Nick Xenophon
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Nick Xenophon
Wasn't sure if this was best here or in the Questions, etc but given Nick's efforts on behalf of aviation, I figured this was as good a place as any.
Nick's efforts in aviation are relatively well known by most aviation people. His input was critical in getting the Senate Inquiry into aviation safety. It's been a long time since aviation has had a champion such as him.
Anyway, Nick's Senate position is up for re-election next time we go to the polls- I think it officially expires in July next year.
I thought I'd take this opportunity to plug his web site. www.nickforsa.com.au
So you don't have to agree with all his policies but if you can help out at all, consider helping out one of the genuine good guys in aviation.
A couple of other bits of info that people may be interested in. He didn't accept his invitation into the Qantas Chairman's Club. Every time I've flown him or heard of him travelling he's never in business class. I asked him about it when he disembarked off one flight and he said he believes in saving taxpayers money and therefore happy to be down the back.
Nick's efforts in aviation are relatively well known by most aviation people. His input was critical in getting the Senate Inquiry into aviation safety. It's been a long time since aviation has had a champion such as him.
Anyway, Nick's Senate position is up for re-election next time we go to the polls- I think it officially expires in July next year.
I thought I'd take this opportunity to plug his web site. www.nickforsa.com.au
So you don't have to agree with all his policies but if you can help out at all, consider helping out one of the genuine good guys in aviation.
A couple of other bits of info that people may be interested in. He didn't accept his invitation into the Qantas Chairman's Club. Every time I've flown him or heard of him travelling he's never in business class. I asked him about it when he disembarked off one flight and he said he believes in saving taxpayers money and therefore happy to be down the back.
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I've spoken to Nick a bit about the election. Above anything else he would love any of us aviation people to help him for a couple of hours on election day.
You just go to a poll booth and hand out how to vote for Nick forms.
He needs people all across SA.
You just go to a poll booth and hand out how to vote for Nick forms.
He needs people all across SA.
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On track, agreed. Very few Pollies are not so much as worth a pinch of pony pooh. Sen X has proven to be a good man. A number of his fellow Senators have also earned a mark of respect in my book. Doug Cameron, although not part of the inquiry, is another good man who is a straight shooter who is passionate about the working class. Maybe he would like to throw his hand at 'all things aviation'? These are the type of Pollies worth supporting as they may just be the ones to champion aviations cause. The parlous state of the regulatory investigative bodies, poor airport infrastructure and planning combined with what one has to question as the sacrifice of GA one stone at a time is good enough reason for a measure of change.
Steve, does Sen X have an election campaign fund which can be contributed to by individuals? I don't know if here is the appropriate place for details, perhaps you can just post a link for interested people to go to?
In the meantime I reckon any support that can be given to this hard working Senator is a good thing
C'mon Nick, keep the bastards honest!
Steve, does Sen X have an election campaign fund which can be contributed to by individuals? I don't know if here is the appropriate place for details, perhaps you can just post a link for interested people to go to?
In the meantime I reckon any support that can be given to this hard working Senator is a good thing
C'mon Nick, keep the bastards honest!
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Steve, does Sen X have an election campaign fund which can be contributed to by individuals? I don't know if here is the appropriate place for details, perhaps you can just post a link for interested people to go to?
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No worries Tail Wheel.
For everyone else, Nick is up for re-election. If you'd like the link to his website, send me a PM.
Alternatively you can try a Google search of Nick for SA. It's about the fourth link down at the moment.
For everyone else, Nick is up for re-election. If you'd like the link to his website, send me a PM.
Alternatively you can try a Google search of Nick for SA. It's about the fourth link down at the moment.
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No problems Keg. I'm sympathetic to Senator X's contribution to keeping the b#stards honest and comment on his achievements in that respect are not unreasonable, but we can't have political promotion on PPRuNe.
Most of us vote for the 50%; for some reason a few must vote for the 30%; some for the tree huggers and some for the lunatic fringe, however PPRuNe respects it's user's right of free choice.
If we allowed open slather, next we'd have the Hon Member for Grayndler posting here, telling us what a magnificent job he's done as Minister for Transport!
Most of us vote for the 50%; for some reason a few must vote for the 30%; some for the tree huggers and some for the lunatic fringe, however PPRuNe respects it's user's right of free choice.
If we allowed open slather, next we'd have the Hon Member for Grayndler posting here, telling us what a magnificent job he's done as Minister for Transport!
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we'd have the Hon Member for Grayndler posting here, telling us what a magnificent job he's done as Minister for Transport!
That feels better.. welcome to our world Albo.....
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Keg, PM sent mate....
I am surprised that there are no 'Save Joolia' or 'Save Anthony' web links yet? Not that it would do much good!
Regards,
Chairman of blue ties.
I am surprised that there are no 'Save Joolia' or 'Save Anthony' web links yet? Not that it would do much good!
Regards,
Chairman of blue ties.
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If everyone in aviation has the ethics of Nick they will chip him a few $$$ for the campaign. A small thank you for the senate inquiry.
Thanks Nick, and if any left over have a beer on me
Thanks Nick, and if any left over have a beer on me
Indeed illusion. It seemed a lot less hassle to do that than move to ADL to support him.
I believe everyone in the Aviation industry owes this man (and his family) a debt. If his one voice was not speaking for us, then there would really be no-one.
This thread should be read by everyone - Tech/Cabin Crew, Engineers, Ground Staff etc etc. If everyone could give a little, I am sure it would help a lot.
Funny thing is, its not just Aviation he helps. He is not just a guy with a bee in his bonnet about Aviation. I'm sure he's not perfect, but he is a stand out politician and a seemingly thorough gentleman!!
I believe everyone in the Aviation industry owes this man (and his family) a debt. If his one voice was not speaking for us, then there would really be no-one.
This thread should be read by everyone - Tech/Cabin Crew, Engineers, Ground Staff etc etc. If everyone could give a little, I am sure it would help a lot.
Funny thing is, its not just Aviation he helps. He is not just a guy with a bee in his bonnet about Aviation. I'm sure he's not perfect, but he is a stand out politician and a seemingly thorough gentleman!!
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V-Jet, this is a good thread mate, but you should remove the links otherwise the thread will get locked, taily has issued a warning!
But otherwise yes, Nick is doing his bit for aviation, understands industry and pilot issues, and has a good grasp on risk and root cause. A decent man to support!
But otherwise yes, Nick is doing his bit for aviation, understands industry and pilot issues, and has a good grasp on risk and root cause. A decent man to support!
