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Labor presses for domestic violence leave – question time live Labor presses for domestic violence leave – question time live
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3.46am GMT03:46
Labor to Turnbull: Is it correct that today’s updated greenhouse gas data confirms that after dropping by 8% during the last Labor government, Australia’s carbon pollution levels are projected to increase under his government’s direct action policy between now and 2020?
Turnbull flicks to Hunt. Howls from Labor. Turnbull shrugs.
They predicted that Australia’s emissions would grow between 2012 and 2020 to $634 million. They predicted that our domestic emissions would grow. So how were they going to close the gap?
3.42am GMT03:42
A Dixer to agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce: Will the minister inform the house how innovation and technology is transforming Australian agriculture?
Joyce says:
3.38am GMT03:38
There was a question to Christopher Pyne: Will the minister update the house on thechallenges facing innovators and entrepreneurs across all sectors of Australia’s economy.
Now one to Greg Hunt: Will Australia’s annual carbon emissions in 2020 be higher or lower than this year?
I am delighted to take this question because what we have just released today is a categorical definitive statement from the department of the environment that our emissions in 2020 will see us achieve and beat our minus 5% target.
3.30am GMT03:30
Crossing the floor.
3.27am GMT03:27
A Dixer on the Harper Review to Scott Morrison.
3.27am GMT03:27
Clive Palmer asks Malcolm Turnbull: Chinese Government companies control ports of Newcastle and Darwin, they’re seeking to control the Cape Preston in the Pilbara and the port of Melbourne. Newcastle charges have gone up 43%. If the Chinese government controls ports they control our economy, they decide what’s exported and manipulate prices and port charges. We can’t buy ports in China . Should our port controlled with the Chinese Communist Party and will the Australian government exercise its power to retain these ports for our national security?
Turnbull has a bit of fun at Palmer’s expense, noting Palmer’s formerly close relationship with Chinese business (which goes to his court case). Sadly, many love affairs come to an end, says Turnbull.
Number one, our foreign investment framework is administered inAustralia’s national interest. Full stop.
He says the Northern Territory government undertook the lease arrangement for Darwin port in close consultation with the commonwealth.
3.22am GMT03:22
Joel Fitzgibbon asks Turnbull: modelling by OzVeg shows GST on fresh food would lose to a 5% reduction in vegetable production. So, PM, when will you front up to a conversation with Australia’s producers and growers and your plan to hit fresh food with a 15% GST?
Scott Morrison says Labor wants to raise taxes itself, including the tobacco excise and quotes Lisa Chester acknowledging the cigarette increase would hit those on low incomes.
3.19am GMT03:19
A Dixer from Philip Ruddock to Julie Bishop: will you update the house on Australia’s commitment to international efforts to end violence against women and girls?
Bishop says the government is announcing additional support to the UN trust fund to stop violence against women and girls.
For women and girls beyond our border, their circumstances can be dire,victims of forced marriage, acid burning, female genital mutilation, human trafficking, sexual violence and other abuses and some of the most horrific violence against women is being perpetrated by the terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria where sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war and as a source of revenue.
In fact Daesh or ISIL is encouraging the subjugation of women and girls. They can be bought and sold at slave auctions and ISIL has written a lengthy manual on slavery...which says that sexual assault is spiritually beneficial.
3.16am GMT03:16
Because the Coalition is slow to its feet, Labor wins a second question. Lisa Chester to Malcolm Turnbull: Modelling reported in The Weekly ‘Times’ shows that if the GST was broadened it would lead to a drop in consumer spending and a drop in real wages across the country. Can the PM explain exactly how broadening the GST will increase jobs and grow the Australian economy?
Turnbull answers thus:
She is really asking the question - if the GST were increased and there were no other measures, would it hurt or undercut the disposable income of people on lower incomes? Of course it would. That is why the object of any changes to the tax system that are affected under our government will be to ensure that the tax system enables, incentivises more jobs and more growth so more people in Bendigo can get a job.
3.12am GMT03:123.12am GMT03:12
Labor to Turnbull: A hairdressing apprentice earning only $22,000 a year has already lost $1,000 this year and will loose $2,700 over the next two years because of the PM’s cut to the tools for your trade payment. Why is the PM making it even harder for this apprentice to get ahead with a 15% GST?Labor to Turnbull: A hairdressing apprentice earning only $22,000 a year has already lost $1,000 this year and will loose $2,700 over the next two years because of the PM’s cut to the tools for your trade payment. Why is the PM making it even harder for this apprentice to get ahead with a 15% GST?
Turnbull says there is no such proposal.Turnbull says there is no such proposal.
3.10am GMT03:103.10am GMT03:10
Social services minister Christian Porter gets a Dixer on the domestic violence research released earlier today. He says the report will help us commission $30m worth of an awareness campaign,Social services minister Christian Porter gets a Dixer on the domestic violence research released earlier today. He says the report will help us commission $30m worth of an awareness campaign,
because it goes to the very long-term issue about a very strange masculine permissiveness towards violence. When that violence is permitted at low levels, it grows unhappily into high levels.because it goes to the very long-term issue about a very strange masculine permissiveness towards violence. When that violence is permitted at low levels, it grows unhappily into high levels.
3.07am GMT03:073.07am GMT03:07
First question from Shorten to Turnbull: On average inAustralia every week, one woman is killed by their partner or ex-partner. This is a national crisis. Will the PM join with me to support legislating for five days paid domestic violence leave into the national employment standards?First question from Shorten to Turnbull: On average inAustralia every week, one woman is killed by their partner or ex-partner. This is a national crisis. Will the PM join with me to support legislating for five days paid domestic violence leave into the national employment standards?
