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Reply #1080 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 11:44am

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Baillieu accused of finding 'jobs for mates'

Jason Dowling and Royce Millar
March 3, 2011 - 10:59AM
Warnings of conflicts of interest have met the news that prominent Liberal Party figure and Melbourne council planning chairman Peter Clarke is being lined up by the Baillieu government for a senior planning appointment.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/baillieu-accused-of-finding-jobs-for-mates-201...

I thought Baillieu stated he was AGAINST this sort of stuff...

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Opposition planning spokesman Brian Tee attacked talk of the appointment.

"Parachuting a close Baillieu ally into a senior position like this would be poor judgment and would expose Mr Baillieu as the hypocrite who promised openness and accountability but who delivered jobs for mates," he said.

A Baillieu government spokeswoman said "at this point no decision has been made on who will be appointed as the new chairman of VicUrban".

Asked about a potential conflict of interest as chairman of Melbourne City Council's planning committee and as head of a government development authority, Cr Clarke said: "I haven't thought that through to be honest" and added "I have held a multitude of public roles in the past".

But even development industry and

Liberal hardheads have pointed out that it would be difficult for Cr Clarke to oversee a government development agency charged with maximising financial returns from development projects while remaining on the council planning committee.

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Reply #1081 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 11:47am

buzzanddidj wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 11:44am:

Quote:

Baillieu accused of finding 'jobs for mates'

Jason Dowling and Royce Millar
March 3, 2011 - 10:59AM
Warnings of conflicts of interest have met the news that prominent Liberal Party figure and Melbourne council planning chairman Peter Clarke is being lined up by the Baillieu government for a senior planning appointment.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/baillieu-accused-of-finding-jobs-for-mates-201...

I thought Baillieu stated he was AGAINST this sort of stuff...

Cont ...

Opposition planning spokesman Brian Tee attacked talk of the appointment.

"Parachuting a close Baillieu ally into a senior position like this would be poor judgment and would expose Mr Baillieu as the hypocrite who promised openness and accountability but who delivered jobs for mates," he said.

A Baillieu government spokeswoman said "at this point no decision has been made on who will be appointed as the new chairman of VicUrban".

Asked about a potential conflict of interest as chairman of Melbourne City Council's planning committee and as head of a government development authority, Cr Clarke said: "I haven't thought that through to be honest" and added "I have held a multitude of public roles in the past".

But even development industry and

Liberal hardheads have pointed out that it would be difficult for Cr Clarke to oversee a government development agency charged with maximising financial returns from development projects while remaining on the council planning committee.

So he is obviously qualified enough to do the job, the only matter is whether or not he will have to resign his other post in order to do this?

If he resigns from his other position, then what is the problem. Its good to see someone with planning experience being offerred the appointment.
I think it sad that we had a planning minister whos background was a Carlton Footballer.

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Re: Baillieu: "We Can Do Better" (or maybe n
Reply #1083 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 12:22pm

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 10:48am:

"What about Myki John?"

Grin

Myki decision next week - Baillieu

Feb 11, 2011 4:28pm

TED Baillieu says the future of myki will be determined next week, with the Government deciding whether to scrap the bungled project.

"We have to work out whether to dump it altogether, modify it, or go ahead," Mr Baillieu told Radio 3AW this morning.

"Whichever way we go there’s going to be a significant cost attached to that."

Mr Baillieu said the government needed to work out how to "deal with a problem that’s been left on the table for us to fix".

A report into the embattled $1.3 billion project was due in late January but has yet to be released.

Mr Bailleu said his first few months as Premier were focussing on delivering promises to Victoria people.

"We have got a stong commitment to good governance and doing what we can to reduce the cost of living," Mr Baillieu said

.

http://www.optuszoo.com.au/news/state/herald-sun/myki-decision-next-week-baillie...

No 'fatal flaw' to justify scrapping myki, says expert

February 16, 2011

THERE is no "fatal flaw" with myki that would justify scrapping the $1.35 billion ticketing system, according to a senior transport expert.

While myki has had been plagued by a long list of glitches, including incorrect balances and a delayed introduction to trams, there is not a system-wide problem threatening the viability of the system, according to the source who did not wish to be identified.

The number of complaints about myki and calls to the myki call centre have been trending downwards, they said.

