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- Richard on The big freeze No one has said that the climate isn't changing JOC.Just as the continents continue to drift and the the solar winds and ... more
- Bob Lord on Lack of memory Loss of memory is a fact of life for people as they start to age. It doesn't mean they are trying their best to wreck ... more
- Bob Lord on Ipswich looking for compensation Gees it hard.Dear RichardDoh!Dear MickYou may point out to me exactly where I took a shot at Cando if you wish. I can't find ... more
- mick on Damned dam inquiry @Cry I also agree that these people who suffered need to be compensated that I believe was never questioned. The fact is who ... more
- John of Caloundra on Police pay disrupted It shan't be long before those that need to assign blame to the government for everything that happens in this state come ... more
- John of Caloundra on The big freeze Lads, Lads! Before you congratulate yourselves any further I suggest you look up the following:-- the difference between ... more
- Mick on Ipswich looking for compensation Bob lord as you point out the BOM had rightly predicted the Big Wet like they had 12 months earlier When allegedly the Bligh ... more
- mick on Price wars illegal? So it is joc doing all these different names. Nauru is good for Crimminals trying to be refugees which of course is illegal ... more
- James W on Price wars illegal? 'neccessary' rather, my bad.mick, it's been suggested to me that eluding to another's medical condition in an effort to cast ... more
- Richard on Ipswich looking for compensation @Bob.La Nina was no secret!Apparently Anna Bligh and the Dam Engineers didn't get the Memo.Forsight, Insight , ... more
- Richard on Damned dam inquiry @Cry,Somewhere my communication got scrambled.I never said the people of the floods were lazy.I was referring to the "whats ... more
- James W on The big freeze Richard, you will see a lot more with your eyes open. more
- Richard on The big freeze Yeah mick, They may fool ALL of the people , SOME of the time.They may even fool SOME of the people, ALL of the time.But ... more
- Richard on Price wars illegal? @Mick, I can't believe that he is so willing to give up Aussie made produce.Doesn't sit well with me."If you can't beat them ... more
- James W on Bligh government plans Ronny multi 'Bligh's Day are numbered' with Black Caviar this Saturday and you might get odds of 25 to 1 on if your lucky.In ... more
- James W on Price wars illegal? The reason someone would feel it nesseccary to comment another's medical condition when it wasn't on topic is a more ... more
- CRY FREEDOM on Flood class action? @BockoWivenhoe was built to handle such rain fall. It was built to prevent a 74 flood again, not unleash it on us. No matter ... more
- CRY FREEDOM on Damned dam inquiry @RichardI am a tax payer who sits on the conservative side of politics and would drive a stake through my heart before I ... more
- CRY FREEDOM on Ipswich looking for compensation @BockoWalk a mile in the Engineer shoes, I think not, they are paid the big bucks to protect us from what they unleashed on ... more
- lynda on Gillard, worst ever? The sooner we are rid of this lot the better,but how it hurts that they are on the gravy train for the rest of their ... more
Governor-General's Labor ties
The question has been raised if the relationship of a family link between Governor-general Quentin Bryce and Labor powerbroker Bill Shorten creates a conflict of interest. Greg Cary talks with ethicist Dr Leslie Cannold about the relationship.
Blog comments
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Well, I missed the talk...quite sad!!!
Governor of Poker Tuesday 2 November, 2010 - 11:28 PM -
Glynis, well said since the 24th august the media focus has been lost on this but perhaps with the caretaker PM trying to change the government system to appease the demand of three independent representatives and to promise a 3year set term in a bid to get thier support I would think it is time for the Govenor General to intervene that is what she is there for but perhaps there is a conflict of interests in the way
z Thursday 26 August, 2010 - 3:38 PM -
I nominate Major General Philip Michael Jeffery, AC,CVO,MC to hold the interim delegate position.
To avoid a repeat or a perceived repeat of the Sir John Kerr / High Court Chief Justice Sir Garfield Barwick angst again, why not just ask the immediate past Governor General Philip Michael Jeffery to step into the role till this is all settled.
Yes he was appointed during the Howard Government, but I do believe that the process requires a joint sitting of parliament agreeing to the appointment.
Furthermore there was never any hint during the ensuing Labor Government of any disagreement, angst or tension even between the Government and the Governor General.
Colene Tuesday 24 August, 2010 - 3:26 PM -
Of cause it is not ethical. If a member of a jury was the son in law of the judge -straight away mis trial - or he would have to excuse himself. But then again it is far from ethical for GG's son in law to stab Kevin Rudd in the back -- after Ruddy had placed Quentin as GG. Further it is not too ethical for Quentins daughter to break up Shortens marriage - but I suppose the married to a future PM would have obvious appeal for such un ethical people.
Glynis Tuesday 24 August, 2010 - 2:29 PM
