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When the Prime Minister of the day, who enjoys the confidence of Parliament, decides to have one - within the boundaries prescribed by the Constitution. It has always been this way and I have never seen any reason for it to be any different this time. Personally I think our previous PM's...

In response Peter, I would prefer ex-PMs to never have to seek work in the private sector. But I also don't want their talents wasted or freedoms diminished on account of their service so I would oppose any restrictions on their ability to act in any lawful position in society following their...

I don't think many understand the impact of being a former Prime Minister. You get all sorts wanting some of your time - charity gigs, speeches, functions, rallying etc etc etc. John Howard will be at a rally with Tony Abbott on the weekend, to take just one example. Prime Ministers get...

I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin goes for a fully floating carbon price if he gets in just like the old CPRS. That would take away the ability of the Coalition to use the "no carbon tax" issue as it would then just become a straight ETS, which was always Labor policy. Take away the "liar"...

Well, at least there will only be one left by the end of the night, rather than two of them! Both have committed to resigning if they lose.

Well this is a change of tune. I thought it was the Carbon Tax that was to blame for anything bad that happens?

Pretty much guaranteed anyway because of this pledge from Tony Abbott. Notably, this bit: It's hard to see how the repeal legislation would get through the Senate in the (likely) absence of a Coalition majority there due to the half Senate election. Unless Labor goes completely to water...

It's not wrong. Tony Windsor has consistently polled above his opponents during this Parliament, for those who believe opinion polls. All irrelevant now of course, just to prove again that politics can all change in a hour. Meanwhile, over in the US, the Flat Earth Society has been put on...

Personally I think it's an improvement - it brings Labor into line with how the Coalition party room works. One person is elected leader by the whole room and that one person is given full authority to decide on their Cabinet / shadow Cabinet. Pretty close to how it works in business too with...

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Yes but then the nation will be ruled by the geriatric vote! I prefer compulsory voting - it's something that reminds the whole community that they have a very important civic duty to perform if they want to retain freedom in our society. Despite how distasteful the process may be to them...

Despite many very vocal predictions of its demise throughout that time!

While parts of the menu were funny the bit about Julia was just plain disgusting. You're the first person I've heard from who thought it was funny. Certainly Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey haven't found it at all humourous and I'm pretty sure they're being very genuine about that. I don't...

No-one has to squash up - it has always been and will still be one bum per seat. In the scenario you paint there would just be Coalition MPs covering 3/4 of the chamber and the opposition "half" would be reduced to an opposition "quarter". Same as the current Qld parliament. Looks a little...