This whole argument about Malcolm Turnbull's generous donation to the Liberal Party which has blown up today is disgraceful. It's the politics of envy and does the ALP no credit. On the other hand, the response from the Libs is no more worthy.
Malcolm boasts about how generous he is in making donations to various organisations. And maybe he is, but it's a bit rich to attack Bill Shorten who had a career in the union movement, hardly the career choice if you want to be a millionaire. Malcolm also makes snide remarks about donations to the ALP by the CFMEU. Why should that be an issue? The ALP was started by the union movement to look after the rights of workers and unions continue to support it on that same proviso. Is it any worse than donations to the Liberal party from companies hoping for a government contract?
The Libs get most of their donations from big business and you would have to be naive to think they don't expect something in return. Malcolm says that Bill is 'owned' by the CFMEU; how many of his government are 'owned' by Gina Rinehart?
I'm disappointed this kerfuffle has arisen. Trust in politics is at an all-time low and this latest nonsense can only add to that disenchantment. Grow up, people, and try to be the leaders we deserve.
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