Australian Politics thread [merged]

[1965]

Just noticed this snippet from the article. There's that woman again. 

 

"Later, the Prime Minister got distracted too. While giving a press conference on drought relief, he was asked about the Nash issue. Mr Abbott said that in such cases, ''everyone hyperventilates about who said what to whom and when and who knew what and when''.

But really, this was a ''fairly minor case'' and Senator Nash's actions were ''eminently justifiable''.

By whom, he did not say. He said he personally had had no conversation with the Minister about her resigning (which doesn't mean his chief-of-staff Peta Credlin didn't).


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-opinion/at-least-were-not-as-bad-as-thommo-tony-abbotts-defence-in-fiona-nash-affair-20140226-33hjl.html#ixzz2uZp3QbuW

[1965]

Tony even defended Fiona Nash by saying that she isn't as bad as Craig Thomson.

Really?

If that's how you deciphered his actual quote then maybe you need to sit at the other end of the classroom:

That was the heading on the article.

I hope you are not suggesting a sub-editor made it up are you?

 

[Smokey]

Are you suggesting that a heading on an opinion article in print media is a true reflection and representation of the contents within?

Keep on punchin'

 

[1965]

Are you suggesting that a heading on an opinion article in print media is a true reflection and representation of the contents within?

Keep on punchin'

 

I was joking you poor sad little Abbott-lover

 

[Smokey]

    

[1965]

Expect Hockey to challenge before the next election.


Abbott denies rift with Joe Hockey over Qantas bailout
 
March 1, 2014

Tony Abbott has denied a rift with Joe Hockey over Qantas, despite expressly ruling out a debt guarantee after the Treasurer signalled it was justified.

It came as Labor offered talks on the foreign ownership stalemate, hinting it was prepared to discuss some changes to the Qantas Sale Act, short of allowing majority foreign ownership.

Effectively overruling Mr Hockey, Mr Abbott told Parliament on Thursday he would not agree to special treatment for one company at the expense of others. He said if one player received government help, the same assistance should apply to others in that sector.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/abbott-denies-rift-with-joe-hockey-over-qantas-bailout-20140228-33rbx.html#ixzz2ue54FRKm

[1965]

More tension between Abbott and Hockey.

Tony Abbott locks horns with Joe Hockey over Qantas debt guarantee
 
March 3, 2014 - 2:48PM

Jonathan Swan 
National political reporter

Tony Abbott is heading into Monday afternoon's cabinet meeting determined to frustrate Qantas management's hopes for a government-backed debt guarantee.

While Treasurer Joe Hockey has spent the past few weeks indicating he would consider guaranteeing Qantas' debt, the Prime Minister appears to have hardened his views against that course of action.

Asked on Monday whether the idea of a debt guarantee was off the table entirely, Mr Abbott replied: "If you do something for one, in fairness you've got to do it for all.

"This is a government which is not in the business of favouring one company over another."

Following Qantas confirming last Thursday it would cut 5000 jobs, Virgin reported a $84 million first-half loss – from a $23 million profit in the prior half – as it competes fiercely on price with Qantas and Jetstar in the domestic market.

In his press conference on Monday, the Prime Minister praised Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti, who has protested loudly against the federal government giving any aid to his competitor, Qantas.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/tony-abbott-locks-horns-with-joe-hockey-over-qantas-debt-guarantee-20140303-33ymu.html#ixzz2usN3vNyx

[Judge Roughneck]

http://imgur.com/hlHyM7v

[Diocletian]

Great to have the Cold War back, was always just a matter of time.... and it's all happening on the Socialist Black Muslim's watch.

Almost inclined to insert geigh clapping & bow down emoticons here.....almost.

[Judge Roughneck]

Barack just another puppet of the one party system...

http://www.salon.com/2013/11/06/chomsky_america_has_become_a_one_party_rogue_state/

[1965]

Expect a Hockey Turnbull alliance to topple Abbott.

Malcolm Turnbull not 'minister for right-wing communications'
 
March 3, 2014 - 7:38PM

Matthew Knott 
Communications and education correspondent

Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has taken aim at conservative critics in his own party and the media, telling Parliament he is not "the minister for right-wing communications."

Mr Turnbull has been criticised by conservative commentators, and some Liberal MPs, for appearing to criticise News Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch and his publications in a Friday speech launching The Saturday Paper newspaper in Sydney. The Saturday Paper is being published by progressive property developer Morry Schwartz, who also publishes The Monthly.

Mr Turnbull, a moderate, has previously angered conservative colleagues by voicing support for carbon pricing and same-sex marriage.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/malcolm-turnbull-not-minister-for-rightwing-communications-20140303-340ei.html#ixzz2uvdYLG5n

[Chuck17]

Word is by those in the know is that Shorten won't see out 2014 

[1965]

Word is by those in the know is that Shorten won't see out 2014 

 

Difference between this and my posts is that I'm guessing and you're making poo up.

 

[Rampstar]

Shorten isnt much of a parliamentary performer. Trys too hard. Labor has had no one since Paul Keating. At least Keating knew how to deliver a spray 

[Chuck17]

Word is by those in the know is that Shorten won't see out 2014 

 

Difference between this and my posts is that I'm guessing and you're making poo up.