David Wroe
David Wroe is the defence correspondent for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald in Canberra.
Officials broke rules on Zygier as case was flicked to ASIO
David Wroe, Tom Allard Two of Australia's highest ranking foreign affairs officials knew of the jailing of Melbourne man Ben Zygier - dubbed ''Prisoner X'' - in Israel but left his consular care in the hands of spy agency...
Failure to intervene: why Canberra turned its back on Prisoner X
David Wroe and Ruth Pollard A government inquiry has reignited concern over the Prisoner X affair.
Rudd pushes Philippines for help with kidnap case
David Wroe THE Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd, has intervened in the case of kidnapped adventurer Warren Rodwell, urging his Philippine counterpart to do everything possible to secure his release from Islamist...
Straight talk over gay issues on menu
David Wroe Gay marriage proved a headache for Julia Gillard at her party's conference in December. But in the current climate, she just might be relieved to talk on a subject that doesn't involve her foreign...
Quick move to show policy differences
Bianca Hall, David Wroe In a bid to start distinguishing himself from Julia Gillard on policies and ideas, Kevin Rudd yesterday made a pitch to colleagues and the nation on the economy, education and health.
Challenger makes pitch to business on carbon price
David Wroe In a major pitch to businesses worried about the high starting price of $23 a tonne under the carbon tax, Kevin Rudd indicated yesterday he would review the tax after six months and make changes that...
Warning of budget hole with carbon tax
David Wroe Finance Minister Penny Wong has warned that Kevin Rudd's proposal to review the carbon tax after six months with a view to easing the $23-a-tonne starting price could blow a hole in the budget.
Death of Labor elder Bowen, who remained an everyday bloke
David Wroe LIONEL BOWEN lived in the same modest Kensington house - near his beloved Randwick racecourse - for 73 years.
