http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-06/pms-delay-on-sex-discrimination-commissioner-position-criticised/7069816

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to tackling discrimination against women is being questioned, with the position of Sex Discrimination Commissioner left vacant for four months.

Elizabeth Broderick left the post in early September, but her departure was long expected after Attorney-General George Brandis extended her term by a year in 2014.

Senator Brandis told Parliament in early November, in response to Labor's questions, that an announcement would be made "very soon".

In a statement, a spokeswoman for Senator Brandis said Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs was acting in the role.

"The recruitment process is well underway and an announcement will be made shortly," the statement said.

The ABC understands candidates have been shortlisted for the position and interviews will be conducted in the near future, before the appointment is decided by Cabinet in mid-February.

The Opposition seized on the delay and linked it to the Mr Turnbull's handling of what it called the Jamie Briggs and Peter Dutton "debacle".

"It's all very well to talk about tackling discrimination against women and stronger ministerial standards — this farce shows Malcolm Turnbull is failing on both those fronts," Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said.

Mr Dreyfus said it was "unacceptable" that women suffering discrimination had been left with no dedicated advocate for four months.

"Malcolm Turnbull has simply done nothing to fill this important position," he said.

"It doesn't appear to be a priority for him, and that is a disgrace for women everywhere."

Labor consistently attacked Abbott about his "attack on women". Now he's gone and Shorten is teetering on 14% - they are trying to resurrect this "attack on women" against Turnbull

(1) Wong maliciously attacked Turnbull as weak even though a Minister as resigned
(2) Now they attack him for not appoint someone quick enough

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 9:48am:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-06/pms-delay-on-sex-discrimination-commissioner-position-criticised/7069816 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to tackling discrimination against women is being questioned, with the position of Sex Discrimination Commissioner left vacant for four months. "

Fair enough criticism considering they continually point at sex equality as a priority for them and every time they look around they have another failure in the area.

Well deserved criticism - they do in fact need to do better, nobody could possibly doubt that.

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 9:51am:

Labor consistently attacked Abbott about his "attack on women". Now he's gone and Shorten is teetering on 14% - they are trying to resurrect this "attack on women" against Turnbull (1) Wong maliciously attacked Turnbull as weak even though a Minister as resigned (2) Now they attack him for not appoint someone quick enough

Do you m even know what maliciously means, droopy?

Dnarever wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 10:26am:

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 9:48am: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-06/pms-delay-on-sex-discrimination-commissioner-position-criticised/7069816 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to tackling discrimination against women is being questioned, with the position of Sex Discrimination Commissioner left vacant for four months. " Fair enough criticism considering they continually point at sex equality as a priority for them and every time they look around they have another failure in the area. Well deserved criticism - they do in fact need to do better, nobody could possibly doubt that.

Appointment of a senior person is not a goldilocks phenomena  when it comes to "months" i.e. too long or too short or just right timeframe

If it takes another few months to appoint the right person then so be it

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 11:01am:

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 9:51am: Labor consistently attacked Abbott about his "attack on women". Now he's gone and Shorten is teetering on 14% - they are trying to resurrect this "attack on women" against Turnbull (1) Wong maliciously attacked Turnbull as weak even though a Minister as resigned (2) Now they attack him for not appoint someone quick enough Do you m even know what maliciously means, droopy?

What Wong did!

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 11:04am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 11:01am: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 9:51am: Labor consistently attacked Abbott about his "attack on women". Now he's gone and Shorten is teetering on 14% - they are trying to resurrect this "attack on women" against Turnbull (1) Wong maliciously attacked Turnbull as weak even though a Minister as resigned (2) Now they attack him for not appoint someone quick enough Do you m even know what maliciously means, droopy? What Wong did!

So that means you have no idea.  Poor droopy, go read up the definition.

Just typifies 'no nuts' Turnbull. Waffle, waffle and more waffle without any action. Grow a set and stand up to the RWNJ'S.

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 11:03am:

Dnarever wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 10:26am: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 9:48am: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-06/pms-delay-on-sex-discrimination-commissioner-position-criticised/7069816 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to tackling discrimination against women is being questioned, with the position of Sex Discrimination Commissioner left vacant for four months. " Fair enough criticism considering they continually point at sex equality as a priority for them and every time they look around they have another failure in the area. Well deserved criticism - they do in fact need to do better, nobody could possibly doubt that. Appointment of a senior person is not a goldilocks phenomena  when it comes to "months" i.e. too long or too short or just right timeframe If it takes another few months to appoint the right person then so be it

They extended her term and gave themselves 12 months to find someone and now it is 4 more on top of that - 16 months and still nobody has even been interviewed.

Dnarever wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 12:40pm:

They extended her term and gave themselves 12 months to find someone and now it is 4 more on top of that - 16 months and still nobody has even been interviewed.

Turnbull gets to formulate his own agenda in this area.

