Keith Pitt’s concern that an enforceable code of conduct would deter good people from entering politics is mystifying. It would appear that we have a different understanding of the term “quality”.
Nationals MP Keith Pitt is concerned that new laws governing MP’s behaviour will deter future candidates of “good quality” from entering politics . What strange reasoning. I would have thought the guidelines would attract such people – we certainly need this to happen.Independent member for North Sydney Kylea Tink will take a bullying complaint to the new watchdog if it passes into law.
While depoliticisation of council elections might end the career paths of would-be state and federal politicians, it is, in my view, a smart way of reducing maladministration and corruption. It also minimises the farce that we have witnessed – each potential councillor would be responsible for getting registered by the appropriate date.each year upon hearing the first cuckoo of spring.
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