Fresh allegations of misconduct against Peter Slipper have caused the speaker to step aside. There has been endless media focus on the ramifications of different outcomes for the Gillard government and it’s miniscule majority but no one seems to be asking what Slipper himself is up to! He’s adamant of his innocence and so I imagine he’s at home, trying to stay on top of his speaking-game for what will surely be a stormy reopening of parliament of May 8 🙂