Australian Politics Forum - If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer

Doctor Jolly Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3808	If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:06pm If Rudd were to sweep into power (just saying), Swans hold as treasurer is untenable. I wonder who would team up with Rudd to take the treasurer role. This, in my opinion, is Rudd's primary weakness. He doesnt have a high profile running mate.
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Swagman Gold Member Offline Beware of cheap imitations...... Posts: 15095 Illawarra NSW Gender:	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #1 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:19pm David Bradbury is the Assistant Treasurer but as the MP for Lindsay he might be out of a job come Sept 14. He was also promoted after Rudd got knifed for the second time suggesting he's a Gillard lackey....
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Maqqa Gold Member Offline 14% - that low?! Posts: 16000	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #2 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:28pm WHEN Rudd assume ALP leadership role - in opposition Labor's Shadow Treasurer is probably Wong
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 139295 Gender:	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #3 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:31pm Maqqa wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:28pm: WHEN Rudd assume ALP leadership role - in opposition Labor's Shadow Treasurer is probably Wong I thing you're wight.
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polite_gandalf Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20027 Canberra Gender:	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #4 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:32pm Maqqa wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:28pm: WHEN Rudd assume ALP leadership role - in opposition Labor's Shadow Treasurer is probably Wong no. The treasurer will never be from the upper house.
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KJT1981 Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 1822	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #5 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:36pm polite_gandalf wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:32pm: Maqqa wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:28pm: WHEN Rudd assume ALP leadership role - in opposition Labor's Shadow Treasurer is probably Wong no. The treasurer will never be from the upper house. Thomo.
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Maqqa Gold Member Offline 14% - that low?! Posts: 16000	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #6 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:38pm polite_gandalf wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:32pm: Maqqa wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:28pm: WHEN Rudd assume ALP leadership role - in opposition Labor's Shadow Treasurer is probably Wong no. The treasurer will never be from the upper house. Right choice but not a logical choice
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 139295 Gender:	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #7 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:39pm polite_gandalf wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:32pm: Maqqa wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:28pm: WHEN Rudd assume ALP leadership role - in opposition Labor's Shadow Treasurer is probably Wong no. The treasurer will never be from the upper house. What makes you say that?
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polite_gandalf Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20027 Canberra Gender:	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #8 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:44pm can you name a single treasurer in the history of the federal parliament who has been from the senate?
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 139295 Gender:	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #9 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:46pm polite_gandalf wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:44pm: can you name a single treasurer in the history of the federal parliament who has been from the senate? No. Now, what makes you say "never"?
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Doctor Jolly Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3808	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #10 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:47pm Not sure whose side he is on, but Simon Creen "looks" like treasurer material.
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Reply #11 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:52pm

polite_gandalf wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:44pm:

can you name a single treasurer in the history of the federal parliament who has been from the senate?

No.

Traditionally they come from the HOR.

However, that's only tradition.

The same goes for the Prime Minister: there's absolutely nothing stopping a Prime Minister from sitting in/coming from the Senate.

Saying "never" is a little narrow-minded.

And, although not Federal, Treasurers have served in the upper houses of New South Wales (Michael Egan, Michael Costa and Eric Roozendaal), Victoria (John Lenders) and Tasmania (Michael Aird).

I certainly wouldn't say "never": you might be Wong one day Wink

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Reply #12 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:55pm

Doctor Jolly wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:47pm:

Not sure whose side he is on, but Simon Creen "looks" like treasurer material.

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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/simon-crean-blasts-disloyal-kev...

CABINET minister Simon Crean has accused Kevin Rudd of disloyalty and urged an "assertion of leadership" by Julia Gillard to address Labor's leadership crisis.

The loyal Gillard supporter said the Prime Minister should have a frank discussion with Mr Rudd, who he said should “exit the team” or bring on a challenge.

“He is not playing as part of the team,” Mr Crean told ABC Radio.

“He's clearly been disloyal internally. I know he's been talking to other people.”

Mr Crean said the time had come for the Prime Minister and her rival to resolve the issue.

He said Mr Rudd should “put up or shut up”.

“I think what's got to happen is the Prime Minister has to have a discussion with him. The conversation should be if he can't be part of the team he should exit the team.

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John Smith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 75131 Gender:	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #13 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:56pm he could always ask Gillard .
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 139295 Gender:	Re: If Rudd becomes leader, who becomes treasuer Reply #14 - Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:58pm John Smith wrote on Feb 19^th, 2013 at 12:56pm: he could always ask Gillard .
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