Dear Paul,

I don't think that comparing the NSW Premier to Al Capone
is fair. I believe that there was a previous investigation
on her involvement with the disgraced McGuire - and nothing
came of it. Now ICAC has decided to further pursue the matter
and I can't help wonder - Why? Especially in the middle of
a pandemic when the Premier is beginning to make some headway.
What will it achieve to get rid of her now?

I know that politics is a blood sport - but does it need to be?

Dear Paul,

It's interesting that as a NSW Premier resigns over
her investigation by ICAC, South Australia guts its
anti-corruption commission passing sweeping amendments
narrowing the scope of its operations and reducing its
transparency.

What is going on?

Hi Foxy,

No Gladys is not Al, and Al is not Gladys, I was being somewhat flippant on that score. My point there was, even if a person/politician has a worthy track record in unrelated areas of public life that does not excuse unacceptable behaviour in other aspects of public or private life.

The ICAC investigation into Maguire did establish a prima facie case against Berejiklian, and it would be amiss of the ICAC not to conduct an investigation into her dealings with grants etc.

In South Australia we have had a conga line of Liberals with their snouts in the trough, concerning lucrative financial allowances, they are being investigated by that states ICAC. The fact is both Labor and the Coalition are nothing more then lukewarm at best, at times stone cold when it comes to Investigative Commissions which could uncover less than honest behaviour by members of their own party.

Dear Paul,

I watched the Insiders this morning and learned much
more about ICAC's continued investigation of the
NSW Premier. It will be interesting to see how it all
pans out. An independent commission into corruption
that was promised ages ago by the Prime Minster has
been put on hold. It would be good to see this happen
before the next election.

I agree with you if there was any wrong-doing by any
politician - it should be investigated. Politicians
should not be above the law.

cont'd ...

I have to admit that I do like the NSW Premier.
And can't help wondering whether she really knew much
about the monetary deals of her former partner.
Approving funding for a Conservatorium of Music in
Wagga Wagga is one thing, but knowing about any of
her partner's personal financial gains is quite
another. Still we'll have to wait and see what ICAC
brings out. They must have knowledge to continue
pursuing this matter.

Foxy,
You forgot to mention the grant to the clay pidgeon mob in Wagga Wagga, and this from a Premier who wanted nothing to do with shooters.