Honesty like this is not something we get a lot of in Australian public life.
A vicious, bridge burning last speech by a politician or a public servant (people usually keeping their own counsel and toeing the party line) carries a similar thrill to an action star walking away from an explosion without looking back, and this week gave us a couple of gems. In honour of the two decidedly thorned farewells from John Lloyd and Tim Soutphommasane, Crikey has decided to look back over our favourite poisoned kiss-offs.
Don't forget, Tony Abbott was once a journalist for News Corp.
The ceremonious unveiling of Peter Slipper's portrait in Parliament is in stark contrast to the ongoing expenses scandal dogging fellow former speaker, Bronwyn Bishop.