When  Tony Fitzgerald (yeas the bloke who lead the Fitzgerald Inquiry into the corruption of the Joh era) sends out public comments of this kind, it is time to take notice.

Click here.


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“In one sense, she was an obvious target. It was the Court of Appeal over which she presides which held that Bleijie’s madcap scheme to give himself power to overrule a court’s decision that a prisoner be released was invalid. “Bleijie’s bizarre response includes a proposal for a new appeal court gives some indication of how far the Justice Department is out of control. “It is appalling that a junior solicitor appointed to a position which is unsurprisingly far beyond his competence and experience has betrayed her honour’s confidence and defamed her. “His hubris is breathtaking.”

This will end in tears.

Aussie wrote on Mar 28^th, 2014 at 2:11pm:

When  Tony Fitzgerald (yeas the bloke who lead the Fitzgerald Inquiry into the corruption of the Joh era) sends out public comments of this kind, it is time to take notice. Click here. Quote: “In one sense, she was an obvious target. It was the Court of Appeal over which she presides which held that Bleijie’s madcap scheme to give himself power to overrule a court’s decision that a prisoner be released was invalid. “Bleijie’s bizarre response includes a proposal for a new appeal court gives some indication of how far the Justice Department is out of control. “It is appalling that a junior solicitor appointed to a position which is unsurprisingly far beyond his competence and experience has betrayed her honour’s confidence and defamed her. “His hubris is breathtaking.” This will end in tears.

Jarrod Bleijie and Campbell Newman think that they can take away peoples basic human rights and people will accept it......Who would want to live in Queensland with this mob in charge???

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/former-queensland-corruption-buster-tony-fitzgerald-hits-newman-government-for-bringing-cmc-under-state-control/story-fnihsrf2-1226867958068

This litigation has been signalled previously, but it is now on.  Newmann and Bleijie are personally heading to the Supreme Court being sued by a Lawyer for defamation.

They will of course be defended at the expense of the public purse.

Click here.

I really hope Hannah does not settle pre Trial, and that he makes this pair of turkeys get in a Witness Box in a Trial so that we can publicly have their guts for garters.  There is no room to hide and fudge in that Box.

Yay!

Aussie wrote on Mar 28^th, 2014 at 2:11pm:

When  Tony Fitzgerald (yeas the bloke who lead the Fitzgerald Inquiry into the corruption of the Joh era) sends out public comments of this kind, it is time to take notice. Click here. Quote: “In one sense, she was an obvious target. It was the Court of Appeal over which she presides which held that Bleijie’s madcap scheme to give himself power to overrule a court’s decision that a prisoner be released was invalid. “Bleijie’s bizarre response includes a proposal for a new appeal court gives some indication of how far the Justice Department is out of control. “It is appalling that a junior solicitor appointed to a position which is unsurprisingly far beyond his competence and experience has betrayed her honour’s confidence and defamed her. “His hubris is breathtaking.” This will end in tears.

Queensland and law has always sat poorly.  Perhaps an Upper House would help.

An upper house here will be as useless as the Senate in Canberra if the Government (no matter what colour) controls it.

If there was an upper house here now, controlled by the ALP, Newmann would be on his arse.....thrown out at what I assume would be a DD type election.  The bloke is a complete nutter, drunk with the arrogance of power and position.

PUP is fuelling up.  There is no election due here for two years, yet in today's mail, I received a letter from Palmer and a PUP DVD....as part of a campaign he is obviously gearing up for ...... I guess....this year.

Queensland land of the Gerrymander.
Queensland the state that gaoled Hanson and Ettridge.
Queensland confused one day, appalling the next.

Grendel wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:25pm:

Queensland land of the Gerrymander.  Under Joh. Queensland the state that gaoled Hanson and Ettridge. When Abbott used the slush fund. Queensland confused one day, appalling the next. 100% correct.

Since Aussie is our PUP and Qld authority par excellence, perhaps he could enlighten us why Newman was elected Brisbane's Lord Mayor and later State Premier...  if he is really such a rotter?

Aussie wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:29pm:

Grendel wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:25pm: Queensland land of the Gerrymander.  Under Joh. Queensland the state that gaoled Hanson and Ettridge. When Abbott used the slush fund. Queensland confused one day, appalling the next. 100% correct.

I think you'll find your  extras were unnecessary as they didn't contradict anything i said or i'd think add information people didn't already know.
Queensland is the common denominator.

Grendel wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:32pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:29pm: Grendel wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:25pm: Queensland land of the Gerrymander.  Under Joh. Queensland the state that gaoled Hanson and Ettridge. When Abbott used the slush fund. Queensland confused one day, appalling the next. 100% correct. I think you'll find your  extras were unnecessary in the case of the gerrymander, it did add by pointing out that the gerrymander was Joh's doing as they didn't contradict anything i said but it did inform people that the Hanson persecution was at the hand of Abbott or i'd think add information people didn't already know.But you omitted pointing out other relevant facts. Queensland is the common denominator. Yeas, all with LNP activity.

Grendel wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:29pm:

Since Aussie is our PUP and Qld authority par excellence, perhaps he could enlighten us why Newman was elected Brisbane's Lord Mayor and later State Premier...  if he is really such a rotter?

he lied in his application  :D :D :D

John Smith wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 7:09pm:

Grendel wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:29pm: Since Aussie is our PUP and Qld authority par excellence, perhaps he could enlighten us why Newman was elected Brisbane's Lord Mayor and later State Premier...  if he is really such a rotter? he lied in his application  :D :D :D

Yeas, Newmann did.  He conned Brisbane and the State.  But.....he is about to be shown the door.

Aussie wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 5:09pm:

An upper house here will be as useless as the Senate in Canberra if the Government (no matter what colour) controls it. If there was an upper house here now, controlled by the ALP, Newmann would be on his arse.....thrown out at what I assume would be a DD type election.  The bloke is a complete nutter, drunk with the arrogance of power and position. PUP is fuelling up.  There is no election due here for two years, yet in today's mail, I received a letter from Palmer and a PUP DVD....as part of a campaign he is obviously gearing up for ...... I guess....this year.

QLD is the only state without an upper house... and it shows.

PUP is down 1.5% since the federal election.  Is that part of the 'gearing up'?  And what do you think happens to PUP when Palmer loses interest as he certainly will do?  No funding at all, no leadership structure and it will make One Nation look competent and organised by comparison.

Bread and Butter wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 7:37pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 5:09pm: An upper house here will be as useless as the Senate in Canberra if the Government (no matter what colour) controls it. If there was an upper house here now, controlled by the ALP, Newmann would be on his arse.....thrown out at what I assume would be a DD type election.  The bloke is a complete nutter, drunk with the arrogance of power and position. PUP is fuelling up.  There is no election due here for two years, yet in today's mail, I received a letter from Palmer and a PUP DVD....as part of a campaign he is obviously gearing up for ...... I guess....this year. QLD is the only state without an upper house... and it shows. PUP is down 1.5% since the federal election.  Is that part of the 'gearing up'?  And what do you think happens to PUP when Palmer loses interest as he certainly will do?  No funding at all, no leadership structure and it will make One Nation look competent and organised by comparison.

Does it look to you that Palmer is bored, losing interest or running out of personal motivation, or money?  I think it was you who posted that he (allegedly) outspent everyone in WA by a factor of ten....and he just funded (full on) a campaign in Tasmania, and he is getting ready to politically decapitate his other LNP enemy (he already has Abbott's head in the political bag) Newmann, in Queensland.

Clive is fair dinkum about this, and he does have credible policies.

Aussie wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:45pm:

Grendel wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:32pm: Aussie wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:29pm: Grendel wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:25pm: Queensland land of the Gerrymander.  Under Joh. Queensland the state that gaoled Hanson and Ettridge. When Abbott used the slush fund. Queensland confused one day, appalling the next. 100% correct. I think you'll find your  extras were unnecessary in the case of the gerrymander, it did add by pointing out that the gerrymander was Joh's doing as they didn't contradict anything i said but it did inform people that the Hanson persecution was at the hand of Abbott or i'd think add information people didn't already know.But you omitted pointing out other relevant facts. Queensland is the common denominator. Yeas, all with LNP activity.

I keep forgetting English isn't your first language Gunga.  :D

Queensland.

Beautiful one day.

Fascist sh1t-hole the next.

Kat wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 10:00pm:

Queensland. Beautiful one day. Fascist sh1t-hole the next.

Yet, many of us who live here have no problem.

Bread and Butter wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 4:59pm:

Queensland and law has always sat poorly.  Perhaps an Upper House would help.

Aussie wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 5:09pm:

An upper house here will be as useless as the Senate in Canberra if the Government (no matter what colour) controls it.

New Zealand has no Upper House either, yet they do fine.

The difference is the electoral system. New Zealand has a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system. Two-thirds of the seats are local members, one-third are list seats so any party with at least 5% of the vote is guaranteed seats in proportional representation.

New Zealand has been governed by coalitions ever since the system was introduced. The system works well because it is very difficult for one party to win control.

Queensland should adopt a similar system.

This belongs here

Request from the Most Humble Aussie follows............

If a new Thread is started about Qld Politics, can it also be linked here.......it will be useful......leading up to next year's (maybe) State election.

Tendewberrymud.

Bam wrote on Apr 3^rd, 2014 at 1:03pm:

Bread and Butter wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 4:59pm: Queensland and law has always sat poorly.  Perhaps an Upper House would help. Aussie wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 5:09pm: An upper house here will be as useless as the Senate in Canberra if the Government (no matter what colour) controls it. New Zealand has no Upper House either, yet they do fine. The difference is the electoral system. New Zealand has a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system. Two-thirds of the seats are local members, one-third are list seats so any party with at least 5% of the vote is guaranteed seats in proportional representation. New Zealand has been governed by coalitions ever since the system was introduced. The system works well because it is very difficult for one party to win control. Queensland should adopt a similar system.

Spot on. As a member of the ALP, I tried to persuade my local branch that PR was the way to go.

They weren't interested.

But the system works well in NZ and stops the type of extremist nonsense we are now seeing from the Newman regime.

Cynically pushing the Laura Norder button to attract the redneck vote is a favourite ploy of rightwing political parties.

Unobstructed, they simply go overboard. They require someone to say: "Hey, you need our support to get this fascist legislation through and we are withholding it. Suck on that and come back with something sensible."

Peter Freedman wrote on Apr 11^th, 2014 at 8:29pm:

Bam wrote on Apr 3rd, 2014 at 1:03pm: Bread and Butter wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 4:59pm: Queensland and law has always sat poorly.  Perhaps an Upper House would help. Aussie wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 5:09pm: An upper house here will be as useless as the Senate in Canberra if the Government (no matter what colour) controls it. New Zealand has no Upper House either, yet they do fine. The difference is the electoral system. New Zealand has a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system. Two-thirds of the seats are local members, one-third are list seats so any party with at least 5% of the vote is guaranteed seats in proportional representation. New Zealand has been governed by coalitions ever since the system was introduced. The system works well because it is very difficult for one party to win control. Queensland should adopt a similar system. Spot on. As a member of the ALP, I tried to persuade my local branch that PR was the way to go. They weren't interested. But the system works well in NZ and stops the type of extremist nonsense we are now seeing from the Newman regime. Cynically pushing the Laura Norder button to attract the redneck vote is a favourite ploy of rightwing political parties. Unobstructed, they simply go overboard. They require someone to say: "Hey, you need our support to get this fascist legislation through and we are withholding it. Suck on that and come back with something sensible."

How does that work, and dumb it down for me, please?

Hmmm

8-)  :o

[quote author=Peter_Freedman link=1395979880/21#21 date=1397213656]Okay, I'll try.

You get two votes. An electoral vote to select your MP. This works on a simple First Past the Post principle.

Then you have your party vote, where you select the party you want in government.

To be elected government you must have the majority support of Parliament. This inevitably means coalition governments.

Unless they win an absolute majority, which has so far never happened, no party can govern alone.

No doubt about it.  Our LNP Pollies have very strong ethics.

Click here


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Gympie MP David Gibson is under pressure to resign from the State Parliament's Select Ethics Committee over claims he stole thousands of dollars while in the army. Former LNP member-turned independent candidate Scott Elms has released court documents that show Mr Gibson faced the ACT Magistrates Court in 1999 and was allegedly found guilty of theft for stealing $7,000. Mr Gibson was placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond and ordered to pay a $1,000 surety, but no conviction was recorded. The Queensland MP  today denied he is unfit to head the Ethics Committee. He told ABC Radio the charges - dating back to when he was a 31-year-old officer in the army in 1999 - had given him the life experience needed to do his job better. "I wish I could go back and change the past but I can't, but what I can do is learn from the past," Mr Gibson said. "It has made a better person because of the lesson I have taken from it.'' Independent Nambour-based MP Peter Wellington is calling for Mr Gibson to step down as head of the parliamentary committee. Mr Wellington says the latest claims raise serious questions about whether Mr Gibson should remain in Parliament, the ABC reported. "The matters that I've now been perusing really raise questions in my mind about the fitness of Mr Gibson to not just continue to be a member of our State Parliament, but more importantly, about his fitness to chair this select parliamentary committee - a parliamentary committee chosen to investigate serious matters," he said.

Aussie wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2014 at 12:54pm:

No doubt about it.  Our LNP Pollies have very strong ethics. Click here Quote: Gympie MP David Gibson is under pressure to resign from the State Parliament's Select Ethics Committee over claims he stole thousands of dollars while in the army. Former LNP member-turned independent candidate Scott Elms has released court documents that show Mr Gibson faced the ACT Magistrates Court in 1999 and was allegedly found guilty of theft for stealing $7,000. Mr Gibson was placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond and ordered to pay a $1,000 surety, but no conviction was recorded. The Queensland MP  today denied he is unfit to head the Ethics Committee. He told ABC Radio the charges - dating back to when he was a 31-year-old officer in the army in 1999 - had given him the life experience needed to do his job better. "I wish I could go back and change the past but I can't, but what I can do is learn from the past," Mr Gibson said. "It has made a better person because of the lesson I have taken from it.'' Independent Nambour-based MP Peter Wellington is calling for Mr Gibson to step down as head of the parliamentary committee. Mr Wellington says the latest claims raise serious questions about whether Mr Gibson should remain in Parliament, the ABC reported. "The matters that I've now been perusing really raise questions in my mind about the fitness of Mr Gibson to not just continue to be a member of our State Parliament, but more importantly, about his fitness to chair this select parliamentary committee - a parliamentary committee chosen to investigate serious matters," he said.

its a conundrum isnt it??..

hes stood down and rightly so... I am wondering though why has this come up NOW?..

yes he did something terrible he stole a lot of money.......but in 1999..no conviction...recorded...why NOW are you being told.. aussie any idea?..

seems a bit like closing the door after the horse has bolted...

or is there a dirt bucket up there

this guy was 31 so no excuses for him that for sure...but

Go the Blues.....

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its a conundrum isnt it??.. hes stood down and rightly so... I am wondering though why has this come up NOW?..

He has not stood down unless that is a very last hour development.  It has come up now because of a local Gympie shite fight between the referred to Elms and Gibson, former buddies.  Elms is after Gibson's seat, and the next Qld State election is only a blink of an eye away.


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yes he did something terrible he stole a lot of money.......but in 1999..no conviction...recorded...why NOW are you being told.. aussie any idea?..

See above.


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seems a bit like closing the door after the horse has bolted... or is there a dirt bucket up there

Yeas, I reckon there is.  It's always those whom you trusted who know where you have hidden the skeletons.


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this guy was 31 so no excuses for him that for sure...but

There is no but unless he declared it prior when he was given LNP endorsement.

...and more.

Newmann is slowly but surely coming apart.  More is emerging in the fall-out of the Gibson matter.

Click here.


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Mr Douglas said Mr Newman had failed to tell the truth about when he first became aware of the fact that Mr Gibson had pleaded guilty to stealing money from the mess hall by creating false invoices, and must now consider his own future in Parliament. Mr Newman told newspapers this week his first knowledge of the matter was three weeks ago when he immediately referred it to the Clerk of Parliament. However, Cooloola Coast LNP branch president Graham Engeman has confirmed a letter received last August from Mr Elms had been referred immediately to LNP headquarters. Mr Elms, Mr Gibson's former campaign manager and a long-term LNP member, was expelled from the party early this month. He claimed yesterday he was advised by army officers at Duntroon who had served with Mr Newman that they had contacted the Premier's office immediately after Mr Gibson was appointed Police Minister in 2012, warning of his past.

It's only a question of when, Campbell Newman.

And now we have allegations of Cops bugging the phone of Independant  MP Peter Wellington, a former Police Officer and Solicitor.

Click here.

I can't find a link to this but it is part of the Editorial in today's Sunshine Coast Daily.

