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So what has Tim Fischer been up to at the Vatican?

27 Oct 05:42am

Filed under: Politics, Tim Fischer, Vatican

When former Members of Parliament are handed plum overseas diplomatic appointments they are usually for services rendered as paybacks for loyalty to the ruling political party.

What else does Tim Fischer do at the Vatican, other than kiss the Pope?

Kevin Rudd has turned that one on its head – he’s been glad handing Liberals like there’s no tomorrow kicking off with the incredible appointment of Tim Fischer as our ambassador to the Vatican.

Traditionally, that post is “cross accredited” – the ambassador to Ireland is also our man in the Vatican – the Church will not accept ambassadors appointed to Italy and resident in Rome to the Vatican post.

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stephen says:

10:55am | 27/10/09

Paul Keating once made a derogatory comment about Mr Fischer, to the effect that he - Mr Fischer - couldn’t put a sentence together. I agree with that comment, and if we see the Pope on telly scratchin’ his head, he ain’t playin’ with his toup’. Read more »
Jennifer says:

09:19am | 27/10/09

I agree with you Barry, Tim Fischer’s “appointment to the Vatican is a disgrace. And an expensive one at that”! It is a typical case of jobs for the boys and reward for long loyalty to the political elite. The waste of money is all too apparent. Senator Ferguson said… Read more »

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