The ongoing media attention, public pressure and unabating calls for her resignation have proved too much for the embattled speaker of the house. Bronwyn Bishop announced her resignation yesterday afternoon and many took to bloggers and social
media with an air of victory.
Mosaic of former Speaker Bronwyn Bishop made from the photos of MPs who have been suspended from question tIme under 94a. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen and Andrew Meares
media with an air of victory.
THE PEOPLE HAVE WON! Resignation and root and branch travel expenses reform. Congratulations, Australia! #choppergate legacy.
Mosaic of former Speaker Bronwyn Bishop made from the photos of MPs who have been suspended from question tIme under 94a. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen and Andrew Meares
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The Speaker's resignation reflects a government that is in chaos. The Govt has lost its way, lost its majority and now lost its speaker.