University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Stephen Parker and Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan discuss the week in politics including Bill Shorten’s identification of himself in a rape allegation, what the public’s reaction will be, how social media and the 24 hour news cycle has changed how long a subject is in the public and the public’s respect for politicians.
VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Bill Shorten
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