Kevin Rudd’s dropping of the f-bomb is only likely to increase his already substantial popularity. Plus, the new Japanese government are changing their media dealings.
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Political snippets: Rudd: the naughty choir boy
What the Garling inquiry into the NSW health system didn’t mention
No health system has figured out how to implement reforms effectively and quickly, no matter how well crafted the recommendations made, writes Jeffrey Braithwaite.
Rocks and birds and the Garling Inquiry
In health policy circles, there are two kinds of people: those who think the health system is a rock and those who think it’s a bird, writes Dr Jeffrey Braithwaite.
Crikey Says: Crikey Says
Why can’t we take the news agenda seriously? Why does absurdity suddenly seem to have the upper hand?
Rudd’s failure to clean out the public service has Canberra angry
Since its arrival in office two months ago, the Rudd Government has signed five-year job contracts with two departmental secretaries noted for their enthusiastic links to the Howard administration. It hasn’t gone down well in Canberra, the seat of power. Here’s why, writes Alex Mitchell.
Health appointment inspires hope for better prognosis
One of the country’s most experienced health administrators, Mick Reid, started work last week as chief of staff to Nicola Roxon. Many change advocates are applauding, writes Melissa Sweet.
