Parley Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Neville Wran has just died this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasepom Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Wot he should have wrote:"Dear Nick, Thank you for the wonderful bottle of wine. However, as a holder of public office you should know that I cannot accept gifts of any value, especially from those who may gain from government policy decisions. I am returning the package unopened. I made quite clear when I was elected Premier that we have to put a end to the toxic culture of lobbying and favouritism that flourished under the ALP in NSW. cheers Bazza PS I have noted this unsolicited donation (and its refusal) on my online register of interests." You're right up to a point. Lobbying always is a part of politics and I can't see that changing. To call it toxic is like saying you can't talk to your politicians regarding issues that matter to you. Whether it's business leaders, advocacy groups or individuals, lobbying can be a good thing. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobbying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Neville Wran has just died this evening Very saddened by this, when I was very active in the ALP during the 70's and 80's I got to know Nifty, he was a good bloke, dementia got him in his latter years, his wife Jill will miss him very much. Only Gough left now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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