Talking about -

Life's little coincidences ...

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/brandis-joyce-attended-wedding-on-taxpayers-tab-20130928-2ulgn.html

Foxy,

Gillard did grant that $100 million just before she stepped out of her job. You are not denying that.

There could be argument as to whether the money would have achieved more bang for the TAXPAYER'S buck (well, 100million of them) if it ent to research already being done and not into buildings.

But you are not disposed to argue that either.

Obviously you are chuffed that an already very well advantaged (and at public expense) Emily's Lister has got the gig as a VC at Adelaide Uni.

What do you get out of it though? Just more affirmation that 'jobs for the Leftist girls' is as common as ever?

While accepting one trusts, that any favouritism doesn't include you. They out-fox you there :)

Correction:

Gillard must have been appointed Chancellor of the Uni of Adelaide, because Professor Rathjen from the Uni of Tasmania has just been appointed VICE-Chancellor of the Uni of Adelaide: check out The Australian today.

The Chancellor's position is far more ceremonial, involving very onerous duties such as attending this and that, attending very important conferences around the country and overseas, and occasionally speaking on extremely important matters.

Joe

Dear Joe,

Thank You for that information. It casts a totally
different light to the one that leoj was trying
so hard to shed. It's much appreciated.

Well picked that man and from the University of Adelaide's site,

"Prof Peter Rathjen to return to Adelaide as new VC
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
Prof Peter RathjenRenowned scientist and respected university leader, Professor Peter Rathjen, has been appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide"

Thank god Ms Gillard hasn't seen to him, Rudd style. Those 'networking'(sic,
playing favourites) Emily's Listers have devised an alternate use for their Wiltshire 'Stay Sharp' knives and nothing to do with a kitchen, naturally enough.

But hopefully she has not managed to do the Rear Admiral any harm either. Hopefully he is making himself scarce :) while she is about.

Foxy,

Perish the thought and it is a very game poster to say this out loud, but I do believe you may be wrong, or at least pre-emptive, where the Labor's best forgotten ex-PM and jobs at Adelaide University are concerned. Maybe Julia has become' a 'chair' somewhere.

It seems as if Yassmin has been forgotten on this particular thread.

Gosh, what a shame.

Joe