Turnbull relates the case of Dr Anne O’Neill whose estranged husband broke into her home, shot her and killed her two children before turning the gun on himself. Anne was the only survivor and she spoke to the media event on domestic violence yesterday.Turnbull relates the case of Dr Anne O’Neill whose estranged husband broke into her home, shot her and killed her two children before turning the gun on himself. Anne was the only survivor and she spoke to the media event on domestic violence yesterday.
And yet she says that the most common question she was asked after that tragedy was, ‘What did you do to make him do that?’And yet she says that the most common question she was asked after that tragedy was, ‘What did you do to make him do that?’
Turnbull says he will consider it and the Productivity Commission is also considering as part of the review of the Fair Work laws.Turnbull says he will consider it and the Productivity Commission is also considering as part of the review of the Fair Work laws.
It is a complicated issue, as indeed the member for Sydney acknowledged earlier in the year. It’s important that individual businesses are able to deal with this in a way that is - that works both for themselves and their female employees but we will certainly take it on board.It is a complicated issue, as indeed the member for Sydney acknowledged earlier in the year. It’s important that individual businesses are able to deal with this in a way that is - that works both for themselves and their female employees but we will certainly take it on board.
3.01am GMT03:013.01am GMT03:01
Lunch time politicsLunch time politics
2.55am GMT02:552.55am GMT02:55
The George Clooney of Gippsland.The George Clooney of Gippsland.
Darren Chester, National MP, assistant minister for defence and supporter of marriage equality, was recently dubbed the George Clooney of Gippsland by a local radio station. Rob Harris of the Herald Sun did the story and when Mike Bowers caught Chester at the Nationals end of year BBQ, Harris is the one lunging out of the camera.Darren Chester, National MP, assistant minister for defence and supporter of marriage equality, was recently dubbed the George Clooney of Gippsland by a local radio station. Rob Harris of the Herald Sun did the story and when Mike Bowers caught Chester at the Nationals end of year BBQ, Harris is the one lunging out of the camera.
2.47am GMT02:472.47am GMT02:47
Dfat officers walk a mile in her shoes.Dfat officers walk a mile in her shoes.
2.44am GMT02:442.44am GMT02:44
This man can cook Singapore chilli crab. That is all you need to know.This man can cook Singapore chilli crab. That is all you need to know.
2.39am GMT02:392.39am GMT02:39
Lenore Taylor asked Greg Hunt, why if Australia is on track to meet our targets, we should not go for deeper targets, or is it about overshooting the 2020 target so we can carry over emissions for 2030?Lenore Taylor asked Greg Hunt, why if Australia is on track to meet our targets, we should not go for deeper targets, or is it about overshooting the 2020 target so we can carry over emissions for 2030?
The rules for the post-2020 period haven’t been set yet but what I’d say is this. Firstly, all that the planet knows is if we actually achieve and beat our targets, the overall load of CO2 will be reduced.The rules for the post-2020 period haven’t been set yet but what I’d say is this. Firstly, all that the planet knows is if we actually achieve and beat our targets, the overall load of CO2 will be reduced.
Secondly, it then allows us - as you say -to consider, once we know the rules for the post-2020 period, the way in which we can carry over, as has happened, any additional surplus which we might have. And between now and 2030, there is, in my mind, no doubt that we will all be asked to come back, probably in 2020, probably in 2025 and then again in 2030, to review, to update the stocktake and reset more ambitious targets.Secondly, it then allows us - as you say -to consider, once we know the rules for the post-2020 period, the way in which we can carry over, as has happened, any additional surplus which we might have. And between now and 2030, there is, in my mind, no doubt that we will all be asked to come back, probably in 2020, probably in 2025 and then again in 2030, to review, to update the stocktake and reset more ambitious targets.
So I think that is a yes. It would be handy to keep the emissions targets low in order to bank some savings so as not to make it too hard.So I think that is a yes. It would be handy to keep the emissions targets low in order to bank some savings so as not to make it too hard.
1.46am GMT01:461.46am GMT01:46
Meanwhile on the shipping news:Meanwhile on the shipping news:
Abetz notes Australia is girt by sea in speech on shipping billAbetz notes Australia is girt by sea in speech on shipping bill
1.45am GMT01:451.45am GMT01:45
Greg Hunt says he is confident of agreement in Paris on targets.Greg Hunt says he is confident of agreement in Paris on targets.
While Australia accounts for less than 1.3% of global emissions, we are committed to playing our part in efforts to reduce those emissions and I am confident, as I say, that we will reach an agreement in Paris that will set the world on the path towards keeping global temperatures to below the 2-degree rise.While Australia accounts for less than 1.3% of global emissions, we are committed to playing our part in efforts to reduce those emissions and I am confident, as I say, that we will reach an agreement in Paris that will set the world on the path towards keeping global temperatures to below the 2-degree rise.
1.41am GMT01:411.41am GMT01:41
Greg Hunt: Climate change is not a matter of belief. It is a matter of science.Greg Hunt: Climate change is not a matter of belief. It is a matter of science.
Hunt has begun by combining the Paris attacks with the challenge of climate change.Hunt has begun by combining the Paris attacks with the challenge of climate change.
