“At a time when a cloud of financial uncertainty hangs over Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance, it’s essential that the Australian Government reaffirm […] However, defectors from Labor in the upper house, Terry Cameron and Trevor Crothers, often brought Xenophon in to play. Peter Van Onselen. Today, Nick Xenophon & Co. Lawyers provide legal services catering to the needs of individuals and their families. [69][70], In May 2012, Xenophon - a vocal supporter of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim - visited Malaysia to independently observe anti-government protests. Xenophon was an activist for a range of issues apart from the elimination of poker machines, speaking out on consumer rights, essential services, the environment, taxation, and perks for politicians. The First Rudd Government required the support of two crossbench senators or the opposition to pass legislation. [77], During the 2013 federal election, Xenophon nominated four key policy issues; gaming machine reforms, stopping palm oil from being sold in Australia, breaking up the supermarket duopoly, and better deals for Riverland irrigators in the Murray-Darling basin rescue plan. All three men denied the senator's claims. Xenophon asked the Australian government to have him referred to the High Court in the Court of Disputed Returns for consideration and clarification of his 2016 eligibility. [68], In November 2011, Xenophon voted against the Clean Energy Bill. [43] She also said Xenophon had demanded she contribute $50,000 towards campaign expenses at the 2006 state election. One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world. Xenophon asked the Australian government to have him referred to the High Court in the Court of Disputed Returns for consideration and clarification of his 2016 eligibility. Centre Alliance faces an uphill battle to retain either of its two South Australian Senate seats — both secured under the Nick Xenophon Team banner at the double-dissolution election in 2016. [10] Xenophon was also vocal in the Eugene McGee hit-run affair, becoming an advocate for the victim's wife, with public opinion eventually forcing the Kapunda Road Royal Commission that led to harsher laws for hit-run offences.[27]. Following the 1997 election, the Olsen Liberal government needed the support of an additional two non-Liberal upper house members in order to pass legislation, with the Australian Democrats retaining the balance of power on three seats. [115], In 1990, Xenophon married physiotherapist Sandra Kazubiernis. [88] In his 2014 "spycatcher" speech to the Senate, Xenophon stated that the new laws would have a chilling effect on investigative journalism in Australia. Xenophon accused proponents of a "partisan and personal campaign". [22][91], In November 2015, Xenophon joined calls for a royal commission into the Australia-East Timor spying scandal. [14], In 2019, it was reported by the Australian Financial Review that his law firm was representing Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei, who he claims have "been treated incredibly unfairly". They may hold balance of power", "Win(d) for common sense: Stony Gap wind farm knocked back - Wind Energy News", "Nick Xenophon appeals to Indonesian Muslims to support Bali Nine reprieve", "Legislative Council Background. He was the leader of two political parties: Nick Xenophon Team federally, and Nick Xenophon's SA-BEST in South Australia. [2]:para 135, On 17 March 2018, Xenophon unsuccessfully contested the seat of Hartley in the South Australian House of Assembly at the 2018 South Australian state election. Kazubiernis and Xenophon separated in 1995 and later divorced. [63][64], In September 2011, Xenophon controversially used parliamentary privilege to accuse a Catholic priest of rape, in regard to accusations around events that occurred in the 1960s. In October 2017, Xenophon resigned from the Australian Senate to contest a seat in the House of Assembly at the 2018 South Australian state election. TheTruth365-Australia Inc. needs your help with “Independent Senator Nick Xenophon: CHILDHOOD CANCER - A NATIONAL PRIORITY”.Join TheTruth365-Australia Inc. and 11,487 supporters today. [71] The newspaper replaced Scientology with the word Islam. The Nick Xenophon Team (NXT) is all about politics, done differently. Report: Massachusetts school bans ‘The Odyssey’ as progressives demand purge of classics Explore {{searchView.params.phrase}} by colour family {{familyColorButtonText(colorFamily.name)}} Nick Xenophon, independent Senator for South Australia speaks during the 2014 Economic and Social Outlook Conference on July 4, 2014 in Melbourne,... Nick Xenophon… [50], In February 2009, the Rudd Government needed to pass its $42 billion economic stimulus package. In 1998, Xenophon voted with Cameron and the government to proceed with the second reading of the ETSA power sale bill. [88] In his 2014 "spycatcher" speech to the Senate, Xenophon stated that the new laws would have a chilling effect on investigative journalism in Australia. Today: TheTruth365-Australia