Oh honestly! The Australian Federal Police are still investigating Haneef for terrorism even after their own incompetence and prejudice has been laid bare, and a Royal Commission is in train to investigate them. Really, it's like J. Edgar Hoover only without the smarts and the dress.
Anyone still think Chief Commissioner Mick Keelty shouldn't be fired for either incompetance or corruption or both?
It's either disgraceful, or the AFP really does has some evidence that it's with-holding for "national security". Just a correction though - it's a judicial enquiry, not a royal commission investigating the fiasco.
It's really becoming a bit of a joke isn't it? We've gotten to the point where a man can be targeted because of his race/religion (sorry 'profiled') and then exonerated and the AFP STILL feels the need to invade both his public and private life in what is an outward attempt to save face after their bungling efforts in the first place!
Domestic terrorism may be the hot topic of the decade but truly it pales in comparison to (as you said) the incompetence and corruption of our senior officials. Australians are very good at chopping the head off the beast, as we did with Howard, but now it's time to start hacking of the limbs and that means weeding out the Howard-era trash.
Honestly a good excuse to rant is always appreciated John :)
Anyone still think Chief Commissioner Mick Keelty shouldn't be fired for either incompetance or corruption or both?
John Winston Howard, Late of Kiribilly.
Kevin Andrews, Late of Sanity.
If all incompetant or corrupt (I'll add jobsworth) civil servants and/or politicians are sacked how many would we have left?
I agree that this Chief Commissioner needs to be stopped, is it possible for Haneef to sue him for harassment.
It seems to be that after a certain rank is achieved these people become untouchable.
Does the Ozzie secret police wear womens' underwear like J Edgar Hoover?
I don't have much time for Keelty, either.