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Warren Truss to reveal his retirement plans – politics live Warren Truss to reveal his retirement plans – politics live
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Shalailah Medhora
Independent MP, Andrew Wilkie, has written to the International Criminal Court over the plight of the 267 asylum seekers currently in limbo following a failed bid to challenge offshore detention in the high court.
Wilkie wrote to the ICC in October 2014 asking the organisation to investigate Australia for crimes against humanity over its treatment of asylum seekers. Thursday’s letter aims to supplement the original case.
Andrew Wilkie:
The government is in contravention of the Rome Statute because it continues to incarcerate people indefinitely without trial, forcibly transfer people to third countries and places them in conditions causing great suffering and serious injury to mental and physical health. If the government won’t listen to the outrage of the Australian people, then let’s hope they listen to the ICC.
11.59pm GMT
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Great moments in estimates, part one.
Here's the vine of Aussie Senator Bill Heffernan hilariously telling #estimates: "F*ck that's risky shit" https://t.co/1VX8T8kQ0b
11.45pm GMT
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Daniel Hurst
Back to Peter Dutton, who got trampled by leave letters, an official Truss timetable and a Rolex. In his radio interview earlier this morning, Dutton was asked about the fate of five children said to be stranded in an Isis stronghold in Syria. This follows reports that Tara Nettleton- the widow of Australian Isis fighter Khaled Sharrouf - has died, leaving her children in Raqqa.
Dutton told 2GB he was unable to confirm the reports but “if there’s an Australian citizen of any age, and most definitely children, regardless of circumstance, we will provide consular assistance”. He avoided making any specific commitment about the children’s return to Australia, saying the government would prioritise public safety.
Dutton raised concern about any parent being “crazy enough or dangerous enough” to take children into such a dangerous environment and suggested the experience would “obviously scar those children for life”. When host Ray Hadley asked about the previously published photo of one of the children holding up a severed head, Dutton said: “It’s a barbaric act and I can only imagine what else these children have been exposed to. It shows how evil and pervasive this death cult is and we need to stare it down.”
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I imagine most Politics Live readers will be aware that Liberal backbencher Ian Goodenough last night released the best press release that I have seen in twenty years in this building. I’ve titled this statement: “Ian buys a Rolex.”I imagine most Politics Live readers will be aware that Liberal backbencher Ian Goodenough last night released the best press release that I have seen in twenty years in this building. I’ve titled this statement: “Ian buys a Rolex.”
If you missed this last night Daniel Hurst can bring you up to speed. If you just want the short version, suffice to say that Goodenough has burst onto the scene as a minor player in RolexGate over the past 48 hours – he’s exhibited a hitherto unknown talent for spotting authentic luxury goods courtesy of the fact he’s a proud owner of a Rolex.If you missed this last night Daniel Hurst can bring you up to speed. If you just want the short version, suffice to say that Goodenough has burst onto the scene as a minor player in RolexGate over the past 48 hours – he’s exhibited a hitherto unknown talent for spotting authentic luxury goods courtesy of the fact he’s a proud owner of a Rolex.
We suspect this is the first sighting of Ian’s Rolex in the Wild.We suspect this is the first sighting of Ian’s Rolex in the Wild.
Thank you Magic Mikearoo. Thank you.Thank you Magic Mikearoo. Thank you.
11.19pm GMT11.19pm GMT
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Deputy PM Warren Truss will address Nationals party room on retirement schedule shortly before statement to the House of Reps @AAPNewswireDeputy PM Warren Truss will address Nationals party room on retirement schedule shortly before statement to the House of Reps @AAPNewswire
11.18pm GMT11.18pm GMT
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Look out, Andrew.Look out, Andrew.
11.15pm GMT11.15pm GMT
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Sky News political editor David Speers has just reported that letters approving Stuart Robert’s personal leave have been handed to Malcolm Turnbull by Tony Abbott as part of the current Parkinson inquiry.Sky News political editor David Speers has just reported that letters approving Stuart Robert’s personal leave have been handed to Malcolm Turnbull by Tony Abbott as part of the current Parkinson inquiry.
Noting this fact gives me an opportunity to make something clear.Noting this fact gives me an opportunity to make something clear.
Right now, it is pretty obvious that Tony Abbott is attempting to position against an eventuality where he is ultimately blamed for allowing this extremely ill-judged visit to proceed – regardless of whether Robert is ultimately pinged or exonerated.Right now, it is pretty obvious that Tony Abbott is attempting to position against an eventuality where he is ultimately blamed for allowing this extremely ill-judged visit to proceed – regardless of whether Robert is ultimately pinged or exonerated.
