Family First senator Bob Day has signalled his intention to stay in the Senate until at least early 2017, despite announcing his resignation this month.
In a series of Twitter posts on Wednesday, the embattled South Australian claimed his party and home state would not have adequate representation because a replacement senator couldn’t be appointed before the end of the year.
Bob Day’s delay
The Senator’s decision to remain in Parliament until the end of the year, despite rules stating he must leave once declared bankrupt, is causing uproar. Courtesy 5AA.
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