The spotlight in NSW politics continues to shine down on how Labor will continue to govern from September 2009 until it is booted out of office in March 2011. It has been noted that the Labor government's deal with The Greens to pass the NSW Trustee and Guardian Act in June precipitated the loss of support from The Shooters. What a wonderful triumph that was for Mr John Hatzistergos -- deal done on merger at the price of The Shooters' continuing support. Great political judgment!
Earlier this week Labor was putting out feelers to see if the Coalition will support the sale of NSW Lotteries. Labor feels it has now removed the Coalition's objection after reassuring the Newsagency network of its continuing role in the sale of lottery tickets. Both Greens and Shooters will not support the sale.
So it is interesting to see how both Labor and Coalition may now seek in the current climate to moth-ball the Shooters. It would be to both major parties' advantage to sideline this single-issue party. Right now the Coalition is trying to drive a wedge into Ian Macdonald's credibility over favourable decisions concerning the Game Council. Conservation groups are likewise turning the screws. Meanwhile Nathan Rees keeps up the facade of being in control!
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