The three great modern challenges of security, economic opportunity and climate change will be more closely aligned than perhaps ever before and my own deepest hope and belief is that the world will achieve an agreement on climate change in Paris which has elude us thus far.The three great modern challenges of security, economic opportunity and climate change will be more closely aligned than perhaps ever before and my own deepest hope and belief is that the world will achieve an agreement on climate change in Paris which has elude us thus far.
Against that background, today I’d like to discuss three fundamental directions.Against that background, today I’d like to discuss three fundamental directions.
First,the government’s vision for and progress in addressing climate change and protecting the environment.First,the government’s vision for and progress in addressing climate change and protecting the environment.
Second, our goals for the talks in Paris and our international contribution, including our targets.Second, our goals for the talks in Paris and our international contribution, including our targets.
Thirdly, our domestic policies to reduce our emissions and to meet those targets. Climate change is not a matter of belief. It is a matter of science.Thirdly, our domestic policies to reduce our emissions and to meet those targets. Climate change is not a matter of belief. It is a matter of science.
1.38am GMT01:381.38am GMT01:38
Greg Hunt is speaking at the press club right now.Greg Hunt is speaking at the press club right now.
The environment minister released the national accounts for emmissions via the Fin today. Lenore Taylor has written here, how Australia is meeting goals via accounting rules.The environment minister released the national accounts for emmissions via the Fin today. Lenore Taylor has written here, how Australia is meeting goals via accounting rules.
Australia has already met its 2020 greenhouse emissions reduction target, an outcome the government claims enhances its credibility ahead of the Paris climate summit next week, but analysts and climate campaigners say is proof the target was always far too low.Australia has already met its 2020 greenhouse emissions reduction target, an outcome the government claims enhances its credibility ahead of the Paris climate summit next week, but analysts and climate campaigners say is proof the target was always far too low.
Having foreshadowed for weeks that revised greenhouse projections would mean Australia had already met its 2020 target, the environment minister, Greg Hunt, has confirmed the official figures, showing Australia is 28m tonnes of greenhouse abatement ahead of what it needs to reach the target of a 5% reduction by 2020 based on 2000 levels....Having foreshadowed for weeks that revised greenhouse projections would mean Australia had already met its 2020 target, the environment minister, Greg Hunt, has confirmed the official figures, showing Australia is 28m tonnes of greenhouse abatement ahead of what it needs to reach the target of a 5% reduction by 2020 based on 2000 levels....
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Australia is meeting its minimum goal via accounting rules – most forecasts show its emissions will rise by 2020. The latest analysis by research firm RepuTex shows Australia’s actual emissions will rise 4% by 2020 compared with 2000 levels, and 6% compared with today.Australia is meeting its minimum goal via accounting rules – most forecasts show its emissions will rise by 2020. The latest analysis by research firm RepuTex shows Australia’s actual emissions will rise 4% by 2020 compared with 2000 levels, and 6% compared with today.
1.32am GMT01:321.32am GMT01:32
Both Julie Bishop and Tanya Plibersek launched a University of Melbourne program to promote women in politics through mentorship.Both Julie Bishop and Tanya Plibersek launched a University of Melbourne program to promote women in politics through mentorship.
1.24am GMT01:241.24am GMT01:24
The brief interlude in the blog occurred because I snuck out to attend the launch by the PM of George Megalogenis’ book Australia’s Second Chance.The brief interlude in the blog occurred because I snuck out to attend the launch by the PM of George Megalogenis’ book Australia’s Second Chance.
I declare an interest here - George is a close friend and long time colleague.I declare an interest here - George is a close friend and long time colleague.
The thesis of his book is that early in white settlement, Australia became a rich nation because it was a diverse people - though he has plenty here regarding the treatment of the Indigenous people. When the nation closed its doors with the white Australia policy and tariff policy, income dropped accordingly and did not rise again until the post-WWII era, when we opened our doors again. It is way more detailed than that and I do urge you (disclaimer accepted) to have a read because in his usual style, he has unearthed a lot of source material to back his thesis.The thesis of his book is that early in white settlement, Australia became a rich nation because it was a diverse people - though he has plenty here regarding the treatment of the Indigenous people. When the nation closed its doors with the white Australia policy and tariff policy, income dropped accordingly and did not rise again until the post-WWII era, when we opened our doors again. It is way more detailed than that and I do urge you (disclaimer accepted) to have a read because in his usual style, he has unearthed a lot of source material to back his thesis.
At the launch, the Mega message was “don’t blow it” again. The subtext: particularly in the current climate.At the launch, the Mega message was “don’t blow it” again. The subtext: particularly in the current climate.
I will bring you a bit of Turnbull too shortly. In the meantime, here is three generations of the Megalogenis family. Diversity at work.I will bring you a bit of Turnbull too shortly. In the meantime, here is three generations of the Megalogenis family. Diversity at work.
PM @TurnbullMalcolm does a selfie with @GMegalogenis at the launch of #AustraliasSecondChance @gabriellechan pic.twitter.com/i8zETZW3bTPM @TurnbullMalcolm does a selfie with @GMegalogenis at the launch of #AustraliasSecondChance @gabriellechan pic.twitter.com/i8zETZW3bT
1.13am GMT01:131.13am GMT01:13
The shipping legislation mentioned early is now in the senate. Labor’s Stephen Conroy is talking about Bill Milby, the cruise ship operator.The shipping legislation mentioned early is now in the senate. Labor’s Stephen Conroy is talking about Bill Milby, the cruise ship operator.
