The Albanese Government

Including a half share of the LNP vote in Qld, about 27.6%.

Now seriously - fair point Furious. The question i have for others is this - even though the ALP romped home those on that tilt still seem to be pre-occupied with commenting on old LNP threads - & worse still new LNP threads. Almost seems an obsession - although after 9 years i suppose it can be explained away as habit. Lets just get on with productive banter discussing the  ALP meeting all their well thought out policies. That would (or should) be a much better for all .

Don't think he's super bright - think the handmaidens will run rings around him. When things get tough - & we all know they will - his inability to back up his promises will lead to him getting booted. 

 Of course, once Labor gets in, they do stay awhile...

 thirteen years, Hawke and Keating...and they were very long tortuous years for a Lib voter...

 Six years for Krudd and Julia. Might have been enjoyable if it wasn't for the white-anting...

 I predict a minimum six years for Albo's Army, while the Libs get their act together...and longer if Dutton is made head honcho.

  

Is this still on ?

Gee the next three years are going to be great.

I love you posts Bob! So full of bitterness it’s truly delicious! And speaking of delicious, the $800 bottle of French red I’m currently enjoying with lunch on the way to Paris certainly fits the bill. Reading your posts at the same time only improves the flavour! 

Labor has proposed a robust commission with strong powers, coupled with checks and balances to ensure it does not abuse its powers.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission will have broad jurisdiction to investigate serious and systemic corruption by Commonwealth ministers, public servants, ministerial advisers, statutory office holders, government agencies and MPs.

Crucially, it would have the power to conduct public hearings if it believes it’s in the public interest.

Labor’s model balances the seriousness of allegations with any unfair prejudice to a person’s reputation or unfair exposure of a person’s private life.

This is a proportionate model that enhances public trust through public hearings, but also takes into account legitimate concerns about damage to an individual’s reputation.

By contrast, the Coalition’s proposed model did not include the power for public hearings.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission will have the power to make findings of fact, including findings of corrupt conduct. It could refer matters involving criminality to law enforcement authorities.

Unlike the Coalition’s policy, the National Anti-Corruption Commission will also have retrospective powers to investigate alleged misconduct from 15 years ago.

Labor’s National Anti-Corruption Commission can act in response to referrals, including from whistleblowers and public complaints, consistent with other integrity bodies.

By contrast, the Coalition’s model did not allow referrals from the public.

Importantly, the strong powers of the National Anti-Corruption Commission will be counterbalanced by external accountability mechanisms to “watch the watchdog” via parliament and the courts.

There would be oversight by a parliamentary joint committee. Its decisions would also be subject to judicial review, to ensure the body’s compliance with the law, due process and other standards.

They want it by the end of the year

How they refer Barnaby and Angus and whoever granted the $1B uncontested tender to mates (the most egregious examples) without being accused of blatant political bias, will be interesting.