The Prime Minister has rejected suggestions his announcement that Australia is facing a possible terrorist threat has been timed to avoid scrutiny of the industrial relations and counter-terrorism laws.
There's no accounting for luck, is there?
However, Mr Howard has refused to outline the details of the threat.
Why would he tell us any details? We weren't supposed to know anything about the anti-terrorist legislation, and that obviously extends to details of threats.
Assuming that there are any details to be had, it's just bad luck that we're the ones who don't have the luxury of 24 hour protection, and are in the line of fire if this latest revelation happens to be true.
Words like Tampa and mushrooms spring to mind....