Conroy notes that former prime minister Tony Abbott called Milby a liar, even though it subsequently emerged from senate evidence that Milby’s story of advice from the department turned out to be true. Conroy is not mincing his words in the senate.Conroy notes that former prime minister Tony Abbott called Milby a liar, even though it subsequently emerged from senate evidence that Milby’s story of advice from the department turned out to be true. Conroy is not mincing his words in the senate.
This is how this lot operate...this bill’s a turkey and it should be defeated.This is how this lot operate...this bill’s a turkey and it should be defeated.
1.05am GMT01:051.05am GMT01:05
And the freedom award goes to...Tony Abbott.And the freedom award goes to...Tony Abbott.
The receives the inaugural Freedom Award was awarded to the former PM by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations.The receives the inaugural Freedom Award was awarded to the former PM by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations.
12.18am GMT00:1812.18am GMT00:18
Brick with Eyes 1. Bowers 0.Brick with Eyes 1. Bowers 0.
Senator Lazarus 1 Photographers 0 @mpbowers @cochl pic.twitter.com/yFz3vpsn3lSenator Lazarus 1 Photographers 0 @mpbowers @cochl pic.twitter.com/yFz3vpsn3l
12.11am GMT00:1112.11am GMT00:11
Here is the shipping news. There has been shipping legislation on the senate plan for two days now that keeps slipping down the list.Here is the shipping news. There has been shipping legislation on the senate plan for two days now that keeps slipping down the list.
Under Warren Truss’s legislation, workers on non-Australian flagged vessels will only be subject to Australian wages and conditions if the ships trade in Australia for more than 183 days, roughly six months of the yearly permits. It will also streamline requirements to a single shipping licence for boats operating between domestic ports.Under Warren Truss’s legislation, workers on non-Australian flagged vessels will only be subject to Australian wages and conditions if the ships trade in Australia for more than 183 days, roughly six months of the yearly permits. It will also streamline requirements to a single shipping licence for boats operating between domestic ports.
You may remember that an Australian cruise ship operator was advised one option to stay competitive under the new rules would be to sack his Australian staff and get a cheaper foreign crew.You may remember that an Australian cruise ship operator was advised one option to stay competitive under the new rules would be to sack his Australian staff and get a cheaper foreign crew.
The shipping legislation amendment is looking increasingly in danger from the senate crossbenchers. The only reading of the constant postponement must mean that there is some negotiations because it will not pass.The shipping legislation amendment is looking increasingly in danger from the senate crossbenchers. The only reading of the constant postponement must mean that there is some negotiations because it will not pass.
Anthony Albanese, former infrastructure minister, has used the opportunity of two other shipping bills to criticise the legislation.Anthony Albanese, former infrastructure minister, has used the opportunity of two other shipping bills to criticise the legislation.
Anthony Albanese says Labor will support both bills currently in the lower house (which relate to Australian ships). But he said it was all a moot point because if the shipping legislation amendment passes, there will be no Australian ships.Anthony Albanese says Labor will support both bills currently in the lower house (which relate to Australian ships). But he said it was all a moot point because if the shipping legislation amendment passes, there will be no Australian ships.
It’s against that background that today we contemplate the legislation before us, which seeks to reduce red tape costs for Australian flagged vessels.It’s against that background that today we contemplate the legislation before us, which seeks to reduce red tape costs for Australian flagged vessels.
Labor will support this legislation because it makes sense. But if those opposite get their way, the whole exercise will be completely academic. There just won’t be any Australian flagged major trading vessels.Labor will support this legislation because it makes sense. But if those opposite get their way, the whole exercise will be completely academic. There just won’t be any Australian flagged major trading vessels.
11.39pm GMT23:3911.39pm GMT23:39
11.36pm GMT23:3611.36pm GMT23:36
The early morning event was The Big Issue’s Parliamentary Street Soccer Cup. It was organised to raise awareness of The Big Issue’s federally-funded Community Street Soccer Program, which supports homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people around the country.The early morning event was The Big Issue’s Parliamentary Street Soccer Cup. It was organised to raise awareness of The Big Issue’s federally-funded Community Street Soccer Program, which supports homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people around the country.
These photos were from the Pollies Vs Press Gallery.These photos were from the Pollies Vs Press Gallery.
I will bring you the score shortly but Bowers reports the press gallery were comprehensively beaten. It didn’t help that Alex Ellinghausen scored an own goal.I will bring you the score shortly but Bowers reports the press gallery were comprehensively beaten. It didn’t help that Alex Ellinghausen scored an own goal.
11.26pm GMT23:2611.26pm GMT23:26
Now Mike Bowers work is backing up so let’s move on to some Christmas cheer.Now Mike Bowers work is backing up so let’s move on to some Christmas cheer.
The Canberra Choral Society, led by Tobias Cole, performed for the parliament last night. Lurking in the back row singing her heart out was society member Laura Tingle, our colleague from the Fin. Can sing. Can write.The Canberra Choral Society, led by Tobias Cole, performed for the parliament last night. Lurking in the back row singing her heart out was society member Laura Tingle, our colleague from the Fin. Can sing. Can write.
Parliamentarians came creeping out of their offices like mice, joining the carols, despite early protestations. I still can’t get Ding Dong Merrily On High out of my head.Parliamentarians came creeping out of their offices like mice, joining the carols, despite early protestations. I still can’t get Ding Dong Merrily On High out of my head.
Here is the speaker Tony Smith and the president Stephen Parry.Here is the speaker Tony Smith and the president Stephen Parry.