Inc. is counting on you. [109][110][111], On 19 August 2017, Xenophon announced that British authorities had confirmed that he was a British Overseas Citizen because his ethnic Greek father was born in Cyprus when it was a British colony. Xenophon's translator reportedly stated, “We are aware that the death penalty is the right of the Indonesian government. [90], In March 2015, Xenophon independently travelled to Indonesia with an Adelaide sheikh to unconvincingly seek clemency for the Bali Nine duo who were on death row. Wilkie had campaigned heavily against pokies at the election. Xenophon failed in his central mission to have poker machines curbed or eliminated in a lasting way, but was instrumental in the Rudd Government's repeal of WorkChoices legislation and the passage of the economic stimulus package, as well as the Abbott Government's repeal of the Clean Energy Act 2011. In 1998, Xenophon voted with Cameron and the government to proceed with the second reading of the ETSA power sale bill. When the Nick Xenophon Team changed its name to Centre Alliance, Xenophon himself ceased to be directly involved with the party.[3]. [102], In August 2017, Xenophon became embroiled in the 2017 Australian parliamentary eligibility crisis [103] and asked to be referred to the High Court for clarification of his 2016 eligibility. Towards the end of the campaign, Xenophon walked a large mule down Rundle Mall to symbolise his stubbornness. [108] On 31 October 2017, Xenophon resigned from the Senate, and was replaced by his party's senior advisor Rex Patrick. Xenophon's voting result increased to 24.9 percent, a few percent short of two quotas. Although he came second on the primary vote ahead of Labor's Grace Portolesi by 202 votes, upon the preference distribution of the eliminated fourth-placed Greens candidate, Xenophon's 99 vote lead over Labor became a 357-vote deficit. Following a deadly residential tower fire in London, Australian authorities have been told an audit of high-rise buildings with cladding is needed to ensure the material is fire-retardant. [23] This made Xenophon the first independent elected to the Legislative Council in 60 years.[6]. [115], In 1990, Xenophon married physiotherapist Sandra Kazubiernis. [51][52], In November 2009, Xenophon labelled the Church of Scientology as a criminal organisation, alleging members had experienced blackmail, torture and violence, labour camps and forced imprisonment, and coerced abortions. Da quando eravamo bambini fino alla nostra adolescenza, la Musica è sempre stata accanto a noi, marcando le nostre esperienze e dandoci ricordi di feste, concerti, matrimoni, viaggi, corse, maratone o semplicemente tenendoci compagnia a casa. In an interview the following day, Ms Gilcrist said "based on my experience not only as a victim who's dealt with Nick but also somebody who's worked with Nick and his office... Nick is passionate and he cares and he is empathetic. [53][54][55] On 7 September 2010, a Senate committee recommended that a charities commission be formed with the purpose of investigating and monitoring transparency of charitable organisations. [92][93], In February 2016, Xenophon joined with the Australian Greens and the Government to support a reform of the Senate election system. Loading... Unsubscribe from Studio 10? Therefore, we do not ask that it be cancelled but plead that it be delayed”. At the 2006 state election, he ran an aggressive campaign and attracted considerable publicity through a range of imaginative stunts, including riding a model locomotive "gravy train" outside Parliament House to protest MPs' superannuation entitlements, parading along Rundle Mall wearing a sandwich board to advertise his campaign, and bringing a small goat to Parliament urging voters not to "kid around" with their vote. They may hold balance of power", "Win(d) for common sense: Stony Gap wind farm knocked back - Wind Energy News", "Nick Xenophon appeals to Indonesian Muslims to support Bali Nine reprieve", "Legislative Council Background. La Musica è un qualcosa che ci accompagna durante la nostre vita. [5], According to Xenophon, the party politics of the On Dit incident disenchanted him, although some Labor members maintain that he considered joining the Australian Labor Party while at university. He was elected in 1997 and 2006. Contributing Editor. Follow Us. "[43][45] Lower House independent Kris Hanna also defended Xenophon, arguing Bressington had "obviously been out to do some damage" and injure Xenophon's election chances.