Kerryn Phelps to stand for Wentworth

Local GP, Sydney City Councillor and former AMA President Dr Kerryn Phelps AM has officially announced her candidacy for the federal seat of Wentworth following the shock departure of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Dr Phelps said the revolving door of leadership in Canberra over the past decade had weakened the standing of politicians and the major parties and it was time to bring back some integrity, stability and common sense to the Federal Parliament.

“I’ve had hundreds of people in Wentworth contact me in the past few weeks to express their anger and frustration over the sacking of Malcolm Turnbull and the new Prime Minister Scott Morrison either cannot or will not explain why Malcolm Turnbull has been replaced,” Dr Phelps said.

Dr Phelps said her track record as a doctor, health communicator and advocate, one of the leaders in the marriage equality campaign, author, and working mother of three, makes for an appropriate skill set for the Federal Parliament.

“The YES Campaign showed what happens when like-minded people come together in the interest of social justice. The campaign for Wentworth will be a similar grassroots campaign by and for the people of Wentworth,” Dr Phelps said.

“The major parties will throw big money and serious resources into this campaign while I will be relying on donations from members of the local community and supporters in the wider Australian community.”

Would you vote for Dr Phelps?

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We should all be applauding women like Kerryn Phelps for entering the arena of politics. Not only is she likeable but has a lot of experience as we all know in the medical field. As a former AMA president, I am hopeful she will bring her experience to the table and be able to help fill some of those gaps that exist.

I was all for her till she became a Lib -- she was to be a proper Independent --

Correction: she is not a Lib. She is preferencing the Liberal party because she thinks the Labor party is dodgy.

She is still an Independent, but a good one.

Absolute nonsense Banjo, you make stuff up! Where has she ever said that she thinks the Labor Party is dodgy? Her preferencing of the Libs in a safe Liberal seat in which many Lib voters may be feeling disallusioned is no more than a political manoeuvre. 

Robi, are you saying that Kerryn Phelps is being dishonest? By secretly supporting Labor but telling the electorate she supports the government? How do you know this?

Yep Banjo, I think that's Kerryn's reasoning behind her change of mind. Who would trust this door to door salesman?

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No Adrianus I am not saying that. I am saying that Kerryn Phelps has never said she “thinks the Labor Party is dodgy”. I am simply contesting Banjo’s lie. 

Personally I think if she was a true Independent she would not have allocated preferences to anyone so it is quite possible she is Liberal (Party) leaning. Hence, if I was voting in Wentworth I would now be thinking twice before voting for her.

 

Now see here Robiconda, Banjo never lies so keep your uncouth remarks to yourself. He is probably the most honest man I know. Wash your mouth out.

The only one who lies on this forum is you.

 

Quit your bullying Ray. Banjo lied! And you and your “mates” lie every time you accuse me of lying. If Banjo was telling the truth he would be able to prove that “Kerryn Phelps is preferencing the Libs because she thinks Labor is dodgy” (his quote). He made it up and if he has any integrity he would admit he has put forward no more than his own make-believe opinion. How on earth can he purport to know what Kerryn Phelps thinks??? The truth is more likely to be either that she has been advised to give her preferences to the Liberal Party for tactical reasons or else she is really a Lib at heart.

As usual robiconda

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I don't think you know what the truth is robiconda, so I won't waste any more of my time on you, but, Banjo knows a lot of people, that's all I can say.

Quit being a BuLLY then perhaps you won't see anyone as a bully.

My name is not robiconda. Your constant bullying, and same from your mates, is boring and childish. You are making a fool of yourself Ray.

 

Ah, I see you have added to your comment above mine Ray. I don’t think I am the only person on the YLC forums who sees you, Micha, Reagan and Banjo as bullies. I repeat, you all make fools of yourselves every time you bully people.

 

Better to be a fool robiconda, than a liar. The only thing worse than a liar is one who is also a hypocrite. I doubt you will ever change.

BTW find me proof that Banjo lied and I'll buy you some more Miss Fishers DVDs.