These claims by Wellington are quite wild, but what is giving them credibility is that on no less than three occasions, the Schmedia have asked the Police Minister the point blank question ~ Is Wellington's phone being tapped?  On  each occasion, he has not responded with a 'No.'

Clive/PUP making serious inroads in Queensland ~ and not even in an Election!

Click here.

Ya see, there are blokes in the LNP Government being ignored by Newman.  Join PUP ~ and they'll have a voice/influence.  If enough come across, PUP will have the balance of power.


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Meanwhile, Labor expects the PUP to grab a significant chunk of the conservative vote on the Sunshine and Gold coasts – traditionally conservative strongholds – meaning the LNP will have to pour resources into combating the minor party.

Dunno about the Gold Coast ~ but I reckon PUP will take all but one of the LNP Seats here on the Sunshine Coast.

When  Tony Fitzgerald (yeas the bloke who lead the Fitzgerald Inquiry into the corruption of the Joh era) sends out public comments of this kind, it is time to take notice.

]“In one sense, she was an obvious target. It was the Court of Appeal over which she presides which held that Bleijie’s madcap scheme to give himself power to overrule a court’s decision that a prisoner be released was invalid.

“Bleijie’s bizarre response includes a proposal for a new appeal court gives some indication of how far the Justice Department is out of control.

“It is appalling that a junior solicitor appointed to a position which is unsurprisingly far beyond his competence and experience has betrayed her honour’s confidence and defamed her.

“His hubris is breathtaking.”[/quote]

This will end in tears.[/quote]

Sir Joh faced separation of powers charge. February this year Bleijie personally in writing informed the Courts they not have his consent to hear criminal charges against an employee of his federal registered business. They an employee of can do engaged in extortion; the abuse of office powers to obtain. Can do Campbell instruction all claim for money by his government be registered  with usurper to courts that stand between government and the people. Who for a fee and charge not care no court has heard. Usurper has powers way beyond any Magistrate plus having the Attorney Generals protection no court shall see the government recordings of criminal activity.

FIFO:

For those not in the know ~ it means Fly In Fly Out and it predominately is about mining/gas towns.  Lots of jobs there, but no-one wants to live there.

So....the Resource Companies recruit from more pleasant or coastal regions, and every Monday, their workforce gets on a Company chartered plane and flies to the workplace where they are accommodated in demountables close to work.  At the end of their work period (which varies) they are flown home....and on it goes.

Of course, that means the local community which hosts the workplace never gets population growth and community impetus.  Most just fly in and fly out with scant to zero regard for building a family environment.

This issue is an other one which will take the LNP up here to a political precipice.

Link.

And another link for your amusement.

FIFO hollows out the towns where the FIFO miners live when not working. They are paid huge wages and bid up the cost of rental accommodation. Soon nurses, teachers, cops, firies etc etc can’t afford to live in the town and leave, leaving the town bereft of teachers and the rest.

Gladstone is one example, look through some of the local Gladstone paper.

Mining companies make big bucks, state govt gets nice royalties, the increase in rents pushes up property values and so council rates.

Link ~ Just more Editorial commentary on the Gibson matter ~ the bloke who failed to come clean about his past as a bloody thief.  Please keep in mind that this thief was Newman's Police Minister ~ sacked because of traffic offences, and then Chair of an  Ethics Committee from which he has now stood down.

Quote. "This litigation has been signalled previously, but it is now on.  Newmann and Bleijie are personally heading to the Supreme Court being sued by a Lawyer for defamation."

Reply. Interesting that the Lawyer first not need have to obtain Mr Bleijie personal permission for the Courts to hear.   

Without having Mr Bleijie personal permission they can, the Courts cannot hear criminal charges against Mr Newman or Mr Bleijie. Section 514 QLD Criminal Code.

DaS Energy wrote on Apr 30^th, 2014 at 6:07pm:

Quote. "This litigation has been signalled previously, but it is now on.  Newmann and Bleijie are personally heading to the Supreme Court being sued by a Lawyer for defamation." Reply. Interesting that the Lawyer first not need have to obtain Mr Bleijie personal permission for the Courts to hear.    Without having Mr Bleijie personal permission they can, the Courts cannot hear criminal charges against Mr Newman or Mr Bleijie. Section 514 QLD Criminal Code.

You need no-one's permission to commence a civil action against a politician.

Aussie wrote on Apr 30^th, 2014 at 6:15pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Apr 30th, 2014 at 6:07pm: Quote. "This litigation has been signalled previously, but it is now on.  Newmann and Bleijie are personally heading to the Supreme Court being sued by a Lawyer for defamation." Reply. Interesting that the Lawyer first not need have to obtain Mr Bleijie personal permission for the Courts to hear.    Without having Mr Bleijie personal permission they can, the Courts cannot hear criminal charges against Mr Newman or Mr Bleijie. Section 514 QLD Criminal Code. You need no-one's permission to commence a civil action against a politician.

That is correct. However be witness to or be records holder giving account of criminal activity abusing the position of office they hold, then Mr Bleijie personal permission must be obtained for the Courts to hear.

Campbell Newman can criminally take a persons license and their home without a Magistrate being involved, and no Magistrate hear the crime as Mr Bleijie has not given his personal permission for the Courts to hear the criminal charges against Campbell Newman.

Newman has signalled changes to the CMC ~ what is meant to be the Qld. equivalent of ICAC.  He intends to make it a Government controlled and therefore totally not independant feather duster.  Tony Fitzgerald (of Fitzgerald Inquiry fame) the bloke credited with forcing the creation of the CJC which later became the CMC is furious, and is not mincing his words.

Click here.


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Former Queensland corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald has labelled the Newman Government "inexperienced, arrogant fools" over controversial new changes to the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC). Controversial changes to the CMC have been endorsed by LNP members of a parliamentary committee. If the laws are passed, bipartisan approval would no longer be required when selecting a CMC chairperson and other senior appointments. Labor and independent MPs on the parliamentary committee say the changes trash the legacy of the Fitzgerald inquiry into corruption and should be voted down. "This debacle will adversely affect Queenslanders and ultimately end in tears for the Government, which has staked our future and its future on the whims of a few inexperienced, arrogant fools who seem unaware of the extent of their own ignorance," Mr Fitzgerald wrote in an email to the ABC. "Of course, anyone who knows the numbers on the committee doesn't need to see the report to know the outcome. "A more interesting question is what role the Justice Department played in the preparation of the Committee's report."

Can do Campbell's Government has already neutered the CMC, Campbell makes one phone to his Minister and the  Ministers anonymous employee shuts down the CMC investigation. Example investigation into criminal activity anonymous Can Do employee inflicts punishment upon those who refuse to pay Can Do's demand for money without Can Do first getting a Court to back him, money is actually owed and it not a criminal Can Do fund raising exercise. Can Do Campbell is spread public in Facebook, no can do a Can Do denial, that would only increase his criminal activities whilst head of the QLD Government.

After reading Campbell Newmans statements, I cannot see how he could possibly successfully defend this case.
It seems the only real question the judge/s? will need to consider just what financial sum is appropriate punishment.
If it was me in charge, I would bankrupt the fool, as a lesson to others, not to abuse their powers.

mozzaok wrote on May 2^nd, 2014 at 1:52pm:

After reading Campbell Newmans statements, I cannot see how he could possibly successfully defend this case. It seems the only real question the judge/s? will need to consider just what financial sum is appropriate punishment. If it was me in charge, I would bankrupt the fool, as a lesson to others, not to abuse their powers.

Can Do knows he in deep poo, he must keep favour with the Minister for Justice or Can Do done in a Court.

Can Does need to pay off the Minister for his services wouldn't involve any other criminal activity now would it.

Can Do is clinging desperately to his Minister to use his power to keep the Courts from hearing Can Do.

Once pals of Can Do who helped him setting things up aren't real happy about the Court getting a whiff of what they been up too.

They all will try and dumb it out but the world is now tech savvy, Internet and Facebook are just the start of the parade Can Do cant bully or buy! 

Aussie wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2014 at 6:29pm:

Grendel wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:25pm: Queensland land of the Gerrymander.  Under Joh. Queensland the state that gaoled Hanson and Ettridge. When Abbott used the slush fund. Queensland confused one day, appalling the next. 100% correct.

Someone will push monkeyman into the ICAC poo, the slush fund a perfect opportunity. Not a spill, a forced resignation. Sooner the better for this country and its people!

St George of the Garden wrote on May 2^nd, 2014 at 5:41pm:

Aussie wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:29pm: Grendel wrote on Apr 2nd, 2014 at 6:25pm: Queensland land of the Gerrymander.  Under Joh. Queensland the state that gaoled Hanson and Ettridge. When Abbott used the slush fund. Queensland confused one day, appalling the next. 100% correct. Someone will push monkeyman into the ICAC poo, the slush fund a perfect opportunity. Not a spill, a forced resignation. Sooner the better for this country and its people!

Can Do Campbell has already had a mention however ICAC is NSW not QLD and can do be doing all possible to make sure ICAC have that stapled to their forehead.

Aussie wrote on Apr 30^th, 2014 at 1:05pm:

Link ~ Just more Editorial commentary on the Gibson matter ~ the bloke who failed to come clean about his past as a bloody thief.  Please keep in mind that this thief was Newman's Police Minister ~ sacked because of traffic offences, and then Chair of an  Ethics Committee from which he has now stood down.

And here is the temporary outcome.  I doubt he can hold on until the next election.  He is a shot duck.

[quote author=Aussie Just more Editorial commentary on the Gibson matter ~ the bloke who failed to come clean about his past as a bloody thief.  Please keep in mind that this thief was Newman's Police Minister ~ sacked because of traffic offences, and then Chair of an  Ethics Committee from which he has now stood down quote]

]And here is the temporary outcome.  I doubt he can hold on until the next election.  He is a shot duck.[/quote]

Removed from Police driving unlicensed. Question a SPER confiscation and further penalty, drink driving, run out of points what?  :-X

This is 34 minutes of radio worth listening to.  Allan Jones on corruption up here.  In 34 minutes, Jones covers recent events very well, and it must send a shiver down every LNP supporter's spine that it is Jones on the anti Newmann war path.

Click here.

Yeas.  A by-election in Qld.  Fantastic, and let's see The Can't cop a belting!

Click here.

Davis has been a 'renegade' for some months.  Firstly, he sided with Qld Health Medicos (he is a Medico.....and was  Assistant Minister in the Health portfolio) in their War against Newmann's new employment contracts.  Then came the attack on the CMC.  This bloke was a Member of Cabinet.  Cabinet made a decision to proceed with the changes.  This is where he came unstuck.  Cabinet solidarity required that he hold the line, but instead, he personally polled his Electorate to see how they wanted him to vote.  Eventually, he voted to support stuffing the CMC....but he gave Newmann the chance to sack him from Cabinet, and he was.

Since then, PUP has said they don't want him, and he been allowed back into the Party Room.....but then.....there was last night.

The LNP increased the minimum amount of what must be declared by way of political donation to any party from $1,000.00 to $12,400.00 (which is the Federal threshold.)  He had opposed that in the Party Room, and was absent from Parliament last night when it was voted in.

So....now he has resigned absolutely!  More power to his elbow, and if I ever see him live, I'll buy him a beer.

By-election Newmann, you prick.  Assume the position!

Aussie wrote on May 23^rd, 2014 at 4:17pm:

Yeas.  A by-election in Qld.  Fantastic, and let's see The Can't cop a belting! Click here. Davis has been a 'renegade' for some months.  Firstly, he sided with Qld Health Medicos (he is a Medico.....and was  Assistant Minister in the Health portfolio) in their War against Newmann's new employment contracts.  Then came the attack on the CMC.  This bloke was a Member of Cabinet.  Cabinet made a decision to proceed with the changes.  This is where he came unstuck.  Cabinet solidarity required that he hold the line, but instead, he personally polled his Electorate to see how they wanted him to vote.  Eventually, he voted to support stuffing the CMC....but he gave Newmann the chance to sack him from Cabinet, and he was. Since then, PUP has said they don't want him, and he been allowed back into the Party Room.....but then.....there was last night. The LNP increased the minimum amount of what must be declared by way of political donation to any party from $1,000.00 to $12,400.00 (which is the Federal threshold.)  He had opposed that in the Party Room, and was absent from Parliament last night when it was voted in. So....now he has resigned absolutely!  More power to his elbow, and if I ever see him live, I'll buy him a beer. By-election Newmann, you prick.  Assume the position!

OLD NEWS read before, listened to before, rabied bullshit set up to make PUP look good with Douglas who is in on the act running protection for the crims. God,  they don't learn to keep their mouth shut when they know the paper trail has caught up with them!

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OLD NEWS read before, listened to before, rabied bullshit set up to make PUP look good with Douglas who is in on the act running protection for the crims. God,  they don't learn to keep their mouth shut when they know the paper trail has caught up with them!

Pretty soon, you'll run out of people who will respond to you.  This is real breaking news that Qld TV schmedia have not yet caught up with it.  It has SFA to do with PUP, so I'll ignore that garbage.

Aussie wrote on May 23^rd, 2014 at 4:41pm:

Quote: OLD NEWS read before, listened to before, rabied bullshit set up to make PUP look good with Douglas who is in on the act running protection for the crims. God,  they don't learn to keep their mouth shut when they know the paper trail has caught up with them! Pretty soon, you'll run out of people who will respond to you.  This is real breaking news that Qld TV schmedia have not yet caught up with it.  It has SFA to do with PUP, so I'll ignore that garbage.

This is real breaking news dated 5th May 2014, DER!

SFA to do with PUP leader in Qld speaking with Jones, DER!

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23rd May 2014 2:32 PM Updated: 3:57 PM

Newmann has had the Police undertake his political bidding, he has neutered the Crime and Misconduct Commission (Qld's ICAC) with one of his muppets one Ken Levey (sp) heading it now, and today's development ~ he now owns the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Carmody has had a meteoric ride to that lofty place.  He has leap frogged dozens of District and Supreme Court Judges with much greater experience than he.  He was Newmann's especially appointed Chief Magistrate who was blatantly politically supportive of Newmann's VLAD legislation.

He now has his arse well and truly covered, having direct political influence over the Police, the Corruption Watchdog, and now the Boss of the highest Court in Queensland.

Disgraceful.

Click here.

Wonder who will handle the various legal actions taken by Palmer against the Government.  If Carmody takes those actions under his wing, there will be an outcry ~ but no matter which Judge Carmody allocates to hear them (as he can now as Chief Justice,) there will be the unbearable odour of bias.

Absolutely unbelievable!

This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption.

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12^th, 2014 at 5:16pm:

This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption.

Indeed ... Queensland's electoral system is a disgrace and needs an overhaul.

Mixed Member Proportional seems to be the way to go. Unicameral and proportional. The only way one party can get a majority is to win a majority of the primary vote.

Bam wrote on Jun 12^th, 2014 at 6:11pm:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption. Indeed ... Queensland's electoral system is a disgrace and needs an overhaul. Mixed Member Proportional seems to be the way to go. Unicameral and proportional. The only way one party can get a majority is to win a majority of the primary vote.

Agreed.  Does not a Member stand far all and speak for their Electorate! 

By such they should all be elected by all inclusive of electorate spoken for!

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12^th, 2014 at 5:16pm:

This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption.

??

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13^th, 2014 at 7:02am:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption. ??

Bjelke-Petersen. Premier of one of the most corrupt governments this country has ever seen.

And now the Newman government is trashing the doctrine of the separation of powers. His government has given Ministers the power to impose prison sentences and shut down corruption investigations. This is conduct that should raise alarm bells on corruption. I'm not asserting that the Newman government is necessarily corrupt, but they are putting in place an environment that would allow corruption to thrive.

Bam wrote on Jun 13^th, 2014 at 9:22am:

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 7:02am: Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption. ?? Bjelke-Petersen. Premier of one of the most corrupt governments this country has ever seen. And now the Newman government is trashing the doctrine of the separation of powers. His government has given Ministers the power to impose prison sentences and shut down corruption investigations. This is conduct that should raise alarm bells on corruption. I'm not asserting that the Newman government is necessarily corrupt, but they are putting in place an environment that would allow corruption to thrive.

Letterhead records leave no doubt Campbell Newman is the centre force behind corruption far exceeding that of Joh.  The investigations are done, the hearings have taken place, the recommendation criminal charges be heard in the Magistrates Court cannot proceed as Campbell's Minister at his own personal hand has instructed the Court they not have permission to hear the criminal charges. Central of which name Treasury Registrar Helen Cootten criminally obtaining money under criminal threat and passing the proceeds to Campbell Newman.

Any guesses why none of the named in Facebook bring a  action in retaliation!

Bam wrote on Jun 13^th, 2014 at 9:22am:

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 7:02am: Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption. ?? Bjelke-Petersen. Premier of one of the most corrupt governments this country has ever seen. And now the Newman government is trashing the doctrine of the separation of powers. His government has given Ministers the power to impose prison sentences and shut down corruption investigations. This is conduct that should raise alarm bells on corruption. I'm not asserting that the Newman government is necessarily corrupt, but they are putting in place an environment that would allow corruption to thrive.

