The cavalcade of identity confusion continues in the federal parliament with Labor backbencher Justine Keay announcing today she would refer her case to the High Court. Despite taking steps to renounce her British citizenship prior to nominating, the Tasmanian MP was a British citizen on the date of the election.
In the ugly partisan to and fro bargaining between the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader over what is to be done to bring this crisis of confidence in the parliament to an end, what is being offered from both sides is little more than a protection racket for those of their number who are still hiding under rocks.
Apparently the answer, rather like a good shampoo and conditioner, is to rinse and repeat.
For the many Australians who have not seriously considered a run at the federal parliament, it will be instructive to learn that the nomination form issued by the Australian Electoral Commission for all candidates to the federal parliament features a word-for-word reproduction of Section 44 of the Australian Constitution.
Full column here.
One reads of Centrelink being merciless in recovering incorrectly claimed benefits. Ignorance is no excuse it seems.
So will the same apply to politicians one wonders?
Hmmmm. Think Keneally can get Bennelong off John Alexander JTI?
He holds it by almost ten oer cent. I doubt it.
Hope you’re right. JA’s a decent bloke
Don’t think it was a good idea.
Got no idea what sort of MP Alexander is but he’s increased his majority in both elections and he will have every right to bring up Tripodi et al in campaigning.
On the polling he’d increased anitger 2.5% since 2016. That was before KK’s candidacy. Realistically Labor will be looking to narrow the margin and have a real crack at the next election.
He has to renounce his citizenship first and will need the UK to expedite it.
How long has he had?
There’s no date set for the by election yet so it’s all a bit moot.
Apologies it is Dec 16 and he’d better get his skates on.
BODHISATTVA…..Keneally has NO CHANCE…this election or next election Bald.
Jack, the next time someone calls you an “ugly so-and-so”, show them this.
https://twitter.com/kath_krueger/status/930153350615715841
Quite honestly I think we will miss Jacqui Lambie. Yes, she was rough at the edges in the beginning, but she matured into the role, calls a spade a spade and is often a lone voice for the battlers
She will probably stand for,and win the seat of Braddon in the Tasmanian state election – which will get the wind up them here. A hung parliament looms.
I agree with Dismayed -what the hell is an 8yr doing drag-racing for Gods sake? The parents may be fools, but the law shouldn’t be.
We simply don’t apply the same standards of scrutiny to crossbenchers and indies that we do to major party MPs. I can see no evidence of any major achievements from Lambie. Some of her remarks have veered into racism and are based in ignorance. She was honest about her dual citizenship, I guess. Another one who can’t do the paperwork. Bye.
Spot on Jack. Shot from the lip, often on hearsay. Disrespectful in estimates. John Faulkner still the measure of how to mercilessly interrogate while remaining civil. Sure she had some genuine concerns about veterans, so browny points for that but her demeanor allowed opponents to portray her as a maverick which lessened her impact as you say. Disclosure – I have never appeared in Estimates. And, almost, only in Tas with 12 Senators for how many voters?
Trust you are OK.
Cheers, Nick.
That’s pretty much how I saw it, too, Nick. All good here.
As you mentioned on Twitter, selling her son out as a drug addict wasn’t her finest hour either.
You know I agree with you Boa. I like her….OK like all of them she should have done the paperwork, but there’s an honesty about her I think. She has said some pretty stupid things in the past, but I think she was growing into the job. Unlike Pauline Hanson who is a self-serving, destructive, ignorant fool. However the state of politics in Australia does really not bear thinking about.
I note that Jacqui Lambie and Pauline Hanson are as one with their robust objection to Sharia law being introduced into Australia. In fact the now ex senator from Tasmania has previously expressed her impassioned view on national television that anyone who wants such a law should be deported.
And this is against the background that the Sydney University’s law school (the most prestigious one in Australia) is reportedly pushing for the recognition of Sharia law, polygamy and young marriage in our mainstream legal system.
Causes one to wonder just who are the ‘self serving destructive ignorant fools’.
Carl, do you ever get past the headlines of the tabloids? Do you understand how University courses work? It’s not Sydney University’s law school pushing for the recognition of Sharia law Carl, it’s an optional course exploring the theory that maybe Sharia law could be compatible with some aspects of Australian law. As these theories are hypothetical at best it’s highly unlikely that we are going to be taken over by Sharia law, but it may give our future lawyers and lawmakers an understanding of different aspects of the law.
Black armbands in Lygon St today.
Suck it up.
Isn’t that just wonderful stuff TV?
I’m containing the real celebration in case we let Honduras do us over tomorrow night. But if they don’t…
Socceroos form though, suggests they’ll let them in in the first ten minutes. Then maybe it’ll be 2-1 at full time (both scored after 85 minutes, one a dubious penalty) and lose the shootout.
PS The allegedly hostile Honduran crowd were very respectful during our anthem. fervently hope that we return the favour.
Well you can celebrate now TV
What happened? Did they run out of linguini?
