I've never been one of those people, who subscribe to this notion that the book is dead.

I am because the Chinese have agreed - entered into this agreement in 1997. It sets out the circumstances in which the release of a prisoner who is the subject of a transfer may occur in exceptional circumstances. So the Chinese, having agreed to those principles, I'm sure have no objection to them being applied in this particular case.

I've never been one of those people, who subscribe to this notion that the book is dead.

The Coalition's message of jobs and growth is resonating very, very strongly in North and Central Queensland and one thing they're particularly fearful of is the possibility of a Green-Labor government, a government in which the Green tail wags the Labor dog.

I think the cultural programming on the ABC is one of the glories of the ABC.

I am a very, very strong advocate of the notion that we shouldn't equate the arts with other aspects of infrastructure. They have a unique role in any civilised society and that requires appropriate and targeted government support.

I decided few years ago to leave the bar to pursue a career in politics because I wanted to make a contribution in Parliament.