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Is it true this is the guy that a prostitute named on live radio as one of her clients?
Yes it is, why someone reverted my edits I don't know. They didn't give a reason, just reverted.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/07/05/1151778984400.html http://blogs.smh.com.au/thedailytruth/archives/2006/07/the_art_of_not.html
On an unrelated matter, can a source please be provided for the reference to "Dr Beeching the 2nd"? I have never heard anyone use this nickname. Jeendan 23:02, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
This section is accurate and well supplied with sources. However, I wonder whether it deserves its prominence and this level of detail, especially in comparison with the overall length of the article. As an issue, it was a one-day wonder in the media and I doubt it rates in anyone's top ten issues of importance in NSW economic management.
To be honest, it was not much of a 'controversy' at all - a conga-line of politicians, State and Federal, have joined with Costa in challenging the independence of the Reserve bank and demanding that governments of the day intervene to influence its decisions. Paul Keating boasted that he had the Reserve Bank in his pocket. Then-shadow Treasurer John Howard repeatedly called on Hawke to strongarm the Bank into lowering interest rates. Costa is not exactly Robinson Crusoe on this issue, and the media interest in the story reflected that.
I am interested in others views on whether the "Reserve Bank controversy' section can be pared down to reflect its actual importance. If there is broad agreement (or if no one cares at all), I will do some revisions in about a week's time. Let me know what you think.
A more useful section might also be a general discussion of Costa's economic approach, including a reference to his Reserve Bank comment in the context of thoughts on the independence of the central bank and its interest rates role. The twists and turns of Labor economic policy over the last ten years in NSW would be an interesting addition to this article, and to the one on former Treasurer Egan. I am working on something along these lines for possible addition here. Jeendan 05:40, 19 January 2007 (UTC)
I have added subheadings for his major ministerial roles. There is some scope for adding to these. Joestella 21:28, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
"Mr Costa wants the public to blame the bank, not the Iemma Government and its economic management," an editorial in the Sydney Morning Herald ran. "Mr Costello has rightly dismissed this call with contempt. It is irresponsible to call for such a move: it would only undermine the bank's successful fight against inflation, which has underpinned Australia's economic wellbeing."
The Herald added that Costa's foray into monetary policy "calls into question the claim to economic responsibility which Labor has been painfully attempting to re-establish since the last election."
I don't think quoting opinion editorials adds anything substantial or relevant to the article (who wrote the editorial, are they experts or represent an interested party, etc). There is already relevant responses from the Treasurer, Opposition Treasurer, and the business community. Recurring dreams 15:10, 13 April 2007 (UTC)
I don't think the picture is better than nothing. It is of poor quality and obscured by text. It gives two other people equal prominence. Being a screenshot from a political attack ad also raises POV issues. Am removing until better image found. Recurring dreams 15:14, 13 April 2007 (UTC)
After coming across this article entirely by accident this evening I noticed large sections of it were in complete violation of Wikipedia policy. As a result large sections of it have had to be removed - they were simply editorial and commentary. I think the article needs attention from people with knowledge of Wikipedia policies and a better understanding of the NSW state scene than mine. Orderinchaos 10:19, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
This ABC report says:
However, s.22J of the NSW Constitition Act 1902 says:
I read that as a similar procedure as occurs in the federal House of Reps/Senate. When a member/senator resigns, it become effective the moment the Speaker/President receives it, and neither party has any power to change that. I would have thought that Costa's resignation became effective the moment the NSW Governor's office received his fax, last night. So what's this about 2 days after 18 October? Maybe all he's done at this stage is to formally signal his intention to resign on 20 October, but hasn't actually formally resigned yet, despite what's been reported in the media. That would mean he's able to change his mind between now and then. Anyone have any ideas about this? -- JackofOz ( talk) 08:22, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
Doesn't there need to be some citation for Costa having bipolar disorder? It's not mentioned at all in the article, but this has been put in the category "People with bipolar disorder". I've no idea whether it's true or not, but an allegation like that needs some evidence. Giles Martin ( talk) 22:15, 24 June 2009 (UTC)
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Is it true this is the guy that a prostitute named on live radio as one of her clients?
