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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

bold of her to insist the ministerial code doesn't apply to her

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Seems to be the way for politicians caught doing bullshit. But don't worry. She won't see any jail time, fines or significant penalties. And in about 3 years (give or take) she'll be appointed to the boards of several private companies.

Carry on, nothing to see here.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The really annoying thing is that if one of us did a wee bit of fraud it would be, go straight to jail, do not pass go, and a hard time finding work ever after

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Absolutely. And it won't change until political fuckery is criminalized. Somehow private funds are sacred, but public funds are a free for all.

Shit in work in Public Service and the processes for funding and paying anything are very lengthy and quite robust.

I get very shitty when I read about massive contracts being awarded without due process.

Yes there's a lot of bureaucracy, but when it comes public cash, it should be scrutinised.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

a wee bit of fraud 😂 I know I have felt guilty for walking out of the self serve without paying for my bread because it was sitting where babies sit. These cunts are writing cheques after a good root.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't she an executive at Optus now? Or was immediately after resigning?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

So it would appear. Wouldn't surprise me if she's got other roles/memberships as well.