The absence of ministers Gentleman and Davidson is the opportunity for the returned government to appoint a minister who can listen and absorb the evidence, and who has the courage to act on that evidence, says lawyer ANDREW FRASER.
"The biggest challenge remains for federal Labor to reconnect with regional Australia. Otherwise they are cactus electorally, with lingering support in the cities but being electorally toxic elsewhere," writes ROSS FITZGERALD.
After vigorous training in the basement of a sporting club in Kaleen, 10 young men hit stardom when they brought home a win for Australia in indoor cricket. Next year, they’re going for win number two, reports ELIZABETH KOVACS.
"I suspect, despite its failures, the government was returned because many had a superficial appreciation of policy and voted on the perception that Labor was more likely to address the needs of the disadvantaged," says MIKE QUIRK.