Julia Gillard

Rudd's demands could exceed all expectations

The ALP's Faustian bargain with our born-again Prime Minister could bring out the worst in a leader with a history of egocentrism. I wonder whether the Labor Party comprehends all the... Read more

Max Walsh, 18 July 2013, The Australian Financial Review (subscription required)

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Rudd can climb out of the grave dug by Gillard

That Kevin Rudd has the ability to run an unusually emotional election campaign should be giving the Abbott camp the jitters. Do not dismiss the surge by Kevin Rudd and the Labor Party in... Read more

Max Walsh, 4 July 2013, The Australian Financial Review

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Even in opposition, Gillard and Swan won't make it easy for Coalition

While Tony Abbott is likely to win a majority in the lower house in the September poll, the Coalition is unlikely to have control of the Senate. Kevin Rudd's disavowal of any further... Read more

Max Walsh, 28 March 2013, The Australian Financial Review (subscription required)

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Odd decisions make one regret Rudd’s demise

How would our political landscape look if Kevin Rudd had survived the prime ministerial coup in 2010? Like John Howard, I believe Rudd would have won the election that year and would now be... Read more

Max Walsh, 21 March 2013, Australian Financial Review (subscription required)

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ABC Nightlife dates for 2019

Nerida Cole will once again appear on ABC Nightlife Radio throughout 2019 accompanied by host Philip Clark.

Tune into the program on Tuesdays 10.00pm to 11.00pm on the following dates to hear Nerida discuss the latest topics in super and the economy:

  • Tuesday 2 March 2019
  • Tuesday 9 April 2019 

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