Dear Shadow Minister,

It seems that what David F., pointed out to you had no
impact whatsoever - and you're back with the same
finger-pointing tactics.

We could all use the advice he gave
you because as we know no political party is immune from
corruption and as Conservative-Hippie stated - those that
do commit fraud should be punished - especially the Speaker
of the House who is supposed to set behavioural standards
for politicians. Therefore she should be called to explain
her recent behaviour - which clearly had nothing to do with
her job.

You brought up the issue of our former Prime Minister spending
on an office-fit out. That is within her entitlement -
unfortunately for the taxpayer.

All of our former Prime Ministers
currently receive their six figure pensions plus a driver for life,
an office and staff, and free travel for themselves and their
families.

According to various
sources on the web - our former PMs cost taxpayers almost $1 million
each - in office expenses and travel in the space of 12 months.

Isn't the point of retirements - to retire, not set up shop
in another office paid for by the taxpayer. Surely a $100,000 pension
would suffice?

Hi Foxy,
I disagree I actually support the 'looking after' of X-PM's in the way we do. I think they made a significant contribution as PM then still can be of service after retirement . That is something we should recognise. Even Howard made his contribution in his own way. Bishop has had a long stint in parliament but her contribution amounts to zero. a self serving individual if ever there was one.

Paul,

Other long serving MPs that have made zero contribution, Bob Brown. Sarah Hansen Young, Christine Milne, Lea Rhiannon, Juliar Gillard, K Rudd etc.

The singular problem that the Pedogreens and labor have in going after BB is that they all agreed to the Minchin protocol which allows MPs to claim expenses subject to review by the dept of Finance, and to repay expenses that don't comply. The sole requirement is that all expenses are submitted to Finance. Thus the reason that the federal police told labor to piss off.

Foxy,

You still haven't addressed the issue of Juliar using a jet to travel to a labor fundraiser. She has neither paid the money back nor been prosecuted.

Dear Shadow Minister,

When you begin to address issues regarding the
wrong-doings of all political parties instead of just
singling out the Labor party - I shall be happy
to continue the discussion with you.

Dear Paul,

Surely receiving huge pension payouts (six figures) is sufficient
for any former PM. All the added perks and entitlements
at the taxpayer's expense for life seems more than generous.
Especially when the rest of the population has to "tighten
its belts."

Don't agree Shadow,
I will acknowledge that say Liberal Phil Ruddock in a long career has made a significant contribution but Bishop has been nothing more than a waste of space. Put up anything of value this woman has done. Anything that has not been self serving and to her own benefit.