Belly, Gillard does not have a team.

She occasionally does a few things that she thinks make her look prime ministerial. Other than that she is captive to the system that created her, she arrived on a whim and she will depart on a whim, unless the Australians get there first.

In the meantime she will do more harm to the traditional ALP, Unions, and caucus than any other politician in history. That’s why I personally wish her to stay until the job is complete

Dear all,
Obviously we differ on the word 'star'. Nova is no star and probably never was. Her main claim to fame came as an indigenous team sports member and not a very talented one at that. I'm sure a star means something else.

Waterhole

Belly,
yes, it says a lot when Labor has to go outside the party membership to find a candidate to endorse.

The only reason Gillard is still leader is because not one of the parliamentry party members is prepared to take the leadership role in the face of sure defeat. I am sure some members have aspirations of leadership, just not now.

Doesn't say much for the political nouse of the proposed senate candidate either if she is not now a party member and will join a party facing certain defeat, for the presteige of being an opposition senator if elected.

If there had been a vacancy, it would be differenr but to oust a sitting member for somebody untried is ridiculous. Garrett was a flop and so was that ABC sheila who won Bennalong and was turfed out after one term. Celebrities both and failures both.

I think the motive here is payback for the current member supporting Rudd in the last leadership challenge. Does not say much about the morality of the current PM or the party.

If NT Labor has any balls and principle they will reject Gillards proposal.

Gillard has the backing of the executive.
IT is somewhat hard to change a persons pigmentation, on short notice.
You be best woried about Tonies foot in mouth disorder, before you worry about who is going to win the election.
Pares is no star she is known moreso for her educational skills. Make a mighty fine indiginous rep;
Abbott won't be best pleased, is he still here, or is he still chasing that dark female across the simpson desert.

Yes Lexi, that's all this stunt is about, winning back this votes.

She is a doozy alright!

<One Labor MP described the move against Ms Crossin as revenge in return for the Senator's support of Mr Rudd.

"It is appalling, she seems to think that the party is her own little play thing, she is settling a score with someone who didn't support her in the leadership ballot, it stinks," the MP said>

http://www.news.com.au/national/labor-source-says-gillards-peris-move-is-revenge-over-rudd/story-fncynjr2-1226559576381

Queen Bee syndrome? The 'real' Julia? No wonder she did not curtsy to Queen Elizabeth 2. Awaiting the next instalment of the Queen Julia saga. :)