[46]. [8], In 1982 and 1983, Xenophon worked as a lawyer in the private practice of Jacob van Dissel. Nick Xenophon, né Nick Xenophou le 29 janvier 1959 à Adélaïde,, est un avocat et un homme politique australien. Xenophon failed in his central mission to have poker machines curbed or eliminated in a lasting way, but was instrumental in the Rudd Government's repeal of WorkChoices legislation and the passage of the economic stimulus package, as well as the Abbott Government's repeal of the Clean Energy Act 2011. The firm continues and deals primarily with workers compensation and personal injury claims on a no-win-no-fee basis. It'll be called the Nick Xenophon Team, or NXT. Nicholas Xenophon (né Xenophou; 29 January 1959) is an Australian politician who was a Senator for South Australia from 2008 to 2017. Xenophon (born Xenophou) was born in Adelaide, South Australia, the older of two children to Theo Xenophou from Cyprus, and Georgia from Greece. In 2008, The Australian quoted many Liberal and Labor politicians who believed Xenophon had shown himself to be a "lightweight" political opportunist during his decade in state politics. [22], At the 1997 state election, Xenophon stood for the South Australian Legislative Council under an Independent No Pokies ticket, advocating the reduction and abolition of poker machines (colloquially known as "pokies"). He also accused Monsignor David Cappo and Philip Wilson, the Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide, of failing to properly investigate the allegations in 2007. Sydney. Centre Alliance, the rebadged former Nick Xenophon Team, today announced the endorsement of Kakoschke-Moore at the number one spot on the party’s Senate ticket. If you’re facing one of life’s challenges, our highly qualified, experienced and friendly staff are here to help you. Former senator Nick Xenophon has dismissed claims his seven-year relationship with a former staffer was “manipulative and controlling”. [43] She also said Xenophon had demanded she contribute $50,000 towards campaign expenses at the 2006 state election. Nick Xenophon is doing the rounds spruiking for his new client, Huawei. Xenophon initially voted against the package, but ultimately voted in favour after amendments were made. During this time, Xenophon also taught law at the University of South Australia, where future political opponent Christopher Pyne was among his students. Although the WSJ piece is behind a paywall, Chris Pandolfo of The Blaze has details:. She was first elected on Xenophon’s ticket in 2016, but was forced to resign last year after discovering she was a British citizen amid the constitutional crisis then engulfing federal parliament. He was the leader of two political parties: Nick Xenophon Team federally, and Nick Xenophon's SA-BEST in South Australia. South Australian Independent Nick Xenophon is preparing to launch his own political party to field candidates at the next Federal election. [98] Labor requested the Australian Electoral Commission investigate questionable loans given to Xenophon by businessman Ian Melrose. [73], In February 2013, Xenophon attempted independently to revisit Malaysia but was refused entry by immigration authorities and detained. Towards the end of the campaign, Xenophon walked a large mule down Rundle Mall to symbolise his stubbornness. Read Today's Paper Tributes Rewards ... but continued to be anchored on single figures after the Nick Xenophon juggernaut imploded after the 2018 state election. SWIPE to see the doppelgängers!' [22][91], In November 2015, Xenophon joined calls for a royal commission into the Australia-East Timor spying scandal. [100], In March 2017, Xenophon announced that he would launch a new party in time for the 2018 South Australian state election. [20][21], In 2015, Xenophon appealed in person to Indonesia's largest Islamic body to support a reprieve for two Australian convicted drug smugglers sentenced to death in Bali. [71] The newspaper replaced Scientology with the word Islam. [2]:para 123 Separately, Xenophon later said that he had already renounced Greek citizenship acquired through his mother. [11][12][13], In 1994 and 1997, Xenophon served as President of the South Australian branch of the Australian Plaintiff Lawyers' Association. [118], South Australian Legislative Council (1997–2007), South Australian House of Assembly (2018), Collins-class submarine replacement project, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, 2017 Australian parliamentary eligibility crisis, "Biography for XENOPHON, Nicholas (Nick)", "From brash Young Liberal to Senate linchpin for Nick Xenophon", "Publisher of Julia Gillard's book retracts Nick Xenophon allegations", "Election 2016: Nick Xenophon takes an old student row to a Senate showdown", "Not a pokie in sight: The Australian 8 December 2010", "Xenophon Huawei's new legal counsel - 9News", "Xenophon gets into bed with Huawei – for a fee", "If moral courage matters, this whistleblower needs defending", "Nick Xenophon's NXT party faces same challenges as Independents", "Recognise these men? [47] Xenophon received 14.78 percent of the vote. [114] The company had been banned by the Australian government from providing 5G infrastructure, and was seeking to have that policy revised. Today at 6:28 PM. [15][16] He also represents the military whistleblower, David McBride.