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As far as this here "interstater" is concerned, you've lost your bet.
He is still Premier, albeit in a caretaker role, until a new Cabinet has been sworn in.
All governments suffer from pet projects and ideological beliefs but this government is not a patch on the previous Labor/Green administration when it comes to that with the most telling example being that of border security where Labor is still in denial and the Greens remain in ideological wonderland.True. But it still doesn't excuse poor behaviour and sheer arrogance.
We've had governments in the past, in all states and federally and both Labor and Liberal, who have been able to manage budgets in a sensible manner without the "born to rule" mentality coming into play.
Looking specifically at things in Qld, the downsizing of the public service. It may well have been necessary, but it was done in an unnecessarily wasteful (financially) and cruel manner which seemed more about pursuing ideology than actually saving Qld money. The same basic approach is being taken federally with budget matters and also in Tas with much the same issues as in Qld. There's plenty of money for pet projects and ideological beliefs, but apparently we're flat broke if someone wants so much as 5 cents for anything else.
We desperately need some actual leadership in this country.
This federal government so far has combined some poorly considered ideas along with the inability to sell a beer to an alcoholic. This has resulted in a mixed message in terms of its economic policy mix and as a consequence is not in control of the economic narrative. This is something it has to change and change quickly given the extent to which it has sapped public confidence.
I don't think it's yet total gloom and doom for the Federal government. If Labor does take charge in Queensland there is enough time for them to screw things up so badly that voters think twice before routing the Federal Coalition at the next election as badly as the LNP in Queensland.
We'll see what happens. At this stage Labor is not confirmed in government: still some counting which will apparently go down to postal votes in two, maybe three seats.I don't think it's yet total gloom and doom for the Federal government. If Labor does take charge in Queensland there is enough time for them to screw things up so badly that voters think twice before routing the Federal Coalition at the next election as badly as the LNP in Queensland.
On your suggestion above, Bintang, I had the same thought when hearing some commentator yesterday wryly remark that there would be a large number of Labor members waking up Sunday morning and thinking: "oh god, now we'll actually have to do something."
On your suggestion above, Bintang, I had the same thought when hearing some commentator yesterday wryly remark that there would be a large number of Labor members waking up Sunday morning and thinking: "oh god, now we'll actually have to do something."
What they and the Victorian government do may well determine if Labor can win the next Federal election.
Both would be advised not to try and do too much too soon. The electorate is obviously fractious about "great reformers" and just want a quiet life.
Interesting slant as I have not witnessed any reforms with substance.
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Greater company profits don't have to go to share holders and management because they can. [/B]
A regional independent MP from the Sunshine Coast could become the most influential member of the next Queensland Parliament.
With the ABC's election computer predicting Labor to win 44 electorates, independent MP Peter Wellington's support could be the extra vote needed to help the party form a majority in the 89-seat Parliament.
However, Mr Wellington said he was hoping to work with the two Katter's Australian Party (KAP) members, Robbie Katter and Shane Knuth, to form a solid block of three votes to provide increased certainty for the next government.
"Some people think you can work miracles, that's not the reality," he said.
"There are some difficult decisions the next Parliament will have to make, and what we need to make sure is that the government is stable ... and we'll get a great outcome for Queenslanders.
"We would like to see if the three of us can go together, with whichever side we choose, so that there is not just a one seat majority."
The Newman government was handing an Indian billionaire billions of dollars of taxpayer money for literally – literally – no reason.
Adani’s statement that it doesn’t need taxpayer assistance to get its enormous, controversial 60 year Carmichael coal project off the ground should have Queenslanders scratching their heads as to why it was being offered in the first place.
I read this wonder WTF....
Why was Newman handing out billions to an Indian coal mining company that didn't need it?
http://www.theguardian.com/commenti...indian-coal-mining-company-that-didnt-need-it
Whatever they're counting now (postal and pre-polls I assume), they're favouring the LNP.Regional independent MP could hold the key to control of Qld parliament
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-03/independent-mp-likely-to-hold-key-to-qld-parliament/6067332?section=qld
Independent MP Peter Wellington has announced he will support Labor in forming a minority government in Queensland..
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