Tim Smith
I haven't had much time for Tim Smith but he went up in my estimation when he stood up to Bernie Finn, a relic of the religious right.
I suppose that the fact that Smith was the shadow Attorney-General despite not having a legal background is symptomatic of the poor numbers and lack of talent in the Victorian opposition. However, his blustering, poorly constructed criticisms of the Government's legislative program were embarrassing and confirmed that the media is the real opposition to the Andrews's Government.
Getting p1ssed and smashing his car, fortunately with no injuries other than a severely bruised ego, was more than an error of judgement, as Smith described it. It was the irresponsible act of a person who shouldn't hold public office. He didn't even apologise to the owner of the car and house that he smashed into and implied that he hadn't caused any damage other than to his own car.
A police officer found to have the same blood alcohol reading as Smith would be sacked immediately. Why shouldn't the same principles apply to those folk elected to make laws on our behalf?
Parliaments, State and Federal, are known for their drinking culture. It's time for political leaders to say enough is enough and drop the mealy-mouthed platitudes that the Lobster uttered today