Briza Backtracks - Loses Credibility - Will Lose Seat?

A hectoring phone call from Col Pot could have been all it took to get Morley MLA, Ian Briza to return to the Liberal fold - but he shouldn't think this has made him more secure.

Either his original 'threat' was not to be taken seriously (for which 'taken out of context' is pollyspeak weasel word) or he has been exposed as weak and indecisive. Either way, the electors of Morley will be taking a very close look at Mr Briza from now on.

It was disappointing that Briza made no mention of the chaotic local government so-called reform process. Whilst the suburb of Morley is in Bayswater, which sees itself as one of the winners out the chaos, half of Mr Briza's Morley electorate is in the City of Stirling and a part of this (between Wellington Street, Morley Drive and Alexander Drive) has been recommended to be moved from Stirling into Bayswater. This includes the important recreation area of Dianella Open Space.

We know that the City of Stirling is very unhappy at losing 15% of its population, mainly to Bayswater, especially since there is no opportunity for residents to have a say.

If the voters of Stirling are as unhappy as their Council, Britza is in real trouble.