And there is no proof whatsoever that Lidia Thorpe was ‘sexually assaulted’ by David Van.
Parliamentary privilege is a powerful and very careful part of our democracy and senators across the ages have used it in very powerful ways to raise claims and matters of public interest from time to time. Senator Thorpe was absolutely within her right to use parliamentary privilege to raise those issues as she did. When we do discuss sexual assault in the way that we have in the recent past, it can be incredibly traumatic for those people who have been through those types of incidents.”
– Bridget McKenzie wasn’t this sisterly to Kellie-Jay Keen
It’s Time to relocate their Australian Parliament farce to Australia’s Antarctic Territory.
They will be with their compatriots from China who are also down there on the supposed Australian Antarctic Territory.
Meantime real Australians are horrified that the gormless, useless party, party, party system of politics consented to lock us down with manufactured pandemics, crap Fantasy Science to destroy the economy and lives and generally turn the country into a bitter and twisted pile of dung.
Where is the Governor General who will dismiss this pompous Parliament?
Where is the Governor General who will dismiss this pompous Parliament?
NFA – they’re all in on it…
He probably looked at her once. That’s all it takes these days.
Women in the grip of the gaze. Assaulted.
Just get these bloody useless women out of our Parliament, and then get down to the business of actually governing for the actual good of the nation, instead of the backstabbing and bitch-fighting that’s all these females seem to go on with.
They’re an utter embarrassment!
Ditch all the just-out-of-university numpty advisors as well. There should be no “advisors” under 40 y.o., and they should have been usefully employed in private enterprise in a field relevant to the ministry they purport to be supporting.
We need serious and intelligent people in our government, not this puerile rabble of year-nine queen bees as MPs, senators or advisors.
I have seen the Lidiot and Stoker referred to as “survivors”.
Of bottom pinching.
I’d like to know what the big deal is with CCTV in stairwells. Lots of airtime.
Rundle had a piece on Crikey that had to be taken down – apparently due to backlash from readers. The piece noted that “being found naked and asleep on your boss’s sofa is a career killer … not only does it show your boss that you’re neither serious nor reliable but when word gets out you would be a laughing stock and that would stick to your boss as well … he goes on to ask “what is the one thing that would turn an episode of absurdity into one of utmost seriousness …. when the main figure in it goes from fool to victim-hero”. Interesting observation in light of the recent commentary about Higgins wanting to pursue a political career, wanted to stop Lehrmann seek pre-selection etc (didn’t sound like he was interested in that anyhow, based on the transcript of his police interview).
that would fix 98% of the troubles.
One might observe the recorded vindictiveness and the on the stand testimony where the victim was caught lying and think it’s 3 strikes and you’re out. Yet the story rolls on with many of the stakeholders intent on seeing the book and an extended career.
What might it take for the slow learners to realise the gig is up in the minds of the average punter?
Which was my immediate suspicion as soon as I heard the mad slag screeching about it in parliament last week. Only for someone to observe here that my initial comment on the matter “had not aged well”.
Well, where is the proof, Hidia? Oh that’s right, there isn’t any. Just as there’s zero proof that Hoggins was sexually assaulted in Linda Reynolds’ parliamentary office.
Stupid mediocre and hysterical women in unearned positions of power are destroying this country, ably assisted by by equally stupid mediocre and hysterical “men” such as Albansleazey and Blackout Bowen.
An entirely unsatisfactory state of affairs, with no possible remedy in sight.
Of bottom pinching.
Not ‘bottom pinching’.
Bottom grabbing, by the handful, plus, we don’t know what else.
Whether there is proof is to be assessed once all the evidence (comprising pieces of information) is in. Here, there is first Hidea Snorp’s statement of what Van did. One can add is the statement by a Green Senator that Hidea’s story was in some form related to her at the time Hidea say the assault occurred. This program consistent statement was recorded and then verified by Snorp then Van has a case to answer. Then there is so far very vague ‘similar conduct evidence, but very weak as far as the public knows of it.
But that’s all. At this point there is (to a reasonable person) insufficient proof.
Van should not be called upon to resign.
Bugger the spell check. It should be “prior consistent statement’
Turd Case
If there was anything else, why has it not yet been shrieked to the heavens?