They said while there were still issues with myki not opening all barriers at stations and with delays transferring top-ups to cards, the system was operating well overall.

The Age reported yesterday the government was considering modifying myki instead of scrapping it all together.

The modification would include a separate ticketing system for regional transport.

Despite Premier Ted Baillieu previously stating a decision on whether to dump, modify or keep myki would be made this week, the government's call on the trouble-plagued system will not be made until next week at the earliest.

Shadow transport spokeswoman Fiona Richardson said the Mr Baillieu's culture of review was paralysing this government.

"What they [the Coalition government] have announced is

a review of a review

. They have announced an another announcement. It is time that they got on with the business of government and start making decisions," she said.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/no-fatal-flaw-to-justify-scrapping-myki-says-e...

Needless to say, THREE deadlines on a decision on myki have come and gone - awaiting the outcome of a

"review"

THIS from a party who would accuse Labor of putting everything to a committee

The Baillieu Government need a "review" to decide whether to take a pee sitting down or standing up

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Reply #1085 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 2:06pm

Verge wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 1:57pm:

So you dont think a review on scrapping Labors myki is necessary Buzz?

Of COURSE

But how many "reviews" will it take till they get the recommendations they are LOOKING for ?

PREMIER Ted Baillieu has defended another review into the bungled myki ticketing system, claiming no final decision should be made on a hunch.
"It will take as long as it takes to get information to make a prudent decision," he told MTR Radio this morning.

Mr Baillieu said all information about the cost of scrapping myki needed to be available to the Government before it could make a decision on the embattled project.

The Government previously flagged a decision about whether to scrap, modify or keep myki was imminent.

Instead of the promised action, the Baillieu Government has ordered another review into the consultant's report on the troubled $1.35 billion ticketing system

.

After less than three months in government, the Coalition has ordered up to 80 reviews and reports - almost one a day

- on a variety of issues, leaving it open to accusations from the Opposition of "dithering" and being overcome with paralysis at the thought of making a decision

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/baillieu-government-orders-yet-another...

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buzzanddidj Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 14169 Eganstown, via Daylesford, VIC Gender:	Re: Baillieu: "We Can Do Better" (or maybe n Reply #1087 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 2:34pm Verge wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 2:18pm: Whats your point, I prolly order more reviews than one a day myself. But I assume you "prolly" ACT on them - eventually
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Reply #1088 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 2:36pm

buzzanddidj wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 2:34pm:

Verge wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 2:18pm:

Whats your point, I prolly order more reviews than one a day myself.

But I assume you "prolly" ACT on them - eventually

Depends on what it is, how important it is, or if I think even more information is needed.

Myki is already way over budget, way over time and people are way over it. Another month isnt going to hurt now is it.

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Reply #1090 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 3:36pm

Message from the Premier
Posted on March 3, 2011 | ChillOut news |
The Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Ted Baillieu MP, has sent the following message to ChillOut:

MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

It is with great pleasure that I extend my best wishes to the organisers, supporters and participants of the ChillOut Festival 2011: Slowest Lunch.

As Australia’s largest regional gay and lesbian festival, ChillOut provides enormous benefit to many Victorians and to the local Hepburn Shire economy and community.

I congratulate ChillOut for the significant contribution it has made through fundraising efforts over the past twelve years, particularly for their efforts in 2010 to raise over $40,000 for local Country Fire Authority brigades. This year’s lunch will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s initiative on cybersafety for young people, an extremely worthy cause.

I wish everyone involved in the ChillOut Festival 2011: Slowest Lunch all the best and I trust you will all enjoy what promises to be a most entertaining event.

Ted Baillieu MP
Premier

Somewhat HYPOCRITICAL ...

Given he has just reinstated the power of private schools to EXPEL or REFUSE TO ENROL kids based on their sexual orientation

Schools that ALSO have recieved a $200 million boost in tax-payer funding from his government

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Reply #1091 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 3:48pm

buzzanddidj wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 3:36pm:

Message from the Premier
Posted on March 3, 2011 | ChillOut news |
The Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Ted Baillieu MP, has sent the following message to ChillOut:

MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

http://chilloutfestival.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/baillieu.jpg

It is with great pleasure that I extend my best wishes to the organisers, supporters and participants of the ChillOut Festival 2011: Slowest Lunch.

