There is no such thing as being non-political. Just by making a decision to stay out of politics you are making the decision to allow others to shape…

- Joan Kirner

I have severe osteoporosis. Your bones start to collapse.

- Joan Kirner

Men are rarely questioned on their spouses or their partners, and nor should they be. And the question to ask is why is this done to women?

- Joan Kirner

I was very happy being education minister and deputy to John Cain.

- Joan Kirner