In the case of a hung parliament in NSW, Governor Beazley of NSW will decide who takes charge of government but Bealzley can no longer be seen to be an impartial umpire

 by Ganesh Sahathevan 



In the case of a hung parliament in NSW, Governor Margaret  Beazley of NSW will decide who takes charge of government but Bealzley can no longer be seen to be an impartial umpire.


With three by-elections on the horizon and the possibility of a general election the prospect of a hung parliament is not remote. Meanwhile, it is clear that Governor Beazley's tenure as governor is dependant on Premier Dominic Perrotet's decision  to not pursue the complaints of bullying against Beazley.  




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Richard Butler resigned, Margaret Beazley remains governor- both accused of bullying so why the difference in punishment



November 15, 2021

 by Ganesh Sahathevan 



It is difficult to see why these two incidents led to different outcomes, and why Margaret Beazley remains Governor of NSW.


The allegations against Richard Butler, then Governor Of Tasmania, which led to his resignation in 2004: 

Mr Butler's outspoken comments and air of entitlement have made waves in Tasmania since the avowed republican surprised many by agreeing to take on the role. His secretary, senior adviser and aide-de-camp, who quit on Friday, are believed to have lost patience after fielding complaints from members of the public about the perceived arrogance of Mr Butler and his wife Jennifer.

The Sunday Tasmanian reported at the weekend that the couple had threatened to report a policeman to the deputy police commissioner for refusing them the keys to an unmarked squad car they wanted to drive to look at a house.

Mr Butler is known for showing limited patience for the more tedious duties associated with the £150,000-a-year post. He upset players during a speech at a cricket dinner this year by replacing a list of the team's achievements with a weary "et cetera, et cetera".

A popular touch is deeply valued in Australian state governors, whose roles are officially apolitical. Mr Butler's deviation from the model earned him a reprimand from Mr Lennon this year for an off-the-cuff speech which heavily criticised US foreign policy.

He has critics at both ends of the political spectrum: the right is offended by his contempt for protocol, the left put off by his pomposity and evident enjoyment of the trappings of office


The allegations, not denied  by the  NSW  Department Of Premier And Cabinet,against Margaret Beazley, who remains Governor, NSW: 




NSW Governor Margaret Beazley has ignored reporters’ questions about bullying allegations levelled against her by a whistleblower, following a secretive investigation by the Premier’s Department into the complaint.

Ms Beazley turned and walked away from the press pack as she was peppered with questions about the allegations at the formal unveiling of a lion sculpture on the steps of Sydney Town Hall on Monday.

t comes after the Herald revealed the allegations – from an anonymous whistleblower inside Government House – who claimed Ms Beazley’s “unjustified criticism or complaints” and “constantly changing goal posts” have been leaving employees “in tears at their desks”.

The Premier’s Department, which supplies the staff who work inside Government House, has now finalised an investigation into the complaint. It will not say whether the allegations have been proven true and the Herald does not suggest they were.

In a letter to the whistleblower seen by the Herald, the department thanked the whistleblower for coming forward and promised a series of workplace improvements in Government House to foster a “respectful” culture (see letter above).

Premier Dominic Perrottet was also questioned about the developments on Monday.

He confirmed he was aware of the department’s investigation and said that “processes were in place for the staff who worked for the Governor”.

The Premier denied the revelations were a cause for concern.



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