Yes it is, why someone reverted my edits I don't know. They didn't give a reason, just reverted.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/07/05/1151778984400.html http://blogs.smh.com.au/thedailytruth/archives/2006/07/the_art_of_not.html
On an unrelated matter, can a source please be provided for the reference to "Dr Beeching the 2nd"? I have never heard anyone use this nickname. Jeendan 23:02, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
This section is accurate and well supplied with sources. However, I wonder whether it deserves its prominence and this level of detail, especially in comparison with the overall length of the article. As an issue, it was a one-day wonder in the media and I doubt it rates in anyone's top ten issues of importance in NSW economic management.
To be honest, it was not much of a 'controversy' at all - a conga-line of politicians, State and Federal, have joined with Costa in challenging the independence of the Reserve bank and demanding that governments of the day intervene to influence its decisions. Paul Keating boasted that he had the Reserve Bank in his pocket. Then-shadow Treasurer John Howard repeatedly called on Hawke to strongarm the Bank into lowering interest rates. Costa is not exactly Robinson Crusoe on this issue, and the media interest in the story reflected that.
I am interested in others views on whether the "Reserve Bank controversy' section can be pared down to reflect its actual importance. If there is broad agreement (or if no one cares at all), I will do some revisions in about a week's time. Let me know what you think.
A more useful section might also be a general discussion of Costa's economic approach, including a reference to his Reserve Bank comment in the context of thoughts on the independence of the central bank and its interest rates role. The twists and turns of Labor economic policy over the last ten years in NSW would be an interesting addition to this article, and to the one on former Treasurer Egan. I am working on something along these lines for possible addition here. Jeendan 05:40, 19 January 2007 (UTC)
I have added subheadings for his major ministerial roles. There is some scope for adding to these. Joestella 21:28, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
"Mr Costa wants the public to blame the bank, not the Iemma Government and its economic management," an editorial in the Sydney Morning Herald ran. "Mr Costello has rightly dismissed this call with contempt. It is irresponsible to call for such a move: it would only undermine the bank's successful fight against inflation, which has underpinned Australia's economic wellbeing."
The Herald added that Costa's foray into monetary policy "calls into question the claim to economic responsibility which Labor has been painfully attempting to re-establish since the last election."
I don't think quoting opinion editorials adds anything substantial or relevant to the article (who wrote the editorial, are they experts or represent an interested party, etc). There is already relevant responses from the Treasurer, Opposition Treasurer, and the business community. Recurring dreams 15:10, 13 April 2007 (UTC)
I don't think the picture is better than nothing. It is of poor quality and obscured by text. It gives two other people equal prominence. Being a screenshot from a political attack ad also raises POV issues. Am removing until better image found. Recurring dreams 15:14, 13 April 2007 (UTC)
After coming across this article entirely by accident this evening I noticed large sections of it were in complete violation of Wikipedia policy. As a result large sections of it have had to be removed - they were simply editorial and commentary. I think the article needs attention from people with knowledge of Wikipedia policies and a better understanding of the NSW state scene than mine. Orderinchaos 10:19, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
This ABC report says:
However, s.22J of the NSW Constitition Act 1902 says:
I read that as a similar procedure as occurs in the federal House of Reps/Senate. When a member/senator resigns, it become effective the moment the Speaker/President receives it, and neither party has any power to change that. I would have thought that Costa's resignation became effective the moment the NSW Governor's office received his fax, last night. So what's this about 2 days after 18 October? Maybe all he's done at this stage is to formally signal his intention to resign on 20 October, but hasn't actually formally resigned yet, despite what's been reported in the media. That would mean he's able to change his mind between now and then. Anyone have any ideas about this? -- JackofOz ( talk) 08:22, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
Doesn't there need to be some citation for Costa having bipolar disorder? It's not mentioned at all in the article, but this has been put in the category "People with bipolar disorder". I've no idea whether it's true or not, but an allegation like that needs some evidence. Giles Martin ( talk) 22:15, 24 June 2009 (UTC)
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