Judith Ireland
Judith Ireland is an online political reporter for The National Times, and a columnist for The Canberra Times.
Judith Ireland
The storm passes but Tony still dives in
Judith Ireland Yesterday, Julia Gillard was crowned a political ''badass'' by the international media - a leader who could teach the world a lesson or two about misogyny.
Pyne has 'no friends on other side'
Judith Ireland Federal Coalition frontbencher Christopher Pyne says he doesn't have any friends on the other side of politics.
Working and not-working alike get a question time going over
Judith Ireland Christopher Pyne cited Oliver Cromwell, Julia Gillard cited John Howard and Joe Hockey was busy with the Seinfeld references.
Counting the many masks of Julia
Judith Ireland Prime ministers are just like other humans - no really.
Bob's booming voice could be election winner
Peter Jean and Judith Ireland A deep voice may be one of Bob Carr's best weapons in his new role as Senator and Foreign Minister.
Speaker slips out, as new crossbencher sits tight
Judith Ireland In the short months he has been in the speaker's chair, it is fair to say that Peter Slipper has made the role his own.
Judith Ireland
Gillard soothes the pig-eaters as embattled MP saves his bacon
Judith Ireland Despite the government's best attempts to leak the entire budget before it is handed down, there's always concern on budget night about hidden surprises.
On the QT
Eyes have it as Bishop, Burke face off in row
Judith Ireland She's only three days into the question time gig but Anna Burke has already shown that she ain't afraid of anyone or anything. Not even Julie Bishop's atomic death stare.
