October 8, 2013

Oh, the prospect of power

Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party closes Victorian branch over 'blatant disregard' for national executive

The Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party (AMEP) has terminated its Victorian state council over an unauthorised Facebook page and liaising with the media without authorisation.

The closure comes less than a week after the Australian Electoral Commission confirmed AMEP's Ricky Muir would represent Victoria in the Senate despite receiving just 0.5 per cent of the primary vote.

Read more: Via ABC News
Geoff Crocker
By Geoff Crocker
08/10/2013 7:28:33 AM

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