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Liberal MP gives Rolex a hand following fake gift watches story Liberal MP gives Rolex a hand following fake gift watches story
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An Australian politician has issued a timeless press release gushing about his Rolex watch in the wake of news that a group of Liberal MPs thought they had received fake versions of the signature timepieces from a Chinese instant noodle billionaire.An Australian politician has issued a timeless press release gushing about his Rolex watch in the wake of news that a group of Liberal MPs thought they had received fake versions of the signature timepieces from a Chinese instant noodle billionaire.
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In that instance, Tony Abbott among others, assumed they were fakes, but Liberal backbencher Ian Goodenough has stepped in to praise the real thing, which he bought after “after learning of the brand’s history and commitment to achieving the best time piece product possible”.In that instance, Tony Abbott among others, assumed they were fakes, but Liberal backbencher Ian Goodenough has stepped in to praise the real thing, which he bought after “after learning of the brand’s history and commitment to achieving the best time piece product possible”.
The first-term politician from Western Australia said he had decided to invest in the device to celebrate his “momentous year of achievement” and wore it every day “to remind himself of the hard work it took to obtain it”.The first-term politician from Western Australia said he had decided to invest in the device to celebrate his “momentous year of achievement” and wore it every day “to remind himself of the hard work it took to obtain it”.
“This same hard-working attitude Ian uses every day in his service and representation of the electorate of Moore.”“This same hard-working attitude Ian uses every day in his service and representation of the electorate of Moore.”
Goodenough’s effusive statement, written in the third person, attracted the occasional light-hearted barb.Goodenough’s effusive statement, written in the third person, attracted the occasional light-hearted barb.
I'm hitting the phones to back calls to make Ian Goodenough a minister. #goodenoughforaustralia pic.twitter.com/rnwyi4fsdWI'm hitting the phones to back calls to make Ian Goodenough a minister. #goodenoughforaustralia pic.twitter.com/rnwyi4fsdW
The federal Labor MP for Perth, Alannah MacTiernan, was so bemused she issued her own version. In it, she described how she had once worked part-time at Coles “to fund her passion for punting and partying” and how she later found herself at the centre of a bag scandal known as “Chanel-gate”:The federal Labor MP for Perth, Alannah MacTiernan, was so bemused she issued her own version. In it, she described how she had once worked part-time at Coles “to fund her passion for punting and partying” and how she later found herself at the centre of a bag scandal known as “Chanel-gate”:
Gripping stuff Ian. Good Enough to inspire me to share my story about branded goods. pic.twitter.com/jMebOWKwofGripping stuff Ian. Good Enough to inspire me to share my story about branded goods. pic.twitter.com/jMebOWKwof
Goodenough’s statement in full:Goodenough’s statement in full:
Ian Goodenough since his days at Aranmore Catholic college has been interested in economics and finance. At high school he was encouraged to commit himself to his studies and he excelled. When he left high school he began working full-time as a trainee accountant at Henry, Rae & Court to pay for his studies at Curtin University, where he attended classes at night and studied on weekends to obtain a commerce degree majoring in management and information systems.Ian Goodenough since his days at Aranmore Catholic college has been interested in economics and finance. At high school he was encouraged to commit himself to his studies and he excelled. When he left high school he began working full-time as a trainee accountant at Henry, Rae & Court to pay for his studies at Curtin University, where he attended classes at night and studied on weekends to obtain a commerce degree majoring in management and information systems.
Ian first went into business at age 21; he took out a small loan and bought a share in a Western Australian company, Pipe Supports Australia. Pipe Supports Australia was a fledgling manufacturing and wholesale business that Ian saw had potential.Ian first went into business at age 21; he took out a small loan and bought a share in a Western Australian company, Pipe Supports Australia. Pipe Supports Australia was a fledgling manufacturing and wholesale business that Ian saw had potential.
Over a period of close to 20 years, he committed to building the company into a leading supplier of electrical, mechanical and pipe support systems to the commercial construction and mining industries.Over a period of close to 20 years, he committed to building the company into a leading supplier of electrical, mechanical and pipe support systems to the commercial construction and mining industries.
Pipe Supports Australia has made a lasting contribution to Western Australia by supplying iconic projects including the new Terminal 2 at Perth airport, Graham Farmer freeway tunnel, Whitfords city & lakeside Joondalup shopping centre expansions, and Perth convention & exhibition centre.Pipe Supports Australia has made a lasting contribution to Western Australia by supplying iconic projects including the new Terminal 2 at Perth airport, Graham Farmer freeway tunnel, Whitfords city & lakeside Joondalup shopping centre expansions, and Perth convention & exhibition centre.
Ian has always prided himself on the ability to commit to hard work to ensure business success. Like many involved in building a business Ian has experienced his share of difficult times but that always encouraged him to work harder for success.Ian has always prided himself on the ability to commit to hard work to ensure business success. Like many involved in building a business Ian has experienced his share of difficult times but that always encouraged him to work harder for success.
At the 10-year anniversary of Ian’s success in business and achieving a long-term goal of becoming the Moore division president of the WA Liberal party, Ian’s hard work in Moore division contributed to a successful state campaign to win the marginal state seat of Ocean Reef and elect the Barnett government. Ian decided that a momentous year of achievement should be acknowledged and after careful research, consideration and planning decided to invest in a watch. He visited a local Western Australian company, Rosendorff jewellers and purchased a Rolex.At the 10-year anniversary of Ian’s success in business and achieving a long-term goal of becoming the Moore division president of the WA Liberal party, Ian’s hard work in Moore division contributed to a successful state campaign to win the marginal state seat of Ocean Reef and elect the Barnett government. Ian decided that a momentous year of achievement should be acknowledged and after careful research, consideration and planning decided to invest in a watch. He visited a local Western Australian company, Rosendorff jewellers and purchased a Rolex.
Ian decided to purchase a Rolex after learning of the brand’s history and commitment to achieving the best time piece product possible. Its renowned reputation as the pinnacle watch in the industry was a nice fit for the occasion the watch was being bought for.Ian decided to purchase a Rolex after learning of the brand’s history and commitment to achieving the best time piece product possible. Its renowned reputation as the pinnacle watch in the industry was a nice fit for the occasion the watch was being bought for.
Ian has worn his Rolex every day since its purchase to remind himself of the hard work it took to obtain it. This same hard-working attitude Ian uses every day in his service and representation of the electorate of Moore. Ian like in all his endeavours is committed to providing the best services that a local member can to their electorate as for Ian, the greatest reward comes from hard work.Ian has worn his Rolex every day since its purchase to remind himself of the hard work it took to obtain it. This same hard-working attitude Ian uses every day in his service and representation of the electorate of Moore. Ian like in all his endeavours is committed to providing the best services that a local member can to their electorate as for Ian, the greatest reward comes from hard work.