Shaft an extremely popular Minister just after the reforms have been announced? In a traditionally skittish and articulate sector? New Arts Minister Tony Burke is on the road to repeat and repeat his basic message: it’s full steam ahead on the new policies, and Crean’s ghost is alive and well in his office.
Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke has zipped out on a whirlwind press-flesh-and-reassure tour which covered Melbourne Tuesday, reached Sydney Wednesday, and started in Canberra.
