Comments on: Kim Beazley for Governor General? http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/ All publication is a political act. All communication is propaganda. All art is pornography. All business is personal. All hail Eris. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:06:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Stilgherrian · Weekly Poll: Which woman for Governor-General? http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9735 Stilgherrian · Weekly Poll: Which woman for Governor-General? Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:53:06 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9735 [...] the past few days we’ve been speculating about who’ll be Australia’s next Governor-General. Some high-profile folks reckon it should be a woman. So which of these nominees would you choose, [...] [...] the past few days we’ve been speculating about who’ll be Australia’s next Governor-General. Some high-profile folks reckon it should be a woman. So which of these nominees would you choose, [...]

]]> By: Stilgherrian http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9716 Stilgherrian Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:29:42 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9716 <em>Crikey</em> has plenty of <a href="http://www.crikey.com.au/Crikey-Says/20080121-Crikey-Says.html">suggestions for Governor-General</a> too. Women include Geraldine Doogue, Janet Holmes á Court, Margaret Jackson, Professor Fiona Stanley, Kylie Minogue, Janette Howard, Leila McKinnon, Mary Gaudron (High Court Justice 1987-2003), and netballer (and solicitor) Liz Ellis. Someone also suggested Justice Michael Kirby. Not a woman, obviously (and no snide comments), but he'd be an <em>interesting</em> choice. Crikey has plenty of suggestions for Governor-General too. Women include Geraldine Doogue, Janet Holmes á Court, Margaret Jackson, Professor Fiona Stanley, Kylie Minogue, Janette Howard, Leila McKinnon, Mary Gaudron (High Court Justice 1987-2003), and netballer (and solicitor) Liz Ellis.

Someone also suggested Justice Michael Kirby. Not a woman, obviously (and no snide comments), but he’d be an interesting choice.

]]> By: Stilgherrian http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9714 Stilgherrian Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:11:39 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9714 Oops, Chairman Rudd says no politicians, so Pauline Hanson isn't in the running. <strong>@Richard:</strong> Could Air Vice-Marshall Hammer be any more obscure than the current incumbent? Fewer than 30% of Australians know <em>his</em> name -- and that's after years in the job. <strong>@Snarky Platypus:</strong> Ms King would be perfect, yes. But semi-serious... I guess <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corine_Grant">Corinne Grant</a>'s not a go-er then? Oops, Chairman Rudd says no politicians, so Pauline Hanson isn’t in the running.

@Richard: Could Air Vice-Marshall Hammer be any more obscure than the current incumbent? Fewer than 30% of Australians know his name — and that’s after years in the job.

@Snarky Platypus: Ms King would be perfect, yes. But semi-serious… I guess Corinne Grant’s not a go-er then?

]]> By: Snarky Platypus http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9711 Snarky Platypus Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:31:10 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9711 I nominate Ja'mie King. The current GG wants us to be more charitable -- well Ja'mie did good work for World Vision and Summer Heights High. (maybe we need one more semi-serious nominee ;) ) I nominate Ja’mie King. The current GG wants us to be more charitable — well Ja’mie did good work for World Vision and Summer Heights High.

(maybe we need one more semi-serious nominee ;) )

]]> By: Richard http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9709 Richard Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:30:41 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9709 Maybe AVM Julie Hammer, but I fear she's relatively unknown outside defence circles. And I've always had a soft spot for Lorraine Bayly.... Maybe AVM Julie Hammer, but I fear she’s relatively unknown outside defence circles.

And I’ve always had a soft spot for Lorraine Bayly….

]]> By: Stilgherrian http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9707 Stilgherrian Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:52:51 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9707 OK, I think we have our Poll of the Week. Assuming that General Cosgrove is now running Australia and says we have to have a woman as Governor-General, who should it be? Nominations so far are: <ul> <li>Dannii Minogue</li> <li>Lowitja O’Donoghue</li> <li>Marie Bashir</li> </ul> We need a few more suitable Australian women to suitably represent Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. I'll add the following to the pot: <ul> <li>Edna Everage</li> <li><del datetime="2008-01-21T03:13:29+00:00">Pauline Hanson</del> [deleted, see further comments]</li> </ul> Further nominations welcome before 0700 Sydney time tomorrow, Tuesday 22 January, after which I'll put the poll online for voting. OK, I think we have our Poll of the Week. Assuming that General Cosgrove is now running Australia and says we have to have a woman as Governor-General, who should it be?

Nominations so far are:

  • Dannii Minogue
  • Lowitja O’Donoghue
  • Marie Bashir

We need a few more suitable Australian women to suitably represent Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. I’ll add the following to the pot:

  • Edna Everage
  • Pauline Hanson [deleted, see further comments]

Further nominations welcome before 0700 Sydney time tomorrow, Tuesday 22 January, after which I’ll put the poll online for voting.

