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> After getting this big mess approved, the then state premier Mike Baird resigned to take part in what has become a great Australian political tradition: Resig

> After getting this big mess approved, the then state premier Mike Baird resigned to take part in what has become a great Australian political tradition: Resigning from political office amidst corruption allegations to take up executive positions in highly regulated industries. It’s truly embarrassing. Would like to see a ban on them working in private industry for two years after they leave office.

__d 3y ago
Then they'd just get a "signing bonus" of two years salary. You cannot easily legislate around this.
- siquick 3y ago
  That’s fine, private companies can spend their money on what they want. After two years out of government their influence will have somewhat waned.
  - jimmux 3y ago
    It's not about what they can do two years later. The job is a reward for services rendered while in government.