How Eddie Obeid nearly destroyed the Labor Party
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2024
- Step into the murky world of Australian politics as we delve deep into the explosive corruption scandal that rocked the New South Wales (NSW) Labor Right faction. In this video, we uncover the insidious dealings of Eddie Obeid and Joe Tripodi, two prominent figures who abused their power for personal gain, and the courageous politician, Nathan Rees, who dared to challenge their stranglehold on power.
We shed light on the intricate web of corruption woven by Obeid and Tripodi. They used their positions within the NSW Labor Right faction to manipulate decisions, bend rules, and secure lucrative business deals that lined their own pockets. From clandestine meetings to backroom deals, the extent of their corruption will shock you.
But amidst the darkness, a beacon of hope emerged in the form of Nathan Rees, a principled politician determined to expose the rot within his party. Rees, a former Premier of NSW, fearlessly took on the formidable duo, shining a spotlight on their corrupt practices and challenging their stranglehold on power.
Witness the dramatic political battle that ensued as Rees fought against the odds, facing intimidation, threats, and isolation from his own party. Through archival footage and insider accounts, we chronicle Rees' uphill battle to restore integrity and transparency in NSW politics.
This video not only offers an in-depth examination of the corruption scandal that shook the foundations of the NSW Labor Right faction but also serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and the resilience of those who refuse to bow to political pressure.
Prepare to be captivated as we unveil the complex network of corruption, the dramatic confrontation, and the subsequent fallout that reverberated through the political landscape. Join us on this compelling journey as we expose the dark underbelly of power and the unwavering courage of those who dare to challenge it.
Don't miss this gripping exposé that will leave you questioning the very foundations of democracy. Unmask the truth, challenge the corrupt, and discover the power of one person's fight for justice.
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Is the giraffe meant to be a healthy harold parody
Mr M, did you make a china video recently that I can't find anymore? I thought it said part 8/10.
*=0!* this is wild. _JC
Nice story but you might look into Ian Mcdonald a little more and what recently happened in Hawkesnest/Tea Gardens regarding obede and the way he illegally obtained aboriginal land that he is trying to build a resort on, no mention of aldi bags of money from chinese government companies and the NSW Labor party head office while kk was the leader, interesting how she now resides on Scotland Island after federal labour tried to slide her into a safe seat that Di Lee won mainly because of the appalling way they did it, ever wonder what kk has on others in the labor party, could throw Sam dastary in the mix as well considering his involvement with chinese government companies who are involved in development and construction,by the way Di Lee is a brilliant member of federal government.
Have you thought about Neville wran and the Kings cross development scandal that saw Juanita Nielsen disappear.
make sure you put your sources somewhere
I've learned more Australian history from your channel than I've ever learned anywhere else. I appreciate all the work you've put it.
Thanks so much my Lord!
NSW politics has always been such a hotbed of corruption and self dealing from both the left and right. Id love to see one of these videos about the Tasmanian scandal where an MP was offered money to cross the floor and prevent a Green Labor coalition. It involved, directly or otherwise, the former premier Robin Gray who was so popular that under the unusual quota based Hare Clark system would drag at least two other candidates over the line with his personal vote. The whole affair was very sleazy and would make a great video.
Keen to look into Tasmania!
@@Mr_M_History Tasmanian here! have a look at the Gunns Pulp Mill saga as well... It was the chairman of the company that bribed him. Then the twist was the mill that lead to the demise of the company.
Jodi McKay could’ve been such a great premier had the msm not completely shut her off and out. Thank you for your service to the Labor Party Jodi
Love Jodie!
She was tremendous
Bro your channel is a goldmine mate. You're students are lucky to have you as their teacher mate cheers!
Thanks so much Brodie!!
Mad respect to Nathan Rees
You make some of the best Australian political videos on you tube. Big fan mate!
Thanks for Illuminating the pivotal role Nathan Rees played to save the NSW Labor Party in the long run
Nathan Rees, not the Labor Premier we wanted, but the one we needed 🥲
Yep!
Nathan Rees was my local member. A thoroughly decent man who continues his life of public service as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Transport Heritage NSW.
Thanks mate, great video. I'm enjoying your content
Thanks so much Noel!
Maybe do Bariliaro next
He's coming...
@@Mr_M_History can't wait for that one
@@Mr_M_History Probably too early in the game though - the story is still unfolding, as the breadth of his tentacle reach across NSW and its government clusters reveal itself. Was uncovered just this week that he had a part in helping to fuck up an amalgamation of two regional schools as well
@@Mr_M_History I took your advice and googled Milton Orkopoulus...I wasn't exactly reassured to see "convicted sex offender" in the first paragraph of his wikipedia article....
Excellent research and reporting. I remember thinking WTF was going on. I am now far more enlightened. Thank you.
Thanks so much Shane!
I've really enjoyed your videos so much, they are so well done!
Thanks so much mate!
Hope Nathan Rees watches this one, good job
Thanks Scott!
One thing ALL these leaches forget (yes all) is they are there to represent the people and their community not themselves and should be called out and held accountable.
Thank you. I agree that premier Rees was a credit to the Labor Party. It appears that he did act very honorably.
Regards,
Geoff. Reeks
Between He who must be Obeid and Rockspider Milton, the Coalition could've showed themselves to be true alternatives. Instead they gave us an even more dysfunctional and more corrupt bunch of crooks at the head.
As a non resident of NSW still, giving us this channel and Friendlyjordies makes it almost worthwhile
Also comment for the algorithm
What an honour to be named in that sentence. Thanks so much Victor!
I think it’s hard to make the case the Libs were as bad as Rockspider, Eddie, Joe and even party members who shoot dead their own MP over a preselection. But happy to be convinced.
Joe Tripodi... 😂 Thats a blast from the past
Not if his court case doesn't go well!
It speaks volumes about Nathan Rees that he spent most of his time outside of parliament supporting charitable causes instead of getting a high paying job in some lobbying group. Sad that I completely forgot about him until this video.
he got 5y in prison?! whoa. seems like something i should have heard of. this is a crazy story. gr8 vid. _JC
I met Tripodi a couple of times when representing the Fairfield Teachers Association. At our 1st meeting he stated that he was an economic "dry" and wouldn't support a pay rise for teachers. It was clear he had no interest in meeting with us, he was dismissive and the meeting was very, very brief. the interactions of Tripodi & the Cabramatta MP Reba Meaghre was always interesting. She was a parachute job and did next to nothing for the electorate...they had that in common. ALP meetings in the area were uniformly useless. The motions carried at local meetings weren't forward to the SEC or FEC. ALL local members, Tripodi, Meagre & Scully, turned a blind eye to racism, cronyism and deliberate obstruction in the meetings. This was Labor with Obeid & Tripodi in power. Oh & Newman's murderer was still free & very powerful in the area as well.
I cannot but be amazed by those news microphones. What an oddity.
I only know Keanelly from her attempt into Federal politics so it's eye opening to see she had the support of these kind of people
I remember her, “I’m nobody’s girl” speech. By that stage in NSW, anyone Labor put it was cooked.
I am a new citizen of Aussieland. Hats off to you. I feel sorry for Nathan Rees.
Another cracking video mate!
Thanks so much David!
Good on you Nathan Reese. History looks on you fondly.
Will you do a gillard episode?
Yep coming very soon!
Your videos are amazing. Thank you for your service 🫡
The two week wait did not disappoint.
I was about to accuse you of bias, this vid has stayed my hand...
You have definitely improved my opinion of Reese
I'm absolutely biased. Would never claim otherwise!
But I do think this saga points to the integrity of Rees and McKay if 14 other MPs were crooked!
@MrMitchellHistory I'll pay that one! And I get your loyalty to the party, but the Eddie obied thing really was bad, and perhaps Labor needed a decade in the wilderness for that.
Trouble is that when the libs were faced with the same thing they chucked up a candidate (possibly the only one) with integrity- mike Baird. What do you think he would do if he saw something morally reprehensible? Try to get rid of it!
Full disclosure, Mike was a childhood friend of mine (haven't seen him for years so it doesn't affect my opinion on politics), so I would have liked to see him fall on his sword the same way Reece did. In my partisan opinion, Baird did ok but I was sad he didn't hold a press conference to the tune of "I'm resigning because these people are blocking me from acting with integrity"
I'm sure you would have lapped that up too 😉
@@drfill9210 Dude they were part of the Labour Right movement. Centrist and social conservatists I know its heavy speculation, but they would have been pretty friendly with the Liberals centrist and conservative policy's. A decade in the woods has led to even greater disparity and a shitty AUKUS deal proposed by Scomo, puppeted by fuggin Crosby Texor. Liberals love giving money to the brits and septics.
Awesome video!
Hopefully we never lose ICAC. It seems the only way to deal with the glut of corruption in NSW government.
Great video. Would love for you to do one on the comedic shit show of the Mills/Giles NT Government
another History teacher banger
Can you do a video on the Murdoch press?
almost something straight from the wire
Yep...