So the labor party should never be elected in Qld again?
Not that they will be anytime soon...

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13^th, 2014 at 10:37am:

Bam wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 9:22am: The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 7:02am: Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption. ?? Bjelke-Petersen. Premier of one of the most corrupt governments this country has ever seen. And now the Newman government is trashing the doctrine of the separation of powers. His government has given Ministers the power to impose prison sentences and shut down corruption investigations. This is conduct that should raise alarm bells on corruption. I'm not asserting that the Newman government is necessarily corrupt, but they are putting in place an environment that would allow corruption to thrive. So the labor party should never be elected in Qld again? Not that they will be anytime soon...

Silly. Bjelke was national party not labour

SOB

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Jun 13^th, 2014 at 10:48am:

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 10:37am: Bam wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 9:22am: The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 7:02am: Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption. ?? Bjelke-Petersen. Premier of one of the most corrupt governments this country has ever seen. And now the Newman government is trashing the doctrine of the separation of powers. His government has given Ministers the power to impose prison sentences and shut down corruption investigations. This is conduct that should raise alarm bells on corruption. I'm not asserting that the Newman government is necessarily corrupt, but they are putting in place an environment that would allow corruption to thrive. So the labor party should never be elected in Qld again? Not that they will be anytime soon... Silly. Bjelke was national party not labour SOB

Look at the highlighted bit, Borgy. It means ANY political party.

Now have a sit down; you've extended yourself enough for one day...

This link includes the audio of an interview the incoming CJ of the Supreme Court of Queensland gave to the ABC today.  Has anyone ever heard a person about to occupy the most senior position of a State's Supreme Court blow their own trumpet so hard? Leader, my arse.

Click here.

I can't find a link but some blokes I know have told me that the President of the Queensland Bar Association, has now resigned over this matter.

Edit:  Link to that now found.

Click here.

Shite!  I've just been given a tad more info which is very damaging to the Attorney General.  I'm waiting to be told by the bloke who gave it to me that I may reveal it publicly.  Bloody dynamite!

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13^th, 2014 at 10:37am:

Bam wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 9:22am: The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 7:02am: Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption. ?? Bjelke-Petersen. Premier of one of the most corrupt governments this country has ever seen. And now the Newman government is trashing the doctrine of the separation of powers. His government has given Ministers the power to impose prison sentences and shut down corruption investigations. This is conduct that should raise alarm bells on corruption. I'm not asserting that the Newman government is necessarily corrupt, but they are putting in place an environment that would allow corruption to thrive. So the labor party should never be elected in Qld again? Not that they will be anytime soon...

Probably not the next election but they will have significant gains, I'm predicting that Labor will gain about 22 seats including Newman's seat of Ashgrove.

Ask this again in four years when the following Queensland state election is due.

When Labor eventually get back in (my guess is 2018), they will reopen many of the investigations that Newman's government shut down. Then the sht will hit the fan for the LNP.

Bam wrote on Jun 13^th, 2014 at 5:51pm:

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 10:37am: Bam wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 9:22am: The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 7:02am: Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: [highlight]This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption.[/highlight] ?? Bjelke-Petersen. Premier of one of the most corrupt governments this country has ever seen. And now the Newman government is trashing the doctrine of the separation of powers. His government has given Ministers the power to impose prison sentences and shut down corruption investigations. This is conduct that should raise alarm bells on corruption. I'm not asserting that the Newman government is necessarily corrupt, but they are putting in place an environment that would allow corruption to thrive. So the labor party should never be elected in Qld again? Not that they will be anytime soon... Probably not the next election but they will have significant gains, I'm predicting that Labor will gain about 22 seats including Newman's seat of Ashgrove. Ask this again in four years when the following Queensland state election is due. When Labor eventually get back in (my guess is 2018), they will reopen many of the investigations that Newman's government shut down. Then the sht will hit the fan for the LNP.

But according to Pansi, no single political party should have power. So with whom are labor going to share government?

(Good Heavens! I had left a particle dangling...)

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 14^th, 2014 at 5:34am:

Bam wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 5:51pm: The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 10:37am: Bam wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 9:22am: The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 7:02am: Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: [highlight]This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption.[/highlight] ?? Bjelke-Petersen. Premier of one of the most corrupt governments this country has ever seen. And now the Newman government is trashing the doctrine of the separation of powers. His government has given Ministers the power to impose prison sentences and shut down corruption investigations. This is conduct that should raise alarm bells on corruption. I'm not asserting that the Newman government is necessarily corrupt, but they are putting in place an environment that would allow corruption to thrive. So the labor party should never be elected in Qld again? Not that they will be anytime soon... Probably not the next election but they will have significant gains, I'm predicting that Labor will gain about 22 seats including Newman's seat of Ashgrove. Ask this again in four years when the following Queensland state election is due. When Labor eventually get back in (my guess is 2018), they will reopen many of the investigations that Newman's government shut down. Then the sht will hit the fan for the LNP. But according to Pansi, no single political party should have power. So with whom are labor going to share government? (Good Heavens! I had left a particle dangling...)

Under the current system of government in Queensland, they would govern on their own.

Queensland needs a Senate.

Here's how I would implement a Senate in Queensland -

Cut HoR seats from 89 to 88. Parliament has fixed terms.

The 44 seats closest to Parliament House in Brisbane (including Gold Coast) form one Senate electorate, the other 44 seats form the other. Each electorate has 22 Senators, giving 44 Senators total. Half the Senators are up for re-election at each election. Quota for election is 1/12. Optional preferential voting but 11 candidates must be chosen for the vote to be valid.

This would produce a Senate with some diversity of parties and having only half the Senators elected at each election provides stability.

Bam wrote on Jun 14^th, 2014 at 11:37am:

The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 14th, 2014 at 5:34am: Bam wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 5:51pm: The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 10:37am: Bam wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 9:22am: The Heartless Felon wrote on Jun 13th, 2014 at 7:02am: Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 12th, 2014 at 5:16pm: [highlight]This is why one political party should never have complete control. It breeds corruption.[/highlight] ?? Bjelke-Petersen. Premier of one of the most corrupt governments this country has ever seen. And now the Newman government is trashing the doctrine of the separation of powers. His government has given Ministers the power to impose prison sentences and shut down corruption investigations. This is conduct that should raise alarm bells on corruption. I'm not asserting that the Newman government is necessarily corrupt, but they are putting in place an environment that would allow corruption to thrive. So the labor party should never be elected in Qld again? Not that they will be anytime soon... Probably not the next election but they will have significant gains, I'm predicting that Labor will gain about 22 seats including Newman's seat of Ashgrove. Ask this again in four years when the following Queensland state election is due. When Labor eventually get back in (my guess is 2018), they will reopen many of the investigations that Newman's government shut down. Then the sht will hit the fan for the LNP. But according to Pansi, no single political party should have power. So with whom are labor going to share government? (Good Heavens! I had left a particle dangling...) Under the current system of government in Queensland, they would govern on their own. Queensland needs a Senate. Here's how I would implement a Senate in Queensland - Cut HoR seats from 89 to 88. Parliament has fixed terms. The 44 seats closest to Parliament House in Brisbane (including Gold Coast) form one Senate electorate, the other 44 seats form the other. Each electorate has 22 Senators, giving 44 Senators total. Half the Senators are up for re-election at each election. Quota for election is 1/12. Optional preferential voting but 11 candidates must be chosen for the vote to be valid. This would produce a Senate with some diversity of parties and having only half the Senators elected at each election provides stability.

Not if Pansi has anything to do with it...

Aussie wrote on Jun 13^th, 2014 at 5:30pm:

This link includes the audio of an interview the incoming CJ of the Supreme Court of Queensland gave to the ABC today.  Has anyone ever heard a person about to occupy the most senior position of a State's Supreme Court blow their own trumpet so hard? Leader, my arse. Click here. I can't find a link but some blokes I know have told me that the President of the Queensland Bar Association, has now resigned over this matter. Edit:  Link to that now found. Click here. Shite!  I've just been given a tad more info which is very damaging to the Attorney General.  I'm waiting to be told by the bloke who gave it to me that I may reveal it publicly.  Bloody dynamite!

That info is out now in the public domain, and establishes very close links to naughty stuff involving breaching confidentiality by our boy Attorney General.

But there is more.  Latest developments include a sitting Member of the Supreme Court publicly stating Carmody ought refuse the appointment.

Today, a bloke of my vintage, Doug Drummond QC and retired Federal Court Judge, stepped in.

Click here, and note his comments concerning Palmer.

This is part of an email I sent to a very close QC friend of Drummond's some days ago:


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Imagine what, for example, Palmer's level of confidence in Justice will be if one of his actions against 'Government' is presided over by Carmody?  That has other ramifications extending to whether Carmody will hand pick which Judge deals with those matters.

Both Carmody and the boy AG must go, but I'm really after Carmody.  Fancy a bloke who has just been handed by Government the top Queensland Judicial appointment going to the schmedia and flogging how worthy he is at great length, and yet at the same time conceding he is not the brightest bulb in the Judicial chandelier.

Farce.

Gillard stacked the highest positions in the country to protect her own arse and their corrupt movement.

"Well, don't you worry about that!  My inaugural Queenslund State of Disunion speech covers it.. you mark my words... simple really... the populous South East will fall to that upstart cockroach with his Hush Puppies Party, while all the good neo-fascists will have to chase their bikies in the rump north.. give those shovel leaners up there something to think about in between complaining about their money and work holding that South East together.... whining about the cost to them as if they are the only ones.. well.. we do things differently in Queenslund, you mark my words... and any time those Left wing parasites think they can run things better.. well, just you let them try and see how it goes, eh?

P'r'aps we need to split Queenslund into two or three states - let them stand on their own two feet and see.. just see.. how good they are then!  Yes.. yes.. good idea.. Queenslund, Johlund and North Whiners!  That's the ticket!"


In fond memory of Joh.. Joh, you mark my words! - a tremendous loss to the satirists of Australia..

labor are corrupt wrote on Jun 19^th, 2014 at 6:59pm:

Gillard stacked the highest positions in the country to protect her own arse and their corrupt movement.

Rubbish.

Bam wrote on Jun 19^th, 2014 at 11:47pm:

labor are corrupt wrote on Jun 19th, 2014 at 6:59pm: Gillard stacked the highest positions in the country to protect her own arse and their corrupt movement. Rubbish.

Gotta love all the details loc gave.

As if Gillard “doing it” excuses The Can’t doing it! Bah!

Congratulations Getup members. Another win for the reef.

GetUp members launched a social media storm on Tuesday night, where thousands contacted the bank through Facebook and Twitter. Hours later, the Bank wrote to GetUp and confirmed it would not be financing Adani's huge expansion on the Reef coastline.

This is great news - the Royal Bank of Scotland now joins Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Credit Agricole as major investment banks to publicly walk away from funding Abbot Point. Adani still needs to find billions of dollars to proceed, and every major bank that pulls out represents another blow in its quest to exploit our Reef for profit.

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jun 20^th, 2014 at 8:02am:

Congratulations Getup members. Another win for the reef. GetUp members launched a social media storm on Tuesday night, where thousands contacted the bank through Facebook and Twitter. Hours later, the Bank wrote to GetUp and confirmed it would not be financing Adani's huge expansion on the Reef coastline. This is great news - the Royal Bank of Scotland now joins Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Credit Agricole as major investment banks to publicly walk away from funding Abbot Point. Adani still needs to find billions of dollars to proceed, and every major bank that pulls out represents another blow in its quest to exploit our Reef for profit.

Yes,  give credit where credit is due!

Queensland LNP donor Karreman Quarries escapes prosecution for illegal quarrying after Deputy Premier orders legislation change (see link for full article)

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A big donor to the ruling Liberal National Party in Queensland has escaped prosecution for illegal quarrying because of a last-minute change to legislation ordered by the state's Deputy Premier. Karreman Quarries was this month facing legal action by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines over unlawful extraction of sand and gravel from the Upper Brisbane River when an amendment, slipped unnoticed into a package of reforms to the Water Act, retrospectively legalised its activities. The change was not mentioned in the bill that preceded the vote on the amendments and even the Labor Opposition knew nothing about it. ABC's 7.30 has learned the amendment was drafted after a meeting in April called at short notice by Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney at which the Karreman case was raised. The meeting was attended by Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps and senior bureaucrats. The change to the law means officials are no longer able to prosecute the company. It also means the company's activities at Harlin, worth more than $15 million annually, can continue unimpeded for another five years. The amendment specifies that the type of extraction of quarry material for which Karreman Quarries was under investigation "is lawful, and is taken to have always been lawful". Emails to farmers at Harlin from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, seen by the ABC, show that officials had obtained a stop notice against Karreman and were gearing up for legal action to enforce it when the surprise amendment was made to the law.

Now we know why the Federal Coalition won't consider a Federal body with the powers of ICAC.

Bam wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2014 at 4:07pm:

Queensland LNP donor Karreman Quarries escapes prosecution for illegal quarrying after Deputy Premier orders legislation change (see link for full article) Quote: A big donor to the ruling Liberal National Party in Queensland has escaped prosecution for illegal quarrying because of a last-minute change to legislation ordered by the state's Deputy Premier. Karreman Quarries was this month facing legal action by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines over unlawful extraction of sand and gravel from the Upper Brisbane River when an amendment, slipped unnoticed into a package of reforms to the Water Act, retrospectively legalised its activities. The change was not mentioned in the bill that preceded the vote on the amendments and even the Labor Opposition knew nothing about it. ABC's 7.30 has learned the amendment was drafted after a meeting in April called at short notice by Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney at which the Karreman case was raised. The meeting was attended by Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps and senior bureaucrats. The change to the law means officials are no longer able to prosecute the company. It also means the company's activities at Harlin, worth more than $15 million annually, can continue unimpeded for another five years. The amendment specifies that the type of extraction of quarry material for which Karreman Quarries was under investigation "is lawful, and is taken to have always been lawful". Emails to farmers at Harlin from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, seen by the ABC, show that officials had obtained a stop notice against Karreman and were gearing up for legal action to enforce it when the surprise amendment was made to the law.

BULLSHIT No law can be changed without a bill for such to occur. Now after being exposed in support, labour lies about not knowing are pathetic!

DaS Energy wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2014 at 4:27pm:

Bam wrote on Jun 23rd, 2014 at 4:07pm: Queensland LNP donor Karreman Quarries escapes prosecution for illegal quarrying after Deputy Premier orders legislation change (see link for full article) Quote: A big donor to the ruling Liberal National Party in Queensland has escaped prosecution for illegal quarrying because of a last-minute change to legislation ordered by the state's Deputy Premier. Karreman Quarries was this month facing legal action by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines over unlawful extraction of sand and gravel from the Upper Brisbane River when an amendment, slipped unnoticed into a package of reforms to the Water Act, retrospectively legalised its activities. The change was not mentioned in the bill that preceded the vote on the amendments and even the Labor Opposition knew nothing about it. ABC's 7.30 has learned the amendment was drafted after a meeting in April called at short notice by Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney at which the Karreman case was raised. The meeting was attended by Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps and senior bureaucrats. The change to the law means officials are no longer able to prosecute the company. It also means the company's activities at Harlin, worth more than $15 million annually, can continue unimpeded for another five years. The amendment specifies that the type of extraction of quarry material for which Karreman Quarries was under investigation "is lawful, and is taken to have always been lawful". Emails to farmers at Harlin from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, seen by the ABC, show that officials had obtained a stop notice against Karreman and were gearing up for legal action to enforce it when the surprise amendment was made to the law. BULLSHIT No law can be changed without a bill for such to occur. Now after being exposed in support, labour lies about not knowing are pathetic!

Given that Labor hasn't got the numbers to block a bill, whether they knew or not is largely irrelevant. It is the conduct of the Queensland Government that should be scrutinised here, not minor irrelevancies involving the Opposition.

Something is rotten in the state of Queensland.

