Abbott was caught out not reading the BHP report but since the interview was pre-recorded that afternoon there wouldn't have been much time. Doesn't seem a hanging offense. But in terms of his main point he was obviously right as Klopper's overseas speech verifies.
Other point not given much press but ABC have been trying to whack him for referring to illegal boat arrivals but this is the same term used by the Dept of Immigration. So it's Leigh Sales that looks the unresearched fool there.
On the other hand Gillard has looked sharp as a tack defending herself and union skullduggery. Let's see how far that gets her in the opinion polls.
