Former first bloke Tim Mathieson urged to explain himself over ‘bang’ phone rant

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OOHhhhh my poor Timmy 

Former first bloke Tim Mathieson urged to explain himself over ‘bang’ phone rant

Listen to his RANT here http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/former-first-bloke-tim-mathieson-urged-to-explain-himself-...

VICTORIA’S Attorney-General Robert Clark has called on Tim Mathieson to explain himself after the former First Bloke left an angry message on Victorian Premier Denis Napthine’s electorate office phone.

Mr Mathieson, the partner of former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, is understood to have left the message on June 11 after he was mentioned in Victorian Parliament during a debate about the now suspended MP Geoff Shaw.

Part of the message said: “So, if he mentions the prime minister’s partner one more time, one more time, there will be a legal action against Denis the vet. 

“You hear me? One more time against the ex-Prime Minister’s partner there will be a lawsuit against him so long — I am not, I am not, anything to do with Geoff Shaw, in any way shape or form. So, if he mentions me one more time, I am telling you right now. OK? That’s it. Bang!”

Mr Clark said that if Mr Mathieson did leave the message he must explain himself.

“Debates in the Parliament are free ranging and people are fully entitled to put the point of view and the materials before the house that they wish to,” Mr Clark said.

“If this phone message was left by Mr Mathieson, he needs to explain himself.”

Reports of the message circulated in Canberra last week, with Liberal staffers shocked that Mr Mathieson would threaten to sue the Premier.

Three years ago, Ms Gillard wrote a personal cheque for $4243 to repay the entitlements after Mr Mathieson used the Prime Minister’s taxpayer-funded car to sell shampoo and hair products.

On June 11, the same day that Mr Mathieson left the message, Dr Napthine had ­referred to the incident in Victorian Parliament.

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I agree Crikey.

Frances Abbott's legal stoush over a rental property

http://www.news.com.au/national/readers-divided-over-tony-abbotts-daughter-frances-legal-stoush-rela...

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/tony-abbotts-friend-linked-to-60000-scholarshi...

The chairman of a Sydney design college has insisted he had no part in awarding a prestigious scholarship to Frances Abbott, the daughter of Prime Minister Tony Abbott, but conceded he "probably" mentioned she would be a good candidate for it.

Les Taylor, a noted Liberal Party donor and long-time friend of Mr Abbott, is the chairman of the board of governors of the Whitehouse Institute of Design.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/tony-abbotts-friend-linked-to-60000-scholarshi...

As the daughters were used as an election tool for the liberal government I see no problem with discussing matters relating to them.

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if it had have been Grant Hacketts wife, Hazel Hawke or Wally Lewis' wife, Prince Harry's girlfriend etc - they too would receive the same scrutiny.

However, it appears that they refrain from drawing unwanted attention to themselves, but if they do/did, they would not go unnoticed

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i don't care who he is, he's not Geoff Shaw & has nothing to do with what Geiff Shaw is doing

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@icyfroth wrote:

What a tool. That could be construed as a death threat.

He's not the PM's partner anyway. He's the ex-ex PM's partner.

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ooohhhh, I didn't know that, what happened?

Did he get the boot or did he bail?

and when?

[debra9275]

while you're at it google Geoff Shaw too & see what he's about

at least that's a current event

[icyfroth]

Last I heard, the PM's partner is Margie Abbott.

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nooooo, what happenned to Tim, is what I meant

Deb - relax

I couldn't really care less.

I bet Paris Hilton's video still gets commented on, and that was years ago

and Mrs Bjelke Peterson's scones are still commented on even today

That's public life.

You pass wind and people talk about it

[debra9275]

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/denis-napthine-willing-to-back-geoff-shaw-on-abortion-amendments-2...

no wonder Geoff Shaw isn't happy, I think they lied to him about his anti abortion bill

but they do need him to keep their balance of power.

interesting times in Vic

oh & Crikey I am very relaxed as always, thanks for caring

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@*crikey*mate* wrote:

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@am*3 wrote:

People make telephone calls every day...it is WHO made this call that is the point. If it was Mr Nobody that made this it would not made the news.

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I agree wholeheartedly, and once you have your 15 minutes of fame, you need to be conscious of everything you do as it is and will be scrutinized.

He didn't shun the lifestyle available to him because of his position, he lapped up the benefits

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That has nothing to do with the issue of whether politiciians family should be dragged into the news every time they bang the phone down or have a cigaretter out side a nightclub...especially when their family member is no longer holding a public position.

There are benefits /perks of being family member of a PM nothing wrong with takiing up those offered. That mean your privacy needs to be invaded for the rest of your life.

Partner of a PM (two PM's ago) slams down the phone.. who needs to know that. It is not against the law to do so.

[cherry*135]

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@*crikey*mate* wrote:

if it had have been Grant Hacketts wife, Hazel Hawke or Wally Lewis' wife, Prince Harry's girlfriend etc - they too would receive the same scrutiny.

However, it appears that they refrain from drawing unwanted attention to themselves, but if they do/did, they would not go unnoticed

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Sadly Hazel is no longer with us The British press is observes privacy for the Royal Princes - William and Harry. They wouldn't publish a private conversation.

Can you provide an example of an Australian ex sportspersons PARTNER, who has had  details a private conversation of theirs reported in the media.??