Despite the Henry Review suggesting increased workforce participation for mothers of young children was crucial, the government and opposition are giving anti signals.
Sharman Stone
Who’s sitting on Abbott’s new front bench?
Tony Abbott is set to announce his new shadow cabinet today, with conservatives Bronwyn Bishop, Sophie Mirabella and Barnaby Joyce in, and moderates like Sharman Stone out. Who else made the cut?
Crikey Says: The Trioli Awards
Crikey honours ABC2 host Virginia Trioli’s finger-twirling candour with a new award for public waffle.
Crikey Says: Asylum seekers set to test Australian politics
Australia faces a major test in relation to its refugee policy in coming months, with conflicts in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan producing a significant increase in asylum-seekers.
Coalition splits on abolishing detainees’ debts
Many former detainees are taking a great interest in the Migration Amendment (Abolishing Detention Debt) Bill 2009 that’s currently being debated in the Lower House.
Putting the Ruddock back into shadow immigration?
An email exchange about former Philip Ruddock chief of staff Ann Duffield, who is now working for Shadow Immigration minister Sharman Stone, makes for revealing reading.
Tips and rumours: Why do Westpac continue to make staff cuts?
Tispters tell of musical chairs in Westpac’s marketing and comms team, and Liberal MP Dennis Jensen’s new comedy act.
The Media Monitors' Top 20: Ashmore explosion sees Debus get the press
Bob Debus, Chris Evans and Sharman Stone all made rare appearances in our list of top press coverage this week.
Ashmore explosion: a commentary time line
A timeline of events in the Ashmore explosion.
When flaming wogs attack!
Who are these queue jumpers coming and taking up space on our oceans?!
Crikey Clarifier: “Well dressed” waves of boat people
Are we being invaded by boat people? Do they think we’re soft? And just how ‘well dressed’ are they? Sophie Black asks the hard questions of Immigration lawyer David Manne.
