Greg Jericho
Chief Economist
The opposition, for reasons beyond logic, think they can make great hay by continually suggesting Chris Bowne in a part-time Minister and full-time President of the COP.
Aside from probably around 99% of people not knowing what the “COP” is, the reality is politicians often do multiple roles.
Famously, Bob Hawke, when he entered parliament was still President of the ALP. When criticised for holding two roles he famously replied “If you can’t ride two horses at once, you shouldn’t be in the bloody circus.”
Given the clowns on the oppositions benches, the circus is very much in full swing.
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Given MPs are elected to represent their electorates as their primary role; those then appointed to a Ministry role are arguably performing two roles at once. 🤔