Read and rejoice !!!!

TROUBLE-plagued Attorney-General Michael Atkinson has fallen on his sword to make way for fresh blood in a new Labor ministry.

He will remain in Parliament until the next election in 2014.

Mr Atkinson said that it would be irresponsible, given the Government's majority of one, to create a by-election in those circumstances.

Mr Atkinson also praised Premier Mike Rann, saying he "prevailed against all the odds and he can stay as Premier for as long as he likes".

"I believe there should be renewal," he said.

" I have had 20 years in Parliament.

"I think there ought to be renewal in the ministry. I think there are talented people on the Labor backbench who deserve a go.

"I don't think we want all the ministry leaving in a bunch about 2014 and so it's important that renewal be staged."


link :
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/in-depth/attorney-general-michael-atkinson-to-quit-front-bench/story-fn2sdwup-1225843341005

yes we covered this in the other thread a few hours ago tokenpoof
read here: http://qgl.ausforums.com/index.php/439207/?agn=thread&id=2871730#19

Bugger, delete it as is no longer need it.

will be doing a news post about this with some more details asap, but yeh for now covered in other thread!