Among the 15 questions put to the ABC by Paul Fletcher is this one …”Why, in the judgement of the board, are the personal lives of politicians newsworthy?.”

Well Paul Fletcher, the lives of politicians are “newsworthy” because they have the delicate task of running our country. If they do not want their questionable behaviour under scrutiny…then please get out of the public arena. We don’t need fleas running the country. It’s time for all Australians to sit up... take notice…regardless of which party you support..and burst the Canberra Bubble.

In a recent interview, Ita Buttrose commented that the ABC “is not designed to make those under scrutiny feel comfortable”.

Right on Ita..I always knew you would be good for the ABC!

Among the 15 questions put to the ABC by Paul Fletcher is this one …”Why, in the judgement of the board, are the personal lives of politicians newsworthy?.”

Well Paul Fletcher, the lives of politicians are “newsworthy” because they have the delicate task of running our country. If they do not want their questionable behaviour under scrutiny…then please get out of the public arena. We don’t need fleas running the country. It’s time for all Australians to sit up... take notice…regardless of which party you support..and burst the Canberra Bubble.

In a recent interview, Ita Buttrose commented that the ABC “is not designed to make those under scrutiny feel comfortable”.

Right on Ita..I always knew you would be good for the ABC!

The Attorney General of Australia was one of those whose behaviour past and present was examined by Four Corners. His behaviour in particular should be of great interest to the public given that the Attorney General is ministerially responsible for legal affairs, national and public security. Should any Attorney General of Australia become morally or any other way compromised he or she becomes potentially more open to persuasion by elements which do not have Australia’s best interests at heart. Four Corners has, in my opinion, done Australia a great service in pointing out the risks of questionable behaviour by those in high office.

The Attorney General of Australia was one of those whose behaviour past and present was examined by Four Corners. His behaviour in particular should be of great interest to the public given that the Attorney General is ministerially responsible for legal affairs, national and public security. Should any Attorney General of Australia become morally or any other way compromised he or she becomes potentially more open to persuasion by elements which do not have Australia’s best interests at heart. Four Corners has, in my opinion, done Australia a great service in pointing out the risks of questionable behaviour by those in high office.

I strongly disagree with all of you!. These two Ministers had fully consenting relationships with women who were quite happy to be part of that relationship. When it all fell apart they waited and then made ridiculous allegations all aimed at firmly lodging themselves as unwitting victims in some misogynistic theatre game.

I see it quite differently. These women were willing partners, not victims. All those involved were free agents and all four were adults in full and equal partnerships. Then when it fell apart the women decide they are hard done by and are out for revenge so go to the media with a sob story. Of course, the ABC is a willing partner too in prosecuting the misandry of these women.

Yes, there are some women treated badly by men just as there are men treated atrociously by women. But these willing women are not one of them.

I strongly disagree with all of you!. These two Ministers had fully consenting relationships with women who were quite happy to be part of that relationship. When it all fell apart they waited and then made ridiculous allegations all aimed at firmly lodging themselves as unwitting victims in some misogynistic theatre game.

I see it quite differently. These women were willing partners, not victims. All those involved were free agents and all four were adults in full and equal partnerships. Then when it fell apart the women decide they are hard done by and are out for revenge so go to the media with a sob story. Of course, the ABC is a willing partner too in prosecuting the misandry of these women.

Yes, there are some women treated badly by men just as there are men treated atrociously by women. But these willing women are not one of them.

I suggest KSS that there is an ethical issue here not one of consent.  I suggest it is unethical for any person in a position of power to succumb to a liaison with a subordinate. I said the same re Mr Joyce and I reiterate my sentiments in relation to Mr Porter and Mr Tudge. It is not that they had affairs, that is an issue for their respective spouses, it is that they did not have the moral or ethical compass to realise that having an affair with a subordinate is a gross misuse of their position.

KSS, do you remember that part in the marriage service...”forsaking all others”.  The ministers were not free to be willing.

Their behaviour should be under public scrutiny, they are public servants, we the taxpayers expect them to make our parliament something we can respect and be proud of not turn it into a shagging shop.

They have behaved dreadfully and of course they should be held to account. They collectively hold high office and as such should display high morals and their behaviour should be exemplary. Sadly, since this government took the reins, their behaviour, and that of many, many of both governing parties, has been the antithesis of that. 

They have behaved dreadfully and of course they should be held to account. They collectively hold high office and as such should display high morals and their behaviour should be exemplary. Sadly, since this government took the reins, their behaviour, and that of many, many of both governing parties, has been the antithesis of that. 

Where does Gladys Berejiklian fit in with this discussion. Ie 'affair with a subordinate'. Or is gender bias the deciding factor. Sorry undeciding factor (or cultural exemption). 

Where does Gladys Berejiklian fit in with this discussion. Ie 'affair with a subordinate'. Or is gender bias the deciding factor. Sorry undeciding factor (or cultural exemption). 

Yes I agree KSS

Has anyone witnessed tyhe situation where the subordinate initiates concession for the supervisor to gain preference in promotion. ie  subordinate initiated..