John Smith wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2016 at 12:29am:



Probably not. I've been around long enough to understand a few things -

a. All politicians lie. Especially at election time.

b. No political party is as bad as smeared by the opposition party.

c. You have to have a good scare campaign to get elected.

"The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that you've got it made. "

Jean Giraudoux (29 October 1882 – 31 January 1944)

Maqqa wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2016 at 12:05pm:



hilarious poor old grap he doesnt think over 20 people working for UNIONS are under investigation or being at least pointed in that direction by a ROYAL COMM is finding any Corruption within..

its almost comical isnt it the way the lefties dodge the crisis in their set up..

labor is the unions..

the union is labor..

they are like Laurel and Hardy... one is no good without the other..

but they will never admit it....

I think its a hoot.. the more they defend the funnier it gets..

cods wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2016 at 12:16pm:


This is why Shorten's response was so hilarious

The Royal Commission talks about UNION CORRUPTION and recommendation on how to tackle UNION CORRUPTION

Turnbull ask Shorten/Labor/Union to take up the recommendation

Shorten's reply - this is about Workchoices 

cods wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2016 at 12:16pm:


Thomson and Jackson were in the spotlight before any 'royal commission'

"The Health Services Union expenses affair was an Australian political scandal that concerned criminal activities associated with the financial affairs of the Health Services Union of Australia (HSU), between 2006 and 2007; and the Health Services Union "east branch" (HSUeast) between 2006 and 2011.[12][13]

Following regulatory and administrative investigations, criminal trials and a subsequent appeal, on 15 December 2014 Craig Thomson, a former national secretary of the HSU and a former Labor politician, was found guilty in the Victorian County Court of thirteen charges of theft, and later convicted and fined A$25,000.[7][8] Other charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception were dismissed on appeal.[1]"

"Succeeding Thomson as general secretary of the HSU in , Kathy Jackson identified financial irregularities in the union's accounts and engaged external auditors to investigate."  Hello - what part of 2008 do you NOT understand?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Services_Union_expenses_affair#cite_note-AB...

I know several of you have serious issues with english language and with reading - but try reading it.....

"In 2011 the Union Council of the HSUeast branch resolved to commence an investigation into the financial affairs of the branch; and sought counsel from the President of the New South Wales Bar Association to select an independent panel of experts to investigate:[37]

    adequacy of governance arrangements and business practices of HSUeast;
    access to financial and business related information for union members to ensure transparency and scrutiny;
    policies and procedures and potential conflicts of interest for office bearers, or staff that hold directorships or shares/ownership in companies that supply goods to HSUeast;
    policies around the use of HSUeast credit cards; and
    other matters the panel deems appropriate."

What part of 2011 do you NOT understand - the time at which the Union itself launched action against wrongdoing?

Jackson is only on the 'to charge' list now because her Pussy Pass and Weasel Pass have both expired, and she is now being thrown to the wolves instead of being treated as the darling of the LNP.

(not that there's anything wrong with that).....

Jackson was already in the sights and tried to weasel out by turncoating to the royal commission.... the 'royal commission' even including Thomo and Jacko is nothing more than a puny attempt to pad out the 'evils' uncovered and make it look like the commission actually did something.

They were NOT charged as a result of any 'royal commission' - and so far the charges against other are few and most likely to fail, and the rest is just suggestions and innuendo.

Get a grip.... I know it's hard for some.

Grappler Deep State Feller wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2016 at 1:25pm:


Fateful trip to luxury Perth car dealer exposes TWU funds misappropriation

By Rebecca Turner   

Updated 4 minutes ago


Proceedings at the Royal Commission
Photo: The trade union royal commission recommended Jim McGiveron and Richard Burton be referred to the Fair Work Commission. (AAP: Jeremy Piper, file photo)

Related Story: Further probe looms for union bosses who bought luxury 4WDs



Map:  WA

It started with a fateful trip to a luxury car dealer in Perth three years ago and has resulted a damning

Grappler Deep State Feller wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2016 at 2:16pm:


So anything bad occurring to the left leaning parties will be deemed as "political intention"

Maqqa wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2016 at 12:05pm:



Jackson had admitted to her part before the RC was even announced ... we certainly didn't need to spend $100 million to nail Jackson 

Phemanderac wrote on Jan 1^st, 2016 at 7:03am:



you mean the 15% of the workforce that is in a union? that samr group of people who ahve seen how their money has been embezzled and spent on whores?

the more likely outcome is that it will increase the liberals vote.