There are lemon faces because their cozy bunks on the guvvy gravy train are threatened and they might have to find some real work to do.

They are in a time warp. There is no way they can relate to the changes that have taken place in the private sector and must flow through to the public sphere. Somehow they believe they are insulated against change, no-one should ask what they are achieving or if it is worth doing and 'someone' can continue to pay for them.

It is a waste of time explaining that there just isn't the money to keep them.

Gillard and her Greens sidekicks were happy to step away from their mess. It was all becoming far too obvious.

Dear Saltpetre,

I think that people are voicing their concerns because
as we've seen in the past - when things are being
"suggested" for discussion, these things usually happen.
It's a political ploy.
A Commission of Audit has always been a political
tactic to not having to explaiin to voters the deep cuts
heading their way. We've seen this done by State Premiers.
You say that you haven't see any evidence of cuts thus far.
Try Googling the web on these issues. There's enough
information to be found.

That O'Farrell lied and Abbott's incredible knee-jerk response in support of him are the big stories. But why did he lie (he forgot? puleeze!)? How deep is the corruption?

I'm all for rooting out corruption everywhere but funding for the RC into unions should be diverted towards this as it is a far more serious matter.

C'mon Indy, runner, Shal et al, let's see you support your dear and glorious leader through this filth.

The first information to find is the terms of reference for the Commission of Audit.

http://www.ncoa.gov.au/docs/NCA_TERMS_OF_REFERENCE.pdf

Which bits do you dispute and why?

Are you objecting to content or process?

Luciferase,

Here for you is the terms of reference for the Royal Commission you are objecting to and you might like to point out where they are lacking or unfair.

https://www.pm.gov.au/media/2014-02-10/royal-commission-trade-union-governance-and-corruption

I've no problem with rooting out corruption but it's notable where the search is carried out. Where politicians are in cahoots with business is the place to start but, of course, the findings would not embarrass the opposition, now would they?

Is that your best shot at supporting Abbott in this? Are you too blind or incapable of calling this for what it is? It's an absolute outrage, that's what it is! An outrage!