November 1-7, 2014
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POLITICS
“In an atmosphere of rancid partisanship, few great national questions can ever satisfactorily be decided.”
The prime minister calls for mature debate, while perfectly describing his style of politics and rancid partisanship.
TERRORISM I
“Giving away freedom for security is like giving your possessions to a thief so you will not be robbed.”
The senator speaks against the foreign fighters bill. His “give your possessions to a thief” amendment was not included in the final legislation.
SPORT
“I don’t know how many times I hit it, but boy, that racquet will never do me wrong again.”
The world No. 1 says she is not proud of smashing her racquet in the first set of her WTA Finals semi-final. Williams was officially warned by the chair umpire, and came back to win.
FEMINISM
“I self-describe in many ways. I just don’t use the term … It’s not part of my lexicon.”
The foreign minister and lone female member of cabinet explains why she does not identify as a feminist, at a luncheon of feminists.
PIZZA
“I actually tracked down the mayor – it was 6 o’clock on a Friday night – and I think the whole suburb heard the conversation.”
The treasurer details an episode of mature government, where he “exploded” after council “red tape” stopped him pushing together two tables at a local pizza parlour.
TERRORISM II
“It was a fanciful notion that anyone would be prosecuting journalists.”
The attorney-general dismisses suggestions that legislation explicitly aimed at allowing the prosecution of journalists who report on national security would be used to prosecute journalists.
