“If you had several chickens at one site testing positive, then you would know you had something going on, but two positive chickens from two different sites are an indication that not much is happening.”
“[Balding backbencher Bob McMullan, nicknamed] comb-over ... When someone looks through a window and thinks they see a lot of vipers and snakes, it's nearly always the case they're looking in a mirror and seeing a reflection of themselves.”
“The seat is obvious: Replace the log (Michael) Hatton in Blaxland. A Bankstown boy with ability, we have always done well out of those. In fact John regards him as a future party leader ? a huge wrap.”