Local Govt.debate today
There are 121 Local Government representatives. Can you name five?
Local Government elections are constitutionally due next week Monday.
That won’t happen and the Government will postpone it for the fourth successive year-to heaven knows when.
This will be the bone of contention when the House of Representatives debate Local Government reform today.
On Friday, Local Government [...]
Newsday hauled before Privileges Committee
Sacred cow State company UDECOTT is before the Privileges Committee. Newsday has got in the way and has been dragged there also.
Newspapers are supposed to bring the news to the people. Well…not always.
Apparently, the deliberations of the sacrosanct Privileges Committee is one place where the press has to tread carefully.
In other words, no matter [...]
Senate Puts Wade Mark On Swine Flu Watch
The aggrieved politician said he got all clear from Ministry of Health. Senate President insists Mark needs another day before he can attend Parliament
The Government demonstrated the extent of its paranoia over the Swine Flu outbreak when it comically debarred an Opposition senator from participating in a sitting of the Senate yesterday.
Wade Mark, [...]
Pitbulls get Parliamentary reprieve
The AG says there is a greater chance of owners being attacked by pitbulls. There are 2,000 of the creatures out there.
Integrity bill debate resumes in Parliament
In the past, the Speaker has upbraided ministers for their tardiness when questions remain unanswered after several sittings.