Bam wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2014 at 4:32pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Jun 23rd, 2014 at 4:27pm: Bam wrote on Jun 23rd, 2014 at 4:07pm: Queensland LNP donor Karreman Quarries escapes prosecution for illegal quarrying after Deputy Premier orders legislation change (see link for full article) Quote: A big donor to the ruling Liberal National Party in Queensland has escaped prosecution for illegal quarrying because of a last-minute change to legislation ordered by the state's Deputy Premier. Karreman Quarries was this month facing legal action by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines over unlawful extraction of sand and gravel from the Upper Brisbane River when an amendment, slipped unnoticed into a package of reforms to the Water Act, retrospectively legalised its activities. The change was not mentioned in the bill that preceded the vote on the amendments and even the Labor Opposition knew nothing about it. ABC's 7.30 has learned the amendment was drafted after a meeting in April called at short notice by Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney at which the Karreman case was raised. The meeting was attended by Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps and senior bureaucrats. The change to the law means officials are no longer able to prosecute the company. It also means the company's activities at Harlin, worth more than $15 million annually, can continue unimpeded for another five years. The amendment specifies that the type of extraction of quarry material for which Karreman Quarries was under investigation "is lawful, and is taken to have always been lawful". Emails to farmers at Harlin from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, seen by the ABC, show that officials had obtained a stop notice against Karreman and were gearing up for legal action to enforce it when the surprise amendment was made to the law. BULLSHIT No law can be changed without a bill for such to occur. Now after being exposed in support, labour lies about not knowing are pathetic! Given that Labor hasn't got the numbers to block a bill, whether they knew or not is largely irrelevant. It is the conduct of the Queensland Government that should be scrutinised here, not minor irrelevancies involving the Opposition. Something is rotten in the state of Queensland.

So rotten its bursting out of containment!

Bam wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2014 at 4:09pm:

Now we know why the Federal Coalition won't consider a Federal body with the powers of ICAC.

Its the same reason Qld Coalition wont consider a State body with the powers of ICAC.

The current Chief Justice bids farewell to become the State's GG.  This bloke had utmost respect until days before his farewell of today (not attended by the incoming and pilloried Carmody...........) ~ he lost some lustre when he entered the political debate about his replacement Carmody. 

The disparity is so stark.  Paul de Jersey, been a Supreme Court Judge since his mid 30s.....then Chief Justice of this State's Supreme Court to be replaced by a bloody pissant Magistrate.  Unbelievable.

Click here.

The Premier's Man in charge of the Supreme Court, the Premier's man in charge of the CMC (our ICAC  equivalent) and the Premier's Man in charge of the Cops.

Charming.

Newmann is history in the making and I do hope whatever the make-up of the incoming Government is ~ they sack Carmody, Levey and Atkinson for being part of the Newmann grand scheme of things.

Queensland corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald says Newman Government has "flaunted its disdain for democracy and good governance"

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Former Queensland corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald has launched another scathing attack against the Newman Government. Mr Fitzgerald says constant requests for interviews about politics in Queensland have forced him to make a statement. The former corruption fighter says the Newman Government is using its majority to dominate debate both inside and outside Parliament. Mr Fitzgerald also hit out at News Corporation Australia, accusing them of publishing biased reports favouring the Liberal National Party (LNP). [quote]"Queensland is extremely vulnerable to the misuse and abuse of power. "There are almost no constitutional limits on the power of the State's single house of parliament. "Unless there is an effective parliamentary opposition to advocate alternative policies, criticise government errors, denounce excesses of power and reflect, inform and influence public opinion, the checks and balances needed for democracy are entirely missing." — Tony Fitzgerald

Mr Fitzgerald said it would be unlikely he would comment on the matter further, citing his wish for anonymity and privacy in retirement.

In the statement, he said the State Government has "flaunted its disdain for democracy and good governance" by attacking the independence of the judiciary and the state's Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC).

Premier Campbell Newman has been contacted for comment.

Last month, Mr Fitzgerald condemned the appointment of Tim Carmody as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, raising concerns about Judge Carmody's experience and questioning whether he has been too supportive of government policies.

Judge Carmody, 58, served as counsel assisting the Fitzgerald Inquiry into corruption in the late 1980s.

"People whose ambition exceeds their ability aren't all that unusual," Mr Fitzgerald said following the appointment.

"However, it's deeply troubling that the megalomaniacs currently holding power in Queensland are prepared to damage even fundamental institutions like the Supreme Court and cast doubt on fundamental principles like the independence of the judiciary."

Mr Fitzgerald also openly criticised changes to the CMC that allow the Government to appoint a chairperson without bipartisan approval.

"This debacle will adversely affect Queenslanders and ultimately end in tears for the Government, which has staked our future and its future on the whims of a few inexperienced, arrogant fools who seem unaware of the extent of their own ignorance," Mr Fitzgerald wrote in an email to the ABC in May.

Mr Fitzgerald ended his latest statement by saying Queenslanders have to decide at the next election which party will do the least long-term damage to the state.[/quote]

Bam wrote on Jun 23^rd, 2014 at 4:32pm:

Something is rotten in the state of Queensland.

We know.

LNP trails Labor in Qld: Newspoll


The LNP is trailing Labor by 49 per cent to 51 per cent, on a two-party preferred basis. That's a swing against the government of almost 14 percentage points since the election just over two years ago.

http://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/lnp-now-trails-labor-in-qld-newspoll/story-e6frfku9-1229671612660

The quarrying was an oversight in the legislation which needed to be backdated.
No biggie,

campbells biggest problem is he is quite disliked and party headquarters have him in the seat of ashgrove which is full of inner city trendies, soy drinkers and associated left wing faggots , so I am predicting he wont even win his seat.

aquascoot wrote on Jun 30^th, 2014 at 7:54am:

The quarrying was an oversight in the legislation which needed to be backdated. No biggie, campbells biggest problem is he is quite disliked and party headquarters have him in the seat of ashgrove which is full of inner city trendies, soy drinkers and associated left wing faggots , so I am predicting he wont even win his seat.

Well you are not exactly Nostradamus on that because most of the electorate of Ashgrove will agree with you. Clive Palmer is making jokes about Newman losing his own seat.....oh! how I love a good joke ha! ha!

The only thing Newman has got in his favour is if ballot boxes go missing, but Clive will be closely watching that.

aquascoot wrote on Jun 30^th, 2014 at 7:54am:

The quarrying was an oversight in the legislation which needed to be backdated. No biggie, campbells biggest problem is he is quite disliked and party headquarters have him in the seat of ashgrove which is full of inner city trendies, soy drinkers and associated left wing faggots , so I am predicting he wont even win his seat.

Interesting, it will be inner city trendies, soy drinkers and associated left wing faggots who reinstate democracy and law back into Qld Government!

DaS Energy wrote on Jun 30^th, 2014 at 8:06am:

aquascoot wrote on Jun 30th, 2014 at 7:54am: The quarrying was an oversight in the legislation which needed to be backdated. No biggie, campbells biggest problem is he is quite disliked and party headquarters have him in the seat of ashgrove which is full of inner city trendies, soy drinkers and associated left wing faggots , so I am predicting he wont even win his seat. Interesting, it will be inner city trendies, soy drinkers and associated left wing faggots who reinstate democracy and law back into Qld Government!

Unfortunately, one must admit that the inner city, creature - comfort seeking, intellectual do-gooder and hand wringer is a rapidly growing demographic.

As rural QLD becomes a sparse wasteland, there simply aren't the numbers of hard working folk who "produce' something for a living.

This is democracy in action.

The smashed avacado on gluten free bread, barista loving, blob of pale soft weak purile obese slothful leftard life form WILL become the dominant force.

Their vision for rural Australia seems to be one massive chinese and Indonesian owned and managed agribusiness with dotted Coal Seam gas stations. they see everyone joining them in inner city air conditioned  nirvana.

trouble is, they don't earn any foreign exchange dollars :D :D :D :D.

I'm not sure what their business plan is....

borrow money from our new Asian mining and agricultural overlords and sell the grandkids into slavery.
This would seem about right for generation baby boomer (the soft weak whiney sooky bunch that they are)

We just don't like Mr Newman or his Nazi ways. People would rather vote for a woman whose name they cannot say lol!!!

Campbell Newman’s Government slammed in ReachTEL poll


PREMIER Campbell Newman is battling to save his political life, with a growing number of Queenslanders turning against his fight-prone administration.

A ReachTEL poll has revealed up to 40 of the Newman Government’s 73 MPs face being turfed out of office at next year’s election, including Mr Newman from his inner-city seat of Ashgrove.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/campbell-newmans-government-slammed-in-reachtel-poll/story-fnihsrf2-1229679060625?nk=679f95692fa1ba5aa3ddb63dcff12fc7#itm=newscomau%7Chome%7Cnca-homepage-network-most-popular-masthead%7C1%7Chow-many-newman-mps-are-on-the-line%7Chomepage%7Chomepage&itmt=1404658792428

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jul 6^th, 2014 at 8:06am:

We just don't like Mr Newman or his Nazi ways. People would rather vote for a woman whose name they cannot say lol!!! Campbell Newman’s Government slammed in ReachTEL poll PREMIER Campbell Newman is battling to save his political life, with a growing number of Queenslanders turning against his fight-prone administration. A ReachTEL poll has revealed up to 40 of the Newman Government’s 73 MPs face being turfed out of office at next year’s election, including Mr Newman from his inner-city seat of Ashgrove. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/campbell-newmans-government-slammed-in-reachtel-poll/story-fnihsrf2-1229679060625?nk=679f95692fa1ba5aa3ddb63dcff12fc7#itm=newscomau%7Chome%7Cnca-homepage-network-most-popular-masthead%7C1%7Chow-many-newman-mps-are-on-the-line%7Chomepage%7Chomepage&itmt=1404658792428

;D ;D ;D ;D

my, my  ... how the tables have turned, and all in such a short period of time.

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jul 6^th, 2014 at 8:06am:

We just don't like Mr Newman or his Nazi ways. People would rather vote for a woman whose name they cannot say lol!!! Campbell Newman’s Government slammed in ReachTEL poll PREMIER Campbell Newman is battling to save his political life, with a growing number of Queenslanders turning against his fight-prone administration. A ReachTEL poll has revealed up to 40 of the Newman Government’s 73 MPs face being turfed out of office at next year’s election, including Mr Newman from his inner-city seat of Ashgrove. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/campbell-newmans-government-slammed-in-reachtel-poll/story-fnihsrf2-1229679060625?nk=679f95692fa1ba5aa3ddb63dcff12fc7#itm=newscomau%7Chome%7Cnca-homepage-network-most-popular-masthead%7C1%7Chow-many-newman-mps-are-on-the-line%7Chomepage%7Chomepage&itmt=1404658792428

LNP are ahead 51-49 on 2PP. However, the 2PP is largely fictitious due to these factors (1) PUP; (2) Optional Preferential Voting.

Stafford by election this week-end.  Held by the LNP.  Their bloke resigned after a fight he could never win with Newmann.  This seat will go to the ALP with about a 14% swing against Newmann.......my guess.  (No PUP candidate.)

Aussie wrote on Jul 17^th, 2014 at 7:15pm:

Stafford by election this week-end.  Held by the LNP.  Their bloke resigned after a fight he could never win with Newmann.  This seat will go to the ALP with about a 14% swing against Newmann.......my guess.  (No PUP candidate.)

Antony Green's profile on the Stafford by-election.

Anybody hear the LNP candidate for Stafford on the radio yesterday?

Either they f-cked up with the pre-selection or they just put in some goose as a token candidate as they realised they couldn't win it.

A day out and he's managed to piss off half of the sitting LNP MPs.

QLD... the home of corruption and incompetence. always has been. always will be. I only wish they would keep their filth in their own state.

Aussie wrote on Jul 17^th, 2014 at 7:15pm:

Stafford by election this week-end.  Held by the LNP.  Their bloke resigned after a fight he could never win with Newmann.  This seat will go to the ALP with about a 14% swing against Newmann.......my guess.  (No PUP candidate.)

I was wrong.  The swing is 20%.  ALP romp in.

Link.


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#      %      Swing      2PP (proj.)      Swing Bob Andersen (Liberal National)      6,900      32.9%      -18.6%      36.7%      -20.3% Sally-Anne Vincent (Family First)      853      4.1%                   Anne Boccabella (Greens)      2,641      12.6%      +2.1%             Anthony Lynham (Labor)      10,561      50.4%      +17.1%      63.3%      +20.3%

Poll Bludger is also reporting about a 20% swing.

Part of that swing is a protest vote, and some of that swing is the political spectrum returning to the centre.

The protest vote precludes a meaningful extrapolation of this result to the next state election. However, it is clear that there is significant dissatisfaction with the Newman government, just as there was with the Redcliffe by-election.

Aussie wrote on Jul 19^th, 2014 at 8:21pm:

I was wrong.  The swing is 20%.  ALP romp in.

geez, if that trend were continued it will be the libs in a mimi van after the next election

only a lib can piss off so many people in such a short time span.

John Smith wrote on Jul 19^th, 2014 at 9:26pm:

Aussie wrote on Jul 19th, 2014 at 8:21pm: I was wrong.  The swing is 20%.  ALP romp in. geez, if that trend were continued it will be the libs in a mimi van after the next election only a lib can piss off so many people in such a short time span.

Probably a few more than that, but it would put seats rated as safe and very safe in play.

I don't expect it would really be that bad for the LNP at the next state election but the swing is on.

Bam wrote on Jul 19^th, 2014 at 10:21pm:

John Smith wrote on Jul 19th, 2014 at 9:26pm: Aussie wrote on Jul 19th, 2014 at 8:21pm: I was wrong.  The swing is 20%.  ALP romp in. geez, if that trend were continued it will be the libs in a mimi van after the next election only a lib can piss off so many people in such a short time span. Probably a few more than that, but it would put seats rated as safe and very safe in play. I don't expect it would really be that bad for the LNP at the next state election but the swing is on.

if he starts his 'privatisation' crap it could very likely get worse for them ... at the moment thats still in very early stages and people aren't worried about it, yet!

Ya see....this is why this silly little twerp is driving the LNP into the depths of destruction.

Link.

I doubt there is anyone out here in voter land who is aware of any drastic decision taken by the LNP to address whatever mess they reckon they were left with by the ALP.  All we have had shoved in our faces is:

1.  Sack 14000 public servants.
2.  Create a War with bikies.  Make innocents guilty by mere association.
3.  Create a War with Doctors.
4.  Give the Attorney General personal power to keep people in jail.
5.  Destroy the Crime and Misconduct Commission.
6.  Politicise the Cops.
7.  Spend a fortune on getting feedback from Queenslanders and then ignore what they say.
8.  Marginalise those within your own Parliamentary cohort, so much so they resign from the LNP and join PUP or just outright resign.....and cause a by-election where the outcome is an annihilation of the LNP vote.

He is an idiot.

What's the price on the ALP at the next election?

Aussie wrote on Jul 20^th, 2014 at 10:06pm:

7.  Spend a fortune on getting feedback from Queenslanders and then ignore what they say.

This silliness from the Government makes it difficult to refute Ms Palaszczuk's words:

Quote:

People don't want an arrogant, out-of-touch Government. They want a Government that listens, that cares about them. This is a Premier who is taking Queensland backwards ... he's not just not listening to people here in Stafford, he's not listening to Queenslanders right across the state.

John Smith wrote on Jul 19^th, 2014 at 10:28pm:

Bam wrote on Jul 19th, 2014 at 10:21pm: John Smith wrote on Jul 19th, 2014 at 9:26pm: Aussie wrote on Jul 19th, 2014 at 8:21pm: I was wrong.  The swing is 20%.  ALP romp in. geez, if that trend were continued it will be the libs in a mimi van after the next election only a lib can piss off so many people in such a short time span. Probably a few more than that, but it would put seats rated as safe and very safe in play. I don't expect it would really be that bad for the LNP at the next state election but the swing is on. if he starts his 'privatisation' crap it could very likely get worse for them ... at the moment thats still in very early stages and people aren't worried about it, yet!

Privatisation is a dirty word with voters. All it does is convert a not-for-profit asset owned by everyone into a for-profit corporation owned by the privileged few. Taking assets out of the hands of elected governments and putting them into the hands of unelected boards does nothing to keep prices down. Privatisation inevitably causes prices to rise and/or the quality of service to decline.

It is no coincidence that the privatisation fetish has caused the retail price of electricity to skyrocket. The use of renewables and the carbon price is only a small part of the price rise. Most of it is poles and wires, with privatised utilities spending up big on unnecessary infrastructure and then charging it to their customers.

"People don't want an arrogant, out-of-touch Government. They want a Government that listens, that cares about them. This is a Premier who is taking Queensland backwards"

Are we still talking about Anna Bligh?

It seems that Newman is to thick or to stupid to learn ...

now he's blaming the people of Queensland for simply not understanding why he does what he does

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-20/premier-campbell-newman-says-queenslanders-don27t-understand/5610010

With this sort of attitude I'd say Newmans demise in inevitable

http://theocddiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/boehner-crying-Reuters.jpg

John Smith wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2014 at 5:44pm:

It seems that Newman is to thick or to stupid to learn ... now he's blaming the people of Queensland for simply not understanding why he does what he does http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-20/premier-campbell-newman-says-queenslanders-don27t-understand/5610010 With this sort of attitude I'd say Newmans demise in inevitable

Quote:

Nothing we have been doing has been for any other reason than to make this a better state. -- Newman

Dismantling the CMC?
Giving Ministers the right to put people in jail without judicial oversight?
Jobs for the boys on the LNP gravy train?

