In an effort of fairness, I cant help but think that Tony Abbotts PPS was little more than an election hoax, as even he is starting to utter words like, well, we will have to wait and see if it gets through the senate.

For the record, i thought it was always a shocker, still do, but it woud be a sad act if it turns out to be an election hoax, one that may well cost him dearly.

Dear Rehctub,

Why would it be sad if Abbott needs to give up his position?

The only sense he is liberal is with our tax-money, so why is he in the Liberal party in the first place?

rechtub,

"...but it woud be a sad act if it turns out to be an election hoax..."

With the exception of "Stop the Boats" and "Axe the Tax" - pretty much everything else Abbot & Co spruiked before the election was a hoax (not to mention all the thrilling "surprises" they've mooted since they won power), so this would just be another to add to the list.

However, I'm of the opinion that Abbott wasn't hoaxing on this....he's often referred to it as a signature policy. Although, he must realise that it will be difficult to get passed in the Senate if he doesn't have the numbers.

it's all about movement of the mouth, it sounded very courageous before the election, but there was a con, everything was a con.
Our debt is raging on unhindered. We do not need a gigantic paid parental scheme

Dear 579,

<<We do not need a gigantic paid parental scheme>>

We don't need ANY paid parental scheme.

If those who download more humans into this already overcrowded world are not punished, at least they should not be rewarded!

Yuyutsu, obviously your not a parent hey!

I firmly believe that Abbott knew he couldn't get this through, especially not knowing the full extent of the mess he was about to inherit.

The reason it would be sad is because he would have lowered himself to Gillards level, lies.