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Alex on Sydney Metro cost blowout chaos? After careful thought and research in to the different transport options possible, I think the CBD Metro is important for ... more
David Hunt on Sydney Metro cost blowout chaos? I don't think the CBD Metro should proceed at all. It has been shown to be only an election vehicle for the NSW ALP. The ... more
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bill on Who are the NRL's biggest chokers? Gees I believe the dragons played in recent grandfinals against Melbourne and 2 against Birsbane in the early 90. All of ... more
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Geoff Brown on Climate, why should we lead the way? I AGREE! Australia should lead the way on the Global Warming Scam. After 20 years of trying to show some link between ... more
RJ on Climate, why should we lead the way? There's only one reason - so Rudd can strut his feathers at Copenhagen. The cost is possible destruction of our economy. ... more
Maxwell Stewart on Why we must act on climate change Climate change has developed into a political debate on how can i gain politically fory benefit, the science has been lost. ... more
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robert s on Why we must act on climate change with all respect to Mr Stanley I beg to differ. We Skeptics believe that climate always changes and that the recent warming ... more
Trevor on Why we must act on climate change John Unfortunately all you have done is show your ideology and bigotry re Global Warming. You state that "skeptics" need to ... more

More money means better politicians?

Posted by: 2UE | 25 September, 2009 - 11:14 AM

John Stanley: Does remuneration make for a better politician?

Debate about high flyers not entering politics because there's not enough pay is a joke if you look at the line-up contesting Brendan Nelson's former seat. John Stanley on whether remuneration is about right for pollies.