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Z.A on Ramadan conflict @ Darryl, Are you the same guy who says Gary Hardgrave was a Labor Minister? I think it is better to go and educate yourself ... more
Darryl on Ramadan conflict I see Z.A is at it again on the 'let's get stuck into Michael smith crusade'. This entire debate is about asking the muslim ... more
Richard on Leaping Sharks? No, but I think I have seen a few outside the Premiers office. more
Colene on Preferential voting Glen of Hawthorne & Michelle ~ I too have done some scrutineering in my time. Optional Preferential voting is fraught with ... more
Bella on Preferential voting Phil of Springwood ~ Canada operates a first-past-the-post system, which has resulted in minority governments at a Federal ... more
John on Ramadan conflict Yasmin, you are an idiot. At least 10 Aussies died on 9/11....killed by Muslims. Obviously you and your mob lack the common ... more
Z.A on Ramadan conflict Michael Smith once again tries to spread hate between AUSTRALIANS, by responding to calls from few racists in the community, ... more
Geoff on "He's a dog..." Geez 4BC - is this Breakfast show the best you can do? While admittedly not a fan to start with, I've grown quite used to ... more
steve on Ramadan conflict Taufan - Are you for real? No Muslims involved in 9/11? You really do your people a disservice by such ridiculous ... more
Richard on Ramadan conflict Taufan, I want to live where you live.I want to know where this place is that all cultures and religions live harmoniously ... more
Phil of Mitchelton on "He's a dog..." I am so fed up with this being all about this brat. I have been very hard pressed to find anything about Newtons victim in ... more
Richard on Ramadan conflict Sorry,1 thing more i need to add to the blog.Taufan , youre an idiot. more
Richard on Ramadan conflict I think some Muslims were also killed in the 9/11 attacks.I think the least that they could do , would be to take some time ... more
Taufan on "He's a dog..." He's an absolute degenerate if you ask me. Looks like he lacked the spanking from Mummy and Daddy Newton. more
Taufan on Ramadan conflict I want to be very clear with this. 9/11 had nothing to do with Australia and I doubt the Americans even care about what ... more
Tom on Ramadan conflict I'm with you Jeff, and Nadiya, who cares how it is pronounced? more
steve on Ramadan conflict Jeff can you give me a couple of concrete examples of how the fabric of our society is being changed by minority groups - ... more
Michelle on Preferential voting I understand the benefits to preferential voting as it takes into consideration all "preferences". But what I don't ... more
nadiya on Ramadan conflict By the way listen to the sounds in the word Eid and pronounce it properly. It is not pronounced 'ID'it is pronounced ... more
nadiya on Ramadan conflict The lunar calendar dictates where the Muslim celebration finishes and ends. Why do you deny us the priviledge to celebrate ... more

Commissioner Bob Atkinson

Posted by: 4bc.com.au | 27 July, 2010 - 3:42 PM

Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson joins the Michael Smith Drive show talking about the powers that Queensland police don’t have in pursuing suspected criminals in vehicles. The Commissioner also discusses the forces access to aircraft.

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smithy, i saw an ad for the qnu last night on the telly and i was astounded that a union, with members who can not even get paid properly, would spend union fees (taken by direct debit whether you get paid or not) on ads that were so unbelievable. it just shows how sneaky the unions are by taking members hard earned dollars and wasting it on the union bosses own agenders. do the unions ask the members where they would like the union dues spent or is it an automatic labor party fighting fund? not all union members are labor voters. the problem is some industries require union membership.

greg Friday 30 July, 2010 - 6:38 AM
There is no genuine public consultation on anything and we really do need citizen initiated referenda on demand. The people should decide whether we should have police helicopters or not. I think police helicopters are probably a good idea. They have them in America. I understand Bob Atkinson would like to stay on in his job, but Queensland urgently needs a patriotic, fiercely independent and impartial Police Commissioner, who will uphold the rule of law and treat citizens with respect, dignity and fairness and act on complaints. And always keep the Police Mission statement in mind:
To serve the people in Queensland by protecting life and property, preserving peace and safety, preventing crime and upholding the law in a manner which has regard for the public good and the rights of the individual.
Mr Atkinson, who is politically appointed and not democratically elected has not been acting in the publics best interests. He should NOT be reappointed.
Queensland deserves better. And I would also like a Police Commissioner, who will act on my documented and corroborated judicial corruption complaint as detailed in
Supreme Court 'orders bullied schoolboy to pay costs' http://mathaba.net/news/?x=572486
Armed Police Eject Mother From Queensland Parliament http://mathaba.net/news/?x=620379
And as mentioned in the e-petition, which the Independent Member for Kingaroy sponsored for us, because our local MP, John Mickel the Speaker continues to refuse to represent us!
E-petition for an independent investigation into unlawful editing of courtroom audio tapes and transcripts http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/EPetitions_QLD/CurrentEPetition.aspx?PetNum=1482&lIndex=-1
PS: Even some police complain about a police culture!

Jennifer Nash Thursday 29 July, 2010 - 11:07 AM
Just a suggestion Bob Atkinson.. If we need helicopters & fixed wing aircraft - Anna Blight might have some of her (OUR) $3 KEVS postage she was going to tell us the why she should sell OUR assets.. I think you would a bit closer to her than I...

Shorty - Tingalpa - Brunswick Heads Wednesday 28 July, 2010 - 5:16 PM