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Construction and national net worth continue to decline under Turnbull

 

Infrastructure is rapidly collapsing in Australia. Not literally. Not yet. But that could happen if current trends continue.

Australia’s investment in infrastructure remains well and truly in the slump that began soon after the 2013 change of government.

This is proven by the latest quarterly construction data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), which shows private and government spending on engineering and building projects up to the end of last year.

This matters, not just because it is yet another outcome diametrically opposite to solemn Coalition promises, but because Australia’s national net worth is now declining disastrously.

via Construction and national net worth continue to decline under Turnbull

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The Hypocrisy is Mind-Blowing – » The Australian Independent Media Network

Malcolm Turnbull admits 'political mistake' on bank royal commission

In trying to defend the indefensible, she struggled to cut through with anything that was remotely beneficial to her party’s credibility. If anything, it highlighted what a nasty piece of work they are.

Everything she said, stood in stark contrast to her party’s persistent opposition to it, for so long. Meanwhile, revelations during last week’s hearings that customers were given poor financial advice, were charged fees for no service, that a dead person was charged ongoing fees, that the corporate watchdog was deliberately misled for years, makes us salivate over what might be revealed when things resume next week.

Client theft, more compromised financial advice, financially ruining peoples’ lives; who knows what other surprises are in store.

This government’s actions in cutting funding to a multitude of community services shows us only too well, how concerned it is for the welfare of its constituents.

The Minister

 The Hypocrisy is Mind-Blowing – » The Australian Independent Media Network

 

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Elderly, disabled, jobless or homeless? The Coalition is still blaming you

 

Despite the myriad of studies highlighting Australia’s growing inequality, the take-home message from the Turnbull Government is, if you’re poor, it’s your fault. Senior editor Michelle Pini reports.

And that meesage is even worse when delivered by the conservatives of the LNP

via Elderly, disabled, jobless or homeless? The Coalition is still blaming you

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Guy under pressure to allow gay ‘conversion’ therapy for kids

Other motions to be debated at state council include:

Calls for the Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Act to re-insert “man” and “woman” in the place of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”. The aim is that a person will define their gender as either male or female, according to their biological and reproductive function.
Calls to ban the Safe Schools program from Victorian schools and any other curriculum teaching a person’s gender may be different from their biological sex or that people can transition.

Guy under pressure to allow gay ‘conversion’ therapy for kids

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With Friends Like These, Australia Doesn’t Need Enemies – New Matilda

So let us consider some of Turnbull’s other friends. First, let’s take the case of Myanmar. Turnbull has dismissed accusations of human rights abuses in Cambodia and Myanmar as “sweeping generalisations”. Unlike Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), who said he would confront Myanmar about its treatment of the Rohingyans. Turnbull notably refused to use the term Rohingya, the minority the Myanmar government persecutes (whilst also denying that they exist as a group).

via With Friends Like These, Australia Doesn’t Need Enemies – New Matilda

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Tony Abbott to quit in 2018, and other Malcolm Turnbull dreams

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull enters 2018 in a strong position.

Also on Turnbull’s wish-list is the departure of Tony Abbott. While there is no material sign of this happening, there was a sense at year’s end, after his emphatic same-sex reversal – at the hands of the Australian people – and another reshuffle in which he was not even discussed, that his era had truly passed.

via Tony Abbott to quit in 2018, and other Malcolm Turnbull dreams

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Lest We Forget The System Propped Up By Elites, Stacked Against Workers – New Matilda

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These born-to-rule conservatives think nothing of using taxpayer millions to set up a supposedly independent watchdog and then immediately sicking it on their political enemies.

The matter the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC) is so hellbent on pursuing is a decade-old donation from the Australian Workers’ Union to GetUp!, which was never a secret in the first place.

The investigation revolves around whether the correct paperwork was created and kept. It is not remotely close to a criminal matter. In fact, even if the ROC’s very darkest theories are correct, it will mean the AWU will be liable of a maximum possible fine of $11,000.

However, the government thought this was deemed worthy of politicising the Australian Federal Police with a reality TV raid.

