Re: Abbott must go, arise Sir Malcolm!
Reply #111 –
Sacking GG would only create division both in the electorate (because doing so would likely put republic issue squarely on the table) and in the liberal party itself as a platform for future leadership change (Turnball's position on republic issue is well known). Selfishly I hope they do sack her, even though she's done a fine job in office. They won't sack her, the basis for doing so would be highly doubtful and politically suicidal. She can't loose, she goes out (in retirement) with respect of majority Australians for her comments, and sets herself up beautifully for position of first president should the republic issue gain momentum. One can only hope.