Updated at 11.27pm GMTUpdated at 11.27pm GMT
11.09pm GMT23:0911.09pm GMT23:09
Malcolm Turnbull outlines the complexity of the Syrian situation, the players and the need for a Syrian solution.Malcolm Turnbull outlines the complexity of the Syrian situation, the players and the need for a Syrian solution.
A number of them have got differing agendas...differing objectives which in some cases overlap and in some cases are at odds with each other.A number of them have got differing agendas...differing objectives which in some cases overlap and in some cases are at odds with each other.
This is why this is a very, very complex theatre, both in terms of the various elements within Syria and then the various external players and I have only mentioned a few of them. It’s highly complex and it underlines the need for there to be a political settlement.This is why this is a very, very complex theatre, both in terms of the various elements within Syria and then the various external players and I have only mentioned a few of them. It’s highly complex and it underlines the need for there to be a political settlement.
11.04pm GMT23:0411.04pm GMT23:04
Malcolm Turnbull is asked about the prospect of Russia and the United states coordinating their military action. He says there is an agreement between those two countries but the problem was this was between Turkey and Russia.Malcolm Turnbull is asked about the prospect of Russia and the United states coordinating their military action. He says there is an agreement between those two countries but the problem was this was between Turkey and Russia.
It is essential for all of the parties in that increasingly complex conflict to have a high degree of awareness of where each other’s military assets are being deployed but you talked about Russia and the United States. There is an MoU between the coalition and the Russians in terms of the operation of their military aircraft over Syria and to avoid incidents, collisions, incidents like the one we’ve just seen, plainly. But this that we’ve seen here did not involve the United States. This was an incident between Turkey and Russia.It is essential for all of the parties in that increasingly complex conflict to have a high degree of awareness of where each other’s military assets are being deployed but you talked about Russia and the United States. There is an MoU between the coalition and the Russians in terms of the operation of their military aircraft over Syria and to avoid incidents, collisions, incidents like the one we’ve just seen, plainly. But this that we’ve seen here did not involve the United States. This was an incident between Turkey and Russia.
11.00pm GMT23:0011.00pm GMT23:00
Turnbull is asked about the Russian jet. He makes the same points as Julie Bishop. That restraint is required. That facts are needed.Turnbull is asked about the Russian jet. He makes the same points as Julie Bishop. That restraint is required. That facts are needed.
Q: How significant it that a NATO power has shot down a Russian plane?Q: How significant it that a NATO power has shot down a Russian plane?
Well, that will depend,frankly, on the reaction of the parties and that is why restraint is so important.Well, that will depend,frankly, on the reaction of the parties and that is why restraint is so important.
10.56pm GMT22:5610.56pm GMT22:56
Shalailah Medhora has asked the prime minister and Christian Porter about the funding issue between state and federal governments covered in this excellent piece by Jess Hill.Shalailah Medhora has asked the prime minister and Christian Porter about the funding issue between state and federal governments covered in this excellent piece by Jess Hill.
Q: There’s still uncertainty around the national partnership agreement on homelessness which has led states and service providers to cut back on the amount of women’s shelters and expanding on the services provided. Will you commit to funding this beyond 2017 when it expires and to increase the amount of funding it gets currently at 2014 levels?Q: There’s still uncertainty around the national partnership agreement on homelessness which has led states and service providers to cut back on the amount of women’s shelters and expanding on the services provided. Will you commit to funding this beyond 2017 when it expires and to increase the amount of funding it gets currently at 2014 levels?
Turnbull flicks the question to Porter, former WA treasurer.Turnbull flicks the question to Porter, former WA treasurer.
I also have the benefit of being a state treasurer who was turning up to those meetings with the former Labor government saying, ‘Will you renew that partnership?’ It was this government that renewed it. The idea that there is uncertainty attached to the point of renewal of partnerships is a difficulty that arises in every single federal-state partnership so all governments make their decision closer to the point in time of renewal, that is sometimes a clunky system but I think what needs to be noted is it was this government that made that decision and yes, there is a very important link in to domestic violence issues.I also have the benefit of being a state treasurer who was turning up to those meetings with the former Labor government saying, ‘Will you renew that partnership?’ It was this government that renewed it. The idea that there is uncertainty attached to the point of renewal of partnerships is a difficulty that arises in every single federal-state partnership so all governments make their decision closer to the point in time of renewal, that is sometimes a clunky system but I think what needs to be noted is it was this government that made that decision and yes, there is a very important link in to domestic violence issues.
10.43pm GMT22:4310.43pm GMT22:43
Malcolm Turnbull is releasing the research into attitudes on domestic violence. The prime minister read some of the quotes.Malcolm Turnbull is releasing the research into attitudes on domestic violence. The prime minister read some of the quotes.
Let me read you some of the quotes from some of theyoung people that took part in this research. This is from afemale between the age of 10and 14 years. ‘It wasn’t that bad. It’s not like he punched her. If there was an injury then it would be bad.’ Or a male between 15 and 17 year stalking about a perpetrator of violence against a woman, against a girl, ‘Oh, he’s just having a bad day’.Let me read you some of the quotes from some of theyoung people that took part in this research. This is from afemale between the age of 10and 14 years. ‘It wasn’t that bad. It’s not like he punched her. If there was an injury then it would be bad.’ Or a male between 15 and 17 year stalking about a perpetrator of violence against a woman, against a girl, ‘Oh, he’s just having a bad day’.
