The Australian Financial Review | Liberal powerbroker Nick Minchin contender to take New York post from dumped ... Sydney Morning Herald Federal politics coverage · Federal election 2013 coverage · Federal Election 2013 results. Howard-era finance minister Nick Minchin has emerged as a contender to take over as consul-general in New York after Steve Bracks was dumped from the role as ... Former Victorian premier Steve Bracks sacked by Julie Bishop in 'vindictive ... Minchin ducks question on US role Alexander Downer warned Steve Bracks on plum post |