More or less every other news story this week, for better or worse, was eclipsed by the revelations (known for months, but only just legal to report) regarding Cardinal George Pell. The inevitable avalanche of coverage that followed — during which the right and left appeared to swap their traditional views on institutions like the judiciary — drowned out many worthy issues; from the quiet dismay of the ParentsNext Senate hearing, to Scott Morrison’s latest facile attempt at a climate policy. As ever, let us know what you think by emailing boss@crikey.com.au. |