[17]. [22], At the 1997 state election, Xenophon stood for the South Australian Legislative Council under an Independent No Pokies ticket, advocating the reduction and abolition of poker machines (colloquially known as "pokies"). [65][66][67] Several days later, after high-level media coverage, Xenophon indicated he might not have used parliamentary privilege had he known the person he accused was about to take a period of leave. [118] Xenophon admitted that a relationship had commenced in 2007,[119] but rejected any negative assertions. [106][107], On 6 October 2017, Xenophon announced that he would resign in order to stand for the Parliament of South Australia at the 2018 South Australian general election. Additionally, Xenophon was pivotal in the obstruction of the Abbott Government's 2014 austerity budget, the plan to build next generation submarines overseas, and the Pyne higher education reforms. Facebook's Australia news blackout: A shock four years in the making; World’s $281 trillion debt pile is set to rise again in 2021; #MonsterReloaded: 10 celebs down and … Former valuer-general John Darley, who had stood as the third candidate on Xenophon's ticket in 2006, was appointed. [99], In August 2016, Xenophon and NXT colleagues opposed the proposed same-sex marriage plebiscite on the basis that it was not binding and a waste of public resources. Recent Post by Page. [28][29] Despite media speculation that he would struggle to be re-elected due to the major parties preferencing against him, he attracted sufficient funding and volunteers to staff most state booths on polling day. [103] Xenophon's subsequent application to renounce that citizenship became effective on 30 August. [104][105] On 27 October 2017, the High Court found that Xenophon had been eligible in 2016 to nominate and be validly elected. Intelligence plus character– that is the goal of true education. In September 2017 – five months after the girls’ removal from their parents – then-Independent Senator Nick Xenophon wrote to then-Minister for Education and Child Development Susan Close, “requesting the urgent review” of the order against the parents. [87], In March 2015, Xenophon opposed the amendments to the national security legislative framework, particularly on the issue of telecommunications data retention. (9news) "We did manage to get up two great people in the Legislative Council." [62] The plan came under sustained attack from sporting clubs and various businesses that financially benefit from poker machine use. [26] Following the election of the Rann Labor government at the 2002 state election, the government needed an additional five non-Labor upper house members to pass legislation, giving a shared balance of power to the Democrats on three seats, incumbent independents Xenophon and Cameron, with the Family First Party winning their first seat. [2]:para 123 Separately, Xenophon later said that he had already renounced Greek citizenship acquired through his mother. And he is truly committed. Cappo subsequently stepped down from several of his public positions. Today's Stories Travel expenses, dual citizenship: Scandals that have brought down Australian politicians ‘Isn’t going to help at all’: Coalition’s airline bailout blasted 3,886 Followers, 668 Following, 1,055 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tipsbladet (@tipsbladetdk) [30] He received 190,958 first preferences or 20.51 per cent of the total vote, enough to not only be re-elected himself, but also to elect the second No Pokies candidate, Ann Bressington. [2]:para 135, In September 2017, the Turnbull Government with the support of Nick Xenophon (by a vote of 31-27), was able to pass changes to media legislation including the repealing of the "two-out-of-three" rule (which allowed a company to own a TV station, newspaper and radio station in a single market) and [118] Xenophon admitted that a relationship had commenced in 2007,[119] but rejected any negative assertions. From 1976 until 1981, he was a member of the Liberal Party of Australia and the Young Liberals. The firm continues and deals primarily with workers compensation and personal injury claims on a no-win-no-fee basis. Xenophon: "Whatever you determine to be the right thing to do, endeavor to perform it with diligence. [75][76] It was confirmed that Xenophon was not on an Australian Delegation list scheduled to meet the Malaysian parliamentary affairs minister. February 1 at 6:26 PM. [56][57], In July 2011, Xenophon lost the balance of power to the Greens,[58][59] however his anti-pokies stance was bolstered when independent Andrew Wilkie was elected to the lower house at the 2010 election, resulting in a hung parliament. Politics, How To Brand Yourself As A Politician. From 1997 to 2007, he was a member of the South Australian Legislative Council, serving as an independent on a No Pokies policy platform. [73], In February 2013, Xenophon attempted independently to revisit Malaysia but was refused entry by immigration authorities and detained. The Carly Ryan Foundation Inc. Giles Rositano - SA BEST. [5] When their only child was born in 1992, Xenophon changed his own surname by deed poll from Xenophou to Xenophon; his paternal grandfather's surname. [102], In August 2017, Xenophon became embroiled in the 2017 Australian parliamentary eligibility crisis [103] and asked to be referred to the High Court for clarification of