Keneally “disappointed” at media

Keneally “disappointed” at media

Premier Kristina Keneally has added her voice to the numbers of people concerned over Channel 7’s decision to out former NSW Transport Minister David Campbell.
Addressing journalists this morning, Keneally labelled the handling of the story “disappointing”, stating that her thoughts remained with Campbell’s family.
“This is a very human tragedy, it brings with it some very human emotions,” she said.
“David made the right decision for him and his family. Clearly he needs this time for himself and his family to work through what is a difficult period.”
Campbell chose to resign last night, after Channel 7 news made the decision to public out him, by airing images of the 53-year-old entering the sex-on-premises venue Ken’s of Kensington.
Channel 7 news alleged that Campbell’s decision to drive to the venue in a state car was inappropriate, but as Keneally explained today, many ministers use their cars to conduct personal business.
Campbell may have shown “poor judgement” in doing so Keneally said, but re-iterated that no rules had been broken.
“He has been living with this secret about his sexuality for over two decades. I don’t think any of us can imagine what that must be like.
“It is appalling that he kept this secret, and that we live in a society where he felt he had to keep it secret.”
Campbell’s resignation, has led to a frontbench re-shuffle.
John Robertson is set to become Transport Minister, while David Borger will take on the roads portfolio.

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33 responses to “Keneally “disappointed” at media”

  1. Ron:

    FYI, pairing is not available for a conscience vote.

    In this case, Labor had a binding vote in favour and the Liberal party a conscience vote.

    Keneally showed great sensitivity and compassion following David Campbell’s outting and resignation.

  2. Maybe David Campbell can now run for President of

    ……”Harbour City Bears”

    Grrrr

    lets not forget David Campbell did nothing wrong!!!

    Vote ALP March ’11

  3. “we live in a society where he felt he had to keep it secret”. Yes- gays are often left feeling INVISIBLE, that leads to being closeted – even in this day & age and also younger generations too- remember Anthony Callea was closeted & denied he was gay till outed.
    The real question is the “society” that Kristina attacked is also a society that she can influence- she could step up to the plate & allow a ceremony component in the Relationship Register- but NO NO NO, she is happy to sit back & allow the ceremony to be BANNED, further pushing gays to REMAIN INVISIBLE… too abhorent to be SEEN in happy committed relationships having an official authorised ceremony with family & friends, giving other gays a role model. Instead we got an anti-role model of A GOVERNMENT TELLING US TO REMAIN INVISIBLE, through thier homophobic legislation in NSW.

  4. Boycott Channel 7 and its advertisers immediately. Is this eastern Europe, do we expect to be filmed or have our friends filmed without knowledge and for the commercial benefit of a few slimey journalists.

  5. Kristina Keneally you are an ignorant idiot. Yet another good reason to vote for another party at the next election.

  6. In a democratic society a person has a right to privacy. Channel 7 violated David Campbell’s human rights. I will no longer watch this station.

  7. Three more things to say:

    Leave David alone and let him get on with his life.

    VOTE 1 Greens at ALL the state, local and federal elections coming up!!!

    And Liberals, Fred Nile, Labor and channel seven can all go and get fucked!!!!!

  8. Ron you are incorrect with this quote –

    “legislating full equality in ALL areas”

    Actually these areas need equality for gay couples:

    Adoption, marriage (federal law), blood donations (policy of the red cross) and yet getting rid of the nasty religious exeptions in the 1977 anti-discrimination laws.

    STILL HEAPS MORE TO DO!!!!

    The perfect timing mind you – even when a AFL player said and quote:

    “gays should not be out”.

  9. Channel 7, and the journalist who followed this man to break this story – you are a disgrace and you should all be ashamed of yourselves!!!!! You are ruining lives – and I hope (for this poor man’s sake) that you don’t end up with blood on your hands. You should all hang your heads in shame. How can you sleep at night?

  10. This is not news ….. this is a gossip media beat-up dressed up in the guise of a news story.

    You have hounded this man (David Campbell)to pay back you ex partner. shame shame shame.

    This not only destroys a decent mans career but also compromises his family, I hope your happy Mark.

    I will never watch Channel 7 news again !!!!