Did you include these in the "better state", Mr Newman?

Bam wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2014 at 6:39pm:

John Smith wrote on Jul 23rd, 2014 at 5:44pm: It seems that Newman is to thick or to stupid to learn ... now he's blaming the people of Queensland for simply not understanding why he does what he does http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-20/premier-campbell-newman-says-queenslanders-don27t-understand/5610010 With this sort of attitude I'd say Newmans demise in inevitable Quote: Nothing we have been doing has been for any other reason than to make this a better state. -- Newman Dismantling the CMC? Giving Ministers the right to put people in jail without judicial oversight? Jobs for the boys on the LNP gravy train? Did you include these in the "better state", Mr Newman?

Left out having a Minister with the power to tell the Courts when they do have and not have permission to hear criminal charges.

This little saviour being only applied to Newman's criminal mates.

DaS Energy wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2014 at 6:44pm:

Bam wrote on Jul 23rd, 2014 at 6:39pm: John Smith wrote on Jul 23rd, 2014 at 5:44pm: It seems that Newman is to thick or to stupid to learn ... now he's blaming the people of Queensland for simply not understanding why he does what he does http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-20/premier-campbell-newman-says-queenslanders-don27t-understand/5610010 With this sort of attitude I'd say Newmans demise in inevitable Quote: Nothing we have been doing has been for any other reason than to make this a better state. -- Newman Dismantling the CMC? Giving Ministers the right to put people in jail without judicial oversight? Jobs for the boys on the LNP gravy train? Did you include these in the "better state", Mr Newman? Left out having a Minister with the power to tell the Courts when they do have and not have permission to hear criminal charges. This little saviour being only applied to Newman's criminal mates.

I sort of lumped that in with the general remarks about judicial oversight, but you are right to mention that it goes both ways. It's pretty bad when the government of Queensland is taking the doctrine of separation of powers and beating it senseless in dark alleys away from the glare of public scrutiny.

Bam wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2014 at 6:48pm:

It's pretty bad when the government of Queensland

yep, thats the best way to describe Newman ... bad.

Bam wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2014 at 6:48pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Jul 23rd, 2014 at 6:44pm: Bam wrote on Jul 23rd, 2014 at 6:39pm: John Smith wrote on Jul 23rd, 2014 at 5:44pm: It seems that Newman is to thick or to stupid to learn ... now he's blaming the people of Queensland for simply not understanding why he does what he does http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-20/premier-campbell-newman-says-queenslanders-don27t-understand/5610010 With this sort of attitude I'd say Newmans demise in inevitable Quote: Nothing we have been doing has been for any other reason than to make this a better state. -- Newman Dismantling the CMC? Giving Ministers the right to put people in jail without judicial oversight? Jobs for the boys on the LNP gravy train? Did you include these in the "better state", Mr Newman? Left out having a Minister with the power to tell the Courts when they do have and not have permission to hear criminal charges. This little saviour being only applied to Newman's criminal mates. I sort of lumped that in with the general remarks about judicial oversight, but you are right to mention that it goes both ways. It's pretty bad when the government of Queensland is taking the doctrine of separation of powers and beating it senseless in dark alleys away from the glare of public scrutiny.

Facebook, and PUP, doesn't Clive love me!

Queensland is a state of disrepair - just behind Australia the Once-Beautiful.

Once our people were warriors, Jake - people cleared the Outback and heroes like Bernard O'Reilly, who cleared a resort and also tracked and discovered the survivors from a plane crash, were revered as true men.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_O%27Reilly_%28author%29

Our people once were heroes.. now we're nothing!

Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Jul 24^th, 2014 at 12:26am:

Queensland is a state of disrepair - just behind Australia the Once-Beautiful. Once our people were warriors, Jake - people cleared the Outback and heroes like Bernard O'Reilly, who cleared a resort and also tracked and discovered the survivors from a plane crash, were revered as true men. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_O%27Reilly_%28author%29 Our people once were heroes.. now we're nothing!

Abbott the goat leading sheep!

Queensland is a stateless State, lost in its own wilderness.

The only solution for poor old long-suffering Queensland is that we invade.. for their own good, sort of like Israel invading Gaza to sort out their problems there..

Queensland Supreme Courts Judges continue to revolt against Newmann's Chief Justice appointee.  This is from todays Courier Mail:


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JUDGES of the Supreme Court are at war with their boss and have vowed to criticise Chief Justice Tim Carmody until he quits. Court of Appeal Justice John Muir has been backed by senior Supreme Court judges including David Boddice, Philip McMurdo and Martin Daubney in an extraordinary revolt against Justice Carmody. The Courier-Mail has learned the push against Justice Carmody will continue relentlessly with his opponents determined he must quit. “It should be apparent to everyone, in particular the new Chief Justice and the Attorney-General, that no one (on the Supreme Court bench) will ever accept Carmody has the credentials or skills required (to do the job),” a senior judicial officer said. “The only way this situation can be remedied is if (Justice Carmody) resigns and a more experienced (judge is) appointed.” Justice Carmody is 58 and has 12 years left in the job before he is required to retire. The rebellion has seen some Supreme Court judges even refuse to acknowledge Justice Carmody when they see him. It is understood the Supreme Court judges have been quietly nudging retiring or retired judges to take public shots at Justice Carmody.

What a bloody nightmare!  All Newmann's doing with the help of his Boy Wonder Attorney General.

Aussie wrote on Jul 31^st, 2014 at 2:44pm:

Queensland Supreme Courts Judges continue to revolt against Newmann's Chief Justice appointee.  This is from todays Courier Mail: Quote: JUDGES of the Supreme Court are at war with their boss and have vowed to criticise Chief Justice Tim Carmody until he quits. Court of Appeal Justice John Muir has been backed by senior Supreme Court judges including David Boddice, Philip McMurdo and Martin Daubney in an extraordinary revolt against Justice Carmody. The Courier-Mail has learned the push against Justice Carmody will continue relentlessly with his opponents determined he must quit. “It should be apparent to everyone, in particular the new Chief Justice and the Attorney-General, that no one (on the Supreme Court bench) will ever accept Carmody has the credentials or skills required (to do the job),” a senior judicial officer said. “The only way this situation can be remedied is if (Justice Carmody) resigns and a more experienced (judge is) appointed.” Justice Carmody is 58 and has 12 years left in the job before he is required to retire. The rebellion has seen some Supreme Court judges even refuse to acknowledge Justice Carmody when they see him. It is understood the Supreme Court judges have been quietly nudging retiring or retired judges to take public shots at Justice Carmody. What a bloody nightmare!  All Newmann's doing with the help of his Boy Wonder Attorney General.

Bit like when Joh made a copper a Judge!

DaS Energy wrote on Jul 31^st, 2014 at 4:41pm:

Aussie wrote on Jul 31st, 2014 at 2:44pm: Queensland Supreme Courts Judges continue to revolt against Newmann's Chief Justice appointee.  This is from todays Courier Mail: Quote: JUDGES of the Supreme Court are at war with their boss and have vowed to criticise Chief Justice Tim Carmody until he quits. Court of Appeal Justice John Muir has been backed by senior Supreme Court judges including David Boddice, Philip McMurdo and Martin Daubney in an extraordinary revolt against Justice Carmody. The Courier-Mail has learned the push against Justice Carmody will continue relentlessly with his opponents determined he must quit. “It should be apparent to everyone, in particular the new Chief Justice and the Attorney-General, that no one (on the Supreme Court bench) will ever accept Carmody has the credentials or skills required (to do the job),” a senior judicial officer said. “The only way this situation can be remedied is if (Justice Carmody) resigns and a more experienced (judge is) appointed.” Justice Carmody is 58 and has 12 years left in the job before he is required to retire. The rebellion has seen some Supreme Court judges even refuse to acknowledge Justice Carmody when they see him. It is understood the Supreme Court judges have been quietly nudging retiring or retired judges to take public shots at Justice Carmody. What a bloody nightmare!  All Newmann's doing with the help of his Boy Wonder Attorney General. Bit like when Joh made a copper a Judge!

That did not happen.  What you are probably referring to was that he plucked a nobody called Terry Lewis, a copper in western Queensland, and made him Police Commissioner.  The Fitzgerald Inquiry oversaw the particularly telling end to the corruption of Lewis.

Aussie wrote on Jul 31^st, 2014 at 2:44pm:

Queensland Supreme Courts Judges continue to revolt against Newmann's Chief Justice appointee.  This is from todays Courier Mail: Quote: JUDGES of the Supreme Court are at war with their boss and have vowed to criticise Chief Justice Tim Carmody until he quits. Court of Appeal Justice John Muir has been backed by senior Supreme Court judges including David Boddice, Philip McMurdo and Martin Daubney in an extraordinary revolt against Justice Carmody. The Courier-Mail has learned the push against Justice Carmody will continue relentlessly with his opponents determined he must quit. “It should be apparent to everyone, in particular the new Chief Justice and the Attorney-General, that no one (on the Supreme Court bench) will ever accept Carmody has the credentials or skills required (to do the job),” a senior judicial officer said. “The only way this situation can be remedied is if (Justice Carmody) resigns and a more experienced (judge is) appointed.” Justice Carmody is 58 and has 12 years left in the job before he is required to retire. The rebellion has seen some Supreme Court judges even refuse to acknowledge Justice Carmody when they see him. It is understood the Supreme Court judges have been quietly nudging retiring or retired judges to take public shots at Justice Carmody. What a bloody nightmare!  All Newmann's doing with the help of his Boy Wonder Attorney General.

And the Judiciary eating its own continues.  I don't blame them.  Newmann's incoming Chief Justice of the Supreme Court had his public ceremony today, and only one other Judge was there....a new bloke being sworn in as a Judge.  The existing Judges of the Supreme Court all boycotted the ceremony, to a wo/man.  This is all about Newmann promoting Carmody to the highest judicial office in this State from the crappy position of Chief Magistrate.  In taking that appointment, Carmody leap-frogged dozens of very highly qualified and experienced District and Supreme Court Judges.  No-one believes it to be any mere coincidence that prior to his elevation, Carmody was unusually vocal as  a Magistrate, lauding Newmann's garbage bikie legislation.

Newmann has politicised the CMC (ICAC equivalent), the Police Force and now the Supreme Court.

Link.

The profound significance of this boycott by every existing Supreme Court Judge cannot be underestimated or ignored.  It is unprecedented.

So, Newmman has been down in the polls, and today clawed a small bit back according to Rechtel, it seems at the very insignificant expense of PUP.  And, also today, Newmman announces there will be a Report to be compiled on an increase in incidents of domestic violence over the last 12 months.

This is a pathetic political move to help him out in those polls.  Whatever money they are spending on this Report would be better allocated to the existing agencies dealing with the issue on a day to day, and hands on way.  But wait.....it gets better!

Who better (if you want votes) to appoint as the person charged with producing this Report than none other than a fantastic 'Uncle Tom' ~ Quinton Bryce, who has spent the last six+ years swanning around Canberra as GG hosting tea parties and handing out gongs which she did very well indeed.  Let's forget that she is a has been with zero relevant experience in the issue, or of preparing a Report.....and she, for goodness sake......is 71 years old!

What a bloody joke.

Link.

Aussie wrote on Jul 31^st, 2014 at 4:57pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Jul 31st, 2014 at 4:41pm: Aussie wrote on Jul 31st, 2014 at 2:44pm: Queensland Supreme Courts Judges continue to revolt against Newmann's Chief Justice appointee.  This is from todays Courier Mail: Quote: JUDGES of the Supreme Court are at war with their boss and have vowed to criticise Chief Justice Tim Carmody until he quits. Court of Appeal Justice John Muir has been backed by senior Supreme Court judges including David Boddice, Philip McMurdo and Martin Daubney in an extraordinary revolt against Justice Carmody. The Courier-Mail has learned the push against Justice Carmody will continue relentlessly with his opponents determined he must quit. “It should be apparent to everyone, in particular the new Chief Justice and the Attorney-General, that no one (on the Supreme Court bench) will ever accept Carmody has the credentials or skills required (to do the job),” a senior judicial officer said. “The only way this situation can be remedied is if (Justice Carmody) resigns and a more experienced (judge is) appointed.” Justice Carmody is 58 and has 12 years left in the job before he is required to retire. The rebellion has seen some Supreme Court judges even refuse to acknowledge Justice Carmody when they see him. It is understood the Supreme Court judges have been quietly nudging retiring or retired judges to take public shots at Justice Carmody. What a bloody nightmare!  All Newmann's doing with the help of his Boy Wonder Attorney General. Bit like when Joh made a copper a Judge! That did not happen.  What you are probably referring to was that he plucked a nobody called Terry Lewis, a copper in western Queensland, and made him Police Commissioner.  The Fitzgerald Inquiry oversaw the particularly telling end to the corruption of Lewis.

For a Councillor who faced him down in the District Court Ipswich , and indeed put him in his place, on the record, during his brief stay as I judge, I be correct!

Aussie wrote on Aug 10^th, 2014 at 6:15pm:

So, Newmman has been down in the polls, and today clawed a small bit back according to Rechtel, it seems at the very insignificant expense of PUP.

Not necessarily. What is also possible is that the latest sample of poll respondents had a few more people nominating LNP and a few less nominating PUP from among the available choices. Polls are subject to random variation and it's not possible to tell if this is a real movement from only one sample.


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And, also today, Newmman announces there will be a Report to be compiled on an increase in incidents of domestic violence over the last 12 months. This is a pathetic political move to help him out in those polls.  Whatever money they are spending on this Report would be better allocated to the existing agencies dealing with the issue on a day to day, and hands on way.  But wait.....it gets better! Who better (if you want votes) to appoint as the person charged with producing this Report than none other than a fantastic 'Uncle Tom' ~ Quinton Bryce, who has spent the last six+ years swanning around Canberra as GG hosting tea parties and handing out gongs which she did very well indeed.  Let's forget that she is a has been with zero relevant experience in the issue, or of preparing a Report.....and she, for goodness sake......is 71 years old! What a bloody joke. Link.

It's pretty obvious that Newman's been spooked by the heavy defeat that the LNP have received in the Stafford by-election. Although it is unlikely that the next Queensland state election will have a swing that large, a 10% swing against the government is likely.

Newman holds Ashgrove by only 7%. Recent polling in Ashgrove indicates a swing of 9% and so bears out the prediction that Newman will probably lose his own seat even though the ALP have not even chosen a candidate yet. If the ALP choose well, Newman is doomed to be defeated.

Bam wrote on Aug 11^th, 2014 at 11:33am:

Aussie wrote on Aug 10th, 2014 at 6:15pm: So, Newmman has been down in the polls, and today clawed a small bit back according to Rechtel, it seems at the very insignificant expense of PUP. Not necessarily. What is also possible is that the latest sample of poll respondents had a few more people nominating LNP and a few less nominating PUP from among the available choices. Polls are subject to random variation and it's not possible to tell if this is a real movement from only one sample. Quote: And, also today, Newmman announces there will be a Report to be compiled on an increase in incidents of domestic violence over the last 12 months. This is a pathetic political move to help him out in those polls.  Whatever money they are spending on this Report would be better allocated to the existing agencies dealing with the issue on a day to day, and hands on way.  But wait.....it gets better! Who better (if you want votes) to appoint as the person charged with producing this Report than none other than a fantastic 'Uncle Tom' ~ Quinton Bryce, who has spent the last six+ years swanning around Canberra as GG hosting tea parties and handing out gongs which she did very well indeed.  Let's forget that she is a has been with zero relevant experience in the issue, or of preparing a Report.....and she, for goodness sake......is 71 years old! What a bloody joke. Link. It's pretty obvious that Newman's been spooked by the heavy defeat that the LNP have received in the Stafford by-election. Although it is unlikely that the next Queensland state election will have a swing that large, a 10% swing against the government is likely. Newman holds Ashgrove by only 7%. Recent polling in Ashgrove indicates a swing of 9% and so bears out the prediction that Newman will probably lose his own seat even though the ALP have not even chosen a candidate yet. If the ALP choose well, Newman is doomed to be defeated.

Good to see the LNP and Newman owning up to increasing domestic violence with their sacking so many and making them slap happy because of it!

Latest Galaxy Poll (published in today's Courier Mail) shows Newmann and his LNP sinking further.  (No link possible as the CM will not allow it.)

The most remarkable figure is that concerning preferred Premier with the ALPs Palaszczuk going from an original low of 15% to a current 41% ~ Newmann down 6% in three months to just 42%.

Two Party preferrred has Labor at 48% and LNP at 52% with LNP primary vote down 4% to 39% in three months. ALP primary at 36%.

This is just another brick in the wall, especially given Newmann's quite obvious attempt to appear benign (less confrontational) since the furore involving his political stuffing around with the CMC and the Supreme Court.

PUP consistent at 12%.

