Re: Aus Federal Politics thread (XII)

by Blackadder Thu 13 Aug 2015, 02:21

Seems the so called independent Commissioner for the Royal Comission witch hunt into the Unions, isn't so independent after all.

http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/union-corruption-royal-commissioner-dyson-heydon-billed-as-star-of-liberal-party-fundraiser-20150812-giy1rr.html

by Bradman Thu 13 Aug 2015, 04:49

Bit of a test for the new speaker when they dropped that bombshell today. Though I think it was the deputy chairing when they did it. All sorts of help needed from the clerk.

by Henry Fri 14 Aug 2015, 05:03

I have it on good authority that Tony Abbott could be ousted within a month. There is lots of talk in the Liberal party, and moves are being made.

by JGK Fri 14 Aug 2015, 05:25

Who is the alternative? I find it hard to believe MT would be voted in by a party who generally despises him.

by Henry Fri 14 Aug 2015, 05:32

Julie Bishop or Scott Morrison.

by JGK Fri 14 Aug 2015, 05:41

Yeah - I've just noticed that Morrison's odds have really come in.

by embee Fri 14 Aug 2015, 05:47

Turnbull would have to make a significant move for Morrison to become leader

Morrison has no reason to challenge Abbott ...but he would stop Turnbull if numbers started to move his way

by embee Fri 14 Aug 2015, 05:49

Julie Bishop is a very good foreign minister and deputy ...dont see her succeeding as PM ...the pinko misogynists would destroy her

by JGK Fri 14 Aug 2015, 06:39

embee wrote:Julie Bishop is a very good foreign minister and deputy ...dont see her succeeding as PM ...the pinko misogynists would destroy her

Sage.

And she is a lightweight on anything out of her comfort zone.

by skully Fri 14 Aug 2015, 06:49

ScoMo for the top job, IMHO

by JGK Fri 14 Aug 2015, 06:55

skully wrote:ScoMo for the top job, IMHO

Nah - Steve Smith is next in line.

ScoMo might have to settle for PM.

by JGK Fri 14 Aug 2015, 06:59

Interesting that Pyne has effectively attacked ScoMo today over SSM and ScoMo's desire for a referendum to change the constitution.

I have a feeling that the next few months will be hella fun for a middle aged pinko. Not sure how much actual governing there will be mind you.

by Ethics? The Gall! Fri 14 Aug 2015, 08:41

JGK wrote:I have a feeling that the next few months will be hella fun for a middle aged pinko. Not sure how much actual governing there will be mind you.

about the same that weve had for the last few years. sfa

by Bradman Mon 17 Aug 2015, 02:25

What was a thirteenth tier issue for most could now move up quite a bit. They should just roll over. Those marginals aren't going to swing on this but some less so might.

by lardbucket Mon 17 Aug 2015, 07:26

Henry wrote:I have it on good authority that Tony Abbott could be ousted within a month.

Are you testing your Trevving powers?

by Henry Mon 17 Aug 2015, 07:42

lardbucket wrote:
Henry wrote:I have it on good authority that Tony Abbott could be ousted within a month.

Are you testing your Trevving powers?

Well I hope they fail on this occasion. Abbott needs to go.

by lardbucket Mon 17 Aug 2015, 07:55

I was surprised to see you taking such a risk.

by horace Tue 18 Aug 2015, 02:21

JGK wrote:Interesting that Pyne has effectively attacked ScoMo today over SSM and ScoMo's desire for a referendum to change the constitution.

I have a feeling that the next few months will be hella fun for a middle aged pinko. Not sure how much actual governing there will be mind you.

yep a bit of fun even for us old red folks...even if the country is descending into the miasma..

MT has no chance...ScoMo is the ultra right's candidate id the MM falls over. The ultra right have the numbers.

by JGK Tue 18 Aug 2015, 02:33

horace wrote:
JGK wrote:Interesting that Pyne has effectively attacked ScoMo today over SSM and ScoMo's desire for a referendum to change the constitution.

I have a feeling that the next few months will be hella fun for a middle aged pinko. Not sure how much actual governing there will be mind you.

yep a bit of fun even for us old red folks...even if the country is descending into the miasma..

MT has no chance...ScoMo is the ultra right's candidate id the MM falls over. The ultra right have the numbers.

Perhaps but if ScoMo isn't going to get them re-elected why would they bother changing. Every pollie's first instinct is to get re-elected.

by Henry Tue 18 Aug 2015, 03:18

The public wants Turnbull, the party wants Morrison.

by JGK Tue 18 Aug 2015, 03:32

Henry wrote:The public wants Turnbull, the party wants Morrison.

As I said earlier, should be fun to watch.

(Although as I understand it, a lot in the party don't like Morrison either).

by skully Tue 18 Aug 2015, 06:29

I may as well be on Mars (while in the UK) when it comes to Aus Political news. So is Abbott effectively gone? The Libs are just waiting for the right time for a spill to end his reign?

by embee Tue 18 Aug 2015, 06:50

the pinko media think so and are reporting it that way

not sure what the libs (apart from MT) are thinking

by skully Tue 18 Aug 2015, 06:55

Cheers A

by JGK Tue 18 Aug 2015, 07:17

embee wrote:the pinko media think so and are reporting it that way

not sure what the libs (apart from MT) are thinking

And Trev knows a guy who knows a guy.

I reckon Abbott will hold on.

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