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Crossroads: Many Careers On The Line As Craig Thomson Charged With Fraud
NEWS that Dobell MP Craig Thomson has been charged with fraud — over the alleged misuse of credit cards whilst the head of the Health Services Union — brings to a head a saga that has dragged on for years; … Continue reading
BREAKING: Labor MP Craig Thomson Arrested
This is a very quick lunchtime post, and primarily with a link to the news report carried in the Fairfax press; but after years of investigation, Dobell MP Craig Thomson has been arrested on fraud charges emanating from his days … Continue reading
“Please Leave Me Alone:” Craig Thomson Just Doesn’t Get It
Hot on the heels of his reprehensible speech to Parliament this week — which may bring more self-inflicted trouble than anything — Craig Thomson played the misery card again today, begging the opposition and media commentators to leave him alone. … Continue reading
Stalemate: Thomson Saga Rolls On…But To Where?
It’s like being in the eye of a storm; Craig Thomson fired his bullets in Parliament on Monday, and despite a lot of rough, tough talk — and the requisite Question Time ruckus — there doesn’t seem to be a … Continue reading
Self-Indulgent, Self-Destructive Rant: Thomson Speech An Abject Waste Of Time
Somewhat anti-climactically, today’s speech by Craig Thomson to federal Parliament changed nothing, resolved nothing, and certainly failed to clear his name. Yet there will be consequences; for this speech could be construed as one of the greatest abuses of Parliament … Continue reading
Dobell Disgrace: Circus Heads To The House Of Representatives
Disgraced Labor MP Craig Thomson will today address the House of Representatives with what he says is a full account that will establish his innocence in the HSU scandal; whilst I am open to being convinced, anything he says should … Continue reading
Hypocritical Gillard “Disgusted” — But Not Disgusted Enough
The two faces of insincerity, crisply personified by Julia Gillard, have been on display yet again this week; Gillard ranted about her “disgust” at events at the Health Services Union in front of a roomful of trade unionists yesterday, yet … Continue reading
Congratulations And Best Wishes To Dave Oliver At The ACTU
This may surprise a few people, but I have always been a firm believer in giving credit where it is due; in this spirit I would like to wish Dave Oliver my heartiest congratulations on his appointment as the new … Continue reading
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Those Evil, Nasty Bastards Tried To Nobble Me: Craig Thomson
Besieged Labor MP Craig Thomson has come up with a novel new explanation of allegations against him, despite years of inquiries eliciting no hint of it until now: he was framed. His story is ridiculous; its credibility zero, and its … Continue reading
When The Police Come Calling…
Developments in two separate investigations loomed large over Gillard government figures Craig Thomson and Peter Slipper today; Police activities indicate the prospect of criminal charges against either or both is still well and truly alive. This is just a quick … Continue reading