Aussie wrote on Aug 18^th, 2014 at 1:33pm:

Latest Galaxy Poll (published in today's Courier Mail) shows Newmann and his LNP sinking further.  (No link possible as the CM will not allow it.)

Poll Bludger also has the numbers for this poll and does allow links.

newman will lose his seat.
ashgrove is full of white collar public servant types.
its luvvie central.
of course, theres not a person in ashgrove that is an assylum seeker or aborigine (the ashgrovians park all these out of sight in logan) but the ashgrove people are clones of sarah hansen young and david marr.
i was at a dinner party there and some smacking moronic psychologist chick started rabbiting on about terra nullis . i'd love to park 10 aborigines from logan next door to her and see how she fares.
they would appreciate her avacado and pine nut quiche, they're more into KFC.
anyway, i know plenty of people in ashgrove (unfortunately) and newmans gone.

aquascoot wrote on Aug 18^th, 2014 at 2:11pm:

newman will lose his seat.

And good riddance. Such filth should not have been elected in the first place.

I know it annoys one or two Members to hear, but I do have a connection of two in the ADF.  I asked a couple why Newmann bailed when he was a Major.  Bastards would not be specific but referred me to what is on the public record.  Bear in mind.....this bloke had Mummy and Daddy in parliamentary political positions, so the ADF would have been coy about not advancing his career.....which flopped at the level of Major after 12 years.

I reckon the little twerp has learned absolutely nothing since he left the Army.

Link.


Quote:

He has been lambasted as the 'Napoleon of City Hall' by his opposition, but it has been revealed Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman lacked leadership skills as a young army captain. The LNP has pinned some of its promotion of the former Brisbane lord mayor on his experience as an army major, with the man he ousted as opposition leader John-Paul Langbroek praising his "old military style" in organising Brisbane's flood recovery with "precision". During his time in the army however, Mr Newman was warned against being an abrasive and distant leader, according to his official military record, obtained by The Australian newspaper under Freedom of Information laws. His superiors at the Royal Military College questioned his decision-making and inter-personal skills on early postings. "[LT Newman] occasionally displayed a lack of confidence during field training which manifested itself in a misappreciation of how to tackle a problem," his final report card read. "This led to poor first attempts; however, he displayed the ability to learn from experience and second attempts invariably showed vast improvement." Mr Newman declined to comment on the report today. When he was first recommended for a command position he was found to be needing improvement on "specific, but minor, personal or professional attributes". Upon his graduation from Duntroon cadet training academy, Mr Newman was warned he "must be careful not to alienate people by being too abrasive" and "must take care not to distance himself too far from his subordinates".

I am aware the Article goes on to quote the then Grigadier Cosgrove, but it is highly pertinent that Cosgrove made those motherhood waffles after Newmann departed and it is arguable he did so to make Mummy and Daddy feel better.

Bam wrote on Aug 18^th, 2014 at 2:05pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 18th, 2014 at 1:33pm: Latest Galaxy Poll (published in today's Courier Mail) shows Newmann and his LNP sinking further.  (No link possible as the CM will not allow it.) Poll Bludger also has the numbers for this poll and does allow links.

Perhaps the trend line (from Poll Bludger) for opinion polling for Queensland is worth tossing out here. Make of it what you will.
http://blogs.crikey.com.au/pollbludger/files/2014/08/2014-08-18-queensland-poll-trend1.png

aquascoot wrote on Aug 18^th, 2014 at 2:11pm:

of course, theres not a person in ashgrove that is an assylum seeker or aborigine (the ashgrovians park all these out of sight in logan) but the ashgrove people are clones of sarah hansen young and david marr. i was at a dinner party there and some smacking moronic psychologist chick started rabbiting on about terra nullis . i'd love to park 10 aborigines from logan next door to her and see how she fares. they would appreciate her avacado and pine nut quiche, they're more into KFC. anyway, i know plenty of people in ashgrove (unfortunately) and newmans gone.

I told you Billy Jack was a clear-headed seer and understood fully the demographics of privilege..

Friends, it made him feel real sick to see them Neo-Soweto Loganites forced into them ghettoes by them 4WD driving Ashgrove high flyers... let me tell you, this just makes the Duke sick to the stomach, and ready to throw a big one their way come next election time!  Nearly booked myself back into that thar hospital when I heard that Campbell still had a 42% favouritism for that premier spot, I was that sick, friends.

ReachTel have released their latest poll for Ashgrove. Newman trails 42-58 on 2PP, with Labor polling a majority on the primary vote.

Newmann is going to lose his seat of Ashgrove even if the LNP win the State election due March or so next year.

Link.


Quote:

Mr Newman holds Ashgrove with a 5.7 per cent margin, but recent polls indicated a significant swing against the Premier.

Aussie - Good work. Keep posting in this Queensland thread whenever something new comes up, it's interesting.

Bam wrote on Sep 29^th, 2014 at 3:08pm:

Aussie - Good work. Keep posting in this Queensland thread whenever something new comes up, it's interesting.

Thank you Bam.  You are doing your bit as well, so 'good work' to you too!

Back to topic, it's very likely that Newman will lose his seat, and a lot of backbenchers with him. A lot of backbenchers will be starting to get worried because there's no way they will all retain their seats.

I expect backtracking on some more of the controversial decisions of his government to shore up some support. Too little too late.

I still expect the government to win a second term, but not led by Newman.

Yeehah!  PUP gets its act together and there will be a broad Senate Inquiry into Newman's Government.  Report timed to come out just before next year's election.  I'm pleased.  It not only gets right under Newman's skin, it tells Abbott that now he has opened Pandoras Box with his insulation and union Royal Commissions, it is a two way street.

I am also really looking forward to learning what led up to Tim Carmody's appointment as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland when he occupied the low rank as mere Chief Magistrate. His twinkie will be twinking.  Good old Jarrod Bleije and his bikie laws.  Of course, Clive will be after blood on how the Government gave Gina the railway rights from the coal fields to the Port.

Oh, how very jolly it all will be!

Bam wrote on Sep 29^th, 2014 at 6:04pm:

Back to topic, it's very likely that Newman will lose his seat, and a lot of backbenchers with him. A lot of backbenchers will be starting to get worried because there's no way they will all retain their seats. I expect backtracking on some more of the controversial decisions of his government to shore up some support. Too little too late. I still expect the government to win a second term, but not led by Newman.

Yep...maybe one more term cut short by infighting...if the LNP do scrape by in Queensland it will be the last time they govern for at least 20 yrs.

I did get an email from Kate Jones asking for a donation towards her campaign to get Newman tossed out....so yes given the lies and deception both Newman and his hero Abbott used to grab power Im donating to her campaign.

QLD is getting their own ICAC.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-30/senate-opens-inquiry-into-newman-government/5780264

May all respective chickens come home to roost.  Give 'em hell.

Stratos wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 6:34pm:

QLD is getting their own ICAC. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-30/senate-opens-inquiry-into-newman-government/5780264 May all respective chickens come home to roost.  Give 'em hell.

This is most bizarre. Mr palmer certainly does not like mr newman

aquascoot wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 6:36pm:

This is most bizarre. Mr palmer certainly does not like mr newman

Not in the least.  I wish it extended towards all QLD politicians and not just the Newman Government however.

This is absolutely being done for the wrong reasons, but I will always welcome things like this.

Stratos wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 6:34pm:

QLD is getting their own ICAC. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-30/senate-opens-inquiry-into-newman-government/5780264 May all respective chickens come home to roost.  Give 'em hell.

Greens, Labour, PUP 38 Senators, out of 72 senators.

Clive should not count his chickens till they vote!

DaS Energy wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 6:46pm:

Stratos wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 6:34pm: QLD is getting their own ICAC. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-30/senate-opens-inquiry-into-newman-government/5780264 May all respective chickens come home to roost.  Give 'em hell. Greens, Labour, PUP 38 Senators, out of 72 senators. Clive should not count his chickens till they vote!

DaS, you really are pretty naive about some stuff.  There is no vote.  There will be an Inquiry, witnesses compelled, and documents compelled into production, and then a Report.  The Inquiry is made by a Committee in this case led by Lazarus, with two ALP, one LNP and one Green Senator (I think that is the correct make-up.)

I love the way Brandis lost his temper over this in the Senate today.  Karma buddy ~ karma is a bitch.

Aussie wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 7:09pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 6:46pm: Stratos wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 6:34pm: QLD is getting their own ICAC. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-30/senate-opens-inquiry-into-newman-government/5780264 May all respective chickens come home to roost.  Give 'em hell. Greens, Labour, PUP 38 Senators, out of 72 senators. Clive should not count his chickens till they vote! DaS, you really are pretty naive about some stuff.  There is no vote.  There will be an Inquiry, witnesses compelled, and documents compelled into production, and then a Report.  The Inquiry is made by a Committee in this case led by Lazarus, with two ALP, one LNP and one Green Senator (I think that is the correct make-up.) I love the way Brandis lost his temper over this in the Senate today.  Karma buddy ~ karma is a bitch.

There was a vote, taken before DaS was aware!

The Senate voted today to set the Inquiry up.  Please.......read ^^^^^^^.

DaS Energy wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 8:18pm:

No vote no inquiry!

Senate has already voted on it.  It's all in the article.

Curious to read the Bill, "There's a whole lot of terms of reference," Clive Palmer!

Stratos wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 8:20pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 8:18pm: No vote no inquiry! Senate has already voted on it.  It's all in the article.

Thanks, now updated from yesterday when Labour was refusing to back!

:)

DaS Energy wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 8:24pm:

Curious to read the Bill, "There's a whole lot of terms of reference," Clive Palmer!

There is no Bill.  There is simply a Motion moved and voted in favour of in the Senate.  That is all which is required to set the Inquiry up.

Aussie wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 6:14pm:

Yeehah!  PUP gets its act together and there will be a broad Senate Inquiry into Newman's Government.  Report timed to come out just before next year's election.  I'm pleased.  It not only gets right under Newman's skin, it tells Abbott that now he has opened Pandoras Box with his insulation and union Royal Commissions, it is a two way street. I am also really looking forward to learning what led up to Tim Carmody's appointment as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland when he occupied the low rank as mere Chief Magistrate. His twinkie will be twinking.  Good old Jarrod Bleije and his bikie laws.  Of course, Clive will be after blood on how the Government gave Gina the railway rights from the coal fields to the Port. Oh, how very jolly it all will be!

This is beautiful, just beautiful  :)

DaS Energy wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 8:33pm:

Stratos wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 8:20pm: DaS Energy wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 8:18pm: No vote no inquiry! Senate has already voted on it.  It's all in the article. Thanks, now updated from yesterday when Labour was refusing to back!

That was last week (or maybe a tad earlier.) 

Aussie wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 8:39pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 8:33pm: Stratos wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 8:20pm: DaS Energy wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 8:18pm: No vote no inquiry! Senate has already voted on it.  It's all in the article. Thanks, now updated from yesterday when Labour was refusing to back! That was last week (or maybe a tad earlier.)

Last was yesterday. Senate vote taken 5.30 30th September 2014

Newmann plays the 'wife' card so often, I reckon he is leaving her wide open to political attack as fair game.

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2012/03/07/1226291/735069-newmans-in-love.jpg

Aussie wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 9:09pm:

Newmann plays the 'wife' card so often, I reckon he is leaving her wide open to political attack as fair game. http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2012/03/07/1226291/735069-newmans-in-love.jpg

Look at em, all red in the face and ready to pop behind the wheelie bin for some jiggy jig from enjoying another boozy lunch at our expense.

Taxpayer's money going into Newmann's campaign to retain his seat of Ashgrove.  Pork barreling at its worse.  This is from today's Courier Mail.....which does not allow me to link it.


Quote:

LNP spends $80m to secure Campbell Newman’s seat of Ashgrove     STEVEN WARDILL, SARAH VOGLER     The Courier-Mail     September 30, 2014 12:00AM Kate Jones is once again taking on Premier Campbell Newman in her former seat. Kate Jones is once again taking on Premier Campbell Newman in her former seat. THE in-joke among political types is that if there’s a state government grant Ashgrove hasn’t got, then Premier Campbell Newman doesn’t know it exists. New classrooms, enhanced sporting facilities, improved public transport and upgraded roads have all been funnelled into Mr Newman’s northwestern Brisbane electorate over the past 2½ years. The LNP is hoping the more than $80 million worth of work in Ashgrove will barricade Mr Newman against former Labor MP Kate Jones’s quest to reclaim the seat. The big-ticket items in the Ashgrove spending spree, which works out to be more than $2500 per voter, include a $5 million sports hall at The Gap State High School and $3 million on new classrooms for Ashgrove State School. A $65 million upgrade to the Samford Rd and Wardell St intersection has been the biggest single commitment. There has also been numerous smaller amounts, including $20,000 for an artist “to explore art”, $8322 for a new kitchen for the scouts and $6160 for a local Italian festival to purchase equipment. The Sunday Mail revealed at the weekend Ms Jones would seek to contest the seat as she addressed a group of dedicated branch members in an Ashgrove back yard.

Amazing, wot?  And 'you' reckon politics is all fair 'n square.

So.....former LNP Leader, Bruce Flegg has been told today by the Faceless LNP Men that they will not allow him to run for even pre-selection in his very safe LNP seat of Moggil (sp.)  Dunno how they do that, and I expect there will be absolute outrage among the faithfull there.  This will be very controversial.  So.....what does he do?  He is very, very popular there.  He's got a wad of dough - net worth around $M20.  He likely would win as an Independant.......and I reckon Clive will be having a thoughtie.

His seat is right beside that of Newmann's - Ashgrove.....(Brisbane.)  Newmann and Flegg are pretty pally, and Newmann is always personally supportive of Flegg.

Is this part of some grander LNP plan, maybe even to get to/at Newmann?  I have no idea who they have who can credibly replace him.

He is a political prick, but he is the only natural Leader they have.  He sucks with the electorate, even in his own seat.

How very bloody jolly this all is!

Aussie wrote on Sep 30^th, 2014 at 9:09pm:

Newmann plays the 'wife' card so often, I reckon he is leaving her wide open to political attack as fair game. http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2012/03/07/1226291/735069-newmans-in-love.jpg

only a single man living alone could make such a claim.  Most of us protect our wives.

longweekend58 wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2014 at 8:04pm:

Aussie wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 9:09pm: Newmann plays the 'wife' card so often, I reckon he is leaving her wide open to political attack as fair game. http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2012/03/07/1226291/735069-newmans-in-love.jpg only a single man living alone could make such a claim.  Most of us protect our wives.

It may surprise you (and others) to know, melielongtime, that I have run for election to Parliament....as an Independant......did not win............but got way more than enough votes to make a nice  profit on the project, and not once was the Indian Bride specifically mentioned by name or photographed during that campaign.  If I had, I would have opened her up to the scrutiny Newmann has to his Wife.  You cannot play that hand without it being called.

Veteran LNP MP Bruce Flegg tweets anger over being dumped as election candidate

Bruce Flegg says LNP does not believe Campbell Newman can win his seat of Ashgrove

Looks like the cracks are showing in the LNP in Queensland ...

Her Royal Majesty after being summonsed by Qld Citizen saw to it the Heiner Commission was Established.

Reply is awaited from Her Royal Majesty to Qld Government via its Attorney General taking away Criminal Court approval to hear criminal charges when they be against an employee of Qld Government, especially when such person is engaged in obtaining money from Qld Citizens to give to Qld Government.

DaS Energy wrote on Oct 4^th, 2014 at 10:44am:

Her Royal Majesty after being summonsed by Qld Citizen saw to it the Heiner Commission was Established. Reply is awaited form Her Royal Majesty to Qld Government via its Attorney General taking away Criminal Court approval to hear criminal charges when they be against an employee of Qld Government, especially when such person is engaged in obtaining money from Qld Citizens to give to Qld Government.

Can someone - anyone, dumb that down for me?

So Newmann is not eyeing the 'sacked' Flegg's seat:

Link.

While it might be true, I am not buying it yet.  Newmann is seven points behind in the Polls in his seat of  Ashgrove.  If they have not dumped Flegg to make way for Newmann in Flegg's Moggill seat (right next door to Newmann's Ashgrove in Brisbane)......why dump a bloke who was going to romp home next election?

Aussie wrote on Oct 4^th, 2014 at 3:06pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Oct 4th, 2014 at 10:44am: Her Royal Majesty after being summonsed by Qld Citizen saw to it the Heiner Commission was Established. Reply is awaited form Her Royal Majesty to Qld Government via its Attorney General taking away Criminal Court approval to hear criminal charges when they be against an employee of Qld Government, especially when such person is engaged in obtaining money from Qld Citizens to give to Qld Government. Can someone - anyone, dumb that down for me?

It's DaS.  it started insane with a dash of stupid to it.  End result... nothing even understandable never-mind correct.

