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Slipper and Bishop: two speakers, two very different legacies

Mar 30, 2017

Bronwyn Bishop isn't much worse than some Speakers of the modern era. But she's becoming a distraction for the government.

Bishop a distraction for a government that needs clear air

Mar 28, 2014

I'm all for a bit of pomp and ceremony myself so I'm in favour of rescuing Doc Evatt's wig from its display in the Old Parliament House and putting it on the head of Peter Slipper

Rescuing Doc Evatt’s wig for Peter Slipper

Richard Farmer’s chunky bits

Feb 09, 2012

The speaker must be respected, at least to a degree, by both sides. Peter Slipper's ability to command respect remains in grave doubt.

Great politics, but a poor outcome

Nov 25, 2011

So just what the hell happened in the house yesterday and were we really a bee's you-know-what from returning to the political crisis of 1975? <em>Crikey</em> spoke with press gallery legend and editor of <em>Inside Canberra</em> Rob Chalmers, who was there in 1975.

What happened in the House yesterday?

Crikey Clarifier

Jun 01, 2011

There's a storm brewing in Canberra over who will be elected Speaker, which side of parliament they will come from and whether their casting vote will be paired with the Deputy Speaker. <em>Crikey</em> went to the experts for answers.

Crikey Clarifier: what is the role of the speaker?

Sep 24, 2010

If Katter's right, the people don't want sensible politics. They want that other p word. No, not paradigm.

The other p-word

Sep 24, 2010

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