Last Update: Wednesday 22 February 2012
This week on Insiders
This week on Insiders, Barrie Cassidy and the panel discuss politics, including the private health insurance rebate and the Labor leadership.
Footage of Kevin Rudd swearing released
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has been embarrassed by archival footage that shows him swearing angrily on camera when he was prime minister.
PM under more scrutiny over Rudd axing
Prime Minister Julia Gillard faced the heat last week after failing to answer questions about how far in advance she knew her coup against Kevin Rudd was going to take place.
The Sunday papers
Barrie Cassidy and the panel take a look at what is making headlines in the Sunday papers.
Plibersek counsels MPs to 'focus on work'
Health Minister Tanya Plibersek discusses the Labor leadership woes and the private health insurance rebate legislation.
The bowser blows up
Officials from the ACCC responded angrily to questions from Senator Nick Xenophon during an estimates hearing last week.
Should Gillard initiate a leadership vote?
The Insiders panel discuss whether Prime Minister Julia Gillard should call a vote on the Labor leadership.
Independents want 'another bite at the cherry'
Andrew Wilkie says he would not negotiate a new deal with Julia Gillard, but said he would be open to working with Kevin Rudd as prime minster.
Fair Work report into HSU won't be released
Fair Work Australia will not release a report into the Health Services Union because it contains information that it says could be seen as defamatory.
Damaging footage
Footage of Kim Sattler misquoting Tony Abbott to members of the tent embassy came to light last week.
The means test debate
The private health insurance reform is seen as moving away from the generous policy of the Howard government.
Australian economy 'not like Greece'
Despite good performance and positive job figures, Australians are anxious about the economy.
Talking Pictures
Sydney Morning Herald cartoonist Cathy Wilcox discusses the week in pictures with Michael Bowers.
Anna Bligh's extraordinary attack
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh made the remarkable claim under Parliamentary privilege that Campbell Newman will end up behind bars for his brother's business dealings.
O'Farrell cracks a joke
NSW premier Barry O'Farrell raised eybrows and got a few laughs after an interesting comment at a press conference last week.
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