Clive Palmer is taking legal action against the people who are being probed, he's set up the inquiry and now one of his senators is chairing it - See more at: http://www.skynews.com.au/news/politics/national/2014/10/03/qld-govt-could-refuse-senate-probe.html#sthash.mDVnu9JC.dpuf

Aussie wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2014 at 8:43pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Oct 3rd, 2014 at 8:04pm: Aussie wrote on Sep 30th, 2014 at 9:09pm: Newmann plays the 'wife' card so often, I reckon he is leaving her wide open to political attack as fair game. http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2012/03/07/1226291/735069-newmans-in-love.jpg only a single man living alone could make such a claim.  Most of us protect our wives. It may surprise you (and others) to know, melielongtime, that I have run for election to Parliament....as an Independant......did not win............but got way more than enough votes to make a nice  profit on the project, and not once was the Indian Bride specifically mentioned by name or photographed during that campaign.  If I had, I would have opened her up to the scrutiny Newmann has to his Wife.  You cannot play that hand without it being called.

Date?

Of course, Dear.  Do I get to pick the Restaurant?

Aussie wrote on Oct 4^th, 2014 at 3:06pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Oct 4th, 2014 at 10:44am: Her Royal Majesty after being summonsed by Qld Citizen saw to it the Heiner Commission was Established. Reply is awaited form Her Royal Majesty to Qld Government via its Attorney General taking away Criminal Court approval to hear criminal charges when they be against an employee of Qld Government, especially when such person is engaged in obtaining money from Qld Citizens to give to Qld Government. Can someone - anyone, dumb that down for me?

The Heiner inquiry which had no political taint began after Her Royal Majesty was summonsed.

The Fitzgerald inquiry which had no political taint began after a Nationals Minister called it into being.

Her Royal Majesty has been summonsed to the LNP control over the Courts. Reply from Her Royal Majesty not yet been received.

Clive's purpose in having those he owns set up the Clive inquiry was to block both Her Royal Majesty and Fitzgerald investigations.

Clive and those he owns stay silent, an Investigation established under the hand of Her Royal Majesty has the power to change things wether Clive or the LNP like it or not!

Clive advising's to both, the Senate has those matters under investigation, any further investigation would only impede on the Senate inquiry.

Clive Palmer gave specific instruction to the Members and Senators he owns, they must not allow any independent investigation into the LNP or Clive's involvement.

The People of Qld and its Police had such much trust in the Fitzgerald inquiry, they assisted it, and Police laid charges.

Clive's inquiry has no weight as it is purely a political investigation with purpose to satisfy Clive, not to bring about change.

Clive knows his inquiry has the power to change nothing.

Clive and those he owns have handed Qlders a $Millions dollar bill to satisfy Clive Palmer.

More grist for the mill.  The PUP Parliamentary Leader, Carl Judge, of two months has quit........amicably of course.  Yeas, of course.  Amicably.

Link.

Oh well.......He is a good bloke, but he is not a Sunshine Coaster.  Who knows who PUP will now endorse for that seat 'Kawana.'  Might be me!  Yay, me!

Or not.

Aussie wrote on Oct 8^th, 2014 at 8:20pm:

More grist for the mill.  The PUP Parliamentary Leader, Carl Judge, of two months has quit........amicably of course.  Yeas, of course.  Amicably. Link. Oh well.......He is a good bloke, but he is not a Sunshine Coaster.  Who knows who PUP will now endorse for that seat 'Kawana.'  Might be me!  Yay, me! Or not.

May come to pass he and Alex did so in protest of inactivity to actions of Campbell and his Team!

The latest ReachTel opinion poll for the state of Queensland has put the LNP ahead 51 to 49. More at Poll Bludger.

The unbalanced election result of the last term will not be repeated any time soon. It's looking likely that the next Queensland election will be much closer than the last. I still expect the LNP to be returned, but with a considerably reduced margin.

Support for PUP has declined noticeably in the past few polls. They have dropped from about 15% to 7% in the last four polls.

Bam wrote on Oct 12^th, 2014 at 2:56pm:

The latest ReachTel opinion poll for the state of Queensland has put the LNP ahead 51 to 49. More at Poll Bludger. The unbalanced election result of the last term will not be repeated any time soon. It's looking likely that the next Queensland election will be much closer than the last. I still expect the LNP to be returned, but with a considerably reduced margin. Support for PUP has declined noticeably in the past few polls. They have dropped from about 15% to 7% in the last four polls.

The decline in PUP support is predictable.  Douglas and now Judge gone.  But......................the next election will not be won or lost around either of them.  I doubt either of the major parties will be able to govern without support of at least PUP, and/or the independants, which MAY include Douglas, Judge and definitely Peter Wellington from my very own dung hill even though I don't 'like' the bloke.

Palmer has a stash of dough ready to drop on this election, and when that happens you watch the support grow.  Advertising wins votes.  That currently to begin Senate Inquiry will hurt Newmann big time.

PUP will win seats.  With or without successful independants, they will hold the balance of power.  That's all Palmer needs.

Aussie wrote on Oct 12^th, 2014 at 5:11pm:

Bam wrote on Oct 12th, 2014 at 2:56pm: The latest ReachTel opinion poll for the state of Queensland has put the LNP ahead 51 to 49. More at Poll Bludger. The unbalanced election result of the last term will not be repeated any time soon. It's looking likely that the next Queensland election will be much closer than the last. I still expect the LNP to be returned, but with a considerably reduced margin. Support for PUP has declined noticeably in the past few polls. They have dropped from about 15% to 7% in the last four polls. The decline in PUP support is predictable.  Douglas and now Judge gone.  But......................the next election will not be won or lost around either of them.  I doubt either of the major parties will be able to govern without support of at least PUP, and/or the independants, which MAY include Douglas, Judge and definitely Peter Wellington from my very own dung hill even though I don't 'like' the bloke. Palmer has a stash of dough ready to drop on this election, and when that happens you watch the support grow.  Advertising wins votes.  That currently to begin Senate Inquiry will hurt Newmann big time. PUP will win seats.  With or without successful independants, they will hold the balance of power.  That's all Palmer needs.

Palmer is giving all of his Member salary to the Electorate, where is that publicly accounted?

Well, this one is a doozy!

Link.

Douglas has his own agenda after having left PUP, and Judge, who also left, is likely more balanced.  I reckon this is a 'dog whistle' sent by Douglas to hasten Palmer into naming his candidates.

There is a genuine weakness Douglas will be very familiar with, and that it that PUP still has no proper party structure, or anything like it.  There is Membership..............and that's where it ends.

However, it is inconceivable that Clive will allow Newmann to wriggle off the hook.  That PUP initiated Senate Inquiry is about to kick off.  Clive has been vocal if not bitter about the misconduct of Newmann.

So, I reckon this is Douglas trying to get Clive to declare a hand he is not ready or prepared to show.

This is what the followers of PUP say ......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpkr5dN0WLk

Further to my comments concerning Douglas/PUP.....this is the context.

Link.

Worth a look.

Aussie wrote on Oct 16^th, 2014 at 5:31pm:

Well, this one is a doozy! Link. Douglas has his own agenda after having left PUP, and Judge, who also left, is likely more balanced.  I reckon this is a 'dog whistle' sent by Douglas to hasten Palmer into naming his candidates. There is a genuine weakness Douglas will be very familiar with, and that it that PUP still has no proper party structure, or anything like it.  There is Membership..............and that's where it ends. However, it is inconceivable that Clive will allow Newmann to wriggle off the hook.  That PUP initiated Senate Inquiry is about to kick off.  Clive has been vocal if not bitter about the misconduct of Newmann. So, I reckon this is Douglas trying to get Clive to declare a hand he is not ready or prepared to show.

Douglas, LNP, PUP, Independent, Katter, Nobody.

Judge, LNP, PUP, Independent, Katter, Nobody.

Aussie wrote on Oct 16^th, 2014 at 7:13pm:

Further to my comments concerning Douglas/PUP.....this is the context. Link. Worth a look.

Douglas plans 50 more independents for Qld

Dr Douglas also said he would roll out 50 independent candidates to try and win government and end the state duopoly of the Liberal National Party (LNP) and Labor.

DaS Energy wrote on Oct 16^th, 2014 at 9:08pm:

Aussie wrote on Oct 16th, 2014 at 7:13pm: Further to my comments concerning Douglas/PUP.....this is the context. Link. Worth a look. Douglas plans 50 more independents for Qld Dr Douglas also said he would roll out 50 independent candidates to try and win government and end the state duopoly of the Liberal National Party (LNP) and Labor.

Non sequitur is non sequitur.

Aussie wrote on Oct 16^th, 2014 at 9:17pm:

DaS Energy wrote on Oct 16th, 2014 at 9:08pm: Aussie wrote on Oct 16th, 2014 at 7:13pm: Further to my comments concerning Douglas/PUP.....this is the context. Link. Worth a look. Douglas plans 50 more independents for Qld Dr Douglas also said he would roll out 50 independent candidates to try and win government and end the state duopoly of the Liberal National Party (LNP) and Labor. Non sequitur is non sequitur.

Douglas, Judge united independent Katter! 

Abbott and Newmann are copping an absolute pasting up here.

Link.

55-45 ALP over LNP and same figures against Newmann is his own seat of Ashgrove.

Yay!

Aussie, your link doesn't work.

Bam wrote on Dec 7^th, 2014 at 1:36pm:

Aussie, your link doesn't work.

Aaaaaaw!  Crap!!  (Hope it does now.  Ta.)

All better now, mate...

:)

Aussie wrote on Dec 7^th, 2014 at 12:28pm:

Abbott and Newmann are copping an absolute pasting up here. Link. 55-45 ALP over LNP and same figures against Newmann is his own seat of Ashgrove. Yay!

I'm lovin' it.....................

I hope we crush all the neo cons.

Was talking to a dyed in the wool, blue rinse brigade LNP supporter and long term Member this morning and during the course of that, this concept occurred to me.  It is reminiscent of the situation some years ago when the Libs went into an election not certain who would be its leader post election.

Given Newmann is in so much personal strife in his own seat, it is entirely likely he will lose it to the ALP......it is still possible the LNP might just hang on to Government.  But, a smart ALP campaign leading into the election will concentrate on leadership, and constantly ask of the LNP........'Who will be Premier if you win, if, in the likely event, Newmann loses his seat?'

It is a ripper, and one they cannot answer without admitting the likelihood Newmann might lose, eroding confidence.....and so......the LNP will go into that election with the voters at large not knowing who will be Premier if the LNP do inch across the line.  Who is going to vote LNP when they have no idea who the Leader/Premier will be post election?

Jolly, wot?

An off shoot of that is the question whether the LNP heirarchy can see that dilemma they truly are facing, and if they do (they are not strategically dumb) will they move against Newmann early....like now.  There is a sign they might.

Bruce Flegg, the sitting LNP Member for Mogull (a seat immediately adjacent to Newmann's Ashgrove) only yesterday lost LNP endorsement after a vote among the Members at Mogull.  An important aspect of that was that the LNP Executive (non local Members of Mogull) were also able to vote in that endorsement secret ballot.  It is speculated that it was the votes of the Executive which saw Flegg lose the race.  Here is the kicker ~ Flegg went onto that vote showing to everyone a letter clearly demonstrating he had the personal support of Newmann and many other sitting LNP Pollies.  He still failed to get Executive support in the ballot.

In other words, in an indirect way, the LNP hierarchy defied Newmann.

Just to keep things updated:

Newmann now admits possible defeat.

Link.

Well, I should not be too surprised given this bloke has often attended PUP events.

Link.


Quote:

Palmer United Party (PUP) leader Clive Palmer has announced John Bjelke-Petersen, the son of former Queensland premier Sir Joh, as the party's leader in Queensland ahead of the pending state election. Mr Bjelke-Petersen, a former Liberal National Party (LNP) member, was endorsed earlier this year as the PUP candidate for Callide, to stand against the electorate's current member and Queensland Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney. Mr Seeney has held the electorate since 1998.

I hope he takes after his Mother and not his Old Man.

Good seat selection.  Seeney is on the nose.  Callide has always been National Party heart land (huge rural area west of Bundaberg, Maryborough and Gympie - including many Aboriginal Communities) but in the last election (2012) Seeney took a swing against hit of 5.45%.  Still held it comfortably, but the interesting thing is that the Katter Party candidate picked up a positive swing of 26%.

So......I reckon Katter will not contest in Callide, leaving Joh's Son as a PUP a clear conservative field against Seeney.  You can bet that Katter and B-Petersen have strong personal ties.

All jolly stuff!

Ch. 9 must have the idiots writing the News scripts for today.  They are announcing that John B-Petersen had switched allegiance to PUP to do this.  Sheeeeeeees.....!!!!!!!!!!!  The bloke was the endorsed PUP candidate for the Federal seat of Maranoa in the 2013 Election.

Ferk me, our schmedia is atrocious!

Aussie wrote on Dec 28^th, 2014 at 4:02pm:

Ch. 9 must have the idiots writing the News scripts for today.  They are announcing that John B-Petersen had switched allegiance to PUP to do this.  Sheeeeeeees.....!!!!!!!!!!!  The bloke was the endorsed PUP candidate for the Federal seat of Maranoa in the 2013 Election. Ferk me, our schmedia is atrocious!

I hope they're publishing a correction soon.

Aussie wrote on Dec 28^th, 2014 at 4:02pm:

Ch. 9 must have the idiots writing the News scripts for today.  They are announcing that John B-Petersen had switched allegiance to PUP to do this.  Sheeeeeeees.....!!!!!!!!!!!  The bloke was the endorsed PUP candidate for the Federal seat of Maranoa in the 2013 Election. Ferk me, our schmedia is atrocious!

All run by sheilas these days - no real idea of very much at all in the real world - even spelling... hold on - that's sppeling..

No idea of doing any research.

I'll use this Thread to remind Members of FD's request that we not attempt to read a Hacker's Posts.....and this time it clearly is Bambu1.

Blaaady hell!  I'd love a dollar for every time we have stuffed around with Secondary School exit results.

Link.

In my day, it was an externally run examination.  I.e., every kid doing Senior across the entire State sat for examinations (the same papers/questions) run by the University.  Yeas, lots of pressure on a single week at the end of Year 12.  You swam or sank, no matter what the excuse was.

So.....it is back to the future with this new idea except there is to be a school based influence over the final outcome which will include the results of exactly what we did way back in 1966.

Good Thread ~ on Newmann.

Link.

An early election?????

Link.

Maybe.  Let's see tomorrow.

Aussie wrote on Jan 5^th, 2015 at 10:15pm:

An early election????? Link. Maybe.  Let's see tomorrow.

Interesting ... perhaps he's considering going early to save the furniture?

Bam wrote on Jan 5^th, 2015 at 10:17pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 5th, 2015 at 10:15pm: An early election????? Link. Maybe.  Let's see tomorrow. Interesting ... perhaps he's considering going early to save the furniture?

or, as I said in another thread, he's trying to stave off a leadership challenge

Sorry, I was not looking for discussion here Mr Smith.  Was just up-dating it.  Hopefully once the election is called, this Thread might be useful for discussion for the duration.

An early election?????

It looks almost certain.

My prediction, copied from another thread:


Bam wrote on Dec 30^th, 2014 at 9:44am:

polite_gandalf wrote on Dec 30th, 2014 at 8:28am: so its looking like an LNP win - but with the premier losing his seat... I agree; that is the most likely scenario. The opinion polling has been interesting, it has had the ALP level and even ahead, not bad for a party that got soundly defeated less than three years ago. The ALP could take back government if they run a solid campaign. I expect the LNP to hold on narrowly, losing about 30-35 seats, and the first order of business will be choosing a new Premier after Newman loses Ashgrove to Kate Jones.

If my prediction is correct, here are the implications. I assume that the seats lost are compared to the seats won by the LNP at the last election (78). They have lost five MPs since the election. The Queensland parliament has 89 seats and the majority is 45.

If my prediction is accurate, it looks as if Labor will take back almost all of the LNP's majority.

If the LNP lose 30 seats, they would hold 48 seats, which would be enough for a majority. It won't be a comfortable majority though.

If they lose 35 seats, they would hold 43 seats and would no longer have a majority. Labor would also be short of a majority. In this scenario the crossbench would be helping to form a government. Because the crossbench would be overwhelmingly conservative (KAP, PUP and maybe one or two independents), they would be likely to support the LNP.

The middle is also interesting. If the government ends up with a slender majority, the new Premier (Newman will lose Ashgrove) will want to seek a snap election to gain a more workable majority whenever the opportunity presents itself.

I expect the result to be at the lower end of this range (30 or 31).

The Sunshine Coast has six seats, ignoring the hinterland areas ~ we have Buderim, Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore, Nicklin and Noosa.  All are held by the LNP except Nicklin, held by long term Independant Peter Wellington.