his 2016 eligibility. XENOPHON. [72] Xenophon threatened to sue for defamation, and the article was removed from the newspaper's website. [89] Xenophon negotiated with then Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Scott Morrison for the reintroduction of the Temporary Protection Visa. In an interview the following day, Ms Gilcrist said "based on my experience not only as a victim who's dealt with Nick but also somebody who's worked with Nick and his office... Nick is passionate and he cares and he is empathetic. [2]:para 135, In September 2017, the Turnbull Government with the support of Nick Xenophon (by a vote of 31-27), was able to pass changes to media legislation including the repealing of the "two-out-of-three" rule (which allowed a company to own a TV station, newspaper and radio station in a single market) and [9][10], In 1992, after the Bannon Labor government passed legislation that saw the introduction of poker machines (pokies) into South Australia in 1994 the increased incidence of problem gambling came to Xenophon's attention in his legal practice. Xenophon (born Xenophou) was born in Adelaide, South Australia, the older of two children to Theo Xenophou from Cyprus, and Georgia from Greece. 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[104][105] On 27 October 2017, the High Court found he had been eligible in 2016 to nominate and be validly elected. [48][49] This was down from his 2006 state election result of over 20%. [26] Following the election of the Rann Labor government at the 2002 state election, the government needed an additional five non-Labor upper house members to pass legislation, giving a shared balance of power to the Democrats on three seats, incumbent independents Xenophon and Cameron, with the Family First Party winning their first seat. [85] However, he later stated that the plan had been "neutered" because of changes made to it via regulation. Nick Xenophon. Browse 95 nick xenophon stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. [104][105] On 27 October 2017, the High Court found he had been eligible in 2016 to nominate and be validly elected. Haigh and Priestley also make the interesting point that when people today talk about ‘the women of ENIAC’, they don’t tend to consider the 34 wiremen, technicians, and assemblers who actually built the machine, most of whom were in fact women. On 11 October 2007, Xenophon called a press conference at the Adelaide Zoo in front of the giraffe enclosure, declaring he would "stick his neck out for South Australia" by announcing his resignation from the South Australian Legislative Council in an attempt to gain election to the Australian Senate at the 2007 federal election. [117], In 2017, former staffer Jenny Low claimed, in response to an article appearing in The Australian, that she had been in a seven-year secret relationship with Xenophon that was psychologically abusive, "destructive" and detrimental to her career. 'Our very own Ben Fordham bears an uncanny resemblance to South Australian Leader Nick Xenophon! Wilkie had campaigned heavily against pokies at the election. [15][16] He also represents the military whistleblower, David McBride.[17]. Through our research we learned that members of parliament can earn an additional income for taking on extra responsibilities, for example chairing a committee or becoming a government whip. [9][10], In 1992, after the Bannon Labor government passed legislation that saw the introduction of poker machines (pokies) into South Australia in 1994 the increased incidence of problem gambling came to Xenophon's attention in his legal practice. 40th anniversary. Xenophon's concerns about wind turbines were predominantly related to anecdotal evidence of health problems and the reliability of wind-sourced power. MALALA YOUSAFZAI. [74] He was later sent back to Australia. [34] His platform consisted of anti-gambling and consumer protection measures, attention to the water crisis affecting the Murray River, ratifying Kyoto, opposition against a "decrease in state rights", and opposition to WorkChoices. He received a vote of 2.86 percent, a statewide total of 25,630 votes – much less than the 8.33 per cent needed to be elected in his own right – but by receiving a large number of preferences first from microparties and then from Grey Power, he went from a quota of 0.34 to 1.08 and was therefore elected. On 11 October 2007, Xenophon called a press conference at the Adelaide Zoo in front of the giraffe enclosure, declaring he would "stick his neck out for South Australia" by announcing his resignation from the South Australian Legislative Council in an attempt to gain election to the Australian Senate at the 2007 federal election. [38][39][40] Due to running as an independent Xenophon's name did not appear above the line on the ticket, instead he was represented only by the letter "S" above the line, with voters having to search for his details. [5] In 1984, van Dissel gave Xenophon the personal injury part of his practice, enabling Xenophon to become principal of his new firm, Xenophon & Co. Lawyers.