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Ettridge action against Abbott continues
Jul 31^st, 2013 at 12:29am

Meme circulating around social media exposing the Liberal leader’s obvious double standards, when it comes to accusations made against him as opposed to those made against his political foes.

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For those wondering what happened to the David Ettridge court action against Tony Abbott [reported on IA here and here], which seems to have gone quiet recently, we can now advise that it’s still happening — but now in Canberra.

In an exclusive statement prepared specifically for IA, One Nation co-founder David Ettridge, who was gaoled as a result of action by Tony Abbott and his ‘Australians for Honest Politics Trust’, said the action remains in train, though it has been withdrawn from Brisbane for legal and logistical reasons.

From the statement:

The court action initiated by David Ettridge against Tony Abbott remains alive and active.

Ettridge has been able to acquire legal support from a legal firm and an eminent barrister based in Canberra. It was upon their advice that Ettridge withdrew his action against Abbott in the Brisbane Supreme Court.

The reason was simply that the lawyers did not have time to prepare and lodge a Statement of Claim within the performance dates set by the court. By withdrawing the matter time has been created for preparation of a statement of claim.

They intend to restart the action in the Federal Court in the ACT as soon as possible.

Ettridge says he has provided extensive evidence for the lawyers to absorb and will be in Canberra later this week advancing the matter. He also says the Australian Federal Police are now considering the matter.

The statement concludes:

The Australian Federal Police are also currently considering allegations of Abbott’s 1998 unlawful activity in light of a submission and evidence supplied by Ettridge to the Attorney General, Mark Dreyfus, some weeks ago, where Ettridge sought a Parliamentary enquiry into Abbott’s involvement with the Australians for Honest Politics Trust and also for the offence of misfeasance in public office.

His submission was referred by the Attorney General to the Federal Police for examination.

We await the next instalment expectantly.

For more about the Australian for Honest Politics affair, please read Margo Kingston’s terrific November 2012 article: ‘Tony Abbott and his slushy character question‘.

http://www.independentaustralia.net/2013/politics/exclusive-ettridge-action-agai...

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Sir Spot of Borg Gold Member Offline WE ARE BORG Posts: 26513 Australia	Re: Ettridge action against Abbott continues Reply #1 - Jul 31^st, 2013 at 6:51am I hope its put off until after the election. Abbott is the labs best asset. If he were to get elected they should put him in jail for his crimes while he is pm - would serve the hypocrite right. He wont win though. SOB
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True Blue... Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3748 Gender:	Re: Ettridge action against Abbott continues Reply #2 - Jul 31^st, 2013 at 7:18am please... this dickhead pops up every election time... wouldn't surprise me if he's funded by the Australian Labor Party like that scumbag Thompson has been...
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Re: Ettridge action against Abbott continues
Reply #3 - Jul 31^st, 2013 at 7:28am

I think the only person wondering is valleyboy...

why the heck the" kevin the conman" has invited Obamas scumstirring mob over here at HUGE cost to taxpayers

when he can have valleyboy for nothing I have no idea.. Grin

on ya valleyboy....

hows the AWU case and the THOMO case and the SLIPPER case going, and NSW LABOR Inc going. and RYDE LABOR COUNCIL ICAC GOING???

you must surely be wondering about them as well. Roll Eyes

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Vic Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 8317 Melbourne Victoria Gender:	Re: Ettridge action against Abbott continues Reply #4 - Jul 31^st, 2013 at 7:29am SMELL THE FEAR !!!!!
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John Smith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 75402 Gender:	Re: Ettridge action against Abbott continues Reply #5 - Jul 31^st, 2013 at 8:38am It would be hilarious if he won the PMship, only to lose it after a few weeks because he has been found guilty of wrongdoing .... it would be poetic justice
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Dnarever Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 59471 Here Gender:	Re: Ettridge action against Abbott continues Reply #6 - Jul 31^st, 2013 at 9:33am Tony could almost be a doctor but he signed the hypercritical oath by mistake.
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Re: Ettridge action against Abbott continues
Reply #7 - Jul 31^st, 2013 at 10:29am

cods wrote on Jul 31^st, 2013 at 7:28am:

I think the only person wondering is valleyboy...

why the heck the" kevin the conman" has invited Obamas scumstirring mob over here at HUGE cost to taxpayers

when he can have valleyboy for nothing I have no idea.. Grin

on ya valleyboy....

hows the AWU case and the THOMO case and the SLIPPER case going, and NSW LABOR Inc going. and RYDE LABOR COUNCIL ICAC GOING???

you must surely be wondering about them as well. Roll Eyes

Didnt realise any of this had anything to do with the case Ettridge is mounting against Abbott?

I dont see the case amounting to Abbott stepping down at any time since it appears to be a civil matter and not a criminal one.

Having a bit of an idea about Abbotts financial position, being someone who had to re-mortgage his home (he has a home loan like the rest of us, not a big deal) he is not overally flush with wealth. Such as case going against him does have the possibility of putting him in the poor house unless some backers pay for it.

Also like Thommo, he will need someone else to pick up the legal fees along the way too.

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# Gold Member Offline A fool is certain: an ignorant fool, absolutely so Posts: 2603	Re: Ettridge action against Abbott continues Reply #8 - Jul 31^st, 2013 at 12:14pm Verge wrote on Jul 31^st, 2013 at 10:29am: ... Such as case going against him does have the possibility of putting him in the poor house unless some backers pay for it. ... OK, so losing could bankrupt Abbott. Can an undischarged bankrupt hold political office?
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Re: Ettridge action against Abbott continues
Reply #9 - Jul 31^st, 2013 at 12:43pm

# wrote on Jul 31^st, 2013 at 12:14pm:

Verge wrote on Jul 31^st, 2013 at 10:29am:

... Such as case going against him does have the possibility of putting him in the poor house unless some backers pay for it.
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OK, so losing could bankrupt Abbott. Can an undischarged bankrupt hold political office?

No. They cant hold a position in office, or that of a company director for I think a minimum of 7 years, not even in a volunteer capacity. They cant hold the title of President in the local footy club if it is incorporated.

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And why not, if you will permit me; why shouldn’t I, if you will permit me; spend my first week as prime minister, should that happen, on this, on your, country - Abbott with the Garma People Aug 13

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