Australian Politics thread [merged]

[Hellenic Tiger]

It's on...

 

Who cares 

September 7 for those that do.

[WilliamPowell]

It's on...

 

Who cares 

September 7 for those that do.

I'm hoping to be at the footy that day, that's all that matters 

[Hellenic Tiger]

It's on...

 

Who cares 

September 7 for those that do.

I'm hoping to be at the footy that day, that's all that matters 

I think we will be whether it be Collingwood, Port or whoever else.
Just don't forget to vote.

[DCrane]

I'm hoping to be at the footy that day, that's all that matters 

There will be plenty of voting options near the main pre game pubs;

Richmond    St Ignatius'Church Hall, 326 Church St, RICHMOND VIC 3121
Richmond Central   Yarra Primary School, Davison St, RICHMOND VIC 3121
Richmond East   St Bartholomew's Church, 290 Burnley St, RICHMOND VIC 3121
Richmond North   Community Hall 110, 110 Elizabeth St, RICHMOND VIC 3121
Richmond South   Richmond Primary School, cnr Mary St and Barkly Ave, RICHMOND VIC 3121
Richmond West   Community Hall 106, 106 Elizabeth St, RICHMOND VIC 3121

http://results.aec.gov.au/15508/Website/HouseDivisionPollingPlaces-15508-228.htm

[1965]

Unbe-effing-lievable 


Coalition rebuffs Labor criticism over policy costings; Abbott says voters can 'do the arithmetic'

By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths

The Coalition has fended off Labor attacks over its decision not to commit to its own budget bottom line when it releases its policy costings, with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott saying voters will be "able to do the arithmetic".

Opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey has again confirmed the Coalition will not provide a final budget figure because he does not trust the Treasury numbers used by the Government.

"We've been using the independent Parliamentary Budget Office to assist us, as well as other sources to assist us in helping to make sure that our numbers are far more robust than anything Labor has had," Mr Hockey told the ABC's AM program.

Mr Abbott has confirmed the Opposition will not release a final figure.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-06/coalition-rebuffs-labor-criticism-over-policy-costings/4867852

[1965]

Hilarious video clip of the Libs candidate for Greenway

http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2013/diaz-and-confused-candidate-misses-the-points-20130806-2rb1v.html

and how did he get selected...

While the Liberal team in Melbourne will be scratching its head at the quality of the candidate selection process in Sydney, one person who will not be surprised in the slightest is Tony Abbott.

Abbott spent more than a year looking for a Greenway solution.

It has long been known in Liberal circles that the Diaz family has control of the local branches in Greenway, centred around Blacktown and including suburbs like Seven Hills, Toongabbie and Kellyville Ridge.

Jaymes Diaz and his father Jess, a Blacktown councillor, are migration agents and influential members of the large Filipino community in the area.

The story goes that the second piece of paperwork you get to sign with your visa documents when you deal with the Diaz's is a Liberal Party membership.

A Liberal insider puts it like this: “Our problem is the opposite of Labor's. We have too much local democracy. Because of that, branch stacking is a bigger problem for us.”

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2013/liberal-candidates-meltdown-no-surprise-to-tony-abbott-20130806-2rb5a.html#ixzz2b9rBlbex

[1965]

Another moron for a candidate, this time a one-nation nutter.

the video is worth watching for a laugh

When Stephanie got her facts wrong: One Nation candidate makes gaffe after gaffe in TV interview

Date August 8, 2013 - 12:30PM

Rachel Olding

Is it halal, haram or Koran?

Just don't ask Stephanie Banister, an anti-immigration candidate vying for the Brisbane seat of Rankin in the upcoming election.
 
Jews aren't under haram, they have their own religion which follows Geez Geez

The 27-year-old ''poster child'' of the One Nation movement did her campaign no favours in an interview with Channel Seven on Wednesday night, mistaking Islam for a country, confusing haram with Koran and drawing a blank on the nationwide disability scheme.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2013/when-stephanie-got-her-facts-wrong-one-nation-candidate-makes-gaffe-after-gaffe-in-tv-interview-20130808-2rive.html#ixzz2bLDjyxWw

[tiga]

I'll revisit this thread on September 8 where I'm expecting it will be a nice place for a quiet nap.

[mightytiges]

Last night's 'debate' was a cure for insomnia. It wasn't even a debate. Both just ignored the questions and stuck to their usual lines which suited the scripted Abbott  (looked like he had even taken acting lessons to get the timing of his hand gestures just right). In the end Abbott won it simply because he's in front in the polls and the 'debate' wouldn't have changed a single person's vote. It only reminded us of the poor state of Australian politics.

[1965]

Abbott latest gaffe and the way the young woman looked at Abbott reminded me of Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky


Another day, another Abbott soundbite for the ages
Date August 14, 2013

Jonathan Swan and Dan Harrison

Perhaps liberated by the blokey surrounds of Penrith Stadium, Tony Abbott possibly went a little too far when describing the assets of Fiona Scott, the Coalition's candidate for Lindsay in western Sydney.

She has "sex appeal", apparently.

During his tour of western Sydney on Tuesday, a reporter asked Mr Abbott what he thought Lindsay candidate Ms Scott had in common with former Coalition MP for Lindsay Jackie Kelly.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott during a campaign office event in Ringwood, Victoria. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott greets Liberals candidate Fiona Scott at the launch of the campaign bus, in Penrith, NSW. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott and Liberal MP Louise Markus greet each other during morning tea at Colo Heights, NSW.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott during his visit to the Bickford's factory, a beverage manufacturer, in Adelaide.
"They're young, they're feisty, I can probably say have a bit of sex appeal," Mr Abbott said, before adding: "They're just very very connected with the local area".


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2013/another-day-another-abbott-soundbite-for-the-ages-20130813-2ruld.html#ixzz2bsEnQaOw

[Chuck17]

 

[Smokey]

 

Really?  That's newsworthy and relevant to the election?  A bit like the holder of the highest office in the country posting Twitter pics of himself with shaving cuts, only for them to be completely absent in public display a couple of hours later.

[1965]

The Libs have spent a lot of energy trying to dispel the idea that Tony is a sexist pig.

This issue is relevant to a lot of people.

Tony's "suppository" remark the other day was laughed by a lot of people all around the world.

Do we really want a PM that makes these sort of mistakes/errors of judgment.

 

[Smokey]

Do we really want a PM that makes these sort of mistakes/errors of judgment.

 

Labor seems to think we do.  They have given us the last 3 that match that criteria perfectly.   

[1965]

Do we really want a PM that makes these sort of mistakes/errors of judgment.

 

Labor seems to think we do.  They have given us the last 3 that match that criteria perfectly.   

Don't be misleading.

The last 3 Labor PMs did not make " these sort of mistakes/errors of judgment"

They made mistakes that were completely different.