A very good rule of thumb which should come into play when introducing new legislation is “would you want your political opponents to have these powers?”
I would bet dollars to donuts that if any Liberal government in Australia tried to bring in this sort of legislation the uproar would be much, much greater than it already is.
Why?
He took an aggressive anti-Andrews stand during an interview with Fiona Patten last night regarding the pandemic powers bill.
Thanks, C.L.
For once I say good on Waleed.
A very good rule of thumb which should come into play when introducing new legislation is “would you want your political opponents to have these powers?”
I would bet dollars to donuts that if any Liberal government in Australia tried to bring in this sort of legislation the uproar would be much, much greater than it already is.
I bet she was expecting a soft interview. Must have blindsided her and the audience. No wonder twitter is abuzz.
Given her history, her selling out to Andrews should come as absolutely no surprise.