In a rush to take on Howard

AN Australian Labour Party insider ran down the corridor of Federal Parliament in Canberra last week and said to his colleagues: “Get in, sit down, put on your seat belt and hang on.” 

His excited remark coming before the result was announced, undoubtedly, reflects the characteristics of the new Labour leader, who will lead his team on a roller-coaster ride in the run-up to the next federal election, possibly within a few months.