Social services minister Christian Porter is going to the nub of the report. He says it shows three things.Social services minister Christian Porter is going to the nub of the report. He says it shows three things.
10.35pm GMT22:3510.35pm GMT22:35
Monkey pod club: Is there a secret handshake?Monkey pod club: Is there a secret handshake?
I can no longer ignore the monkey pod club. It may be just about as delicious as the chocolate cake that Tony Abbott shared.I can no longer ignore the monkey pod club. It may be just about as delicious as the chocolate cake that Tony Abbott shared.
James Massola of Fairfax wrote the story of the gathering of disaffected conservatives, flapping their clipped wings around a monkey pod wooden table. The MPs are ex-Abbott ministers and backbenchers who did not get a gig in the Turnbull show.James Massola of Fairfax wrote the story of the gathering of disaffected conservatives, flapping their clipped wings around a monkey pod wooden table. The MPs are ex-Abbott ministers and backbenchers who did not get a gig in the Turnbull show.
Membership reportedly includes: Andrew Nikolic, Natasha Griggs, Michael Sukkar, Angus Taylor, Zed Seselja, Luke Howarth, Ian Goodenough, Craig Kelly and Karen McNamara.Membership reportedly includes: Andrew Nikolic, Natasha Griggs, Michael Sukkar, Angus Taylor, Zed Seselja, Luke Howarth, Ian Goodenough, Craig Kelly and Karen McNamara.
While it has its genesis in a long-standing social gathering for conservatives since the Rudd government, it has obviously been imbued with extra energy since Abbott’s demise.While it has its genesis in a long-standing social gathering for conservatives since the Rudd government, it has obviously been imbued with extra energy since Abbott’s demise.
Andrew Probyn reports this morning the former PM was obviously thankful for the collegial hug because he brought along a chocolate cake, baked – he said - by none other than his former chief of staff and now landlady, Peta Credlin.Andrew Probyn reports this morning the former PM was obviously thankful for the collegial hug because he brought along a chocolate cake, baked – he said - by none other than his former chief of staff and now landlady, Peta Credlin.
Ladeez, bring a plate.Ladeez, bring a plate.
It has been reported before that Abbott stays with Credlin and her husband, former Liberal Party federal director Brian Loughnane, at their Canberra flat during sitting weeks.It has been reported before that Abbott stays with Credlin and her husband, former Liberal Party federal director Brian Loughnane, at their Canberra flat during sitting weeks.
Credlin was, of course, notorious in her control of events around her prime minister. It would appear she is still looking after him.Credlin was, of course, notorious in her control of events around her prime minister. It would appear she is still looking after him.
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Julie Bishop: facts still unclear on Russian planeJulie Bishop: facts still unclear on Russian plane
You would have seen the overnight news that Turkey shot down a Russian fighter plane. The details are not entirely clear. Turkey and Russia are at odds over which airspace the plane was flying in.You would have seen the overnight news that Turkey shot down a Russian fighter plane. The details are not entirely clear. Turkey and Russia are at odds over which airspace the plane was flying in.
To say the event ratchets up the tension in the region...well, understatement.To say the event ratchets up the tension in the region...well, understatement.
Bishop says she is calling for an investigation waiting for the facts, but she doesn’t envisage Australian planes would find themselves in a similar situation.Bishop says she is calling for an investigation waiting for the facts, but she doesn’t envisage Australian planes would find themselves in a similar situation.
At this point the facts are still unclear and we urge restraint while an investigation cared out. At this stage, we should all be calling for an investigation as to how this occurred. It does underscore the complexity of the situation in Syria and Iraq of Australia as part of the coalition has an agreement with Russia in relation to the US of air space. Russia and the coalition, led by the United States, have such an agreement. I don’t envisage there being a situation where Australian planes would find themselves in this situation.At this point the facts are still unclear and we urge restraint while an investigation cared out. At this stage, we should all be calling for an investigation as to how this occurred. It does underscore the complexity of the situation in Syria and Iraq of Australia as part of the coalition has an agreement with Russia in relation to the US of air space. Russia and the coalition, led by the United States, have such an agreement. I don’t envisage there being a situation where Australian planes would find themselves in this situation.
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Updated at 9.53pm GMTUpdated at 9.53pm GMT
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Shorten: The conversation at the dinner table just stopsShorten: The conversation at the dinner table just stops
Bill Shorten just gave an incredibly moving speech which went straight to the heart of the tension felt inside many households across the country, which was so well demonstrated in Sarah Ferguson’s documentary Hitting Home last night.Bill Shorten just gave an incredibly moving speech which went straight to the heart of the tension felt inside many households across the country, which was so well demonstrated in Sarah Ferguson’s documentary Hitting Home last night.
The conversation at the dinner table just stops. It’s the start of yet another night’s Russian roulette. What will be the mood. Will it be a good night? Or will it be a bad night? He’s drunk. Maybe he is not happy with his job. Whatever the reason. Whatever the resentment, it will be the wife that gets the blame and is the focus of the anger. He could growl, he could yell. Perhaps he might just fall asleep at the table in front of his dinner or in front of the TV. He could stir. He could smoulder. He’s wakeful. There will be thousands of families who will be tiptoeing around this person. They will placate him. They will turn down the music while they are doing their homework. They will cajole. Children will become adults and diplomats, merely to assuage the anger. They are always on tiptoes. They’re waiting for that eruption. There are tens of thousands of Australian children who are acquired bat-like hearing, that imperceptible tremor that the anger’s started. And as survivors know and as children know, it doesn’t always end in physical violence, but it can be the threat. The anxiety. The fear. Children growing up long before they should. That’s what today’s about for me.The conversation at the dinner table just stops. It’s the start of yet another night’s Russian roulette. What will be the mood. Will it be a good night? Or will it be a bad night? He’s drunk. Maybe he is not happy with his job. Whatever the reason. Whatever the resentment, it will be the wife that gets the blame and is the focus of the anger. He could growl, he could yell. Perhaps he might just fall asleep at the table in front of his dinner or in front of the TV. He could stir. He could smoulder. He’s wakeful. There will be thousands of families who will be tiptoeing around this person. They will placate him. They will turn down the music while they are doing their homework. They will cajole. Children will become adults and diplomats, merely to assuage the anger. They are always on tiptoes. They’re waiting for that eruption. There are tens of thousands of Australian children who are acquired bat-like hearing, that imperceptible tremor that the anger’s started. And as survivors know and as children know, it doesn’t always end in physical violence, but it can be the threat. The anxiety. The fear. Children growing up long before they should. That’s what today’s about for me.
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Malcolm Turnbull is speaking now.Malcolm Turnbull is speaking now.
He referred to the study mentioned in earlier posts and says of its findings that show a tendency to blame the victim:He referred to the study mentioned in earlier posts and says of its findings that show a tendency to blame the victim:
If little boys see their fathers disrespecting their mothers, they will grow up to disrespect their partners. If they see their mothers respected they will respect their sisters. All of us as men, as fathers and grandfathers, as leaders, as teachers, as commanders in the armed forces, as secretaries in the public service, as members of Parliament, all of us men are role models and all of us in our own way can affect and must affect this cultural change.If little boys see their fathers disrespecting their mothers, they will grow up to disrespect their partners. If they see their mothers respected they will respect their sisters. All of us as men, as fathers and grandfathers, as leaders, as teachers, as commanders in the armed forces, as secretaries in the public service, as members of Parliament, all of us men are role models and all of us in our own way can affect and must affect this cultural change.
Turnbull says the culture has to change.Turnbull says the culture has to change.
All members and senators here are totally committed to this cultural change, I know that. One of the first actions of my government was to announce the funding of $100 million for a woman’s safety package and Ken [Lay] referred to that earlier, to address the immediate needs of women to fear for their lives.All members and senators here are totally committed to this cultural change, I know that. One of the first actions of my government was to announce the funding of $100 million for a woman’s safety package and Ken [Lay] referred to that earlier, to address the immediate needs of women to fear for their lives.
PM Malcolm Turnbull launches White Ribbon Day at Parliament House @WhiteRibbonAust #stopfamilyviolence pic.twitter.com/9g5ehd0gZePM Malcolm Turnbull launches White Ribbon Day at Parliament House @WhiteRibbonAust #stopfamilyviolence pic.twitter.com/9g5ehd0gZe
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Grace has a point.Grace has a point.
@gabriellechan nothing matters more than immediately restoring funding to Womens Refuges, the rest is empty platitudes #WhiteRibbonDay@gabriellechan nothing matters more than immediately restoring funding to Womens Refuges, the rest is empty platitudes #WhiteRibbonDay
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Tri-partisan support to eliminate violence against women @terrimbutler @SHendersonMP @WhiteRibbonAust #TakeAStand pic.twitter.com/kYoc97eF7oTri-partisan support to eliminate violence against women @terrimbutler @SHendersonMP @WhiteRibbonAust #TakeAStand pic.twitter.com/kYoc97eF7o
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The Labor plan involves five days of paid work leave for domestic violence victims, including for casual workers, who are often women.The Labor plan involves five days of paid work leave for domestic violence victims, including for casual workers, who are often women.
If such leave were legislated inside national employment standards, it would be a basic employment right.If such leave were legislated inside national employment standards, it would be a basic employment right.
Bill Shorten acknowledged many companies already provide such leave. They include Telstra, NAB, Virgin Australia, IKEA and Blundstone Boots.Bill Shorten acknowledged many companies already provide such leave. They include Telstra, NAB, Virgin Australia, IKEA and Blundstone Boots.
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Shalailah MedhoraShalailah Medhora
Social services minister, Christian Porter, has been on ABC Radio this morning, talking about the findings of a study into violence against women. The research will form the basis of a $30m state and Commonwealth-funded ad campaign aimed at changing attitudes.Social services minister, Christian Porter, has been on ABC Radio this morning, talking about the findings of a study into violence against women. The research will form the basis of a $30m state and Commonwealth-funded ad campaign aimed at changing attitudes.
The campaign is months rather than years away.The campaign is months rather than years away.
When asked about Labor’s proposal to offer five days of domestic violence leave in national employment standards, Porter did not dismiss it straight away.When asked about Labor’s proposal to offer five days of domestic violence leave in national employment standards, Porter did not dismiss it straight away.
“All policy ideas should be welcomed in this space,” he said, adding that the policy will need to be given “very considered thought” because of the complexity of the issue.“All policy ideas should be welcomed in this space,” he said, adding that the policy will need to be given “very considered thought” because of the complexity of the issue.
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Blame the victim: study to be released this morning in parliamentBlame the victim: study to be released this morning in parliament
Daniel Hurst reports on a study to be released today on attitudes to domestic violence.Daniel Hurst reports on a study to be released today on attitudes to domestic violence.
