tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post5015677085233664199..comments2023-12-06T00:23:28.790+11:00Comments on Press gallery reform: Who's who and what's whatAndrew Elderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705844456819481896noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-67258153380539779052013-09-24T17:23:00.682+10:002013-09-24T17:23:00.682+10:00I think that Tony Abbott May be my PM in the same ...I think that Tony Abbott May be my PM in the same way John Howard Because I am in the upper quintile of income, throughout the Howard years I was showered by largess, I could hardly turn around without being offered a tax cut or tax break, and yet what I wanted him to do was help Australia as a whole,the disadvantaged, the environment, asylum seekers, not well-off people like me (he didn't of course, because none of those things are "deserving").<br /><br />I fear Abbott will be my PM too.calyptorhynchushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13426373475735688961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-3591185941597045492013-09-22T21:31:46.663+10:002013-09-22T21:31:46.663+10:00Gah, fixedGah, fixedAndrew Elderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705844456819481896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-17442633537989082492013-09-22T17:59:18.982+10:002013-09-22T17:59:18.982+10:00Hear, hear! )Hear, hear! )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-25359677088773920062013-09-22T17:44:57.557+10:002013-09-22T17:44:57.557+10:00Love your work, Andrew.
Minor glitch, I think:
&...Love your work, Andrew.<br /><br />Minor glitch, I think:<br /><br />"Mirabella <b>isn't in</b> Cabinet because she made an announcement - she's <b>not in</b> Cabinet because she lost a safe seat."<br /><br />.. perhaps should be:<br /><br />"Mirabella <i>isn't out</i> of Cabinet because she made an announcement, she's <i>out of</i> Cabinet because she lost a safe seat"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-21411610654418135382013-09-21T08:51:28.245+10:002013-09-21T08:51:28.245+10:00Parliamentary theatre pieces indeed, I've been...Parliamentary theatre pieces indeed, I've been wondering how the hell to describe Crabbe and Maley-style puff pieces for years. Easy targets though these days when there is so much more sinister afoot. Thanks for the insight into the Klan. Wondering what good will emerge from this complete farce of a government and fourth estate but at t the same time appreciate that hope and faith are still available to me, as hope and faith are but luxuries of the fortunate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-54255431066960464922013-09-20T21:39:41.884+10:002013-09-20T21:39:41.884+10:00While hawkishly watching the whole bloody ceremon...While hawkishly watching the whole bloody ceremony of swearing in the ministers.....<br /><br />A lonely figure was not really mixing it with the gang..<br /><br />Malcolm Turnball.. the outsider??<br /><br />Credlin et al were lovely littly darlings working the room but Mr Turnball was that guy not with the family..<br /><br />The black sheep of the family was contemplating how silly these people really were....<br /><br />Cool.!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-34424385805370254202013-09-20T16:55:40.109+10:002013-09-20T16:55:40.109+10:00As I remember it from David Marr's (and collea...As I remember it from David Marr's (and colleague) book about Tampa and Children overboard, Jane Halton played a nasty role in doing the then government's bidding and keeping things hidden. She might play a similar role for Dutton in keeping his failures out of sight.JohnGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-64735821119619082712013-09-20T00:15:04.249+10:002013-09-20T00:15:04.249+10:00Seriously someone....
