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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 10 Apr, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Carr says Israel lobby had 'unhealthy' influence on Gillard government Former foreign minister Bob Carr has hit out at what he calls the "pro-Israel lobby in Melbourne", saying it wielded "extraordinary influence" on Australia's policy during his time in Julia Gillard's cabinet. Speaking to ABC's 7.30 program, Mr Carr said "extreme right-wing" lobbyists had an "unhealthy" influence on Australia's policy towards Israel and the Occupied Territories. "I found it very frustrating that we couldn't issue, for example, a routine expression of concern about the spread of Israeli settlements on the West Bank," he said. The head of the Australia-Israel and Jewish Affairs Council has rejected the claims as a "figment of his imagination", saying Ms Gillard is an "independent-thinking woman" capable of reaching her own conclusions. Mr Carr details his time as foreign minister, and his criticism of the pro-Israel lobby, in his new book, which also includes tips on buying ties, complaints about business class flights, and notes on the perfect breakfast and his obsessive exercise regime. More » Cooktown ready for onslaught of monster Cyclone Ita Anthony Mundine falls to Joshua Clottey in punishing bout MH370's final resting place may be located 'within days' 20 hurt in mass stabbing at US school Abbott discusses free trade, military exchanges with China's premier Pistorius shown graphic photo of shot girlfriend during cross-examination More Analysis » Why are there still accredited homeopathy degrees? This isn't the first time homeopathy has been debunked, with past reports coming to the conclusion that homeopathic products perform no better than placebos. But the verdict of Australia's peak health research body has implications for discredited academic degrees and health insurance subsidies. If one arm of government states that homeopathy lacks an evidence base, should another accredit homeopathy courses and assist with student fees? More » Following Keating's lead on reform (finally) Faulkner's reforms needed for disgraced Labor A civilisation built upon software isn't safe Nothing to 'like' about social media gag Our linguistic lag on all things sex When Western meets local, neither stays the same Micro-parties tap into dissatisfaction Game of Thrones and the case for piracy Australia must reject legal straightjacket on trade Just In More Just In » 'Hopping mad' residents hit by outback flooding Heavy outback rain has caused flash flooding at Coober Pedy in South Australia and left some of the residents 'hopping mad'. 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