London calling for troublesome Tony
SCREAM Queens and Star Wars actor Billie Lourd was the sole beneficiary named in her mum Carrie Fisher’s will.
The 24-year-old daughter of Fisher and Hollywood agent Bryan Lourd will inherit a treasure trove of Fisher’s Star Wars memorabilia, jewels, bank accounts, a $23.6 million Beverly Hills house and, most importantly, rights to her mum’s intellectual property – such as books, specials and trademarks, according to documents cited by People magazine.
Lourd will also become the owner of a 2016 Tesla S as well as a life insurance policy. A PUSH is on within the Coalition to urge Tony Abbott to leave Parliament and take a plum job as the High Commissioner to London, as speculation about a September Cabinet reshuffle mounts.
Queensland marginal seat holder Michelle Landry, who last year described the Turnbull Government’s performance as “wishy-washy”, has become the first Coalition MP to publicly urge the former PM to take the position.
Annoyance with Mr Abbott within government ranks is growing.
Former supporters of Mr Abbott – especially those in marginal seats – are encouraging him to end his constant critiquing and to put the government first.
It is an offence to offer an MP an inducement, but it is understood Mr Abbott has been told, in a legal manner, that he could have many jobs.
Ms Landry, and others, said they had heard Mr Abbott could replace Alexander Downer in the $300,000-a-year London post.
Mr Abbott’s office declined to comment yesterday.
And Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce denied Mr Abbott had been offered the job to persuade him to leave federal parliament.
Ms Landry told the Bulletin: “I was a big supporter of Tony Abbott and I was disappointed when he lost.
“Malcolm is doing a good job and he should be able to do his job. It’s probably time for (Mr Abbott) to move on.
“There’s been talk about the job offer in London. There’s life after politics.
“He’s a very intellectual man. He’s got a lot of knowledge. He has a lot to offer.”
Speculation about who will take the High Commissioner job in London has been rife.
Many predicted it could go to Attorney-General George Brandis, paving the way for a Cabinet reshuffle.
But Senator Brandis dismissed reports that could replace Mr Downer.
Mr Turnbull, who is overseas for the G20 meeting, will be in Queensland on Saturday for the Liberal National Party state convention. has he