Give this man a tv or radio...Seriously someone....<br /><br />Give this man a tv or radio show!!<br /><br />Something like a Jon Stewarts Daily Show!!<br /><br />There is a plethora of comedy material in the government for the next five years or so!!<br /><br />@#%&*&%<br /><br />;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-84870991162460915622013-09-19T23:14:55.997+10:002013-09-19T23:14:55.997+10:00Hi guys...!! A.L.P et al
Wink wink...;)
I woul...Hi guys...!! A.L.P et al<br /><br />Wink wink...;)<br /><br />I would love to see Tom Elliot have a stint in politics...(yes,son of John)<br /><br />A hipster liberal and unlike his father, isnt a conservative bore and quite liberal for a liberal..<br /><br />No more f...en bloody staffers please.<br /><br />Jason Yat Sen Li types out of the blue blooded box...yes, you reading this blog sir!!<br /><br />Smirk ;)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-44394291202038964302013-09-19T22:23:01.867+10:002013-09-19T22:23:01.867+10:00The aspect of the Coalition that most concerns me ...The aspect of the Coalition that most concerns me is the paucity of talent. Other than the few you have mentioned, most have not demonstrated any capacity for thought at all, merely reaction to someone else's thought. Which therefore leads me to the suspicion that most will govern by rote which is not the way to give direction in a rapidly changing world. It's all very well and good to have principles but they must be tested continuously to be at all effective and I don't see many on the Government benches who fit that bill so therefore government by rote it will be carried out by idealogical warriors who are well past their used by date.Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-71618622095315795832013-09-19T21:34:47.597+10:002013-09-19T21:34:47.597+10:00Not entirely clear what you meant by "He is i...Not entirely clear what you meant by "He is ill-served by having Fiona Nash as Assistant Minister."<br /><br />Nash crossed the floor on the carbon sink issue, and supported removal of the minister's veto on RU486. So I can only conclude she could serve Dutton some curry he may be ill prepared to ingest. Or did you mean something else?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-70126292971705456892013-09-19T21:00:12.601+10:002013-09-19T21:00:12.601+10:00My understanding is that Barnett fell apart after ...My understanding is that Barnett fell apart after the election and the only alternative in Buswell. Suspect there will be more on this theme now that the Feds can't keep a lid on it.Andrew Elderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705844456819481896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-80971782769582149222013-09-19T20:58:11.189+10:002013-09-19T20:58:11.189+10:00I agree. They'll put so much work into dampeni...I agree. They'll put so much work into dampening things down that they won't be able to ramp it up when they need toAndrew Elderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705844456819481896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-40364993693404399472013-09-19T20:57:08.286+10:002013-09-19T20:57:08.286+10:00Seen many promising candidates, suspect they will ...Seen many promising candidates, suspect they will have to let Abbott and his trolls state explicitly that a vote for them is more of this.Andrew Elderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705844456819481896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-45964585970745223362013-09-19T20:46:06.989+10:002013-09-19T20:46:06.989+10:00I suspect Abbott and Co. will lay low and pick off...I suspect Abbott and Co. will lay low and pick off low-hanging fruit in order to convince the public that they can be effective. However, once push comes to shove and the "no promises, no excuses" mantra comes back to haunt them, expect their Cabinet to come out gnashing and snarling. They are in power now and intend to live in they way they have been accustomed.<br /><br />I would not expect any sort of change from the media unless the Coalition really start getting on the nose. They've been bone lazy for yonks, sales are still tanking, they somewhat use social media but refuse to give it any credibility - until they are given a redundancy cheque they will not wake up.<br /><br />I think for the next three years we will be seeing the channelling of Howard and the blind instructions of moguls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-14325834960514523462013-09-19T19:40:23.392+10:002013-09-19T19:40:23.392+10:00Tim,
Sinodinos has just sold shares in his Water ...Tim,<br /><br />Sinodinos has just sold shares in his Water Holding company that he has with the relative of the Obeid family...<br /><br />No scrutiny in the media to my knowledge thus far..<br /><br />Lol!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-12766887094912613902013-09-19T13:42:59.705+10:002013-09-19T13:42:59.705+10:00What an interesting article. I am glad I am not in...What an interesting article. I am glad I am not in your firing line. Fantastic article and agree with so much of this. Labor Party take note. Media needs to also take some responsibility for ineffectual reporting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-40502553295518110242013-09-19T12:28:08.798+10:002013-09-19T12:28:08.798+10:00Andrew, thanks for the Good Oil link - could you e...Andrew, thanks for the Good Oil link - could you explain a bit more about what's happening ATM in WA? News to me that Barnett's about to get poleaxed, and I had no idea that Cormann played such a looming role on the organisational level in that state. Seanhttp://onepointzerosixtwofive.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-3220329276771043922013-09-19T11:59:55.592+10:002013-09-19T11:59:55.592+10:00Andrew,
