Nelson and Costello sat apart from their Labor colleagues, exchanging discreet jokes and smiles, a touching scene. They look good together, writes Bernard Keane
Senate changes
Ignore the Senate at your peril
Senate numbers are always important. Indeed, the Coalition’s control of the Senate was a major issue in the election campaign. So why didn’t we hear more from the major media on the lead Senate candidates from minor parties? Sure, there were a handful of profiles, but there was virtually no coverage of policy positions.
