an excellent performance by gov't today

The mere fact that many seem to be here criticizing today's question time, is proof that Rudd and his ministers performed exceptionally well today.
Even getting under some skins to see Rudd actually being passionate as opposed to Abbott who is extremely subdued.

The truth of the matter is in Abbott's disposition where he looked like a rather tired puppy that has been backed into a corner by all the heavy mining machinery etc.

I do pity Abbott for taking his stance and getting sucked into the situation he now finds himself.

Also patently obvious is the lack of any criticizm by Lib's of Julie Bishop's blunder in speaking out on matters of secrecy.
Funny how this can be a non event in some eyes, purely on the basis Bishop is a Lib.

As for Dorothy Dixes, three came from Liberal ministers as well, each of them contained the words "this great big new tax" .... LOL....

A week ago I was really worried that Rudd, with all his faults and those of his gov't and his ministers were in major trouble. Of course these faults were being compounded by the media etc,.

The government today showed it is clearly focussed and will not be sidetracked and that should be a worry for the coalition. Rudd showed a lot of passion today (some prefer to call it temper??) and he is showing signs that he is back on the rails.