Filling the Vacuum- Howards Legacy
The pol...Andrew,<br />Filling the Vacuum- Howards Legacy<br />The policy and talent vacuum that you delightfully sketch for us is presumably a legacy of Howard's ruthless evisceration of talent, ideas, and debate from the Liberal party.<br />Ironically the hollow vacuum might be the salvation of the "Abattoir" rather than its downfall. <br />Having no real idea about how to progress economic reform for its key constituency - business will fill the scintillating vacuum with its own agenda very rapidly. The real ministers to watch are probably the ones who act as a successful conduit to business. No need to formulate policy -just import it.<br />Abbott already has the model -don't say too much -let others do the thinking -copy ideas -popular press does the broadcasting (and quite a bit of the "policy /agenda shaping" too)<br />As for all the other areas - progressive reform -judging by successive election outcomes punters don't seem to care that much do they?<br />Abbot's key weakness- "the vacuum" will ironically turn out be his greatest strength.... <br /> remember...<br />Bullshit baffles Brains....<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-11469821667121624632013-09-19T11:19:46.759+10:002013-09-19T11:19:46.759+10:00As long time member of the ALP, I can say that I d...As long time member of the ALP, I can say that I do, and so do others I know.<br />Always thoughtful work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-54203218326247302662013-09-19T11:04:57.367+10:002013-09-19T11:04:57.367+10:00Enjoyed this piece. Was reassured, as a casual obs... Enjoyed this piece. Was reassured, as a casual observer at least, that much of what I might describe as impressions of the true picture of Abbott's shiny new government being a rather tarnished resurrection of a tired and shabby old one are largely factual. Only requires the equally faded figurehead of J.W.Howard as G.G. to complete the ensemble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-24676072164824890102013-09-19T08:51:17.051+10:002013-09-19T08:51:17.051+10:00One thing I don't understand is why Sinodinos ...One thing I don't understand is why Sinodinos doesn't seem to have the epithet "former Obeid business associate". Surely he more "tainted" by that than Julia Gillard's AWU associations of 30 years ago?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467071669624321286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-1040330669765973062013-09-19T08:04:08.963+10:002013-09-19T08:04:08.963+10:00We were discussing your accurate comments on Andre...We were discussing your accurate comments on Andrew Robb, our federal MP, at breakfast this morning. Andrew Robb is a true-believer in right-wing capitalism and has a first class degree in economics, unlike the vacuous ideology and lesser economic credentials of the new Prime Minister. Andrew Robb is more likely to deliver trade for Australia because he has an ideological interest in developing and delivering conservative policy, unlike either Julie Bishop or the Prime Minister. Having attempted to become deputy in 2007, it would appear that Robb would like to be running the show and Keating would have more respect for Robb than the new Prime Minister, because Robb could articulate an ideology - even if it is hard right.VoterBentleighnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-82275180833968421542013-09-19T02:29:13.056+10:002013-09-19T02:29:13.056+10:00The two key documents are:
Administrative Arrange...The two key documents are:<br /><br />Administrative Arrangements Order made on 18 <br /> September 2013 – RTF 292KB | PDF 142KB <br /><br />Ministry list – 18 September 2013 – RTF 180KB |<br /> PDF 44KB<br /><br />Downloads here: http://www.dpmc.gov.au/parliamentary/<br /><br />NDIS and Aged Research & Services have been taken out of Health and kicked across to Kevin Andrews' portfolio of Social Services. Andrews also administers the Paid Parental Leave Act, 2010.<br /><br />The indomitable Jane Halton, Secretary of Health, will soon have Dutton's measure. <br />Casablancanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22534369.post-19986519696212520742013-09-19T01:39:56.169+10:002013-09-19T01:39:56.169+10:00Right wing intellectual is an oxymoron, Andrew thi...Right wing intellectual is an oxymoron, Andrew this is one of your best pieces. How do you feel about the small dessicated coconut being taken out of his coffin as whip?<br /><br />There is a hard lesson for both parties in the last election. Only 69% of the primary vote went to major parties in the HOR and 67% in the senate. In SA only 49.6% of the primary vote went to the two major parties and three non major party senators were elected.<br /><br />Millions was also spent trying to destroy the Greens and minor parties and that scored 16 non major party senators and a massive swing towards Andrew Wilkie and Adam Bandt when they stood on principals instead of selling out.<br /><br />Now our dumb arsed MSM are carrying on about stopping the boats as if that is a rational goal for an island nation to ponder and as if we have some world wide ownership of the oceans and seas and the legal right to stop people.<br /><br />They refuse to understand that what is being talked about is a crime against humanity.<br /><br />But stop ranting about Rudd, they hated him because he stood up to the spivs, the chancers and the likes of Joe De Bruyn and Paul Howes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com