Former Premier Anna Bligh launching two books of essays by and about women at the Avid Reader Shop in West End. Pic: Marc Robertson Source: The Courier-Mail
She likes Sydney - but it's good to be back in Queensland, says former Premier Anna Bligh. Pic: Marc Robertson Source: The Courier-Mail
FORMER Premier Anna Bligh has made a rare public appearance in Brisbane to launch two books.
The collection of essays by women authors was inspired by an inflammatory comment from Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones that women in power were doing just that.
Addressing a mostly female crowd at West End's Avid Reader bookshop last night, Ms Bligh avoided any reference to her own stint in Queensland's top job, but condemned Mr Jones for repeatedly running down women.
"Unlike so much of the hateful bile that pours out of his mouth that goes unchecked and unnoticed, this (comment) went off like an incendiary bomb," said Ms Bligh, explaining how it triggered a wave of anger that resulted in the book Destroying the Joint, edited by Jane Caro.
After the launch, the former Premier said it was "wonderful" to be back in Queensland - for the fourth time in six months- but she was enjoying making a new start in Sydney.
"I'm very happily settling into a new city and it's very exciting to be able to have a chance to turn a page," she said.
Ms Bligh was reluctant to comment on the Newman Government's progress or her possible appearance before the health payroll and racing industry inquiries.
But she said she maintained an interest in politics "generally".
"Of course what happens in Queensland captures my attention from time to time, but as a Queenslander I have to tell you it's interesting to live in Sydney and see how difficult it is to get news of what's happening up here," Ms Bligh said.
"Our fears about the Sydney-Melbourne-Canberra triangle are true; they're very much focused on themselves."
The former national ALP president said she would definitely campaign for Labor during the Federal election.
Lending their support at the launch were fellow politicians Jackie Trad who now holds Ms Bligh's old seat of South Brisbane and Queensland Greens Senator Larissa Waters.
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