Brisbane Times | Bob Carr tipped to retire from Senate Brisbane Times Labor's party president has praised union boss Paul Howes, who is tipped to fill former foreign minister Bob Carr's seat in the Senate. Senator Carr is on his way back to Australia after representing the nation at the Group of 20 leaders' summit in Russia. Bob Carr to resign from Senate: report Cutting aid will diminish security: Carr Australia backs reaction to Syria but won't take part in military action |