They may not punch with the same force of the past, they may no longer punch at all, but any round-up of Australian Political Fixers would be incomplete without mentioning the men who made fixing an art form.
Robert Ray
Rudd’s downfall: his own handiwork, and years in the making
Kevin Rudd’s alienation of his colleagues and factional powerbrokers was so great that the end of his popularity meant the end of his prime ministership. Telling backbenchers “I don’t give a fuck what you fuckers think,” probably wasn’t the best start, write Bernard Keane and Paul Barry.
Robert Ray quits VMIA after handing down damning bullying report
Former Labor right powerbroker Robert Ray has quit as chairman of multi-billion dollar state government insurer the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority just hours after handing down a damning report into bullying and harassment at the organisation.
VMIA staff fear ‘whitewash’ on bullying probe
Rank and file staff at troubled insurer the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority hold grave fears that an investigation into bullying and harassment at the organisation will be little more than a whitewash.
VMIA bullying scandal: staff press management, government to act
The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority will conduct an internal probe into disturbing allegations of bullying raised by Crikey last week, after a 3pm all-staff crisis meeting was called yesterday to respond to the claims.
Savva: Kevin, you’re part of the ALP, remember?
Kevin Rudd may be the ALP’s top dog, but that doesn’t mean he gives a crap about being a loyal party member. He acts like he’s above the Labor faithful, but the Labor premiers will bide their time for revenge, writes Nikka Savva.
Tips and rumours: Things to change at The Oz?
Is The Oz set for a major overhaul? And what’s happening down at the ATO?
