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Farmer: Tell the PM to stick his debate

Crikey / Tuesday, 16 October 2007

Opposition Leaders traditionally call for election campaign debates because they are desperate for the television exposure. Prime Ministers know that and try and avoid them because there is no point in giving an opponent an even break. Richard Farmer advises.

Canberra’s toxic political culture

Crikey / Monday, 24 September 2007

Yesterday Tony Abbott told The Insiders that the election campaign will not be personal, but it will be about a person’s character and capacity. Doublespeak at its very best.