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 12:44pm:

Dnarever wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:40pm: They extended her term and gave themselves 12 months to find someone and now it is 4 more on top of that - 16 months and still nobody has even been interviewed. Turnbull gets to formulate his own agenda in this area.

He has, he wishes to look strong yet does nothing to actually be strong.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 12:45pm:

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:44pm: Dnarever wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:40pm: They extended her term and gave themselves 12 months to find someone and now it is 4 more on top of that - 16 months and still nobody has even been interviewed. Turnbull gets to formulate his own agenda in this area. He has, he wishes to look strong yet does nothing to actually be strong.

He became PM on Sept 2015

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 12:59pm:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:45pm: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:44pm: Dnarever wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:40pm: They extended her term and gave themselves 12 months to find someone and now it is 4 more on top of that - 16 months and still nobody has even been interviewed. Turnbull gets to formulate his own agenda in this area. He has, he wishes to look strong yet does nothing to actually be strong. He became PM on Sept 2015

And?  Plenty of time to make 1 appointment.

Or are you suggesting turnbull will take 4 months to deliberate any issue he wishes to look strong on?  If that the case he wont do very much at all.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 1:03pm:

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:59pm: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:45pm: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:44pm: Dnarever wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:40pm: They extended her term and gave themselves 12 months to find someone and now it is 4 more on top of that - 16 months and still nobody has even been interviewed. Turnbull gets to formulate his own agenda in this area. He has, he wishes to look strong yet does nothing to actually be strong. He became PM on Sept 2015 And?  Plenty of time to make 1 appointment. Or are you suggesting turnbull will take 4 months to deliberate any issue he wishes to look strong on?  If that the case he wont do very much at all.

Allowing for Xmas and New Year I would say still plenty of time left to appoint the right person

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 1:10pm:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 1:03pm: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:59pm: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:45pm: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:44pm: Dnarever wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:40pm: They extended her term and gave themselves 12 months to find someone and now it is 4 more on top of that - 16 months and still nobody has even been interviewed. Turnbull gets to formulate his own agenda in this area. He has, he wishes to look strong yet does nothing to actually be strong. He became PM on Sept 2015 And?  Plenty of time to make 1 appointment. Or are you suggesting turnbull will take 4 months to deliberate any issue he wishes to look strong on?  If that the case he wont do very much at all. Allowing for Xmas and New Year I would say still plenty of time left to appoint the right person

Allowing for 10 days?

4 months is plenty of time. Turnbull is being weak.

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 11:03am:

Dnarever wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 10:26am: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 9:48am: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-06/pms-delay-on-sex-discrimination-commissioner-position-criticised/7069816 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to tackling discrimination against women is being questioned, with the position of Sex Discrimination Commissioner left vacant for four months. " Fair enough criticism considering they continually point at sex equality as a priority for them and every time they look around they have another failure in the area. Well deserved criticism - they do in fact need to do better, nobody could possibly doubt that. Appointment of a senior person is not a goldilocks phenomena  when it comes to "months" i.e. too long or too short or just right timeframe If it takes another few months to appoint the right person then so be it

Any chance it might be a man this time.. or do we all really believe that men don't endure sex discrimination?  Nah - no way - just another 'jobs for the girls'...... into another QANGO at huge expense and with wonderful perks for doing buggar-all.

If it was fair dinkum the field would be open to men and women equally - and not on an 'affirmative action/discriminatory' basis.

Dnarever wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 12:40pm:

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 11:03am: Dnarever wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 10:26am: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 9:48am: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-06/pms-delay-on-sex-discrimination-commissioner-position-criticised/7069816 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to tackling discrimination against women is being questioned, with the position of Sex Discrimination Commissioner left vacant for four months. " Fair enough criticism considering they continually point at sex equality as a priority for them and every time they look around they have another failure in the area. Well deserved criticism - they do in fact need to do better, nobody could possibly doubt that. Appointment of a senior person is not a goldilocks phenomena  when it comes to "months" i.e. too long or too short or just right timeframe If it takes another few months to appoint the right person then so be it They extended her term and gave themselves 12 months to find someone and now it is 4 more on top of that - 16 months and still nobody has even been interviewed.

They couldn't find an ex-Liberal hack who wanted the job.

Maqqa wrote on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 1:10pm:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 1:03pm: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:59pm: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:45pm: Maqqa wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:44pm: Dnarever wrote on Jan 6th, 2016 at 12:40pm: They extended her term and gave themselves 12 months to find someone and now it is 4 more on top of that - 16 months and still nobody has even been interviewed. Turnbull gets to formulate his own agenda in this area. He has, he wishes to look strong yet does nothing to actually be strong. He became PM on Sept 2015 And?  Plenty of time to make 1 appointment. Or are you suggesting turnbull will take 4 months to deliberate any issue he wishes to look strong on?  If that the case he wont do very much at all. Allowing for Xmas and New Year I would say still plenty of time left to appoint the right person

Xmas 2014 ...  ;D