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Re: This is beyond a joke now
Reply #15 - May 19^th, 2026 at 9:11pm

Vic wrote on May 19^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

I actually think I will vote Libs for the first time. Our Labor MP is Paul Mecurio - lazy, almost invisible, shows up when there is a feed or a camera. Has done very little for the Community except post cooking recipes on Facebook. The Lib In waiting is ex Army and looks and sounds like a winner. Paul can go “Strictly Ballroom” to the local Centrelink

I like the sounds of that.
Both my adult kids live in that area.
Let me know how it all goes. A lot of people are moving down to the peninsula so it needs a vibrant active member of parliament.

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Re: This is beyond a joke now
Reply #16 - May 20^th, 2026 at 11:21am

Sophia wrote on May 19^th, 2026 at 9:06pm:

Bobby. wrote on May 19^th, 2026 at 6:36pm:

Vic wrote on May 19^th, 2026 at 6:30pm:

I actually think I will vote Libs for the first time. Our Labor MP is Paul Mecurio - lazy, almost invisible, shows up when there is a feed or a camera. Has done very little for the Community except post cooking recipes on Facebook. The Lib In waiting is ex Army and looks and sounds like a winner. Paul can go “Strictly Ballroom” to the local Centrelink

https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/paul-mercurio/

Mr Paul Mercurio

Prior to entering Parliament, Paul worked in the entertainment industry starting out as a contemporary ballet dancer, then working as a choreographer, an actor and TV presenter. He has also had a diverse career in the food space being a brewer, cook and restaurateur.

After becoming a Councillor for the Mornington Peninsula Shire and being frustrated by being unable to help the community in the manner needed, Paul decided to run for Parliament to better help the community.

The main passions and priorities Paul has as a member of Parliament is to do more for the performing arts community which in turn has incredible benefits for youth, and for mental and psychical health. Paul is also passionate about improving public transport to create jobs, economic uplift, and opportunities to all members of the community.

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Acting Speaker since May 2024

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+MV2ruWvL._AC_.jpg

I loved that movie Strictly Ballroom he was in.
I’ve even got his cookbook. Cooking with beer.
But then again I’ve got zillions of cookbooks!
I still remember his dad Gus.

https://www.dymocks.com.au/cooking-with-beer-by-paul-mercurio-9781741968453

I dunno about cooking with beer but I've done a bit of speaking with beer over the years.

Also speak a couple of other dialects on occassion when I've spoken enough with beer...

I do speak fluently with Vodka, until I lapse into tongues with Port or Black Sambucca Grin

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Captain Nemo Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 15332 Melbourne Gender:	Re: This is beyond a joke now Reply #18 - May 21^st, 2026 at 11:44am
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Daves2017 Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3291 Gender:	Re: This is beyond a joke now Reply #19 - May 21^st, 2026 at 7:08pm What we need is government that promotes people on merit, I.e two years minimum experience and qualifications directly associated with the ministry that they are governing. Never going to happen while Albo continues to shamelessly support Anika Wells and her thievery!
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