david f,

Sorry but your analogies are *bleep*. Arguing from analogy is almost always flawed.

Rudd's proposal is a political stunt. He hasn't changed.

Dear onthebeach,

Arguing from analogy can be most flawed, and Rudd is an ass. However, allowing property developers to make decisions for the government on property development is just plain stupid.

david f,

They would be obliged as any other to declare any personal interest and to step back where an interest could affect their advice or decision.

I share your concerns and what you would like to achieve.

From contract work I have seen instances of corruption, the most serious and common being by persons in senior positions of trust, senior managers and CEOs public and private. Without doubt, the tone of any organistion (or political party for that matter) flows down from the top.

The best defence in my view is random, independent and comprehensive review. There are Standards available to assist.

You have to smile, Kevin Rudd has more front than the northbound Greyhound bus out of Brisbane.

Kevin13 has recruited his young son as his advisor. He has superior merit for the job than all comers apparently.

But even if that were so, wouldn't it be prudent to have someone independent?

<Kevin Rudd's eldest son has been appointed to a senior role on Labor's election campaign team. Nicholas Rudd, 24, will act as a key adviser to his father and be a member of the Prime Minister's travelling party.>

OK, so it is Kevin13, the missus and son in that luxury VIP Boeing 737-700.

Noses to the grindstone you taxpayer 'punters'(sic) and never you mind.