For the purposes of this blog I'm going to apply a new definition to the term 'parliamentary privilege'. In its true environment it refers to immunity granted during legislative proceedings - pretty much you can say and do what you like as a Member of Parliament in the context of certain proceedings. Not a flawless definition, but the definition doesn't really matter here anyhow.
The parliamentary privilege I'm talking about is the one that entitles you, as a Member of Parliament, to a considerably salary, considerable staffing, innumerable perks and last but not least the power to shape society.
The privilege your electorate affords you is a significant one.
Yes, yes. The salary doesn't match that of an investment banker and the media attention is sometimes only assuaged by the likes of Kylie hitting our shores post-cancer for her comeback tour, but this is a career choice.
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