Are Women are using AVOs for Political Purposes?
And if they are its fucking disgraceful - And it does not matter whether it is conservative or labor:
Liberal:
Labor:
- http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/sep/24/queensland-mp-billy-gordon-cleared-of-domestic-violence-allegations = MP forced to resign from labor party, BUT will face no charges over domestic violence
AND:
- http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/nsw-labor-party-general-secretary-jamie-clements-denies-assault-allegations-after-avo/ = AVO allegations alleged.
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-14/jamie-clements-stays-in-his-role/7088396 = Women cry sexism.
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-15/clements-resignation-welcomed-by-senior-alp-figures/7090196 = Bill Shorten (opposition leader) orders the guy to resign.
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-14/jamie-clements-resigns/7088372 = Resigns from political job in Labor party.
- http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/labor-launches-historic-affirmative-action-rules-in-wake-of-jamie-clements-saga-20160117-gm7mko.html = Women use it to demand further power.
- http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/avo-application-against-labors-jamie-clements-withdrawn-20160113-gm4qir.html = And the AVO is withdrawn. Absolutely Pathetic.
AVOs are used to protect people against violence, but it seems they have been turned into political weapons. They are being used to attack others for purley political purposes. To say its pathetic is an understatement of the highest order. People who uses AVOs for a political purpose (be they men or women) should burn in hell.
Expect members of our political parties to continue to abuse the AVO process to attack people they don’t agree with and have them resign.
As a general ‘PR’ note – If you ever want to enter politics OR are in politics NEVER, EVER agree to an AVO. You must fight it, no matter what the cost. If you do agree you will be forced to resign. You must very much go on the offensive and even sue the the person making the allegation against you.
Tip Limekill for their post.