  11. I feel sick to think of how these slimy, self seeking quasi journalists who perceive themselves as pillars of the community can stalk a person’s family home………. all for a photo…. and destroy a person’s life. As someone once said “Let he who is without sin caste the first stone.” Hope they are proud of themselves ! Channel 7 you have hit an all time low in my books. The gutter is where YOU belong !

  12. Boycott any product that is advertised on Channel 7 news or any other programme associated with the journalist who perpertrated this, Adam Walters. Can someone please start a black list of these products and publicize it widely so that those of us who wish to see this type of unethical muckraking behaviour forcefully discouraged can make our views felt simply and efficiently. Hit the advertisers who pay this fool’s salary hard, hit them fast and see how long he lasts.

  13. What does anyone expect from the “Hanson Channel”? You don’t have to watch very closely to notice that in channel7land, if you’re not WASP, straight etc, then you are up for anything ranging from derision to life wrecking, brutal attack. Muslim, gay, Aboriginal, Asian, African, lesbian – whoever, they do nothing but savage, unless someone in these groups suddenly becomes an honorary WASP for some ‘special’ thing they’ve done to elevate themselves.

  14. They can try to make it equal all they like, but it isn’t going to stop people from persecuting them.

  15. In a company car of any kind is inappropriate in this situation, unless expressly authorised for personal use. I just am disappointed that this article implies you can only be gay or straight, and ‘hiding his sexuality’ was an issue here. What if the guy is BISEXUAL? Why must people make a choice when you are attracted to both. Is he married? Was anyone hurt by him going to a gay party?

  16. Completely agree with you Ron, Keneally talks about how he had to keep his sexuality secret in society.

    But doesn’t she say anything about helping to change laws, and policies which will change society.

    I always vote for Greens, and will be doing so again for both the next State and Federal Elections.

  17. I am sure that channel 7 just published the story because they thought it was a misuse of public funds to drive there in a publicly funded vehicle… only kidding, they used that excuse for a disgusting sensationalist piece of political muck-raking. I would say they should be ashamed of themselves, but I have been saying that about channel 7 for years.

  18. A grubby below the belt story gutter press meakin remember what goes around comes around very trashy

  19. Shift Channel 7 tabloid Smutty News to 3am daily and schedule 30Rock at 6pm. Alternatively shitcan the whole 7 Network.

  20. It’s interesting how the Americans could tolerate their President getting oral sex (in the White house) from one of his staff without the need to resign. What’s going on in this country.

  21. Matthew,

    Keneally was NOT in the House for the recent partnership registry vote nor had she arranged pairing.

  22. my god… this sort of brutal survelliance& forced resignation i would expect from a communist country.im not gay but i find this extremely insulting to my human rights and privacy rights.Americas neoconservative media is catching on here.enough is enough

  23. Register your disgust with channel 7 by ringing the newsroom on 8777 7804 or write to PO Box 777 Progrmaing Director Pyrmont 2009.

    Ron – your comments on Keneally are wrong. For the record, the last conscience vote on GL issues was equal age of consent.

    Both Keneally and Campbell voted in favour of equal age of consent – and Keneally spoke in the parliament in support.

  24. Whether you approve or disapprove of the minister in question, this comes down to our media dictating what and who will govern this country. It sort of reminds me a bit like communism wouldn’t you say channel 7.
    I don’t watch the pathetic station unless it is sport related, god imagine having to watch their biased news reporting.

  25. Channel 7 shouldnt never have even made the whole thing into a story.

    It is not news. Infact, Channel 7 is so behind the times it is not funny.

    Seems to me channel 7 is just using their political influence to get rid of partie members they dont like

  26. Channel 7 has blood on it’s hands. I thought it was fairly progressive but here it is quick to out someone to make a story.
    Many say he was a poor Minister, but that’s another issue.
    It seems like he is resigning because he visited KKK. If everyone was outed then resigned for visiting KKK wouldn’t half of Sydney be unemployed?

  27. “we live in a society where he felt he had to keep it secret”

    And the ALP, state and federal, have the ability to begin the steps needed to stop the secrecy by legislating full equality in ALL areas.

    Keneally was hypocritical in her speech today and trying to straddle both sides of the fence.

    I would still like to know why she wasn’t in parliament for the recent registry vote and, more importantly, had she been there what her vote would have been.

    Next election I will vote Greens 1 and exhaust it at that point.