When outrage started to pour in about the use of police force to pursue such an obviously political target, Turnbull’s response was pure arrogance. Rather than provide a proper explanation he simply, accused Bill Shorten of having “questions to answer.”

Now, as we now know, the plot is even thicker.

via Lest We Forget The System Propped Up By Elites, Stacked Against Workers – New Matilda

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Adani: DFAT facing questions over possible secret requests for foreign cash to fund controversial mine – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

“It is not the role of the Australian Government or its diplomatic missions to be involved as finance brokers for a very controversial project like this,” he said.”There needs to be an open and transparent process.”

Remember Kemlani and what happened to Whitlam (Old Dog) Loans affair – Wikipedia

Source: Adani: DFAT facing questions over possible secret requests for foreign cash to fund controversial mine – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Coalition’s night terrors play out in public as kill Bill missive backfires | Katharine Murphy | Australia news | The Guardian

The way the triple hit on the Labor leader, GetUp and the AWU turned from triumph to farce underscores why the warriors in the government bunker have sound reasons to be worried

(When you try to do an Abbott what else can you expect other than it blowing up in you face Malcolm. But worse still you lead Indigenous Australia on and then told them to “get f….d”) old dog

 

Source: Coalition’s night terrors play out in public as kill Bill missive backfires | Katharine Murphy | Australia news | The Guardian

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Raids on AWU and attacks on GetUp should alarm citizens

Are the police acting independently, as our weak Prime Minister claims? Is this an attempt to silence one of the country’s most effective political advocacy groups – GetUp!? Are the Federal Police seeking to curry favour with an incumbent government by going after the Leader of the Opposition? Is it all of the above? Or is it simply Canberra’s latest bureaucratic SNAFU?

Source: Raids on AWU and attacks on GetUp should alarm citizens

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Abbott & Turnbull – It’s on like Donkey Kong! – » The Australian Independent Media Network

I can imagine Abbott reading the latest dismal polling figures for Turnbull and dancing around reminiscent of his 2013 election victory screaming “The Leadership will change! The Leadership will change!” After today’s revelation; is it now on like Donkey Kong? Reports emerged this morning that Tony Abbott tells UK Tories he believes he can be PM again.  The…

Source: Abbott & Turnbull – It’s on like Donkey Kong! – » The Australian Independent Media Network

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Pot, kettle – There’s no missing the government’s glaring hypocrisy – » The Australian Independent Media Network

The Coalition’s current explosion of self-righteous outrage is something to behold. Compared to the excesses of, say, Bronwyn Bishop, or the personal gifts bestowed on Foreign Minister Julie Bishop by Chinese companies, not to mention the hundreds of thousands donated to her branch of the WA Liberal party by Chinese who have business interests in that state,…

Source: Pot, kettle – There’s no missing the government’s glaring hypocrisy – » The Australian Independent Media Network

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If Malcolm Turnbull can’t fix this mess, Tony Abbott is available | Kristina Keneally | Opinion | The Guardian

There’s only one way that Malcolm Turnbull can prevent a return of Tony Abbott to the Liberal party leadership – and that’s to go for broke

Source: If Malcolm Turnbull can’t fix this mess, Tony Abbott is available | Kristina Keneally | Opinion | The Guardian

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The plan boss, the plan – » The Australian Independent Media Network

The Coalition have been assuring us for years that they have a plan for real solutions and that the plan will provide jobs and growth and reduce the deficit. Now I’m no expert, which makes me eminently qualified to discuss what the non-experts who occupy the government benches are doing. If those are your goals,…

Source: The plan boss, the plan – » The Australian Independent Media Network

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Super reforms are good policy. The Coalition’s integrity is at stake if it rejects them | Ian Yates | Opinion | The Guardian

The notion that super tax breaks are some kind of reward for Liberal party supporters’ votes and donations is macabre and disturbing

Source: Super reforms are good policy. The Coalition’s integrity is at stake if it rejects them | Ian Yates | Opinion | The Guardian

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The New Ministry – » The Australian Independent Media Network

Most people agree that if Malcolm Turnbull is returned with a reduced majority, he will be under threat from the right wing of his party.  He turns 62 this year and is wealthy enough to never have to worry about money even without his very generous parliamentary retirement allowances. Julie Bishop will turn 60 shortly. …

Source: The New Ministry – » The Australian Independent Media Network

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Conservative Liberal MP hands out flyers spruiking a ‘government under Tony Abbott’|  A Delcon with a suicide vest

Liberal MP Craig Kelly, one of the most vociferous supporters of Tony Abbott, has been handing out election flyers that contain his wish to “contribute to a Coalition government under Tony Abbott”.

