A Royal Commission into Union corruption? Why?

[i-need-a-martini]

Is this really necessary given that it is a criminal matter?

Like how much does a Royal Commission cost? $400million? $600million?

And why is it that the Liberal Party are forever making the excuse that the 'public' have concerns and this is the reason they have to do something? ("Senator Brandis confirmed...it would be "irresponsible for the government not to respond in an appropriate way" to public concerns."). What concerns? I think the public is more concerned about the secrecy regarding the governments handling of the asylum seekers yet they don't think THOSE public concerns are important.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/royal-commission-into-union-corruption-confirm...

[spotweldersfriend]

Any of them war criminals,poddster?How about an enqury into the last Liberal government?

[poddster]

Anythig is possible Spot 🙂

[amber-eyed-girl]

amber-eyed-girl wrote:
Particularly as a humorist.

not the Marx brothers amber - or am I supposed to be laughing?


It was a compliment, Boris, not a wisecrack about the Marx Brothers.

Karl Marx was known for his wit, albeit a bit on the naughty side in private. He was a clever guy aside from his writings.

Some of his quotes were thought provoking while being able to be seen as humorous...in a good way.

One does not have to agree with his politics to appreciate he was an intelligent, at times funny, man worth reading.

[shhh_its_me]

I work in the construction industry and am really looking forward to the outcome of this royal commision. Prior to working in this position I had no idea of some of the things that go on in the construction world, but boy have my eyes been opened.

[poddster]

Perhaps you can assist in opening that can of worms 🙂

[freakiness]

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@shhh_its_me wrote:
I work in the construction industry and am really looking forward to the outcome of this royal commision. Prior to working in this position I had no idea of some of the things that go on in the construction world, but boy have my eyes been opened.

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It's interesting that union officials requested an investigation into other union officials over gifts from Labor Hire Companies.

Where there is corruption it's not only union officials involved.

[givemeaspell]

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@poddster wrote:

The unions have smashed themselves, they no longer represent workers, their role is to survive in the manner that they have become used to. Union administration is a power unto it's own, it's role is to keep the organisation intact and have it funded by others.

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what an absolute load of rubbish!  Who do u think pays their wages?  The people united will never be defeated!  Unions work for their members.  I can't believe we have this idiot and his cronies running our country.    Last time it was work choices, that got them kicked out, why don't they learn?  Leave the workers alone!

[poddster]

Yes you can add criminal bikie gangs into the mix too

[givemeaspell]

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@shhh_its_me wrote:
I work in the construction industry and am really looking forward to the outcome of this royal commision. Prior to working in this position I had no idea of some of the things that go on in the construction world, but boy have my eyes been opened.

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do tell?