13-February-2011
Portfolio Media Releases
A Sunday paper article has wrongly left the clear impression that a previously reported, cordial conversation I had with Joe Hockey, over seven months ago, before the election, was held recently.
My interview was based on the book I am writing about my experiences overcoming depression.
Joe Hockey and Julie Bishop are good friends and colleagues of mine. They both have my complete support in their current roles.
The only job I am focussed on is Penny Wong’s.
I have not been leaking, backgrounding, or discussing with colleagues any challenge to any of my colleagues.
I have a wide range of responsibilities which are both very challenging and satisfying.
With the Gillard government wallowing in incompetence and many unresolved problems, all of our attention should be, and must be, on keeping Labor accountable.