]]> By: Snarky Platypus http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9705 Snarky Platypus Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:40:26 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9705 I agree that they should appoint a woman to be the last (hopefully) GG. Marie Bashir would be a good choice. Alternatively, we could give Dannii Minogue some meaning in life. I agree that they should appoint a woman to be the last (hopefully) GG. Marie Bashir would be a good choice.

Alternatively, we could give Dannii Minogue some meaning in life.

]]> By: Stilgherrian http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9703 Stilgherrian Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:16:09 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9703 <strong>@Richard:</strong> Yes, Chairman Rudd has <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/politician-wont-get-top-job/2008/01/20/1200764081359.html">ruled out appointing a former or serving politician</a> for Governor-General. <blockquote>Keen to avoid the appearance of political favouritism, Mr Rudd had suggested the former defence chief Peter Cosgrove was suitable for the role. However, General Cosgrove has called for a woman to be appointed. The NSW Governor, Marie Bashir, is among a group of women who could make history by becoming Australia's first female governor-general. Lowitja O'Donohue [sic], the first chairwoman of the disbanded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, could make double history by being the first female and the first indigenous governor-general.</blockquote> My money's on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Bashir">Marie Bashir</a> at the moment. While <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowitja_O%27Donoghue">Ms O'Donoghue</a> gets the "sorry" factor, Bashir is also strongly respected for her work in Aboriginal mental health and gets the Lebanese factor too. Am I allowed to say that? @Richard: Yes, Chairman Rudd has ruled out appointing a former or serving politician for Governor-General.

Keen to avoid the appearance of political favouritism, Mr Rudd had suggested the former defence chief Peter Cosgrove was suitable for the role. However, General Cosgrove has called for a woman to be appointed.

The NSW Governor, Marie Bashir, is among a group of women who could make history by becoming Australia’s first female governor-general.

Lowitja O’Donohue [sic], the first chairwoman of the disbanded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, could make double history by being the first female and the first indigenous governor-general.

My money’s on Marie Bashir at the moment. While Ms O’Donoghue gets the “sorry” factor, Bashir is also strongly respected for her work in Aboriginal mental health and gets the Lebanese factor too. Am I allowed to say that?

]]> By: Richard http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9701 Richard Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:41:33 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9701 Today's papers carry statements from the PM and Cabinet Secretary Faulkner denying 'Bomber' is being considered for GG. However, he's apparently in the running to become our next Ambassador to the US. Hey, the US have much cooler jets than the F/A-18 for him to ride in.... Today’s papers carry statements from the PM and Cabinet Secretary Faulkner denying ‘Bomber’ is being considered for GG.

However, he’s apparently in the running to become our next Ambassador to the US. Hey, the US have much cooler jets than the F/A-18 for him to ride in….

]]> By: Stilgherrian http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9684 Stilgherrian Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:03:28 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9684 <strong>@Nick Hodge:</strong> Do you still get to wear a uniform as GG, I wonder, if you weren't a serving military officer previously? I guess as commander-in-chief of the armed forces you do! <strong>@Michael:</strong> Erk! <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Latham">Mark Latham</a> as Governor-General would at least be... exciting. <strong>@Alastair Murray:</strong> All agreed. I met Kim Beazley at least once when I worked for ABC Radio, and enjoyed chatting. One of politics' true gentlemen. Thanks for joining us. @Nick Hodge: Do you still get to wear a uniform as GG, I wonder, if you weren’t a serving military officer previously? I guess as commander-in-chief of the armed forces you do!

@Michael: Erk! Mark Latham as Governor-General would at least be… exciting.

@Alastair Murray: All agreed. I met Kim Beazley at least once when I worked for ABC Radio, and enjoyed chatting. One of politics’ true gentlemen. Thanks for joining us.

]]> By: Alastair Murray http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9682 Alastair Murray Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:46:59 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9682 I cannot think of a more worthy individual the Kim. He is one of a very rare breed in politics - a truly decent man, of outstanding intellect and compassion. I had the honour of sharing across the aisle in a flight from Perth to Sydney some years ago - he left a lasting impression. No handlers either at Perth airport - picked up his own bags! I am sorry he will never be Prime Minister as he would have graced the office with such dignity and respect for his fellow Australians. A Great Australian! I cannot think of a more worthy individual the Kim. He is one of a very rare breed in politics - a truly decent man, of outstanding intellect and compassion.
I had the honour of sharing across the aisle in a flight from Perth to Sydney some years ago - he left a lasting impression.
No handlers either at Perth airport - picked up his own bags!

I am sorry he will never be Prime Minister as he would have graced the office with such dignity and respect for his fellow Australians.

A Great Australian!

]]> By: Michael http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9681 Michael Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:38:02 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9681 Here I was hoping Latho would offered the job. Here I was hoping Latho would offered the job.

]]> By: Nick Hodge http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9679 Nick Hodge Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:15:06 +0000 http://stilgherrian.com/politics/beazley_for_governor_general/#comment-9679 OOOooh, Kimbo would just love the uniforms for GG! OOOooh, Kimbo would just love the uniforms for GG!

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