Bracks fell into government with the help of three "independents" who who were all elected in previous conservative seats and who, with one exception, had short political careers.
His nick was "mirrors" because on every issue he said he'd look into it. He achieved nothing, was carried by Brumby and couldn't believe his luck. He resigned to take up soft jobs with his federal Labor mates. He should have stayed as a school teacher - nobody will remember his achievements except for Myki, the desal plant, the state debt and Eastlink - which he promised would be toll free in November during the 2002 election campaign and reversed that by February. It was one of the greatest lies ever told at Vic state political level.
We are well rid of him but he keeps popping up in well paid government gigs.
