Richard Butler Forced to Resign as Governor of Tasmania

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In summary, Richard Butler, who had been a strong supporter of John Howard's government and their decision to go to war in Iraq, was rewarded with the position of governor of Tasmania, a job that required little work but paid over AU$370,000 per year. Despite lack of evidence, he continued to support the government's stance and enjoy his cushy job for ten months until he was forced to resign due to the resignation of several of his staff and the refusal of the others to go to work. This appointment of governors is a tradition in Australia, where they have minimal responsibilities and are mainly given to close associates of the Prime Minister. This practice is also seen in other countries, such as India, where governors are appointed rather than elected
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After faithfully supporting John Howard's party line, and being a good little dog and telling everyone how evil Iraq is, Richard Butler was given a nice reward: he was made governor of Tasmania, a job involving very little work and over AU$370,000 per year. In the face of an obvious lack of evidence for all his support of Bush's and Howard's assertions, he remained unwavering, steadfastly spewing the same lies again and again. So, for the past ten months he has been enjoying that cushy job in Tasmania. Last night he was forced to resign. Why? Several of his top people simply quit, and the rest simply refused to go into work.

Good riddance.

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,10391656%255E421,00.html

PS: For those who don't know, being made a governor is traditionally a reward for special buddies of the Prime Minister. You suck up just right, and you get the easy job with the big dollars. The last governor forced to quit was a filthy old pedophile.
 
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Australian governors are appointed? Why?
 
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Cushy jobs? IN GOVERNMENT?
 
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Australian governors are appointed? Why?

Governors in Australia barely have any actual function at all, unlike governors in the USA. They are appointed, mainly ceremonial positions with great pay, given to those who suck up really well. Basically they sit back and rake in the money, at the tax-payers' expense.
 
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Same in India. Governors are appointed, not elected. Guess we got that idea from the Brits, eh ?

But in India, the Governor is not the guy with power in the state. But he does have veto/special/emergency powers. But mostly he's an advisor.
 

FAQ: Richard Butler Forced to Resign as Governor of Tasmania

What led to Richard Butler's resignation as Governor of Tasmania?

Richard Butler resigned as Governor of Tasmania due to allegations of inappropriate behavior and misconduct, including bullying and harassment.

What impact did Richard Butler's resignation have on Tasmania?

Richard Butler's resignation caused controversy and unrest in Tasmania, as he was the first Governor to be forced to resign in the state's history. It also sparked discussions about the role and responsibilities of a Governor.

Who was involved in the decision for Richard Butler to resign?

The decision for Richard Butler to resign was made by the Queen's representative in Australia, Governor-General William Deane, and the Tasmanian government.

What was Richard Butler's response to the allegations against him?

Richard Butler denied the allegations and claimed they were part of a political conspiracy against him. He also stated that he was not given a fair chance to defend himself.

Who replaced Richard Butler as Governor of Tasmania?

After Richard Butler's resignation, Sir Guy Green was appointed as the new Governor of Tasmania. He served in this role from 1995 to 2003.

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