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Calling to account those who tore her down We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss April 16, 2021 — 12.02am Normal text size Credit:Illustration: Cathy Wilcox To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number. CHRISTINE HOLGATE Calling to account those who tore her down The executives who negotiated a deal for post offices to handle banking for their local communities made a significant contribution to the livelihoods of those outlets. Well done. But should they get a bonus for d...

Which of the 41 new MPs gave the best maiden speeches?

A maiden speech is an MP’s first major speech in Parliament. Unlike other speeches, which are often scrutinised by party hierarchy, maiden speeches are a personal statement from the MP themselves. Pallett joked that while her career as a midwife had involved its share of unexpected arrivals, the greatest unexpected arrival of all was her arrival in Parliament. Pallett’s win in Illam was one of the most unexpected upsets on election night. JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/Stuff Pallett paid tribute to her family, including partner Andy, “my best friend, my biggest cheerleader”. “The man I love...