So much interesting, subterranean, hand to hand combat in this transaction between key government figures.So much interesting, subterranean, hand to hand combat in this transaction between key government figures.
Also lots of speculation around about where the Robert story emerged from, where this morning’s photograph emerged from – all the standard parlour games. I’m going to leave off the conspiracy theories and try and keep today factual.Also lots of speculation around about where the Robert story emerged from, where this morning’s photograph emerged from – all the standard parlour games. I’m going to leave off the conspiracy theories and try and keep today factual.
(Is this woman mad?)(Is this woman mad?)
11.06pm GMT11.06pm GMT
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Speaking of seeking ..Speaking of seeking ..
Warren Truss will be addressing the House of Reps at 1230. PM Turnbull will follow. @AAPNewswireWarren Truss will be addressing the House of Reps at 1230. PM Turnbull will follow. @AAPNewswire
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They seek him here, they seek him there, they seek him everywhere ..They seek him here, they seek him there, they seek him everywhere ..
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The conversation has moved on to Rolex watches. Wong wants to know whether or not a minister has ever been presented with a Rolex during Varghese’s tenure in DFAT, which stretches back to 1979. Varghese says he imagines ministers have been given many gifts without his direct knowledge. Has he ever been given a Rolex, Wong inquires? No, Varghese says.The conversation has moved on to Rolex watches. Wong wants to know whether or not a minister has ever been presented with a Rolex during Varghese’s tenure in DFAT, which stretches back to 1979. Varghese says he imagines ministers have been given many gifts without his direct knowledge. Has he ever been given a Rolex, Wong inquires? No, Varghese says.
10.59pm GMT10.59pm GMT
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Back to estimates, Labor’s Penny Wong is asking Peter Varghese whether the appropriate security protocols were in place during Robert’s Beijing visit. She means whether or not he carried communications technology supplied by defence to minimise the potential for devices to be hacked or bugged.Back to estimates, Labor’s Penny Wong is asking Peter Varghese whether the appropriate security protocols were in place during Robert’s Beijing visit. She means whether or not he carried communications technology supplied by defence to minimise the potential for devices to be hacked or bugged.
Peter Varghese:Peter Varghese:
I think the short answer to that question is no, because I don’t think the system as a whole was aware of the visit.I think the short answer to that question is no, because I don’t think the system as a whole was aware of the visit.
10.54pm GMT10.54pm GMT
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Daniel HurstDaniel Hurst
The immigration minister, Peter Dutton, has meanwhile bobbed up on 2GB radio and is signalling he wants to keep his portfolio in the forthcoming reshuffle. Dutton says he has been “working very closely with the prime minister” and they are “determined to make sure those boats don’t start” coming again and they also want to get children out of detention.Here’s the pitch:The immigration minister, Peter Dutton, has meanwhile bobbed up on 2GB radio and is signalling he wants to keep his portfolio in the forthcoming reshuffle. Dutton says he has been “working very closely with the prime minister” and they are “determined to make sure those boats don’t start” coming again and they also want to get children out of detention.Here’s the pitch:
I think continuity in this portfolio is important – and that’s been the prime minister’s advice to me as well.I think continuity in this portfolio is important – and that’s been the prime minister’s advice to me as well.
10.51pm GMT10.51pm GMT
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Bill Shorten is out at a health facility, and he’s taking questions now.Bill Shorten is out at a health facility, and he’s taking questions now.
Q: On Stuart Robert, some in the government are suggesting that if the then prime minister approved this trip, that absolves Stuart Robert of any breach of the ministerial code because it is up to the prime minister of the day to enforce it. What are your thoughts?Q: On Stuart Robert, some in the government are suggesting that if the then prime minister approved this trip, that absolves Stuart Robert of any breach of the ministerial code because it is up to the prime minister of the day to enforce it. What are your thoughts?
Bill Shorten:Bill Shorten:
A crocodile wouldn’t swallow that. I think Malcolm Turnbull is keen to throw Tony Abbott under the bus for a second time and blame him for the Stuart Robert scandal. But what is going on? What is it that Malcolm Turnbull doesn’t understand about a minister acting in his private capacity, not his official capacity?A crocodile wouldn’t swallow that. I think Malcolm Turnbull is keen to throw Tony Abbott under the bus for a second time and blame him for the Stuart Robert scandal. But what is going on? What is it that Malcolm Turnbull doesn’t understand about a minister acting in his private capacity, not his official capacity?
