It has become a time honoured tradition for incoming governments to rip into the previous government’s economic record. And now it’s Wayne Swan’s turn — his efforts so far have been half-hearted, writes Peter Brent.
Keating governments
Richardson: Why Rudd didn’t support the GST
John Howard’s attacks on Kevin Rudd’s record as a backbencher were disingenuous because they ignored the way the Australian party system works, writes Charles Richardson.
Keating too kind on Howard record
It’s time to wheel out the famous Singo quote from Rip Van Australia once again: “Malcolm Fraser says he admires Ayn Rand. Ayn Rand says she admires Malcolm Fraser. Neither has a clue what they are talking about.” Paul Keating fires back at Fraser’s failed treasurer, John Howard, and the incumbent dilettante in The Australian today:
