People are always leaving anywhere and people are also arriving. SA's population is exploding right now - the Rann govenment has brought forward its 2050 target of a 2 million population to 2027!!

Xenophon is popular because he has taken a principled stance on so many issues while other politicians have been afraid to say anything in fear of whips or loss of their own popularity. Thank the stars we have someone in Xenophon who is not afraid to address contentious issues with intelligent debate (rather than daily one-liners from party spin doctors). If Xenophon is an "anti-politician" then Australia is in desperate need of an "anti-goverment" in an "anti-Canberra"!

"if you had looked at the Adelaide Advertiser online poll on this issue you would have seen that about 2/3rds supported Xenophon's actions in naming the Catholic priest".

A far cry from being proven to be regarded as a hero, even by most, let alone by the all-encompassing "we". On-line polls are far from scientific, inherently biased.

Only those with access to the poll can vote; only those who read about the issue are likely to see the poll; those with a strong opinion are more likely to vote; there is no moderation of the sample; people can vote as often as they like - I've never before wasted time voting in these irrelevant "polls", but just did 5 times "no"; now you can vote 10 time "yes" to keep up the 2/3 "result".

Xenophon, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Madigan_(Australian_politician) & Katter are almost the only politicians in the land of OZ worth supporting.

We need more of them, less of the major mistakes.

Any Brother, Priest or other member of the hierarchy of the RC Church who has remained in his position risks being accused of committing child abuse, or being associated with someone who has.

Anyone who thinks child abuse has not been an extremely serious problem needs to read up on the case of Brother Best and his compatriots in the Ballarat area.

In the sentencing hearing a police officer who had investigated the matters in that case stated that at least 20 victims of the abuse had committed suicide.

Any officer of the church who was aware of the abuse, or who forgave the abusers their evil in the confessional, or who concealed the abuse from thorough investigation by secular authorities has blood on his hands.

I was surprised that the ABC programme 7.30 only covered the Best case in their Victorian programme. I only became aware of the matter because it was reported in the UK.

The ABC Victorian coverage is available at;
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-30/police-probe-school-paedophile-network/2817328

In matter raised by the senator, if the senator became concerned that stalling and cover up was the problem, then more strength to his arm.

I too saw a documentary on Brother Best. Hats off to Nick Xenophon, he has a lot at risk to come out and name and shame an (alleged) victim of abuse. One who has been abused, as a child, will heal only when their abusers are brought to trial to face the music of their despicable deeds.
NSB

NSB, most abusers are never brought to trial, especially when they are family members. Unfortunately this means survivors have to find ways to heal as best they can without any legal justice.