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UAP Senator Ralph Babet tells all about his ‘grindset’ approach to life, the army goes where others wouldn’t, and more drama in WA opposition land.
Hustle and post Among the prolific posts of United Australia Party Senator Ralph Babet’s Facebook page is one extolling the virtues of what can only be described as “grindset” culture, in which he argues: “It is through persistent effort and unwavering commitment that you open yourself up to opportunities, allowing the universe to bring you the abundance and fulfillment [sic] that you deserve”. And so on.
Crikey‘s Cam Wilson, presumably right before he decided to elevate his circle so as to get that bread, spotted that Babet had paid for this post — and another dedicated to a very decent-looking breakfast Babet had enjoyed that morning — to be promoted.
Modest sums, sure, but do either of these (which unlike most of Babet’s many posts don’t concern his political activity or policy initiatives) qualify for the taxpayer-funded communications budget elected pollies get? We asked if that was how these promos were funded, but didn’t hear back.
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Charlie Lewis
Tips and Murmurs Editor @theshufflediary
Charlie Lewis pens Crikey’s Tips and Murmurs column and also writes on industrial relations, politics and culture. He previously worked across government and unions and was a researcher on RN’s Daily Planet. He currently co-hosts Spin Cycle on Triple R radio.
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