Hold Them Accountable

Quote from 'Crikey' As Berejiklian was a NSW MP for 18 years, and premier for four, she is entitled to a substantial pension and generous superannuation benefits. But section 19AA the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1971 states that a parliamentarian’s eligibility for a pension arises after having been in office for seven years, “except where the member or former member is charged with or convicted of a serious offence”. This is defined as either an offence punishable by a term of five years or more, or “an infamous crime”. Should our Politicians be held to a higher standard than they are currently held to? This is my opinion.