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2 Liberal State leaders boned in 2 weeks. Victoria was an "orderly transition", what will Abbott call the NT one?

http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/nt-chief-minister-mills-rolled-20130313-2g0br.html

The Northern Territory's Chief Minister Terry Mills has been replaced by Transport Minister Adam Giles.
Party insiders have told the NT News there has been a "substantial swing" in the numbers.
Mr Giles is expected to hold a press conference later on Wednesday.
According to Sky News, the CLP partyroom voted 11-15 to roll Mr Mills, who is in Japan and was told by phone.
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PottSie2 said:
Progressives restricting free speech ... LO ... wait ...
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Imagine the uproar if the UK media reforms were even proposed here. They do have the NOTW scandal to justify further measures, however they don't have the same concentration of Murdoch press either.
 
RUNVS said:
I am surprised this has not been brought up yet but another eye witness has come forward about Abbott punching the wall near a political opponents head during student elections while screaming "commie" and "****ter" at her

http://www.news.com.au/national-new...abbotts-uni-life/story-fncynjr2-1226602057790
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"Anonymous" puts a dampener on his story & unless he puts his name to the statement will count for next to nothing especially as the charge brought on by Barbara Ramjan will not be heard until well after the election.

That is some evil look on Tones face, might have to change tack a bit & just call him an idiot but a nice idiot.
 

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I note Tone's response to the PM"s speech on forced adoption avoids any criticism of the church, despite them being one of the worst offenders.
Once a sky pilot man, always a sky pilot, Georgie Pell must be rubbing his hands with glee at the prospect of a Coalition government.
 
Gough said:
I note Tone's response to the PM"s speech on forced adoption avoids any criticism of the church, despite them being one of the worst offenders.
Once a sky pilot man, always a sky pilot, Georgie Pell must be rubbing his hands with glee at the prospect of a Coalition government.
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...forced-adoptions/story-fn59niix-1226602391941

Abbott heckled for 'offensive' terms at forced adoption apology
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TONY Abbott has been heckled at today's apology to victims of forced adoptions after he used the terms "birth parents" and "relinquished", which members of the audience considered offensive.

The Opposition Leader joined Julia Gillard today in apologising to children and parents affected by past forced adoption practices.
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sherb said:
He used to be a fan of Slipper too didn't he?
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He attended Slipper's wedding. They were close friends (I assume the Speaker role put an end to their friendship).
 
Cap said:
I was wondering - what exactly is offensive about birth parents and relinquished?
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Ask those who were offended. If they have the problem with what he said, then it is they who should respond - then again, being tactful and respectful isn't a strong suit of the man.
 

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pazza said:
Ask those who were offended. If they have the problem with what he said, then it is they who should respond - then again, being tactful and respectful isn't a strong suit of the man.
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Well yes, or these people are simply offended by anything, that is a modern trend these days.
 
Cap said:
Well yes, or these people are simply offended by anything, that is a modern trend these days.
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These are mothers who had their children abducted from them by the state, often while drugged, you'd think he could show a bit of sensitivity. These are not people who are "offended by anything" as you rather gracelessly put it.
 
Gough said:
These are mothers who had their children abducted from them by the state, often while drugged, you'd think he could show a bit of sensitivity. These are not people who are "offended by anything" as you rather gracelessly put it.
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but they are two different things.

sure the taking of children was horrendous, but does that mean we have to put up with them being offended by simply terms?

We are creating an environment where you can offended by anything under the pretence of a separate event.
 
Cap said:
but they are two different things.

sure the taking of children was horrendous, but does that mean we have to put up with them being offended by simply terms?

We are creating an environment where you can offended by anything under the pretence of a separate event.
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Birth mother was artless at best, did whoever writes his speeches for him not put some research into the topic in the first place? This is still an incredibly open wound for many.
 
Gough said:
Birth mother was artless at best, did whoever writes his speeches for him not put some research into the topic in the first place? This is still an incredibly open wound for many.
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but they are the birth mother? what did Gillard call them?
 
Cap said:
sure the taking of children was horrendous, but does that mean we have to put up with them being offended by simply terms?
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I think the most significant event of many of the people's lives deserves a little bit of tact, especially considering the decades it has taken for a simple apology
 
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