and all of that is a big part of why volunteering is so highly regarded .

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@i-need-a-martini wrote:

 

But they should also have the common sense to choose what should be reimbursed without attracting criticism. Going to a Gina or Murdoch wedding would raise eyebrows. So would using your entitlements to consort with shock jocks.

 

But I'm Ok with sporting events or any other neutral event.

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Does anyone know why he didn't present the award to the Roosters on Sunday. I heard Acting PM Truss did. Anyone got the facts?

I don't know Freaki, I just searched for that and ended up reading about our PM 'sex appeal' comment being nominated for an Ernie Award .

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@freakiness wrote:

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@i-need-a-martini wrote:

 

But they should also have the common sense to choose what should be reimbursed without attracting criticism. Going to a Gina or Murdoch wedding would raise eyebrows. So would using your entitlements to consort with shock jocks.

 

But I'm Ok with sporting events or any other neutral event.

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Does anyone know why he didn't present the award to the Roosters on Sunday. I heard Acting PM Truss did. Anyone got the facts?

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he's a manly fan, sour grapes  . or they want to lift truss profile (most people have no idea who he is)

Tony Abbott defends claiming travel expenses for Ironman event

Speaking at the APEC Summit in Bali on Tuesday, Mr Abbott said that he believed all his claims had been within entitlement.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/tony-abbott-defends-claiming-travel-expenses-f...

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@lakeland27 wrote:

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@freakiness wrote:

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@i-need-a-martini wrote:

 

But they should also have the common sense to choose what should be reimbursed without attracting criticism. Going to a Gina or Murdoch wedding would raise eyebrows. So would using your entitlements to consort with shock jocks.

 

But I'm Ok with sporting events or any other neutral event.

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Does anyone know why he didn't present the award to the Roosters on Sunday. I heard Acting PM Truss did. Anyone got the facts?

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he's a manly fan, sour grapes  . or they want to lift truss profile (most people have no idea who he is)

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Yes, what I read implied it was sour grapes as he was there on the day. I don't get how or why Truss would be called acting PM when they were both present.

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@izabsmiling wrote:

Tony Abbott defends claiming travel expenses for Ironman event

Date October 8, 2013 

Speaking at the APEC Summit in Bali on Tuesday, Mr Abbott said that he believed all his claims had been within entitlement.

 

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/tony-abbott-defends-claiming-travel-expenses-f...

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That whole excuse speil was just an insult to Rob Oakeshott and the Port Macquarie people.  Abbott said they didn't get to see a real pollie for years and that he basically spent time there because it was effectively a marginal seat. He didn't go just for the sport  😄

The more he said the more dodgy and offensive he sounded.

i thought tone was in gaol indonsia?

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@*ibis wrote:

i thought tone was in gaol indonsia?

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  it would be good.