Well, after lunching at China Doll in Sydney, Cory Bernardi and his so-called dissatisfied NSW Liberals would be very satisfied. ("Bernardi looks to dine out on dissatisfied NSW Liberals", June 2).

Carolyn Wills Cremorne 

Old habits endure

When those lads from St Paul's College go on into their high-flying careers as CEOs and professionals, I wonder how they will treat the women they work with ("All-male college under fire", June 2). Respect? Pay equality? Promotions? Actually, I don't wonder at all. Sad.

Maggie Ramsay Woolloomooloo

Across then down

Based on the police response time in the Lindt Cafe siege and now in the Qantas hijacking attempt, people who may be involved in a terrorist / hostage situation would be well advised to have the Herald crossword with them.

Jim Mackenzie Lane Cove

Finger on pulse

Let me be one of hundreds, if not thousands, of fellow correspondents who are quick to assure George Lawrence (Letters, June 2) that Barnaby Joyce is no closer to becoming PM than is he or I (OK, me). No matter what fate awaits Malcolm Turnbull, Barnaby will at best remain Barnaby and Julie Bishop is the incumbent Heartbeat Girl.  

Brian Pymont Frenchs Forest