Tag Archives: politics
Outsider’s dash for The Lodge
My cousin Lawrie sent me this entertaining video regarding an outsider’s dash for The Lodge:
Monster Raving Loony Party
I’m fascinated by the quirky elements of British politics, like first-past-the-post voting. My favorite quirk though is the Official Monster Raving Loony William Hill Party. The Loonies, as they are generally known, added William Hill to their name in recognition … Continue reading
Family First preferences
I’m surprised that Family First has preferenced the Liberals in every South Australian seat for the March 20 election. It’s no surprise their preferences will go to Liberal ahead of Labor, but I expected them to favor independents in some … Continue reading
Senate fails South Australian workers
The threat to jobs and industry in the South East of South Australia caused by dumped Asian tissue products highlights the inadequacy of our bicameral federal system. The Senate was established as a “state’s house” with equal numbers of Senators … Continue reading
Protect Australian jobs
The future of several thousand Australian jobs could be at risk if the Federal Government continues with its free trade policy. Many of those jobs are in the South East of South Australia where Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) manufactures tissues and … Continue reading
Yes Minister meets Alice in Wonderland
I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when I read the piece by Myles Peterson headlined as above on the Fairfax National Times website. Peterson describes his brief time in the “public service rabbit hole” writing ministerial speeches for … Continue reading
