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[JB1975]

Not corruption, because no one was lining their back pockets.
Certainly incompetence.
Which makes you wonder.
Shouldn’t the original post be “reasons not to vote Coalition ever, ever, ever again part #26,982”?

Just because someone doesn't profit from an action doesn't exclude corruption.

Anyone who watched any part of the Robodebt RC would know that the problems far exceeded incompetence.

The NACC's statement was clear in its implication that it wouldn't go after the people who were referred to it because they don't really have the power to do so.

That's Labor's folly.

 

[Markfs]

Not corruption, because no one was lining their back pockets.
Certainly incompetence.
Which makes you wonder.
Shouldn’t the original post be “reasons not to vote Coalition ever, ever, ever again part #26,982”?

it's an interesting case of classification. i've seen people have meetings to deal with matters and the response is to elude responsibility, mitigate damage etc. It isnt to fix the issue. It's all in the minutes so it cant be corruption. It's accepted. Governments have huge media depts to reframe the news etc. It's the done thing by both sides. Did scomo make money from robothing? obviously not although i wouldnt put it past him. He just wants to lie to the electorate so that his ass is covered and he got re-elected for more glory to god. obviously not corruption. There seems to be an unrealistic expectation of politicians - which was why i commented.

 

[sideswipe]

i understand the system is built that way.

If you understand the system, you really shouldn't use phrases like "fined $70m for money laundering". That's not what happened.

 

[Markfs]

I think just about every casino in Australia has been found guilty of money laundering.
Certainly Crown and Star.
Now SA and I think you’re right about WA.
How they can be found to be “fit and proper” to hold licences, all of them, is staggering.
Still, anyone who gambles truly doesn’t understand that the house never loses.

of course. its the nature of the business. They have to be shady to get the chinese crims in, in order to make the big bucks. Obviously, the casinos need to hide it better, thats all that gov'ts ask for. Be more discreet. I think the casinos get sloppy because they're probably giving free meals to pollies or maybe more.

 

[Markfs]

If you understand the system, you really shouldn't use phrases like "fined $70m for money laundering". That's not what happened.

i'm not a news service wipey.

The Federal Court has ordered the operator of Adelaide's casino to pay a $67 million fine in a money laundering case brought on by AUSTRAC.

sue the ABC now.

In reality, they were probably fined for making a public mistake...something that can audited. The casinos need to keep their shady stuff in the shade...

 

[sideswipe]

i'm not a news service wipey.

The Federal Court has ordered the operator of Adelaide's casino to pay a $67 million fine in a money laundering case brought on by AUSTRAC.

sue the ABC now.

In reality, they were probably fined for making a public mistake...something that can audited. The casinos need to keep their shady stuff in the shade...

You might think it semantics but the casino wasn't laundering money. And that extract doesn't state that. You disappoint me yet again.

 

[Markfs]

You might think it semantics but the casino wasn't laundering money. And that extract doesn't state that. You disappoint me yet again.

bless me father for i have sinned....

semantics.... casinos run a loose ship to lure in the crims...irrespective of whether enforcement agencies can or will take them to task.

 

[Markfs]

You might think it semantics but the casino wasn't laundering money. And that extract doesn't state that. You disappoint me yet again.

by the way, wipey, what's the goss on the caulfield hospital being shut down...you're from that end of town arent you?

 

[sideswipe]

by the way, wipey, what's the goss on the caulfield hospital being shut down...you're from that end of town arent you?

No idea marky. You'll need to try harder on your fishing. I am on the other side of the Highway dear boy. Cabrini is more my speed and home team.

 

[Black_White]

So much lip service about public housing.
And yet…

'Stop, please!' The moment a demolition crew ended an Australian's 25-year fight for her home

Louise Goode's fight for the place of "emotional comfort" she called home lasted a quarter of a century, until it was demolished in front of her as she screamed for help.

www.abc.net.au

Disgraceful.

 

[ZEV]

No idea marky. You'll need to try harder on your fishing. I am on the other side of the Highway dear boy. Cabrini is more my speed and home team.

Please please please, do not tell him about the Gandel wing or the expanded emergency department!

 

[sideswipe]

Please please please, do not tell him about the Gandel wing or the expanded emergency department!

David Mandie as well!

 

[ZEV]

David Mandie as well!

Caulfield Hospital is a very valuable resource. I had mates growing up who lived in Lockhart St and the cut through from the hospital to that little lane that pops out on Glenhuntly Road was invaluable.

 

[Markfs]

Caulfield Hospital is a very valuable resource. I had mates growing up who lived in Lockhart St and the cut through from the hospital to that little lane that pops out on Glenhuntly Road was invaluable.

No need to cut through in the future zevie..

and yes I understand that the hospital is a valuable piece of real estate. I'm not sure anything useful happens inside.

 

[ZEV]

No need to cut through in the future zevie..

and yes I understand that the hospital is a valuable piece of real estate. I'm not sure anything useful happens inside.

It’s a rehab and palliative care facility.

 

[Markfs]

It’s a rehab and palliative care facility.

yeh old people and people with mental problems....looks a bit down-market to me...it wont be missed... its been described as “inefficient, costly and a huge waste of valuable land”.

 

[sideswipe]

yeh old people and people with mental problems....looks a bit down-market to me...it wont be missed... its been described as “inefficient, costly and a huge waste of valuable land”.

What’s your angle here? You need to spell it out a bit more.


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[Markfs]

What’s your angle here? You need to spell it out a bit more.


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no angle...just saw it mentioned somewhere and I thought it was a waste of good real estate...

 

[sideswipe]

no angle...just saw it mentioned somewhere and I thought it was a waste of good real estate...

You need to be a bit more courageous. Let it all out.


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[Markfs]

You need to be a bit more courageous. Let it all out.


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I appreciate your mentoring...really i do. It's humbling to be able to speak to one of the leading lights of BF.

 

[ZEV]

yeh old people and people with mental problems....looks a bit down-market to me...it wont be missed... its been described as “inefficient, costly and a huge waste of valuable land”.

Correct. It was outdated 30 years ago. My grandfather was sent there to die after his stroke.

Mt Scopus Burwood campus is now zoned for 5-20 story buildings I believe.

Given that tertiary education is such an important export and given that Deakin is next door it's a no brainer.

 

[Markfs]

Correct. It was outdated 30 years ago. My grandfather was sent there to die after his stroke.

Mt Scopus Burwood campus is now zoned for 5-20 story buildings I believe.

Given that tertiary education is such an important export and given that Deakin is next door it's a no brainer.



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[ZEV]

seamless transition...

Glad we have your support.

Imagine, 40 less busses on the road between 8-9am, and 4-5 pm.

Relocate the current hospital to East Stkilda campus and South Caulfield campus.

New facilities for the elderly, children and students. Your three favourite groups Oh wait hang on I forgot!

 

[Markfs]

Glad we have your support.

Imagine, 40 less busses on the road between 8-9am, and 4-5 pm.

Relocate the current hospital to East Stkilda campus and South Caulfield campus.

New facilities for the elderly, children and students. Your three favourite groups Oh wait hang on I forgot!

education and health facilities very important to a community...as you would know zevie..

 

[jmac70]

education and health facilities very important to a community...as you would know zevie..

Very true.
The new Footscray hospital would have never been built under a Liberal government.