"The riot was instigated by the efforts of some in Gillard's own PM office
That is what set the riot into motion"
How?
I think that Tony Abbotts comments about the Tent embassy was what set things in motion.
If he had never made those comments this would not have occured , the butter fly effect magnified.
But it is all Julia's fault it seems, maybe she should tell Tony not to make such comments. Except should does not have the power and authority to do that. I think she is blameless in this and Tony should take responsibility for what he says in public and accept the consquences of he own actions.
After all don't you coalition supporters believe in indiviual responsibility.