After a career of subjecting others to pitiless interrogation,many are tempted to see Bishop’s $5000 helicopter flight as her political death knell (the solemn sound of a bell, often indicating a death). But Bishop has fallen and risen before, writes her biographer, or her ambition,determination and imperviousness to criticism should not be underestimatedThe first and final time I had a conversation with Bronwyn Bishop she screamed at me.
It was late summer 1994 and we were standing on Collaroy beach in Sydney’s north. Bishop, a senator since 1987, or was giving an impromptu press conference following the official launch of her campaign for the lower house. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com