He better come up with a very convincing explanation in Parliament, but if he doesn't what can be done ? No one can force him to resign unless he is convicted of a criminal offence.
This will, as do all sexual scandals, get very messy.
Is this happening in other Unions?
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I heard a sound bite re this on the radio this morning. Basically he was saying anyone could have stolen his CC and driver's licence details. I don't buy it. Even if it were true, doesn't show the HSU in any better light does it? (Lack of security, dishonest individuals who would steal things, threaten people and set them up with prostitutes). As I have said before, well and truly over it all
This will, as do all sexual scandals, get very messy.
If he is innocent, who in the HSU was getting a free legover at the expense of the poorly paid Hospital and Ambulance Services workers who were unfortunate enough to be members of this union?
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Thomson's set-up claim an alibi: Abbott
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has taken aim at Craig Thomson, saying an interview in which the suspended Labor MP claims he is the victim of a set-up is simply an alibi for the Prime Minister to retain his vote.
As laurie oakes pointed out they would have had to have stolen his mobile as well. He must be some sort of sociopath to think he can run with this bull**** story.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-12/thomsons-set-up-claim-an-alibi-abbott/4007520
Abbotts right you know, I was wondering how a man can bare face lie in a situation like that where he's obviously guilty.
No. But I guess this gross abuse of funds had been going on for so long and he'd apparently got away with it, he became over-confident and felt untouchable.Either the guy is innocent or he is incredibly stupid.
Can you imagine anyone that stupid to leave an audit trail sticking out like dog's balls straight to an escort agency ?
No. But I guess this gross abuse of funds had been going on for so long and he'd apparently got away with it, he became over-confident and felt untouchable.
Is it possible that he can insist on his current claims, i.e. that someone else incurred all the charges, made all the phone calls, and - unbelievable though it is - it cannot be proven otherwise, and he is therefore able to continue in the parliament?
If so, isn't the stench surrounding him, including that enveloping the government and the Independents, going to cause their standing to deteriorate even further on the basis of their knowing support of a corrupt individual?
If so, isn't the stench surrounding him, including that enveloping the government and the Independents, going to cause their standing to deteriorate even further on the basis of their knowing support of a corrupt individual?
True IF he is actually corrupt (only allegations made so far), .
True IF he is actually corrupt (only allegations made so far), and if the support extends to people saying he did nothing wrong. The Parliament may well censure him, but they can't throw him out unless he is found guilty of something, and they can't stop him voting. If Labor votes in support of a censure motion, that would indicate they don't support him.
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