Hasta la vista, old girl.

 

When I accused Banjo of lying I pointed out the lie and put it in italics. You and your mob of fellow bullies have never done same when you continually accuse me of being a liar. So your accusations have no substance. It is easy to accuse anyone of anything but unless you can back your accusation up with factual evidence it is meaningless and amounts to nothing more than bullying and harassment. Now go away Ray and stop making a fool of yourself.

 

 

I certainly don’t have to explain mself to you or anyone else Robi, so you are wasting your time. I have great doubts about your ability to read and comprehend however. This is what I wrote in my post:

Quote: she is not a Lib. She is preferencing the Liberal party because she thinks the Labor party is dodgy.

Where did I say “Kerryn said” ????????? Go on show me. Hope they never ask an idiot like you to be on a jury.

Your devotion to the Labor party is blinded by the fact that they are even worse than the LNP, much worse. You are also a hypocrite par excellence, since you were full of praise for Kerryn Phelps and even prayed to God ( which is also hypocritical since you have said you don't believe in God) that she would win when you thought she was preferencing the ALP!!

A bit of advice for you. Changing your name does not change your personality. If you wish to be “Robi”, then it might be a good idea to give up the bullying, harassment, sarcastic and thoroughly nasty behaviour which is peculiar to the “Robiconda” character, encountered on this forum for years. 

That’s all from me. Have a good weekend.


Have a lovely weekend Banjo:) I am gobsmacked this woman would accuse you of telling a lie.

If she has any decency within her she might offer an apology, but, I won't hold my breath.

 

O-oh, the gang has arrived for yet another group bullying episode! Strength in numbers and all that..... but some would see it as cowardly....

It is cowardly not to apologise to someone you have falsely accused. Especially someone like Banjo. 

She'll never apologise, ignore the bobblehead guys.

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I'm not too keen on independents.

They don't have much influence on affairs, unless there is a hung or nearly hung parliament.

Still, Kerryn Phelps appears competent.

As a true Independent there was no need for Kerryn Phelps to give preferences to any other person or Party. I think she has been following some rather poor advice and has probably undermined her chance to be elected outright with this move to preference the Liberal Party. 

 

As a true Independent there was no need for Kerryn Phelps to give preferences to any other person or Party

Yup, so the fact she gave her preference to the LNP when she didn't have to,  speaks volumes,  dum de dum!

Like they said on the Drum last night     'by their preferences you shall know them '

Dr Phelps initially told voters to "put the Liberals last" but has now changed her mind.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-21/kerryn-phelps-crashes-prime-ministers-press-conference/10290148

 

Robi, Sorry to be a pain but 3 days ago you, PlanB and Rod69 were saying stuf like "We need more people like her", We would vote for her if she moved to our electorate, etc etc.

Robi, you went further to say "Why would we want an honest, ethical, intelligent, strong, female Independent? Gee, I have no idea! Why would we want that?

Robi, what has happened over the last 3 days? 

Sorry, but I need some stability in my life, I'm just trying to join the dots.

 

avatarRobi1 day ago

 

God help Kerryn to win Wentworth!!!

That comment appeared on page 10 of the Scott Morrison thread and followed on from olbaid’s comment. It had nothing to do with my belief or otherwise in God. I was just teasing him re his reference to “God”.

 

avatarolbaid 5 days ago

 

Meanwhile Kerryn Phelps, the first female head of the Australian Medical Association, will put civil rights and action on climate change at the forefront of her bid to claim the federal seat of Wentworth as an independent

 

God help us if this loonie gets elected

 

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avatarRobi1 day ago

 

God help Kerryn to win Wentworth!!!

 

Image result for smiley praying animated gifKerryn

ROFL

I though Kerryn might have been great IF she remained an Independent -- she has chosen to support the Libs -- so no longer independent

Exactly, PlanB.

 

 

 

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Kerryn, good to see a nice Jewish lady running for Wentworth!

Wow, I didnt realise Kerryn Phelps was so anti Labor. Thanks for that Toot2000.

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