Wellington has been associated closely with PUP but has been quite coy (even a little too cute if you think like me) about actually declaring him self a PUP Member.  He has managed to walk a tight rope pretty successfully.  He wants PUP support, but he has been reluctant to actually join.  Whether he takes PUP endorsement or PUP fields against him will be one of the most interesting things for me.  Nicklin is where I am enrolled, although I could just as easily and lawfully enroll in Kawana.  Wellington will hold this seat, even though he lost ground to the LNP last election when they threw John 'Knuckes" Connolly (the former Wallaby Coach) at him.  The LNP vote will drop, so I reckon Wellington will be okay.  I reckon he will run as an independant.

Buderim is LNP heart land.  Typical blue rinse brigade mob of toffee nosed tea drinking wankers who have that old portrait of Queen Elizabeth hung in pride of place.  Currently held by a divisive individual, Steve Dickson, a former Councillor who operated as a hatchet man.  He will hang on.

Caloundra ~ formerly the seat of Joan Sheldon, one time Queensland Treasurer, long term resident, and wife of a retired Lawyer. Now held by the LNP through Mark McArdle whom I know quite well.  He was a Lawyer and former partner of one Terry Boyce in a firm known as Boyce Garrick (and Eastman.)  Boyce was struck off for ripping millions out of clients who lost life savings investing in a stupid mortgage operation run by Boyce and which profitted the firm.  McArdle escaped claiming "I knew nothing."  Yet, he was happy to share in the profits.  His is a Minister (of Energy) and will hang on.

Kawana will be where fur will fly in all directions, as PUP will go hard there.  Currently held by the LNP's Jarrod Bleije the Attorney General responsible for the law and order debacle and judicial appointments.  It has been held by Labor so there is a significant block there.  Federally, it is the seat of Mal Brough, and formerly Peter Slipper, so there is plenty of LNP mud lying around.  PUP did very well in the Federal election, winning many booths.  PUP have a strong State candidate ~ Jeremy Davey, a local bloke, and former high level Naval Officer who was personally observant of stop boats.  Admits he has post traumatic stress after fishing bodies out of the ocean.  His kids go to school locally and he is a Member of important community groups.  He'll do well, and I'd love to see that little fart dictator wannebe Attorney General shown the door.  It'll be close.

Maroochydore.  Held by the LNP through Fiona Simpson the current Speaker in Parliamant.  She is vulnerable.  Not personally popular.  This is Federal Fairfax Country, the seat won by Palmer last Federal election.  Dunno who the ALP or PUP are running there, but Fiona is in danger.  Edit....dunno how I managed to overlook this, but I did.  Here is the PUP Candidate. Her old man, an LNP alumni and former MLA rang PUP HQ and begged them to not field against his darling daughter.  Bugger off, Fiona.  You might hang on but get your tooth brush packed.

Noosa.  Ink it in.  LNP win by plenty.

Just in from PUP HQ:


Quote:

The state election has been announced for 31 January 2015. Our party’s campaign launch will be held on Sunday 18 January 2015 at the Palmer Coolum Resort, Coolum (Sunshine Coast), commencing at 10am and concluding by midday. State Leader John Bjelke-Petersen will introduce and announce the party’s candidates. Senators Glenn Lazarus and Dio Wang will attend the launch as well as Federal Leader of the Palmer United Party and Member for Fairfax, Clive Palmer.

I hope the candidates are announced well before then!

Aussie wrote on Jan 6^th, 2015 at 2:44pm:

Just in from PUP HQ: Quote: The state election has been announced for 31 January 2015. Our party’s campaign launch will be held on Sunday 18 January 2015 at the Palmer Coolum Resort, Coolum (Sunshine Coast), commencing at 10am and concluding by midday. State Leader John Bjelke-Petersen will introduce and announce the party’s candidates. Senators Glenn Lazarus and Dio Wang will attend the launch as well as Federal Leader of the Palmer United Party and Member for Fairfax, Clive Palmer. I hope the candidates are announced well before then!

Well, now the Coolum Resort will actually have some guests!!!!  pity that Palmer will be paying for them all!

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 6^th, 2015 at 4:30pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 6th, 2015 at 2:44pm: Just in from PUP HQ: Quote: The state election has been announced for 31 January 2015. Our party’s campaign launch will be held on Sunday 18 January 2015 at the Palmer Coolum Resort, Coolum (Sunshine Coast), commencing at 10am and concluding by midday. State Leader John Bjelke-Petersen will introduce and announce the party’s candidates. Senators Glenn Lazarus and Dio Wang will attend the launch as well as Federal Leader of the Palmer United Party and Member for Fairfax, Clive Palmer. I hope the candidates are announced well before then! Well, now the Coolum Resort will actually have some guests!!!!  pity that Palmer will be paying for them all!

Why don't you take your childish and irrelevant comments to the local kindergarten where perhaps they will be better appreciated?  The three year olds will get a great laugh, I'm sure.

Newman will more than likely be gone.

The LNP will be returned with a much reduced minority.

PUP might get one or two elected. They've lost that initial boost and I think that overall, Queenslanders are a bit more aware of just how whacky Palmer himself is. The whole sorry Lambie affair hasn't done them any favours.

Aussie wrote on Jan 6^th, 2015 at 2:44pm:

Just in from PUP HQ: Quote: The state election has been announced for 31 January 2015. Our party’s campaign launch will be held on Sunday 18 January 2015 at the Palmer Coolum Resort, Coolum (Sunshine Coast), commencing at 10am and concluding by midday. State Leader John Bjelke-Petersen will introduce and announce the party’s candidates. Senators Glenn Lazarus and Dio Wang will attend the launch as well as Federal Leader of the Palmer United Party and Member for Fairfax, Clive Palmer. I hope the candidates are announced well before then!

I predict PUP will do exceedingly badly and poll around 2-3%.  Palmer has hardly shown the nation how a hard-working MP should act and his senators - the two that remain - have shown themselves to be nobodies on the intellectual and policy front.

Life_goes_on wrote on Jan 6^th, 2015 at 4:35pm:

Newman will more than likely be gone. The LNP will be returned with a much reduced minority. PUP might get one or two elected. They've lost that initial boost and I think that overall, Queenslanders are a bit more aware of just how whacky Palmer himself is. The whole sorry Lambie affair hasn't done them any favours.

Newman is history, libs will be back but with a majority of one or two seats  ...Palmer is finished

John Smith wrote on Jan 6^th, 2015 at 4:39pm:

Life_goes_on wrote on Jan 6th, 2015 at 4:35pm: Newman will more than likely be gone. The LNP will be returned with a much reduced minority. PUP might get one or two elected. They've lost that initial boost and I think that overall, Queenslanders are a bit more aware of just how whacky Palmer himself is. The whole sorry Lambie affair hasn't done them any favours. Newman is history, libs will be back but with a majority of one or two seats  ...Palmer is finished

Agreed. Palmer is gone, but that was obvious about 2 weeks into his parliamentary term and confirmed when his dopey senators unleashed their stupidty on the nation.

Some housekeeping ~

Link.


Quote:

Send Them A Message - Get Rid Of Campbell Newman

Link.


Quote:

Tony Abbott Is Box Office Poison In Queensland

Life_goes_on wrote on Jan 6^th, 2015 at 4:35pm:

Newman will more than likely be gone. The LNP will be returned with a much reduced minority. PUP might get one or two elected. They've lost that initial boost and I think that overall, Queenslanders are a bit more aware of just how whacky Palmer himself is. The whole sorry Lambie affair hasn't done them any favours.

I pretty much agree with all of that.

I'll take a moment to discuss the minor parties.

At the last election:
* KAP 2
* Independents 1

Current holdings of minor parties:
* KAP 3
* Independents 4

PUP was founded since the last election. PUP have strong levels of support around the Gold Coast, but less support elsewhere. They may get one or two members elected, but that's all. PUP will also bleed votes from the LNP - perhaps harvesting a substantial protest vote - and it is likely that these PUP protest votes will be exhausted and not find their way back to the LNP. If this happens, I do not see it making a difference to the overall election result, but it may change the result in one or two seats.

PUP has overshadowed KAP in the last year and KAP has low levels of support. I do not think KAP will hold all their seats. They may get one or two returned. Ray Hopper left the LNP to join KAP (and is therefore at the most risk of losing his seat), whereas Rob Katter (son of Bob Katter) and Shane Knuth were elected as KAP members at the last election and should have better chances.

Three of the four independents were former members of the LNP who left the party after the last election: Alex Douglas and Carl Judge (both of whom also joined and left PUP) and Scott Driscoll. These members may struggle to hold their seats against endorsed LNP candidates.

Liz Cunningham is a long-serving independent who has held her seat of Gladstone since 1995. She should be returned easily.

Bam wrote on Jan 7^th, 2015 at 11:40am:

I'll take a moment to discuss the minor parties. At the last election: * KAP 2 * Independents 1 Current holdings of minor parties: * KAP 3 * Independents 4 PUP was founded since the last election. PUP have strong levels of support around the Gold Coast, but less support elsewhere. They may get one or two members elected, but that's all. PUP will also bleed votes from the LNP - perhaps harvesting a substantial protest vote - and it is likely that these PUP protest votes will be exhausted and not find their way back to the LNP. If this happens, I do not see it making a difference to the overall election result, but it may change the result in one or two seats. PUP has overshadowed KAP in the last year and KAP has low levels of support. I do not think KAP will hold all their seats. They may get one or two returned. Ray Hopper left the LNP to join KAP (and is therefore at the most risk of losing his seat), whereas Rob Katter (son of Bob Katter) and Shane Knuth were elected as KAP members at the last election and should have better chances. Three of the four independents were former members of the LNP who left the party after the last election: Alex Douglas and Carl Judge (both of whom also joined and left PUP) and Scott Driscoll. These members may struggle to hold their seats against endorsed LNP candidates. Liz Cunningham is a long-serving independent who has held her seat of Gladstone since 1995. She should be returned easily.

Cunningham is not running ~ retiring.  Gladstone is a big industrial area.  Should be Labor.

Cunningham is not running ~ retiring.  Gladstone is a big industrial area.  Should be Labor.


They're cashed up bogans Aussie so I'm not sure, unless there's a good independent to replace Cunningham, I'd say it will go to the libs.

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Jan 7^th, 2015 at 12:53pm:

Cunningham is not running ~ retiring.  Gladstone is a big industrial area.  Should be Labor. They're cashed up bogans Aussie so I'm not sure, unless there's a good independent to replace Cunningham, I'd say it will go to the libs.

It is a mixed bag.  Centered on Gladstone, but there is also a pretty big rural chuck around Calliope and similar.  Pre Liz Cunningham, a former Calliope Mayor, it was held by Labor.  I would not ink it in as an LNP certainty.

Housekeeping only:

Link.


Quote:

Voters Boot Out Newman With Their Cash

(Contains commentary on likely replacement for Newmann if LNP win and he goes down.)

Can Newman ditch his current seat and instead contest something much easier?

Life_goes_on wrote on Jan 7^th, 2015 at 4:26pm:

Can Newman ditch his current seat and instead contest something much easier?

Yes he can.....but he has said he won't.  He said yesterday something along the lines of "If I go down, the Team goes down," when asked who his replacement would be if he loses and the LNP get up.

Aussie wrote on Jan 7^th, 2015 at 12:05pm:

Cunningham is not running ~ retiring.  Gladstone is a big industrial area.  Should be Labor.

Thank you for the correction.

hey aussie what happened to Anna Palmer>>didnt she win pre selection?? :'(   someone must have found out she didnt have a clue about anything.. ;D ;D

palmer said he had 50 waiting to send Newman into history.. so far I have only counted 12....

cods wrote on Jan 7^th, 2015 at 6:13pm:

hey aussie what happened to Anna Palmer>>didnt she win pre selection?? :'(   someone must have found out she didnt have a clue about anything.. ;D ;D palmer said he had 50 waiting to send Newman into history.. so far I have only counted 12....

The Anna Palmer issue was resolved months ago, cods, and was discussed here at the time.

PUP candidate nominations close this coming Friday, so perhaps best to wait until then before you prematurely use up all the emoticons.

Speaking locally, I sincerely hope (expect) Mr M Pucci, Member for Logan, to lose for the LNP. A former US Marine at high levels in their logistics arena ( ::) )  he is openly contemptuous of his constituents who query him on the Newman govt performance in Logan.

Arrogant and unwilling to talk to all constituents, he typifies this govt. ..I hope his fellows  ( Campbell's TEAM)  lose.

Logan WAS a Labor seat until the last fiasco of an election.  Labor will come back in Logan.

I despise the fortune the Newman government has been spending on media propaganda... its been going on for the last yr..! 
The LNP, (I heard it from MR PUCCI himself) boldly declare, and keep on declaring, that QLD is leading the nation in most , if not all economic factors. 
That is a bald faced lie... but the amount of money they are spending on full page ads, to that effect, in all newspapers and TV is obviously worth it in their eyes. Qld'ers, being as insular as we are.. may well believe the garbage. Shame.
The cost to the people of QLD must be staggering... the pap has been constant and that makes me mad, when they claim they're nearly broke...(bit like the Federal Govt in that respect eh?)

PLUS the ads are SO manipulative..  are we idiots or WHAT?

Guess we'll find out at the election.

And another possible convenient ingredient ~ a cyclone.  Entirely possible.

Always possible Aussie. Shaping up to be an interesting yr.

Emma wrote on Jan 8^th, 2015 at 6:25pm:

Always possible Aussie. Shaping up to be an interesting yr.

Newmann will be praying for one.

1.  Allows him to be a hero.
2.  Distracts voters.
3.  Will reduce the number who vote.

Well.. re the hero thing? 
I think Anna Bligh did a fantastic job dealing with those flood yrs and cyclones... IT didn't make HER a hero tho did it?.

Emma wrote on Jan 8^th, 2015 at 6:35pm:

Well.. re the hero thing?  I think Anna Bligh did a fantastic job dealing with those flood yrs and cyclones... IT didn't make HER a hero tho did it?.

Not that it mattered at the time, but it gave her a huge boost in the polls.  Newmann knows that.  It is no mere co-incidence he has chosen this time to go to an election.  He is not a dumb political strategist.  He is an astute one......or his advisors are.

See that guy who got arrested for wearing the "I'm with stupid" t-shirt at an LNP campaign thingy?
(http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/01/08/14/03/parody-tweeter-arrested-on-queensland-campaign-trail)

I can't imagine that sort of thing happening (the arrest) in any other state other than here in Queensland.

Life_goes_on wrote on Jan 8^th, 2015 at 6:40pm:

See that guy who got arrested for wearing the "I'm with stupid" t-shirt at an LNP campaign thingy? (http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/01/08/14/03/parody-tweeter-arrested-on-queensland-campaign-trail) I can't imagine that sort of thing happening (the arrest) in any other state other than here in Queensland.

Apparently, he also nudged the LNP wimps and said some weally mean words to them.

Newmann's politicised thugs coppers to the rescue.

Life_goes_on wrote on Jan 8^th, 2015 at 6:40pm:

See that guy who got arrested for wearing the "I'm with stupid" t-shirt at an LNP campaign thingy? (http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/01/08/14/03/parody-tweeter-arrested-on-queensland-campaign-trail) I can't imagine that sort of thing happening (the arrest) in any other state other than here in Queensland.

Yes, I was reading another article on the incident:

Queensland man arrested after waving next to LNP campaigners in 'I’m with stupid' T-shirt

This is someone who was wearing an "I'm with Stupid" t-shirt while standing next to LNP campaigners. The police response? Three patrol cars and a paddy wagon to arrest someone for "public nuisance".

So much for freedom of speech. This has potential to backfire on the Newman government, badly.

Life_goes_on wrote on Jan 8^th, 2015 at 6:40pm:

See that guy who got arrested for wearing the "I'm with stupid" t-shirt at an LNP campaign thingy? (http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/01/08/14/03/parody-tweeter-arrested-on-queensland-campaign-trail) I can't imagine that sort of thing happening (the arrest) in any other state other than here in Queensland.

Me either.! >:(  I was not aware of this until your post. How disgusting.
I have to say 'it takes me back to the JOH yrs' .  But that IS what QLD voters are responsible for.

Sadly I think many supporters of Newman are Mexicans,  and have no real IDEA, of what it WAS like,  back then,  nor what this govt represents TODAY.

Queensland is where the shonkiest of the shonks live.  Primo shonks have always been politicians and their cronies,  in this state. Newman is the primest of the prime... at least in public view.  Who knows who is pulling his strings.

Here is the person's Twitter account: @Can_do_Campbell

Life_goes_on wrote on Jan 8^th, 2015 at 6:40pm:

See that guy who got arrested for wearing the "I'm with stupid" t-shirt at an LNP campaign thingy? (http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/01/08/14/03/parody-tweeter-arrested-on-queensland-campaign-trail) I can't imagine that sort of thing happening (the arrest) in any other state other than here in Queensland.

disgraceful .... whats next?

Will Newman will begin firebombing houses of tweeters that say anything negative about him?