fire for overspending A$1.5 billion in the school buildings project and she came out guns blazing in parliament. For once, the voice of reason was Wilson Tuckey.
Libs in a twist over China
The Coalition just can’t decide what their stand is on China/Australia relations. The only thing they can agree on: all the diplomatic problems are thanks to PM Kevin Rudd, writes Lenore Taylor.
