‘Democracy trashed in NSW banana republic
NSW PREMIER Kristina Keneally was accused of running a banana republic and trashing democracy after she shut down Parliament two months early to avoid an embarrassing inquiry into her Government’s power sell-off.
Ms Keneally’s move has sparked a legal crisis, with the Parliament openly defying the besieged Premier – and Upper House Clerk Lynn Lovelock allowing the inquiry to go ahead.
Ms Lovelock’s move contradicts Crown Solicitor advice obtained by Ms Keneally which said the inquiry would be illegal.
The Upper House inquiry was to quiz eight board members, including former ministers, on the $5.3 billion sale.
….Ms Keneally’s office last night confirmed she had moved to end Parliament, halting work on legislation, committee responses and answers to 290 questions on everything from nurses to workers’ safety, simply to stop the committee….’
Sleazy, dishonest bastards, demonstrating their utter contempt for their employers.
