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Disappointing
Disappointed to see BCNA taking a political stance supporting Josh Frydenberg in Kooyong. I don’t believe BCNA speaks for all members .
https://twitter.com/votejoshout/status/1516764200252895232?s=21&t=namo3EO-6IJ29_L_8Bq-jg
https://twitter.com/votejoshout/status/1516764200252895232?s=21&t=namo3EO-6IJ29_L_8Bq-jg
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A follow from today’s news:
Last week Guide Dogs Victoria released a statement saying the board did not know about the political endorsement until it was made public and announced an investigation had been launched.
A fresh statement from the charity said Ms Hayes had been stood down "following the distribution of political materials that included comments from the CEO purporting to be on behalf of Guide Dogs Victoria and publicly endorsing a political candidate".
"The board had no knowledge of this and did not endorse it," the statement said.
"The independent investigation is underway and is ongoing. The purpose of the investigation is to understand what happened and ensure it never happens again.
"It would be inappropriate to comment further while the investigation is continuing."
- Don't worry @Keeping_positive1. We can all be passionate about things that matter.
I think it's ok for everyone to chat and express their concerns and views before any formal response. I guess by us doing so, it allows BCNA to look at what those concerns actually are and give them time to be able to provide a considered response.
Have a lovely Friday night and a great weekend. - I feel I have overreacted on this thread, and my intention was never to hurt anyone by my comments and make it personal. @Cath62 you have always had relevant and good points to make, as was many of the other comments. My only concern was we didn't wait for a response by BCNA to clear things up first. I was too direct in delivering how I felt. Apologies to anyone who I offended by my blunt comment on this thread.
- Seems this morning the treasurer is caught up in poster issues with the scouts. Interesting another not for profit in the media with the treasurer today. Makes me wonder if Josh is playing the media and not for profits to make him look good for the political campaign. Would a politician do this? 😉😀
- @Cath62 so glad it is all cleared up for us, and now we can move on. :)
- Thanks @Kirsten_BCNA. Appreciate your comments.
It is so important everyone be able to express their views openly and have those views/concerns expressed and be respected even if they differ from others.
Thank you again for providing your update. - Thank you @Kirsten_BCNA.
At this stage in the political timelines these reports appear. It is very disappointing when people see/hear it and then repeat it before ascertaining more about the background.
Hopefully this is the end of this thread.
Kind regards. - @Romla the general public should wise up! Thank you though for starting this thread because I hadn't caught up with the latest untruths we are likely to be subjected to at this time. :)
- @Kirsten_BCNA thank you for the explanation. Thank you also for the clarification as sometimes the public can be so naive to think that the snippet they saw of your interview is a full representation of what took place. Perhaps just don't put yourself through those interviews again with Sky nor ABC. :) They have their own agendas! You don't need the dramas!
- It would seem a retraction of sorts is also necessary for the general public who have also been dismayed by a charity seemingly engaged in political endorsement?
