Godwin Grech is not a complete write off. In his article, really an apologia, in SMH (05 07 09)he says that he was told that the back up servers failed on 3 critical days. He says he was told that if he received an email from Dr Charlton then it had been deleted the same day. This seems to be saying that if that happens he cannot get a copy ie his records are dependant on the some main servers. He seems to be implying that he made up a "fake/fresh" copy from his recollection. Or what ?
It is not my understanding that deleted emails cannot be traced in some manner.
Independent forensic specialists should be employed.
But what if some representations were made ? It cannot be the case that a PM cannot pass on (with some approval) a matter concerning a constituent. The PM's constituents should not have less rights than a plain MP.
I all depends on how it is done.
Godwin Grech says that it was made clear to him by Andrew Thomas of the Treasurer's office that Grant was to be attended to in the light of his relationship with the Treasurer and the Prime Minister. What does Andrew Thomas say ?
There is a difference between saying, "Make sure he gets on the list." and "He is to get a grant."
And many things are not clear. Was Godwin Grech left alone because Credit Suisse was to do all the work, and Godwin Grech was to supervise only, or is it just another of those unholy messes ?
And not all those concerned seem to have any clear idea of how to secure equity and probity. Not that one would overmuch expect such qualities of those concerned. Merchant bankers are the classical short sellers. So why give themthe job of doling out public in a crisis ?
And what about the numerous possible breaches of the Commonwealth Crimes Act by sundry and whoever. Equity and probity not seem to penetrate some peoples' consciousness at all.
And what is to happen to poor old Godwin. People in his state of health ought to be employed in research; not on the front line.
He seems to need a good lawyer and maybe the whole lot do. He seems to be suffering pain and depression amounting to shell shock. But what are we to think of him being a "source" ? And Turnbull's using him as a "source" ?
"The whole world is mad except thee and me and even thee's a little queer."