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Doggie 1 · **January 22, 2013, 07:04:56**

This is disgusting but not surprising.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-22/gillard-picks-nova-peris-to-run-for-senate/4478528

Phil №❶ · **Reply #1: January 22, 2013, 07:13:19**

Disgusting is the right word all right.

Clearly endorsed because of her race, which IMO is in itself racist.

Where is the qualified background education / degree or particular experience that overrides the existing (publicly) elected member.

Shame on Labor, Shame on ~~Hitler~~ Gillard.

Surferdude · **Reply #2: January 22, 2013, 07:22:45**

Gillard's kicked out a sitting Labor Senator to replace her with Nova Peris, Gold medal winnng hockey player for the upcoming election.
Pretty much the same as she did to bring Bob Carr on board.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #3: January 22, 2013, 07:28:16**

Nothing unusual there, that's how she got her job too

The Gonz · **Reply #4: January 22, 2013, 07:37:00**

When's the next election again?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #5: January 22, 2013, 07:40:22**

I've changed the link.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #6: January 23, 2013, 10:44:07**

I heard today that Senator Crossin is looking to challenge the decision based upon the fact that she was discriminated against for not being Aboriginal.

I for one, hope she does.

Everyone seems to agree that the only reason she is being dumped is because she is white and Gillard wants an Aboriginal female to be endorsed.

http://www.skynews.com.au/politics/article.aspx?id=838273

Phil №❶ · **Reply #7: January 23, 2013, 11:23:48**

That is what I stated yesterday, about time a white claimed discrimination IMO

Surferdude · **Reply #8: January 23, 2013, 23:11:11**

I feel for Nova. I think she's been manipulated and this will end in tears for her. Hopefully she gets out before the crap drags on too long.

Anyone remember Mal Maninga's short lived political career in the ACT?

Fortunately he got out before he got in too deep.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #9: January 23, 2013, 23:12:27**

About 5 minutes wasn't it.

Surferdude · **Reply #10: January 23, 2013, 23:13:44**

Quote from: Phil aka 84 on January 23, 2013, 23:12:27

About 5 minutes wasn't it.

Something like that. Part way through the announcement IIRC.

Just as well. He's a great State of Origin coach.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #11: January 23, 2013, 23:36:37**

Yes, that was quite funny at the time.
During the announcement that he was starting, he quit.

Surferdude · **Reply #12: January 23, 2013, 23:42:59**

Quote from: db08 on January 23, 2013, 23:36:37

Yes, that was quite funny at the time.
During the announcement that he was starting, he quit.

Eureka · **Reply #13: January 24, 2013, 05:32:21**

Gillard believes in nothing, except the next political opportunity. Abbott is the same. I see myself voting informal in the next election, although I might vote for Assange if he runs as a senate candidate.

beerman · **Reply #14: January 24, 2013, 08:28:18**

Quote from: Eureka on January 24, 2013, 05:32:21

Gillard believes in nothing, except the next political opportunity. Abbott is the same. I see myself voting informal in the next election, although I might vote for Assange if he runs as a senate candidate.

Might be a good idea, then he can return to Australia and face those pesky allegations about rape and leaking secret documents he seems to want to avoid...

On Peris, she isn't even a member of the Labor Party.... Gillard wins on two points, gets revenge on a RUDD supporter and takes her out of the game, and she might get a lift in the Aboriginal vote to boot.

It really can't be that hard to be in the Senate, the Greens have been doing it for years....

Phil №❶ · **Reply #15: January 24, 2013, 08:32:36**

They don't make legislation, they just sit around and debate it en masse

doubling the cost of oz govt.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #16: January 24, 2013, 08:40:32**

Quote from: Phil aka 84 on January 24, 2013, 08:32:36

They don't make legislation, they just sit around and debate it en masse doubling the cost of oz govt.

Does that make them masse debaters then?

Phil №❶ · **Reply #17: January 24, 2013, 08:43:37**

Yep, that was for you Dave

**Reply #18: January 24, 2013, 08:57:21**

Quote from: Phil aka 84 on January 24, 2013, 08:32:36

They don't make legislation...

While it's not exactly what you said, senators can introduce a bill as can anyone in the House of Reps. They are called Private Senators/Members Bills. Also senators can be ministers and of course can introduce government bills.

Eureka · **Reply #19: January 25, 2013, 01:40:58**

I didn't know there were any charges for Assange to face here in Oz. Altho Gillard would probably agree to have him 'rendered' to the US, she is such a US lackey.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #20: January 25, 2013, 02:21:11**

Whatever happened to the people deciding who represented them?

beerman · **Reply #21: January 25, 2013, 06:45:29**

Quote from: Eureka on January 25, 2013, 01:40:58

I didn't know there were any charges for Assange to face here in Oz. Altho Gillard would probably agree to have him 'rendered' to the US, she is such a US lackey.

There is a warrant in the UK for his arrest due to him failing to surrender to be extradited in regards to the rape matters. He wouldn't even manage to set foot into the country to take his seat.

As for the US, who would have thought when you break their law and publish secret documents, that you would be held to account. If you want to play the game, you had better be prepared to take the tackles....

Shambles · **Reply #22: January 25, 2013, 07:54:34**

Quote from: beerman on January 25, 2013, 06:45:29

There is a warrant in the UK for his arrest due to him failing to surrender to be extradited in regards to the rape matters.

Almost. He actually broke his bail conditions in which he had to stay with named friends; instead, he "left the country" by shacking up in Ecuador's embassy.