As Australia’s largest regional gay and lesbian festival, ChillOut provides enormous benefit to many Victorians and to the local Hepburn Shire economy and community.

I congratulate ChillOut for the significant contribution it has made through fundraising efforts over the past twelve years, particularly for their efforts in 2010 to raise over $40,000 for local Country Fire Authority brigades. This year’s lunch will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s initiative on cybersafety for young people, an extremely worthy cause.

I wish everyone involved in the ChillOut Festival 2011: Slowest Lunch all the best and I trust you will all enjoy what promises to be a most entertaining event.

http://chilloutfestival.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/baillieu-sig.gif

Ted Baillieu MP
Premier

Somewhat HYPOCRITICAL ...

Given he has just reinstated the power of private schools to EXPEL or REFUSE TO ENROL kids based on their sexual orientation

Schools that ALSO have recieved a $200 million boost in tax-payer funding from his government

You mean this windback????
Private schools 'expel gay students'
Posted Tue May 18, 2004 11:15am AEST
Updated Tue May 18, 2004 12:23pm AEST

A report has found private New South Wales and Victorian schools are legally allowed to expel students if they are homosexual or pregnant.

The Australia Institute report found non-government schools in those states are exempt from anti-discrimination laws.

The report claims pregnant students are encouraged to leave, while gay students encounter homophobia.

Australia Institute spokesman Richard Deniss says the research found a small number of examples where private schools have taken advantage of the anti-discrimination exemption and expelled students.

"The problem is, of course, that their values seem to be in such stark conflict with the broader community values and certainly the values that are promoted in public schools," he said.

Mr Deniss says the schools are out of step with community values and the anti-discrimination exemption should be removed.

"If the private schools' defence is, 'we don't actually take advantage of our right to discriminate', then surely they wouldn't object to having it removed," he said.

"According to polling we did, 90 per cent of Australian parents believe that private schools should not be allowed to discriminate on the basis of homosexuality."

The Australian Education Union agrees state governments should remove the discrimination exemptions.

"It should not be acceptable for private schools, whilst in receipt of signicant amounts of government money, to be able to claim exemption," union president Pat Byrne said.

The ABC has been unable to contact the peak body representing non-government schools for comment.

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Re: Baillieu: "We Can Do Better" (or maybe n
Reply #1092 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 3:56pm

Verge wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 3:48pm:

buzzanddidj wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 3:36pm:

Message from the Premier
Posted on March 3, 2011 | ChillOut news |
The Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Ted Baillieu MP, has sent the following message to ChillOut:

MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

http://chilloutfestival.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/baillieu.jpg

It is with great pleasure that I extend my best wishes to the organisers, supporters and participants of the ChillOut Festival 2011: Slowest Lunch.

As Australia’s largest regional gay and lesbian festival, ChillOut provides enormous benefit to many Victorians and to the local Hepburn Shire economy and community.

I congratulate ChillOut for the significant contribution it has made through fundraising efforts over the past twelve years, particularly for their efforts in 2010 to raise over $40,000 for local Country Fire Authority brigades. This year’s lunch will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s initiative on cybersafety for young people, an extremely worthy cause.

I wish everyone involved in the ChillOut Festival 2011: Slowest Lunch all the best and I trust you will all enjoy what promises to be a most entertaining event.

http://chilloutfestival.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/baillieu-sig.gif

Ted Baillieu MP
Premier

Somewhat HYPOCRITICAL ...

Given he has just reinstated the power of private schools to EXPEL or REFUSE TO ENROL kids based on their sexual orientation

Schools that ALSO have recieved a $200 million boost in tax-payer funding from his government

You mean this windback????

YES

The power was recently removed by former Attorney-General, Rob Hulls - but reinstated by the Baillieu Government

The Australian Education Union agrees state governments should remove the discrimination exemptions.

Quote:

"It should not be acceptable for private schools, whilst in receipt of signicant amounts of government money, to be able to claim exemption," union president Pat Byrne said

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Reply #1093 - Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 10:05pm

MANUFACTURING Minister Richard Dalla-Riva may face an Office of Police Integrity investigation over accusations from the Opposition in parliament that he illegally accessed the LEAP database to check-up on his neighbours.

The former Victoria Police detective broke down in tears in parliament remembering a letter bomb attack on his house while his wife was five months pregnant and denied doing anything illegal.

