As we have pointed out before, there is nothing credible for the Premier in attempting to defend the indefensible. But now Anna is making it a habit.
And Mr Purcell's punishment? The Premier is satisfied the punishment "is commensurate with the incident." Yes Queenslanders, he was punished. In the real world you may get a criminal record. In Premier Bligh's world you get a $134,000-a-year salary as well as generous allowances.
Oh, and Premier Bligh also said no Labor MP had suggested to her that Mr Purcell should be forced out immediately. So that's all ok then. We expect more form our leaders. In fact, this issue has a lot to do with the leadership of the party itself. That Mr Purcell has had no charges laid is not an excuse for the action. This is lack of judgment on behalf of the Premier. He should be expelled from the Labor Party. If he wishes to run for another party or as an independent for the seat of Bulimba, so be it. That's democracy.
However, it remains that Mr Purcell physically assaulted two staff members. He then mislead and lied about physically assaulting two staff members. He should be removed from the party and from the parliament. There ought to be a by-election.
ALSO: Maddona King regards it as much a fail of leadership as it is judgment.
UPDATE:
Oh, and the Premier says the Opposition has "appalling ethics". Child Safety Minister Margaret Keech says Purcell is a role model.
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This was a test of leadership for the Premier. Another poor mark in the areas she does not want them. Early election perhaps?
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