The spectacular MFS Limited implosion has scored a direct hit on the corporate reputation of its independent chairman Andrew Peacock and its senior executives, writes Alex Mitchell.
Liberal party leader
Symbolism aplenty as the hard work starts
Kevin Rudd has shown he is still on the campaign trail as he carts his Cabinet off to Perth for today’s first meeting of the year, writes Richard Farmer.
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The Liberals call in the doctor … a nonexistent portfolio? … political appointments … no pity for ministerial staffers … Islamofascism …
The Liberals call in the doctor
Former Labor Party member and union boss Brendan Nelson has been elected Liberal Party leader this afternoon in Canberra, 45 votes to 42. Western Australian Julie Bishop has been elected as his deput, writes Christian Kerr.
For the record – the Last Daily Verdict
Labor clearly won the campaign and snuffed out any chance that John Howard had of snatching a last minute victory, writes Richard Farmer.
Errington: How will the Libs react to defeat?
If, as seems increasingly likely, the Coalition loses on 24 November, the Liberals are in danger of self-destruction without the spoils of office to help enforce discipline, writes Wayne Errington.
