I have to say that it does indeed look like a typical act of desperation to reprise the misogynist/anti-women topic.

I'm no fan of Abbott, but it's pretty clear that Gillard is toast...and desperately attempting to put another spin on the situation.

Although....having just seen this little gem courtesy of a Liberal Party fundraiser - perhaps she's more on the ball than I've given her credit for

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-12/opposition-on-back-foot-in-sexism-row-after-menu-published-onli/4748826

Good old, Mal Brough - it he's not helping Ashby out, I suppose he has to find something to do with his time.

Mr Abbott says he condemns it, saying also that this episode "...should 'absolutely not' cast doubt on Mr Brough's pre-selection..."

(Stinky pollies:)

The subject is for supporters of Labor, and for just those who fear Abbott, is frightening.
Knowing what he will do, and how it will drag us apart, is too.
But take all that on board, give me the solidarity speech again.
And still *enough will never vote for a party led by Gillard*, unpalatable as it is, Labor/Gillard can not win.

I seem to remember a Labor party conference a few months ago with all the cabinet in attendance which poked obscene and sexist jokes at Abbott's chief of staff. (and at which not one ALP member protested until after the event).

If Mal B had made the comment and not one of the catering staff, there might be a reason to take umbridge. However, given above, the ALP is just as sexist as the Liberals, and given the history of say Hawke's womanising, they have nothing to preach about.

SM,

Hawke's womanising wasn't displayed on a menu for future reference.

The Libs are pretty stoopid sometimes.

pretty bad Mal but a woman who uses the slaughter of the unborn to demonise someone leaves a lot to be desired. I suppose that's what they teach u at Emily's list. Not happy with 100000 murders under the Howard Government they scream for more blood. A distasteful menu is very minor compared to this despicable act from a PM who stabbed the former PM to gain the job. What a role model for the young girls! not.