It’s said there is a record of extremely rude behaviour towards Ms Stoker.
I guess it can’t be denied that he certainly had a cheek.
In Ms Thorpe’s case, there’s no proof.
Perhaps this male person goaded Ms Thorpe in the stairwell.
I’m sure she claimed some months ago that she’d been patted on the head – a patronising and degrading thing to endure.
I’m seeing the stairwell as the location-culprit.
The Australian reports that Females in the vicinity of the Senate had been ‘warned to steer clear of Senator Van’.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Senator Van is great company and personally don’t have any issues with him copping a feel ot two of the Stoker Arse cheek, but claiming his right to the Presumption Of Innocence has been trashed, that’s a bridge too far.
Another worthless assertion from Ed, no surprise, still can’t back up the bullshit he spewed about Thorpe being asked to resign from parliament by the greens.
A habitual fantasist who has no place among genuine comment.
‘No time to waste’ to get off gas, warns think tank
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The Arctic Sea ice may completely melt by the 2030s, scientists warn
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Are Christine and Mr Ed married?
Didn’t get to read the Rundle piece. One would have thought that being found naked on the Minister’s couch after hours was sufficient grounds for termination. Initially, Briggins made no claim of sexual assault. Why wasn’t she dismissed?
Concerning the payout, it seems to have taken about 9 months, still fairly short in mediation terms. However, the really galling aspect of the payout is that the Government asumed blame, that Briggins was mistreated by Lib MPs. Greypus effectively blocked the two ministers in question, and Fiona Brown, from challenging Briggins’ allegations at mediation. There is a question mark over she was mistreated at all. Further, the amount is based on questionable propositions such as Briggins being medically unfit for work for the next 40 years (until retirement age). Briggins had already worked for a few years following “the incident”. She is currently supposedly studying for an MBA. It makes no sense.
It appears that Greypus gave Briggins a clear run to a massive payout. He should be worried about an investigation.
… over whether she…
One would have thought that being found naked on the Minister’s couch after hours was sufficient grounds for termination.
Why?
Was the couch a bit of a shrinking violet?
Initially, Briggins made no claim of sexual assault.
That’s Fiona Brown’s version
Higgins says she told Brown.
Why wasn’t she dismissed?
Here’s a guess:
An Election was about to be called, Higgins was an 4experienced Press Officer, and Brown wasn’t game to take the risk on Higgins going public.
As it turned out, she got the blame anyway, 2 years later.
“Greypus” –
so funny, so clever
a 10 out of 10
That’s right, ‘Ed Case, Brown was lying, the police was lying. The only one telling the “truth” was Briggins [giggle].
Correctimundo!
Though, English isn’t your first language, is it, ‘and’?
Correctimundo!
Though, English isn’t your first language, is it, ‘and’?
Reasoning isn’t your skill, is it,
Fonz‘Ed?You might have a point, ‘Ed. Davo Shabaz and TransPirate (He/Haw) and the missus vouch for the integrity [giggle] of Briggins.
Does “jumping the shark” mean anything to you ‘Edarelli?
Christine says:
19 June, 2023 at 9:06 pm
Thank you. That’s very kind. Would have responded earlier but was distracted by a pest. 🙂
You’re confusing Henry Winkler with Harvey Keitel, pard.
Yeah, I wasn’t going to tell you, but you’re getting cringeworthy.
Yeah, I wasn’t going to tell you, but you’re getting cringeworthy.
Coming from you, ‘Ed, there’s no greater compliment.
Ed, given how much falsehood you’ve slathered on this blog, everything you write is cringeworthy
Under parliamentary privilege, Gallagher has repeatedly referred to terrible events that happened in parliament house.
For anyone with any respect for the rule of law – which obviously doesn’t include Gallagher – the correct term is ‘allegedly happened’. The allegations have never been determined in a court of law and now, thanks to Mr Drumgold, never will be. Lehmann is therefore entitled under the law to the presumption of innocence.
And the rest of us, unlike Gallagher, don’t enjoy the immunity from defamation writs that comes with parliamentary privilege.
Terrible events did happen in Parliament House, it’s pretty clear that at best Gallagher slandered other parliamentarians after colluding with the accusers, whose case will never be proven.