'The golden bowl is broken'
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Hawke was Bill Shorten's mentor. Supplied ALP/AAPThe death of Bob Hawke at the age of 89 has united politicians across the spectrum, with tributes to his character and contribution to modern Australia.
Scott Morrison described him as “profoundly Australian” and “a conviction politician who became a political legend”.
“Bo...