He called Labor's claims “false and defamatory'' and said the cheap shots part of an orchestrated smear campaign and accused the opposition of "cheap shots" and slander after he was accused of illegally accessing the LEAP database to check on his neighbours.

Mr Dalla-Riva has written to Opposition leader Daniel Andrews asking for a public apology.

But instead Labor uped the ante and written to the OPI calling for an investigation into whether the Minister had inappropriately used the police computers to double check on the criminal records of the whole street.

The explosive revelations sparked uproar in the chamber as MPs debated a censure motion on former Planning Minister Justin Madden.

Opposition Police spokesman James Merlino called the government “hypocrites'' for not cleaning up its own team rather than focusing on Labor's front bench.

“Richard Dalla-Riva has bragged around parliament about using the LEAP database to access information about the entire street before he bought his house,''

Mr Merlino claimed under parliamentary privilege.

Mr Dalla-Riva, who has been branded the minister for nothing by the Opposition, was also

named as being on the email list of secretive [color=#0000ff]Brotherhood

organisation[/color]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/coalition-to-table-censure-motion-agai...

PAST FORM ...

ONLY three months ago, Richard Dalla-Riva's career was in tatters.
The Victorian Liberal MP was exposed as having made inappropriate remarks to an 18-year-old female and not being up front with his explanation to his leader, Ted Baillieu.

Mr Dalla-Riva was forced to resign from the front bench when this newspaper revealed he had also sent text messages to the Young Liberal woman.

The Opposition front bench - already painfully thin in taking on the Bracks Government - lost its terrier-like scrutiny of government spokesman, the MP with the pivotal role of trying to unearth waste, mismanagement and, yes, scandal.

But now, only 15 weeks after his forced demotion to the back bench, there are strong signs that operation Reputation Rebuild is well under way.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion-old/dalla-riva-surges-again/story-e6frfifo-1...

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Reply #1094 - Mar 4^th, 2011 at 10:52am

buzzanddidj wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2011 at 10:05pm:

MANUFACTURING Minister Richard Dalla-Riva may face an Office of Police Integrity investigation over accusations from the Opposition in parliament that he illegally accessed the LEAP database to check-up on his neighbours.

The former Victoria Police detective broke down in tears in parliament remembering a letter bomb attack on his house while his wife was five months pregnant and denied doing anything illegal.

He called Labor's claims “false and defamatory'' and said the cheap shots part of an orchestrated smear campaign and accused the opposition of "cheap shots" and slander after he was accused of illegally accessing the LEAP database to check on his neighbours.

Mr Dalla-Riva has written to Opposition leader Daniel Andrews asking for a public apology.

But instead Labor uped the ante and written to the OPI calling for an investigation into whether the Minister had inappropriately used the police computers to double check on the criminal records of the whole street.

The explosive revelations sparked uproar in the chamber as MPs debated a censure motion on former Planning Minister Justin Madden.

Opposition Police spokesman James Merlino called the government “hypocrites'' for not cleaning up its own team rather than focusing on Labor's front bench.

“Richard Dalla-Riva has bragged around parliament about using the LEAP database to access information about the entire street before he bought his house,''

Mr Merlino claimed under parliamentary privilege.

Mr Dalla-Riva, who has been branded the minister for nothing by the Opposition, was also

named as being on the email list of secretive [color=#0000ff]Brotherhood

organisation[/color]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/coalition-to-table-censure-motion-agai...

PAST FORM ...

ONLY three months ago, Richard Dalla-Riva's career was in tatters.
The Victorian Liberal MP was exposed as having made inappropriate remarks to an 18-year-old female and not being up front with his explanation to his leader, Ted Baillieu.

Mr Dalla-Riva was forced to resign from the front bench when this newspaper revealed he had also sent text messages to the Young Liberal woman.

The Opposition front bench - already painfully thin in taking on the Bracks Government - lost its terrier-like scrutiny of government spokesman, the MP with the pivotal role of trying to unearth waste, mismanagement and, yes, scandal.

But now, only 15 weeks after his forced demotion to the back bench, there are strong signs that operation Reputation Rebuild is well under way.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion-old/dalla-riva-surges-again/story-e6frfifo-1...

Here we go, another smear attempt by the ALP.

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