It’s not standard business for Australians when they are having a holiday in China to turn up at the signing ceremony after mega financial deal between a resources company and the Chinese government. This is Stuart Robert acting like Forrest Gump, he is in the photo but has nothing to do with him.It’s not standard business for Australians when they are having a holiday in China to turn up at the signing ceremony after mega financial deal between a resources company and the Chinese government. This is Stuart Robert acting like Forrest Gump, he is in the photo but has nothing to do with him.
The Chinese government just don’t have meetings with people who turn up in China. Mr Robert was accompanied by executives of Nimrod Resources. It is a big coincidence? There is a beer ad where the bloke and his wife are on holiday, sitting around the pool, then another one of his mates turns up, then another mate comes along. Stuart Robert, wanders into a room in China, sees them and says: “What are you doing here?” Then the [Chinese] vice minister of resources, fancy running into you!The Chinese government just don’t have meetings with people who turn up in China. Mr Robert was accompanied by executives of Nimrod Resources. It is a big coincidence? There is a beer ad where the bloke and his wife are on holiday, sitting around the pool, then another one of his mates turns up, then another mate comes along. Stuart Robert, wanders into a room in China, sees them and says: “What are you doing here?” Then the [Chinese] vice minister of resources, fancy running into you!
This doesn’t pass the credibility test.This doesn’t pass the credibility test.
10.43pm GMT10.43pm GMT
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Wong asks Varghese whether or not DFAT have subsequently sought access to the Chinese record of the meeting between Stuart Robert and the Chinese vice minister. The DFAT secretary says that would be a highly unusual development. Wong says of course it would, because normally the Australian government would have officials in the room during a bilateral meeting. We would have our own record of what was said. In this case there is no record. This is why this contact is extraordinary, she notes. Varghese says nothing in response.Wong asks Varghese whether or not DFAT have subsequently sought access to the Chinese record of the meeting between Stuart Robert and the Chinese vice minister. The DFAT secretary says that would be a highly unusual development. Wong says of course it would, because normally the Australian government would have officials in the room during a bilateral meeting. We would have our own record of what was said. In this case there is no record. This is why this contact is extraordinary, she notes. Varghese says nothing in response.
10.35pm GMT10.35pm GMT
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Back in estimates, DFAT officials say there were advised of the Robert visit in Beijing on August 28 by defence officials by email. In the email, Robert was reported to have met with the Chinese vice minister and engaged in activities including golf and visiting tourist sites.Back in estimates, DFAT officials say there were advised of the Robert visit in Beijing on August 28 by defence officials by email. In the email, Robert was reported to have met with the Chinese vice minister and engaged in activities including golf and visiting tourist sites.
10.30pm GMT10.30pm GMT
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Live action succession. Warren Truss and Barnaby Joyce in the House.Live action succession. Warren Truss and Barnaby Joyce in the House.
10.27pm GMT10.27pm GMT
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Labor Senator Penny Wong is asking Varghese to agree with the proposition that it is highly unusual for Australian government ministers to meet with Chinese ministers without DFAT being aware of the contact. Varghese notes that this line of questioning is straying into Rumsfeldian territory: known knowns and known unknowns.Labor Senator Penny Wong is asking Varghese to agree with the proposition that it is highly unusual for Australian government ministers to meet with Chinese ministers without DFAT being aware of the contact. Varghese notes that this line of questioning is straying into Rumsfeldian territory: known knowns and known unknowns.
Wong bats that away and persist with the question. Is it unusual for Australian ministers to freelance in this way?Wong bats that away and persist with the question. Is it unusual for Australian ministers to freelance in this way?
Peter Varghese:Peter Varghese:
What ministers do with their own private visit ..What ministers do with their own private visit ..
Penny Wong:Penny Wong:
They don’t stop being ministers.They don’t stop being ministers.
Peter Varghese:Peter Varghese:
I can’t give you an answer to the question about whether it is highly unusual.I can’t give you an answer to the question about whether it is highly unusual.
Wong asks whether there was any facilitation for the China visit? Land transport? (No.)Wong asks whether there was any facilitation for the China visit? Land transport? (No.)
Peter Varghese:Peter Varghese:
We didn’t know he was there.We didn’t know he was there.
Wong says it is inconceivable to her that a minister would appear in China in a private capacity. It’s technically impossible she thinks, given you don’t stop being a minister, even when you are on holidays. You are still a minister.Wong says it is inconceivable to her that a minister would appear in China in a private capacity. It’s technically impossible she thinks, given you don’t stop being a minister, even when you are on holidays. You are still a minister.
