Coalition Takes Aim At Jobs For The Boys

SPARE a thought for John Aquilina. After 25 years in Parliament - many of them in high-paying jobs - he was promised by Labor's former general-secretary Mark Arbib that he would remain in the Speaker's role, complete with $231,605 salary, should he run in the seat of Riverstone again in 2007.

Think Long Term, Don't Slash Jobs, Bosses Urged

ACTING Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called on bosses to think carefully and take the long-term view when considering sacking employees because of this year's economic downturn.

Australia's Love Affair With Our Acting Pm

AMANDA TANGAS, 12, is one of many female supporters who has "bowled over" Julia Gillard since she first assumed the role of Acting Prime Minister a year ago.