Herald Sun Readers' Comments - Bracks to be Gusmao adviser

Herald Sun
Ellen Whinnett
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August 30, 2007 12:00am

FORMER premier Steve Bracks has been appointed as an adviser to East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao.

Mr Bracks, who retired from Parliament on July 27, will take up the honorary role shortly, advising Mr Gusmao on setting up and running a democratic administration.

Independence hero Mr Gusmao was recently named Prime Minister after several years in the position of president.

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Poor East Timor! Bracks was advisor to Caine & Kirner and remember what they did to Victoria! Posted by: Daggy of Ballarat 4:08pm today
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First thing on the agenda, REVENUE RAISING! Posted by: Jess 7:32pm August 30, 2007
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Some people have been suggesting that or PM Mr John Howard is a liar, this is round one for Mr Steve Bracks. Posted by: Full Observer 7:27pm August 30, 2007
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I suggest Steve Bracks lives up to his INTEGRITY and CONSCIENCE and faces the inquiry on the Tatts Gaming investigation, and shows us his true colours, and noble character BEFORE he undertakes the position of advisor to East Timor's Prime Minister.
First things first - put your priorities in place, Mr Bracks. Posted by: Lucy of melb 7:10pm August 30, 2007
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East Timor will be smooth sailing in no time...all Bracks will do it, well he will look into it first, but then he will introduce gambling through with a nod and a wink and they will be on their way! Posted by: Gavin of Caulfield 4:54pm August 30, 2007
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What a laugh!! Bracks teaching governance and democracy. Ladies and gentleman; anything is possible.... Posted by: Adam I of Truth Alley 4:44pm August 30, 2007
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The Dean of Education, you said what I wanted to say, well done!!!! Posted by: Peter Sollars of Melb. 4:37pm August 30, 2007
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Hmmmmmmm. The guys gives up politics to give his family more quality time. He takes a job as an adviser in another country. I would say Watch This Space. A pokie tendering inquiry perhaps. God knows what will come out of the woodwork. Posted by: Peter of Ballarat 4:28pm August 30, 2007
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Isn't poor East Timor in enough strife now without Bracks advising their government. What's he going to advise them on anyway they already know how to do nothing. Posted by: Steve of Avondale Heights 4:27pm August 30, 2007
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Time will tell the real reason this bloke and his 2IC both quit at the same time but I smell a rat !!! Posted by: Dave of Melb 4:19pm August 30, 2007
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East Timor is doomed. Posted by: dan of Melbourne 4:04pm August 30, 2007
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! a democratic administration !!! thats funny!!!! Posted by: Casper of Australia 3:52pm August 30, 2007
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And what is he going to advise on? Where to put speed cameras in downtown Dilli? Posted by: Mort Dexter of Melbourne 3:50pm August 30, 2007
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So Mr. Bracks... Running Victoria was too hard and taking a toll on your family, but advising the Prime Minister of a different country isnt? This is proof that he bailed out of a sinking ship to avoid blame and to hand the wheel to Brumby whom previously couldnt win it fair and square... Pathetic! Posted by: The Dean of Education 3:49pm August 30, 2007
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