A study has revealed high levels of victim blaming when Australians are told about cases of girls and young women experiencing disrespectful and aggressive behaviour from their male peers.A study has revealed high levels of victim blaming when Australians are told about cases of girls and young women experiencing disrespectful and aggressive behaviour from their male peers.
The report, to be released by the Turnbull government on Wednesday, said while there was strong community support for ending extreme violence against women, the attitudes that perpetuated the problem were “firmly entrenched” among many adults and children in Australia.The report, to be released by the Turnbull government on Wednesday, said while there was strong community support for ending extreme violence against women, the attitudes that perpetuated the problem were “firmly entrenched” among many adults and children in Australia.
The worrying thing was the tendency to blame the victim.The worrying thing was the tendency to blame the victim.
“Despite this, when asked their perception on why the behaviour had occurred, the response from the majority of influencers (male and female) was to automatically question the role of the female before rebuking the behaviour described,” the report said.“Despite this, when asked their perception on why the behaviour had occurred, the response from the majority of influencers (male and female) was to automatically question the role of the female before rebuking the behaviour described,” the report said.
Boys and young men were “fast to externalise the behaviour by blaming others, particularly the female” – a phenomenon researchers said was already present among boys as young as 10. One boy aged in the 15 to 17 category told researchers: “Perhaps the girl is not giving him attention.”Boys and young men were “fast to externalise the behaviour by blaming others, particularly the female” – a phenomenon researchers said was already present among boys as young as 10. One boy aged in the 15 to 17 category told researchers: “Perhaps the girl is not giving him attention.”
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Malcolm Turnbull: Not all disrespect of women ends up in violence against women, but all violence against women begins with disrespecting women.Malcolm Turnbull: Not all disrespect of women ends up in violence against women, but all violence against women begins with disrespecting women.
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With @larissawaters, @NickMcKim, @SenatorSiewert & @RichardDiNatale marking #WhiteRibbonDay in Parl. #ISwear pic.twitter.com/VWCpSkmYs5With @larissawaters, @NickMcKim, @SenatorSiewert & @RichardDiNatale marking #WhiteRibbonDay in Parl. #ISwear pic.twitter.com/VWCpSkmYs5
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Good morning friends, Canberrans and country women,Good morning friends, Canberrans and country women,
Today Australians will attend marches all around the country for white ribbon day. In the parliament, the prime minister, the opposition leader and other MPs will attend an annual breakfast to speak against domestic violence. According to the Counting Dead Women project by Destroy The Joint, there have been 78 women killed by men this year. Last year there were 84 women killed. Surely, that awful record will not be broken.Today Australians will attend marches all around the country for white ribbon day. In the parliament, the prime minister, the opposition leader and other MPs will attend an annual breakfast to speak against domestic violence. According to the Counting Dead Women project by Destroy The Joint, there have been 78 women killed by men this year. Last year there were 84 women killed. Surely, that awful record will not be broken.
Last night, Victorian Liberal MP Sarah Henderson broke down as she described the murder of her friend Monique by her partner.Last night, Victorian Liberal MP Sarah Henderson broke down as she described the murder of her friend Monique by her partner.
Three days ago, Monique was murdered by her American partner in the US. It was a deliberate, calculated murder/suicide. Monique had decided to leave the relationship and return to Australia—but she never made it home.Three days ago, Monique was murdered by her American partner in the US. It was a deliberate, calculated murder/suicide. Monique had decided to leave the relationship and return to Australia—but she never made it home.
I do not want to speak about the detail other than to say Monique’s parents Faye and Frank who both live in Corangamite—and her beloved children Sam and Zara—are devastated and shattered beyond words. This is a crime which always happens to someone else; but Monique’s death has shown me that this is a crime that can touch every single family. Our family is devastated by this news—and our hearts go out to Sam, Zara, Faye, Frank, Tony, Jeremy, Sally, Paula, Johnnie and the rest of Monique’s family and friends.I do not want to speak about the detail other than to say Monique’s parents Faye and Frank who both live in Corangamite—and her beloved children Sam and Zara—are devastated and shattered beyond words. This is a crime which always happens to someone else; but Monique’s death has shown me that this is a crime that can touch every single family. Our family is devastated by this news—and our hearts go out to Sam, Zara, Faye, Frank, Tony, Jeremy, Sally, Paula, Johnnie and the rest of Monique’s family and friends.
We have to break this cycle of violence, which in many cases is being fuelled by drugs, alcohol, rage, revenge—and perverse attitudes by men who think it is okay to hurt a woman. We all have a responsibility to educate young people—and Our Watch survey found that one in four young men believe controlling and violent behaviour is a sign of male strength.We have to break this cycle of violence, which in many cases is being fuelled by drugs, alcohol, rage, revenge—and perverse attitudes by men who think it is okay to hurt a woman. We all have a responsibility to educate young people—and Our Watch survey found that one in four young men believe controlling and violent behaviour is a sign of male strength.
I say to all Australians: tomorrow wear your white ribbon, take the pledge and please stand up and speak out against family violence. Monique, you were a beautiful and gentle soul. Rest in peace.I say to all Australians: tomorrow wear your white ribbon, take the pledge and please stand up and speak out against family violence. Monique, you were a beautiful and gentle soul. Rest in peace.
The PM will speak at 8am, Shorten straight up after. I’m @gabriellechan and he is @mpbowers and we will have all that and more today on #politicslive.The PM will speak at 8am, Shorten straight up after. I’m @gabriellechan and he is @mpbowers and we will have all that and more today on #politicslive.