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Shalailah MedhoraShalailah Medhora
In estimates, the head of the foreign affairs department, Peter Varghese is being quizzed about his knowledge of Stuart Robert’s trip to China. Varghese has told Senators the department as well as the post had no prior knowledge of the visit. He says DFAT would have found out “very soon after the visit.” Varghese has also been asked whether DFAT has contributed to the Parkinson review. “I’m not aware of Dr Parkinson seeking any information from DFAT. I’m not aware of us providing any information to Dr Parkinson.”In estimates, the head of the foreign affairs department, Peter Varghese is being quizzed about his knowledge of Stuart Robert’s trip to China. Varghese has told Senators the department as well as the post had no prior knowledge of the visit. He says DFAT would have found out “very soon after the visit.” Varghese has also been asked whether DFAT has contributed to the Parkinson review. “I’m not aware of Dr Parkinson seeking any information from DFAT. I’m not aware of us providing any information to Dr Parkinson.”
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Lots of business going on in the chamber. Now Barnaby Joyce has wandered in for a brief chat with Warren Truss.Lots of business going on in the chamber. Now Barnaby Joyce has wandered in for a brief chat with Warren Truss.
10.12pm GMT10.12pm GMT
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Robert is introducing some veteran’s affairs legislation.Robert is introducing some veteran’s affairs legislation.
10.09pm GMT10.09pm GMT
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Two of the main protagonists of the day, Warren Truss and Stuart Robert, are currently in the House of Representatives chamber. Truss is introducing some legislation. Robert is shuffling some papers on the frontbench.Two of the main protagonists of the day, Warren Truss and Stuart Robert, are currently in the House of Representatives chamber. Truss is introducing some legislation. Robert is shuffling some papers on the frontbench.
9.45pm GMT9.45pm GMT
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Competing at the doors with Nationals running into the future is the Labor Senator Sam Dastyari, who is probably best described as indefatigable. He’s contributing to Labor’s “government in chaos” narrative with a picture demonstrating ministerial turnover since the Abbott government was first elected.Competing at the doors with Nationals running into the future is the Labor Senator Sam Dastyari, who is probably best described as indefatigable. He’s contributing to Labor’s “government in chaos” narrative with a picture demonstrating ministerial turnover since the Abbott government was first elected.
(Was that only two years ago? Seems longer, doesn’t it?)(Was that only two years ago? Seems longer, doesn’t it?)
9.38pm GMT9.38pm GMT
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Shalailah MedhoraShalailah Medhora
Before Andrew Robb spoke to reporters, he was interviewed by Radio National. Robb has been open about his struggle with depression, and told Fran Kelly this morning he would like to be more involved in the mental health space.Before Andrew Robb spoke to reporters, he was interviewed by Radio National. Robb has been open about his struggle with depression, and told Fran Kelly this morning he would like to be more involved in the mental health space.
He admitted that the timing of his depressive episode “wasn’t flash”, but said he has “absolutely no regrets” about getting treatment. False assumptions about mental illness were still present, he said. “The stigma has improved, but it’s still there.”He admitted that the timing of his depressive episode “wasn’t flash”, but said he has “absolutely no regrets” about getting treatment. False assumptions about mental illness were still present, he said. “The stigma has improved, but it’s still there.”
9.34pm GMT9.34pm GMT
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Robb is telling reporters it would be good if the Liberal party considered a woman to replace him in his seat of Goldstein. (I gather Georgina Downer, daughter of the former foreign minister Alexander Downer, is in the field.) He notes Tim Wilson and others would also be excellent candidates.Robb is telling reporters it would be good if the Liberal party considered a woman to replace him in his seat of Goldstein. (I gather Georgina Downer, daughter of the former foreign minister Alexander Downer, is in the field.) He notes Tim Wilson and others would also be excellent candidates.
Wilson – currently the freedom commissioner at the Human Rights Commission – was in front of an estimates committee this week and was asked by Labor Senator Jacinta Collins about whether he had any plans to seek preselection, given there is near constant speculation about Wilson seeking preselection.Wilson – currently the freedom commissioner at the Human Rights Commission – was in front of an estimates committee this week and was asked by Labor Senator Jacinta Collins about whether he had any plans to seek preselection, given there is near constant speculation about Wilson seeking preselection.
The attorney-general George Brandis headed off the question. Perhaps he knew something that we didn’t know.The attorney-general George Brandis headed off the question. Perhaps he knew something that we didn’t know.
9.25pm GMT9.25pm GMT
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With the regeneration that took place in September ..With the regeneration that took place in September ..
This is the trade minister Andrew Robb, in the corridor, executing the victory lap I flagged in the first post. He’s talking about esprit de corps in the government, post the leadership change – a cabinet that doesn’t leak anymore.This is the trade minister Andrew Robb, in the corridor, executing the victory lap I flagged in the first post. He’s talking about esprit de corps in the government, post the leadership change – a cabinet that doesn’t leak anymore.
