A tipster tells us they’ve spotted Deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop in Subiaco:

“A sign of election longueur. Steely-eyed Julie Bishop plus enthusiastic posses’ underwhelming walk though Subiaco’s shopping was characterised by a photographer desperate to enlist a dog ‘with the waggliest tail’ to pair her as a propaganda tool to show her no doubt softer side.

“Accompanying our Foreign Minister on Subi’s footpaths were large men, who looked like they could go a round or two with greying hair cut a shade too close to the temples, fake smiles and sporting the odd soft peaked cap. They added to the relaxed ambiance.

“A jovial, soft peaked cap sporting, relaxed cleaner avoided eye contact behind the door at the entrance to the Crossways men’s shitter before checking inside for anything untoward.  He rejoiced in black, multi-pocketed strides — the type you can order from American tactical fashion outlets. Am I too paranoid? Did someone mention D Notice? He knows who he is.”