Jackie Lambie resigning Mr Insider, a confirmed dual British Citizen! I liked her too. Its ‘spot the Aussie” in our Parliament for sure.
http://tinyurl.com/y8u3j2bu
High time the Queen stepped in and took the reigns. We could do with some pomp and ceremony. The Commonwealth and sovereignty have been a failure. Qld must secede and declare allegiance to the Queen and Wally Lewis. Our borders need to be closed.
The Queen of Queensland. Sounds about right. God Speed.
Queen Victoria wanted the new state called “Victoria”. She didn’t know there already was a Victoria.
She settled for “Queensland.” “Victoria B” would have been better doncha think.
I think we may be entering “Sir John Kerr” territory dear Milton, someone has to do something soon, this is disgraceful. Cheers
It’s not 1975 Henry. And nothing that’s happened resembles it either.
should grab the rains yeah
It is a very sad day for this country that one of only a handful of strong, honest politicians left must resign.
Thank-you Jacqui Lambie, you blazed your own trail for the battlers in Tasmania & you did yourself proud without conforming to a fancy designer wardrobe or pretending to be any better than the people you represented.
I agree Bella. No frills for sure!. JTI doesn’t think she achieved much – but I think she did bring many issues to the forefront. I really can’t remember – but I don’t think she is as blatantly racist as Pauline – but I could be wrong on that.
In the end I think she learnt how to play the game – and we all know that parliament is a game – you know, not for serious things like actually running a country that is in deep mire.
You’re not serious about the wardrobe surely?
What now Razor?
Not all women bow down to designer threads & I really find it offensive when an overpaid politician boasts that she’s “living the dream” by wearing only label clothing like$1500 heels and $32,000 evening gowns.
For far too many Australians & their families, ‘living the dream’ is to make ends meet, put 3 basic meals on the table & if they’re lucky, find cheap second hand school uniforms & shoes for their kids, so you’ll forgive me for pointing out the hypocricy of super wealthy MP’s.
Have a look at what she wears Bella. It isn’t off the rack from K Mart.
I thought she was good value and she will be missed.
The science is in but the world is selectively deaf.
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/letter-to-humanity-warning-climate-change-global-warming-scientists-union-concerned-a8052481.html
Ho hum. More drivel from the usual suspects. Perhaps if any of the climate disasters which have been predicted for the last 60 years eventuated they might get listened to.
Temperatures in Australia 1.5 degrees above long term average season after season. Rainfall in South Eastern Australia has dropped 30% in 30 years. Unprecedented coral bleaching in WA and QLD in consecutive years never happened since records began. Record high levels of CO2 not seen before not even in Ice cores drilled to great depths. To continue to deny science and facts highlights that this deniers agenda is purely self interest.
Were those temperatures homogenised?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8GTHXTEvIc
How true JB……
Drivel Razor? What’s the go with that mate?
It makes sense to listen to those 15,000 scientists than believe the smoke & mirrors from a company that by rights should be deregistered in India & banned from doing dodgy deals in Australia.
From a non-denier: The science is *never* ‘in’.
Seriously, how much longer can the parliament function?
It’s a joke.
Overseas observers must think we’re completely crazy.
On a lighter note, how funny that Boy George hung up on Fran Kelly yesterday when she started going on at him with silly questions about his gender bending! Her interviewing style is so overbearing – good to see someone say “no thanks” !
Don’t listen…..
Absolutely – that’s why he hung up on her!
Nah, Boy George is and always has been a bit of a fool. I’m just surprised that Fran Kelly had him on as her guest. I like and always have liked her and to call her an aggressive/overbearing interviewer demonstrates to me that you haven’t followed her for very long.
I wouldn’t have a clue about her sexuality and Bassman’s comment diminishes her professionalism. I’m surprised it got through
Especially when she is camp herself!
What on earth has that got to do with it Bassy?
Bassy doesn’t like gays or aboriginals Penny.
She was commenting on Buoy Georges sexuality
Time for a Dissolution of both Houses imho and let the People sort out the mess the Pollies have gotten themselves into. I note your Jackie Lambie gone too but she’ll be back am sure. Cheers
If not back Henry, someone will offer her a job I’m sure
Belgium didn’t have any functioning parliament for nearly 2 years during 2010-11 without any significant turmoil amongst the citizenry.
Kids drag racing at 96km/h? Their Parents are Fwits.
Agree
don’t understand how this happened. terrible
such a seriously regulated sport….overbearing imo
if kids go carting, expect 100 kmh top speed
Sadly its know as ‘natural selection’.
Absolutely Dismayed. How is that even legal?
junior motorsport isn’t unlawful,
its just baffling such a thing could happen . apparently the incident occurred exiting the lane?
Yep
There’s a time an place people.
Yes, couldn’t you have waited a while before criticizing.a child has died and we don’t know the full circumstances and to be quite honest it’s none of our business
When and where, Jean?
noted
still like a dog with a bone here ….how? seriously baffled
Amend the Constitution? I reckon that a proposal to allow dual citizens to be eligible for Parliament would get the biggest No vote ever. But a proposal that you should get a minimum of 20 first preference votes could succeed.
or at least 78…