0:44 that’s an easy one to remember because my grandad died on the same day.
When you have a Mob Boss supplicant in Parliament, this is what you get. Property Developers are Eddies favorite clients.
Carr, Iemma, Obeid and Tripodi are the reasons I will never vote NSW Labor.
7:25 Jodie McKay is an ex-NBN newsreader, and a bland, mediocre one at that. She, along with Iemma, Tripodi and Michael Kosta, unjustly stripped Arthur Wade, a staunch Labor man from the Carrington branch of the ALP of his Life Membership and abolished the Carrington branch because they *opposed* the closure of the Newcastle rail line from Wickham into the Terminus at Watt Street! Talk about *SCUMBAGS!* They also ganged up against Bryce Gaudrey, the now-deceased former MLA for Newcastle, and best MLA Newcastle has known since James Fletcher!
Nearly being the operative word. The corrupt are never gotten rid of.
This series is absolutely awesome!!! Please don’t stop daddy!!
these vids are great.
Sounds like standard NSW Labor politics. Take a look at the Wran government in the 70's and 80's
It’s something Obeid got a jail term but he never paid the money back and that stinks.
Nothing ever changes, well it does, now its a whole lot worse! It will not change until WE CHANGE IT! PERMANENTLY! That can only happen after trials and penalties, not one trial, many!
The whole video ended up becoming a hagiography of the Labor party people. This guy is a Labor hack
Are you planning on doing more on Kristina Keneally?
Whenever you see her, pity those poor little frogs on crutches
Well he said he’d give it a red hot go and he did 🙂
Lol, Labor hack, seriously. You can’t compare the corruption with the Coalition and the Labor party. Sure, there has been corruption with the Labor party, but look at the endless and insurmountable corruption that has occurred with the Coalition. The allegation of corruption, never ends with them! That’s why Labor proves to be the party with the great ideas, and policies that has shaped Australia to what it is today!
He did kinda gloss over the gun thing... and then moved on to money for Howard. I thought that was questionable, even though I was one of the many who voted against Howard in 07. Credit where credit is due. Gun ban was good.
@@drfill9210 one good policy for a prime minister who served for the second longest.
@@drfill9210 of course, I wholeheartedly agree that is a massive issue, policy he amended. God knows where we would be if nothing was done about it. For that instance, I definitely do credit Howard.
@@windwaker0rulesthe only
Good policy he did
@@Getsone44322 I think he did 2, the other being the baby bonus. Thats being fair but its 2 drops in the good bucket and like an ocean in bad bucket.
Another exceptional video.. ya big lefty! Lol
According to FJs this is a nothing burger
Oh really? Given it was McKay's shining hour, I thought he would have been a big advocate for how bad it was
He's the reason i still don't vote NSW Labor to this day.
This is why more people should vote for independents and Greens.
Not sure if this solves anything long term though
@@Mr_M_HistoryPolitical parties learn through failure. If they keep getting slapped down because of bad candidates or bad policies, they'll change.
Greens? Sure. I would.
But those "teal independents"? Not a chance. Their policies range from just bog standard Neoliberalism to downright Neoconservatism with some Sunday School environmentalism devoid of any scientific rigour.
Only difference is that they bow to Simon Holmes a Court rather than Clive Palmer
@@Mr_M_History With independents, better policy development and government accountability through a strong crossbench not beholden to party machines. Geoffrey Watson QC has advocated for this stance as well.
Would you really wanna support a party who wants to legalize every harmful drug on planet earth.
Hey! How do i spell Nelson Alcopulus? I am too young to remember but ive got some time to kill 😂
Milton Orkopoulos! He had another incident just yesterday!
Milton Orkopoulos
I think this is who he is talking about
@@Mr_M_History awesome! Thank you!
@@BarzulRei don't mind me butchering names
@@otomostubeofficial2697 All good mate, I did the same, used the subtitles to get an approximation then googled and copied the correct name from the news article.
You always preference Labor over LNP, every flaw Labor has the LNP have as well, the LNP just have more crap on top of it.
Follow the crooks from the side of politics I don't like comment
Obeid gang let's gooooo
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Compared to MaGuire and Berejiklian he was a babe in the woods?
it always makes me laugh when you try to talk about a current Lib/Nat being corrupt and people that support the LNP always bring up Eddie Obeid, I always just say to them, "it says a lot about Labor that you have to go all the way back to Eddie Obeid to point out Labor corruption"
so really, what is the difference between the two?
being a life long supporter of the Labor party that has never voted Lib l could never ever vote for the Labor party again, as they say it all comes out in the wash