Do you think Tony Abbott should stand aside?

[donnashuggy]

One Nation co-founder to sue Abbott:

http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=855918

[freakiness]

I find it really incredible that the whole matter wasn't dealt with legally years ago.

He's just seems to be taking a long shot in the press for a freebie lawyer for whatever peculiar reasons he may have. 

It's kind of ironic that Abbott set up a trust for honest politics against Pauline Hanson, the only one that was an open book.

:^O

[izabsmiling]

Freaki,I was meaning more at an official level rather than independent action by a single entity such as David Ettridge .

Electoral Offences

Updated: 18 May 2011

The major offences in force for the purposes of federal elections are contained in the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 ("the Act"), and from 24 May 2001, in the general offence provisions of the Criminal Code. The Criminal Code is a Schedule to the Criminal Code Act 1995. A few of the more important electoral offences and the penalties that apply are listed below, but this list is not by any means exhaustive. There are more than 60 electoral offences, and these may change between elections as Parliament amends the relevant Act. For a full account of all electoral offences, the latest reprint of the Act and the Criminal Code, must be consulted, with the benefit of legal counsel where necessary.

Enrolment on the Commonwealth electoral roll has been compulsory since 1912. Eligible citizens include all Australians citizens who are 18 years of age or over. There are some exceptions, for example in relation to some prisoners, and people of unsound mind (section 93(8) and 96A). Anyone who fails to enrol may be punished on conviction by a fine of up to 1 penalty unit (section 101(6)).

read more ;http://www.aec.gov.au/elections/australian_electoral_system/electoral_procedures/Electoral_Offences.htm

you and I aren't immune .

individual matters are assessed on a case-by-case
basis and ultimately it is for the courts to decide
upon the interpretation of the law in any particular
case. accordingly, if you are in doubt about the
interpretation of the law in particular circumstances
you should seek your own independent legal advice

nor should any PM be 

[izabsmiling]

Financial disclosure

Updated: 31 October 2012

The Commonwealth funding and disclosure scheme (the disclosure scheme) established under Part XX of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (the Act) deals with the public funding of federal election campaigns and the disclosure of detailed financial information.

The disclosure scheme was introduced to increase overall transparency and inform the public about the financial dealings of political parties, candidates and others involved in the electoral process.

The disclosure scheme requires candidates, registered political parties, their State Branches, local branches/sub-party units and their associated entities, donors and other participants in the electoral process to lodge annual or election period financial disclosure returns with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).

The disclosure returns are then made available for public inspection.

http://www.aec.gov.au/parties_and_representatives/financial_disclosure/index.htm