Good thing about investigations, at least in theory, is that all goes on public record and media and public attention will see what is going on.

Mud can stick even if one gets off, as people will make their own minds up.

I wont mention Pell, but most knew OJ Simpson was guilty, even though he got off

Foxy, I know you think polies are rock stars, but did ever dawn on you that Andrews and the union might also be proud of screwing the CFA, and the people that have devote their lives to the cause.

Hate to shock you, but there are a lot of scumbags in position of power.

Not saying Andrews is one, but pretty obvious there was a deal

Hi Chris,

I don't think that politicians are rock stars.
Look at Tony Abbott. Or rather - don't. I
simply am happy with our Victorian Premier.
To me he seems like a decent man. And as for
deals? Lets wait and see. Aren't deals a part
and parcel of getting things accomplished.

I read somewhere that the Premier wanted the
volunteers to be properly trained which they
apparently was not always the case. Hence the
reforms that were put into place.

Anyway, it's always healthy to ask questions.

Paul,
There were also the more minor dodgy perks of office and position.
One notable one in the past was the use of the Royal National Park as a private hunting reserve (the Rusa deer had to be kept in check).
MP’s, senior Judges, senior public servants as well as senior officers in the military etc., all got a chance to hunt there and once a year their respective gunsmiths and armourers got an invite.
A couple of well known eateries at the Cross offered such dishes as “Filet Mignon 5” those in the know knew that the ‘5’ stood for the Roman numeral ‘V’ signifing venison.

cont'd ...

Chris, my brother belongs to the CFA -
And I'm very proud of him.

Foxy, sorry, but every CFA member I spoke to said the same thing, that the deal all went one way.

And I spoke too many.

Why does Andrews strike you as a good man? Would you really know what he is like, or any other premier.

Hang on, who actually gave out the contract for the hotel quarantine? we still do not know because they are full of bs