Trevor Cook on public relations, social media and politics

Tag Archives: Fitzgibbon

Rudd sticks with “Fortress Australia” among funding doubts

Kevin Rudd has rejected criticism of his deeply flawed defence build-up. In fact, he seems unwilling or unable to defend the logic of that disgraceful white paper. Just flicking reporters with an “I’m the PM and you’re not” response.
The BBC points out that the strategic hysteria underpinning the white paper and the crazy buildup are [...]

Rudd lacks courage on ministerial standards

Rudd’s handling of the Fitzgibbon scandal raises more doubts about whether he has the toughness to be a good prime minister. The idea that it’s all OK because Fitzgibbon has apologised is just pathetic.