Speaker Bishop...

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Later today we'll know if Bronwyn Bishop is the new Speaker.

Personally I think she could do a good job. She was my pick earlier on.

But only time will tell, here's hoping.
At least she won't be a shrill harpy like Anna Burke.

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Liberal MPs will vote on the Speaker's job but Mr Abbott has prevented any rival nominations by declaring strong support for the woman he called "a very senior member of the Coalition team" and a "very experienced parliamentarian".

"She is a person of high public standing and I want the Parliament to be in better standing with the public this time, than last time," said Mr Abbott in a statement.

"I want to bring some dignity back to the Parliament and that means a Speaker who can control the Parliament and who can act without fear or favour.

"And I want someone who is as tough on the Government as on the Opposition because I think the people expect a Parliament which is a genuine debating chamber and not just a chamber where the Government bludgeons the Opposition."

Mrs Bishop said in a statement Parliament was entitled to have dignity returned to it.

"That doesn't mean it won't be a robust place but it does mean that it will have a dignity that has been lacking in the last little while," she said.

"Just as I feel it will have a strong and dignified government, I think the Parliament needs to be that way as well. So I am delighted to put myself forward as a nominee for the Speaker of the House of Representatives."

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[Aussie]

She's a 71 year old relic, and should have known better to take the job. All she is after is the 'car park,' which I trust she enjoys before the job does her in.

[Jovial_Monk]

Nuttier than a fruitcake, raiser of ridiculous POOs. She will be a figure of fun without even knowing it, that is how stupid the idiot is! Will she wear wig & gown? Tories do seem to like dressing up.

[Aussie]

Nuttier than a fruitcake, raiser of ridiculous POOs. She will be a figure of fun without even knowing it, that is how stupid the idiot is! Will she wear wig & gown? Tories do seem to like dressing up.

I bet she goes the full regalia and adopts as much pomp and ceremony as the car park allows. She wanted to wear wigs from way back, having taken an acting role as a Barrister. She is another Lib. who has had SFA real world business or professional experience.

[Jovial_Monk]

Geesus fucking Keerist! What a crap speaker the simian is! Must have done a thousand disgusting lipsmacks during his rambling “ahhhh” filled speech.

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Geesus fucking Keerist! What a crap speaker the simian is! Must have done a thousand disgusting lipsmacks during his rambling “ahhhh” filled speech.

He's going to stumble a lot in the future. He's an introvert - not a talker. It's painful listening to him.

I can't believe Bronwyn Bishop hasn't thought about retirement. I wonder if she'll be fair.

[Aussie]

Geesus fucking Keerist! What a crap speaker the simian is! Must have done a thousand disgusting lipsmacks during his rambling “ahhhh” filled speech.

He's going to stumble a lot in the future. He's an introvert - not a talker. It's painful listening to him.

I can't believe Bronwyn Bishop hasn't thought about retirement. I wonder if she'll be fair.

Of course not. None of them are or have been. They get the flick if the PM gets pissed off with them.

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[Neferti]

The ALP haven't even got a LEADER, yet.