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27-07-2007, 10:25 AM
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He has, the Knack..
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Looks like your mexican prayers have finally been answered. Initial reports out that he is to resign.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...339209648.html Victorian Premier Steve Bracks is this morning set to announce his resignation, reports suggest. Mr Bracks is due to hold a press conference at Melbourne's Treasury Place at 10.30am, where he is expected to announce he will stand down. Some reports suggest Mr Bracks may be stepping due to family reasons. He is thought to have announced his decision to Cabinet this morning. Water Minister John Thwaites is currently Victoria's deputy premier.
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27-07-2007, 10:41 AM
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Victorian Premier Bracks set to resign
Friday Jul 27 10:04 AEST Victorian Premier Steve Bracks has called a news conference amid speculation he's about to resign. His office said the news conference, scheduled for 10.30am in Melbourne, is "to announce some sad new". The conference follows a cabinet meeting where it is belived Bracks tendered his resignation. More to come. |
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27-07-2007, 10:45 AM
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VICTORIA REJOICES:
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27-07-2007, 10:47 AM
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27-07-2007, 10:50 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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This is BIG news...
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27-07-2007, 10:52 AM
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Whoa, this is heavy!
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Just heard his announcement on the radio. Anyone know why?
Wonder if it could mark the end of 'The police state'? Doubt it though.
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27-07-2007, 10:59 AM
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Tribal Elder
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My theory is he has to NICK off.
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27-07-2007, 11:03 AM
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27-07-2007, 11:07 AM
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Too bad his draconian traffic policies won't go with him.
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27-07-2007, 11:11 AM
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Fiat POWAAH!
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And to think, a few years ago he was applauded for pulling the rug from under Jeff Kennets (spelling?) feet...Glad i'm in WA where we only have crazy bastards like Wilson Tucky and Allanah McTeirnan...come to think of it, maybe we aren't so lucky....
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27-07-2007, 11:20 AM
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27-07-2007, 11:23 AM
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"I am not a crook!"
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27-07-2007, 11:27 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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don't worry, he'll be fine. he'll get his payout and then find a huge paying job as a consultant or some such.
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27-07-2007, 11:51 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Bob Carr did something similiar in NSW - he got out just before the state fell to pieces.
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27-07-2007, 11:52 AM
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This is 1 coach that wont be missed
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27-07-2007, 12:01 PM
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He has, the Knack..
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27-07-2007, 12:02 PM
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Rumour has it that John Thwaites is now going to announce his resignation as well today !
Sounds like RATS leaving a sinking ship !
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27-07-2007, 12:05 PM
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Holy Moly.
Maybe I should put my hand up for to be Premier. Seems no one else wants to do it. I've already picked out a few roads that could see Unrestricted speed limits  Well at certain times anyway...
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27-07-2007, 12:10 PM
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What's green is gold
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Pity his road "safety" tools wont follow him.
I cant use the term Brackistan anymore :(
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27-07-2007, 12:17 PM
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Steve Bracks to go? If thats the case I will have to set up an inquiry and look into it (and waste taxpayers money doing so).
Thank goodness that blokes gone. Cant think of much or if so very little good that he did in all those years. Much, if not all of the promises he made last election go down the toilet because he had little hope of delivering them so I am not suprised hes walking. I wonder if he still intends on fighting the PM over the Murray Darling proposal. |
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27-07-2007, 12:20 PM
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Oh and this is strong evidence why his 4 year mandotory terms are crap and takes more say away from the voter. Now Victoria are stuck with a premier the didnt elect, (and infact elected against if it ends up being Brumby), for a whole 3 years.
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27-07-2007, 12:22 PM
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27-07-2007, 12:26 PM
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Another victorian coach gone. What are you guys doing down there in Vic. Thats the 5th in as many weeks. Who will coach Vic with Bracks gone.
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27-07-2007, 12:27 PM
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I didnt realise that Bracksie worked for the AFL, maybe him and Sheedy could swap jobs. Although Bracksie would probably give the job to Bomber Thompson at the moment.If Thwaites goes too then Sheedy n Thompson could do the job together.
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27-07-2007, 12:27 PM
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I see you....
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Thwaites as well?........nahhhhh I too won't be sad to see the Bracks go....in effective and did backflips on the 'no tolls' promise on the mitcham tollway. What will he be remembered for?....ummmmm nothing good? Getting drunk at the golf and then on the podium instoducing Ernie Elshhhhh Speed camera debarcle. Increasing state taxes and charges The look on his face face at the Comm Games when John So got a huge cheer after he had been boooed - priceless. Got to be careful about getting political on this thread....it is against FF policy isn't it? |
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27-07-2007, 12:29 PM
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I see you....
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Ahhh hell....we don't want brumby.
Can'tr wait to see what Kennett says about this.....because the media will be on his doorstep right this minute wanting a quote from him.... |
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27-07-2007, 12:41 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Apparently Rudd was practically begging him to stay till after the Federal election. Wonder why?..If Rudd wanted to be elected so easy hes in the wrong job.
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27-07-2007, 12:47 PM
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bye bye bracksy , don't forget to take your wicked laws with you
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27-07-2007, 01:00 PM
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Yes, please undo everything that man did. Car Park Levy's, Speed Cameras, Land Tax, higher registration fees, Eastlink Tolls, 3km/h tolerance, 50 zones, 40 zone. If they can't undo it by tomorrow, at least "examine it further"
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27-07-2007, 01:07 PM
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If only his crap laws went with him.. Just saw it on TV. So who takes the spot now?
""I've been a great contributor for a long time and I think my contribution's probably been the best the Labor Party's ever had in the state," he said." lol
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