John Hawkins
I am putting this up on Tas Times for further consideration and refinement by fellow readers. I will take an advertisement in the Examiner and Mercury for further perusal by the general public.
1. Thou shall keep all cash money found or donated in brown paper bags in a refrigerator.
2. It is acceptable to keep ones snout in the trough but aim to keep ones trotters and body, down to the tip of ones curly tail, firmly wedged end to end in the trough.
3. A Cabinet Minister must infiltrate his friends and like minded people into the Public Service, this will further his aims and compromise the independence of the Service.
4. If appointing an investigation into ethical or corrupt matters, ensure that twelve months elapses before investigations can begin, This will allow all emails and correspondence to be destroyed.
5. Donations, accept every penny you can get, every advantage you can gain and remember, you will get nothing if you give nothing.
6. If found out, under no circumstances resign from Parliament, as this will cost you a lot in future pension and income, further it will inconvenience the public, who will have to vote at a bye-election.
7. Ensure you destroy the credibility of any whistle blower who puts his head above the parapet. Those who tell the truth should be avoided at all times.
8. Protect ones pension and entitlements against all opposition.
9. Having to be taught by an Ethics Council how to behave with honesty and integrity is a vital part of showing a real commitment to the art of politics in Tasmania.
10. Never appoint a judge who will convict you.
