CakeEater
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http://www.theguardian.com/world/20...e-australias-next-high-commissioner-to-the-uk
I know that there is a its not what you know, its who you know stench to this appointment (like there was with Mr Rann being appointed), but was there really any need to replace our High Commissioner with 18 months to go on his term.
Surely given Hockeys intent to reduce costs in this budget, that increasing the costs to the taxpayers in certain areas isn't the smartest move of all time.
I know that there is a its not what you know, its who you know stench to this appointment (like there was with Mr Rann being appointed), but was there really any need to replace our High Commissioner with 18 months to go on his term.
Surely given Hockeys intent to reduce costs in this budget, that increasing the costs to the taxpayers in certain areas isn't the smartest move of all time.



