Senator Bob Day resigns

[FredLeDeux]

I'm assuming that was his personal money. Which he can do what he wants with.

I doubt he could forgive a business debt like that.

He made this donation after receiving massive dividends from the business, which in turn were received by him after the business was already technically broke.

 

[Fire]

He made this donation after receiving massive dividends from the business, which in turn were received by him after the business was already technically broke.

Then I would assume jail awaits him?

 

[brucetiki]

His as well and all you want to do is take a pot shot. Businesses like his create real economic growth. The Public sector is only a drain on productivity.

Oh yeah, so much economic growth many families have lost their homes and small businesses have lost bucketloads of money.

Exactly how is that economic growth?

Also, Day is refusing to acknowledge the pain and suffering his business has caused to families and other businesses, claiming there is no trail of destruction left behind as a result of Home Australia collapsing.

 

[FredLeDeux]

Then I would assume jail awaits him?

Probably get off, if he gets character evidence from Big Clive.

 

[brucetiki]

Looks like the scumbag isn't just ready to hand in his resignation just yet... http://www.afr.com/news/family-firs...relations-bills-20161024-gs97bb#ixzz4NzAuOnzm

 

[GreyCrow]

Looks like the scumbag isn't just ready to hand in his resignation just yet... http://www.afr.com/news/family-firs...relations-bills-20161024-gs97bb#ixzz4NzAuOnzm

Heard this on Insiders. He has said he will resign, just hasn't handed in the paperwork.

 

[Maggie5]

Think that the government may still need his vote on some legislation and he still hasn't been officially charged with anything yet has he?
I am sure he has been well informed.

 

[Extortion Threat]

Has resigned but will still draw a salary till Feb when parliament reconvenes. Will 'earn' $45k for three days work. This guy is an absolute disgrace.

 

[brucetiki]

Now he's got Family First heading in the same direction as Home Australia

http://indaily.com.au/news/politics...in-disarray-as-day-reserves-right-to-stay-on/

 

[brucetiki]

He's finally resigned - effective immediately

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/01/bob-day-resigns-senate-effective-immediately

 

[Maggie5]

He's finally resigned - effective immediately

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/01/bob-day-resigns-senate-effective-immediately

I found this interesting from an article from the ABC: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-01/bob-day-resigns/7983088

"Today's announcement coincides with Labor comments over a Federal Government grant to a training college chaired by Mr Day.
The Government has rejected suggestions a $1.8-million grant was part of a deal to garner the former senator's vote to support the ABCC."

I have no confidence in any politician or government at the moment.

 

[GreyCrow]

I found this interesting from an article from the ABC: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-01/bob-day-resigns/7983088

"Today's announcement coincides with Labor comments over a Federal Government grant to a training college chaired by Mr Day.
The Government has rejected suggestions a $1.8-million grant was part of a deal to garner the former senator's vote to support the ABCC."

I have no confidence in any politician or government at the moment.

While this wouldn't have made Day change his mind, its a nice little sweetener that stinks.

In my opinion Day was always going to vote for ABCC reform. Its the business he is in that makes me think this. But to be able to screw the Government for something extra is always good.

 

[Maggie5]

While this wouldn't have made Day change his mind, its a nice little sweetener that stinks.

In my opinion Day was always going to vote for ABCC reform. Its the business he is in that makes me think this. But to be able to screw the Government for something extra is always good.

I agree, he would have but I am really over all these sweeteners to buy votes. Just like this current AS policy to appease Hanson.

Further not saying that one side does it as I imagine deals are done all the time but really wondering who is more trustworthy.

I feel that we have been in limbo for the last three years or so.

 

[Pie eyed]

HAHAHAHAHAHA someone's set up a Go Fund Me campaign to make Home Australia solvent and enable Bob Day to return to Parliament.

https://www.gofundme.com/a-thank-you-to-senator-day-2unkpt8f

Sweetie it's gonna take more than $100k to get Day out of this hole.

Malcolm Turnbull would have set it up......
He desperately needs a way to pass some form of legislation this term, other than Australian Knighthoods, that's been done.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

He's finally resigned - effective immediately

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/01/bob-day-resigns-senate-effective-immediately

Timed for Melbourne Cup day. Won't lead the 6pm news anywhere.

 

[flashmanvc]

I found this interesting from an article from the ABC: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-01/bob-day-resigns/7983088

"Today's announcement coincides with Labor comments over a Federal Government grant to a training college chaired by Mr Day.
The Government has rejected suggestions a $1.8-million grant was part of a deal to garner the former senator's vote to support the ABCC."

I have no confidence in any politician or government at the moment.

For good reason. Fairfax reporting Bob Day may have been "illegally elected". Brandis has released a statement saying he had received information concerning a "potential indirect pecuniary interest" in a contract between Day and the Commonwealth.

Bob's in it up to his neck, looks like. Couldn't happen to a nicer bastard.

 

[GreyCrow]

For good reason. Fairfax reporting Bob Day may have been "illegally elected". Brandis has released a statement saying he had received information concerning a "potential indirect pecuniary interest" in a contract between Day and the Commonwealth.

Bob's in it up to his neck, looks like. Couldn't happen to a nicer bastard.

Yet Brandis and co were quite happy a week ago? Slimy gutter politics now.

 

[szhengd]

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...ction-family-first-labor-coalition-high-court

And just to make a move towards the bizarre. So what happens if he is found to be ineligible?

Does the position go to the next on the quota list? ( was that the Libs or NXT?)
Does any legislation passed with his vote become automatically invalid?

I assume there won't be another SA Senate election

 

[Gough]

Looks like the old adage that you can't worship God, and mammon rings true again.

 

[flashmanvc]

Looks like the old adage that you can't worship God, and mammon rings true again.

Classic.

 

[ep2018]

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...ction-family-first-labor-coalition-high-court

And just to make a move towards the bizarre. So what happens if he is found to be ineligible?

Does the position go to the next on the quota list? ( was that the Libs or NXT?)
Does any legislation passed with his vote become automatically invalid?

I assume there won't be another SA Senate election

And Abbott had dual citizenship... nothing will happen

And if it did, Pauline hansen's party would likely get the seat. Like for a like

 

[romeohwho]

Had a story on 7.30 report on him. Wow, good riddance.

 

[Maggie5]

And Abbott had dual citizenship... nothing will happen

And if it did, Pauline hansen's party would likely get the seat. Like for a like

No, Family First edged out Labor, so either Labor get the seat or new election if he shouldn't have been elected.

 

[GreyCrow]

No, Family First edged out Labor, so either Labor get the seat or new election if he shouldn't have been elected.

Well I can guess which one the LNP will opt for

 

[Maggie5]

Well I can guess which one the LNP will opt for

Then again it might just be okay.
Would be a shame though as this government deserves as much heartache as possible.