Source: Conservative Liberal MP hands out flyers spruiking a ‘government under Tony Abbott’

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Breaking the Dog Whistle – » The Australian Independent Media Network

You can’t blame the Liberals and their communications strategists for believing the demonization of refugees is a vote winner. The rise of Pauline Hanson, who stole votes from the Liberals, Howard’s success with Tampa and ‘children overboard’ in 2001 and Abbott’s ‘stop the boats’ election win in 2013 have given the Liberals a sense of…

Source: Breaking the Dog Whistle – » The Australian Independent Media Network

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Dutton’s comments divide in an effort to conquer – The Drum (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Why on an issue as sensitive as refugees do Coalition ministers seek out differences rather than emphasise unity? Is it because they would – for base political purposes – prefer the issue to consensus?

Source: Dutton’s comments divide in an effort to conquer – The Drum (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Turnbull’s Coalition: The most destructively divided government in Australian history?

Australia’s reputation falls from the second most admired global citizen to laughing stock as the post-Abbott rancour and division in the Coalition lives on. Alan Austin assesses the damage.

Source: Turnbull’s Coalition: The most destructively divided government in Australian history?

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The Panama Papers couldn’t come at a worse time for the Coalition – The Drum (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

The avoidance of tax by corporate executives and the very rich is the last thing the Turnbull Government needs as it prepares for a federal budget that is likely to be anchored by a cut in the company tax rate.

Source: The Panama Papers couldn’t come at a worse time for the Coalition – The Drum (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Are we really that stupid? – » The Australian Independent Media Network

John Lord, asked the question this morning in his ‘Day to Day Politics’ column, why would you reward a party another three years in office when they have demonstrably governed so badly? The answer is simple. We should not. What sort of message do we send our politicians when we reward poor performance? It is…

Source: Are we really that stupid? – » The Australian Independent Media Network

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Barnaby Joyce claims ‘underdog’ status against Tony Windsor in fight to keep seat of New England – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Barnaby Joyce forecasts an uphill battle to retain the seat of New England, in the face of competition from Tony Windsor.

Source: Barnaby Joyce claims ‘underdog’ status against Tony Windsor in fight to keep seat of New England – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Day to Day Politics: Tax reform cannot be done because the rich might suffer, – » The Australian Independent Media Network

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Saturday 27 February 2016 Never in the history of this nation have corporations, rich individuals, and the Government that supports them, been so openly brazen. The Australian Tax system is absolutely riddled with rorts for corporations and the privileged. The Abbott/Turnbull Government has shown an insensitivity to the common good that goes beyond any thoughtful…

Source: Day to Day Politics: Tax reform cannot be done because the rich might suffer, – » The Australian Independent Media Network

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Incensed By Its Irrelevance, The Coalition’s Far Right Is Running Riot – New Matilda

ANALYSIS: The eruption of the Safe Schools crusade in the right-wing of the Liberal Party is the last thing Australia, or Malcolm Turnbull needs, writes Ben Eltham. On the face of it, you’d think a program that helps address bullying in high schools would be something all politicians would support. Adolescence is a wonderful butMore

Source: Incensed By Its Irrelevance, The Coalition’s Far Right Is Running Riot – New Matilda

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A Government of Amateurs – » The Australian Independent Media Network

You have to laugh when you look at the economic record of this government. Either they just can’t win a trick or they really are economic imbeciles. I’m backing the latter because no one with an ounce of credibility could get it so wrong, so often. The latest faux pas has become evident in the…

Source: A Government of Amateurs – » The Australian Independent Media Network