I’m thinking about Malcolm Turnbull as Peter Capaldi.I’m thinking about Malcolm Turnbull as Peter Capaldi.
9.20pm GMT9.20pm GMT
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Good morning to Mike Bowers, who has captured a couple of Nationals Senators running towards the future.Good morning to Mike Bowers, who has captured a couple of Nationals Senators running towards the future.
Yes, you saw what I did there.Yes, you saw what I did there.
9.11pm GMT9.11pm GMT
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Truss outlining his plans will of course kick off a succession process in the National party. His natural successor is Barnaby Joyce, who is the National party’s most well known figure. Joyce has been positioning himself as the next leader of the party over the Christmas break.Truss outlining his plans will of course kick off a succession process in the National party. His natural successor is Barnaby Joyce, who is the National party’s most well known figure. Joyce has been positioning himself as the next leader of the party over the Christmas break.
It’s not clear right now whether Joyce will get the leadership unopposed. Michael McCormack is not ruling out a tilt for the top job – a development that would prompt the first ballot for the Nationals leadership in twenty six years. McCormack has been on radio this morning signalling he might give it a crack.It’s not clear right now whether Joyce will get the leadership unopposed. Michael McCormack is not ruling out a tilt for the top job – a development that would prompt the first ballot for the Nationals leadership in twenty six years. McCormack has been on radio this morning signalling he might give it a crack.
The real fight though is expected at the deputy leader level. McCormack would be a starter if he chooses not to challenge Joyce. Darren Chester has also confirmed that he will put his hand up for deputy.The real fight though is expected at the deputy leader level. McCormack would be a starter if he chooses not to challenge Joyce. Darren Chester has also confirmed that he will put his hand up for deputy.
Darren Chester:Darren Chester:
If the vacancy is available I will put my name forward to my colleagues and they will evaluate at the time. There will be many candidates for deputy because there’s so many people with the experience and the ability to step up into a more senior role. I expect several colleagues will put their names forward.If the vacancy is available I will put my name forward to my colleagues and they will evaluate at the time. There will be many candidates for deputy because there’s so many people with the experience and the ability to step up into a more senior role. I expect several colleagues will put their names forward.
McCormack has predicted there would be a Melbourne Cup field for the deputy’s position.McCormack has predicted there would be a Melbourne Cup field for the deputy’s position.
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Hello from the other sideHello from the other side
Good morning good people and welcome to super Thursday in Canberra. I hope you’ve been hoarding food and liquids because it’s one of those days where leaving your desk will be difficult, unless of course you are reading Politics Live on your smart phone, on a treadmill, or in a nice cafe. Then you can move quite easily. Anyway, enough of moving or sitting. More of Super Thursday.Good morning good people and welcome to super Thursday in Canberra. I hope you’ve been hoarding food and liquids because it’s one of those days where leaving your desk will be difficult, unless of course you are reading Politics Live on your smart phone, on a treadmill, or in a nice cafe. Then you can move quite easily. Anyway, enough of moving or sitting. More of Super Thursday.
Today, in no particular order, we expect the trade minister Andrew Robb to perform the odd victory lap (he confirmed last night his intention to retire at the next election); we expect some rampant speculation about who might replace Robb in his Victorian seat (people are telling me Tim Wilson, currently at the Human Rights Commission, is likely to make a strong play for Goldstein); we expect the Parkinson review – a process that will determine the immediate future of the human services minister Stuart Robert (current guidance is we’ll get that before question time); and we expect Warren Truss – an enigma wrapped up in a riddle – to lay out a timetable for his exit from politics. Bless him.Today, in no particular order, we expect the trade minister Andrew Robb to perform the odd victory lap (he confirmed last night his intention to retire at the next election); we expect some rampant speculation about who might replace Robb in his Victorian seat (people are telling me Tim Wilson, currently at the Human Rights Commission, is likely to make a strong play for Goldstein); we expect the Parkinson review – a process that will determine the immediate future of the human services minister Stuart Robert (current guidance is we’ll get that before question time); and we expect Warren Truss – an enigma wrapped up in a riddle – to lay out a timetable for his exit from politics. Bless him.
And parliament is sitting and Senate estimates is doing its thing and a bunch of reporters are hot on the trail of ministers and donor mates and Rolex watches as a subset of the Robert controversy.And parliament is sitting and Senate estimates is doing its thing and a bunch of reporters are hot on the trail of ministers and donor mates and Rolex watches as a subset of the Robert controversy.
On that front, here is the front page of the Herald Sun this morning. This picture is what’s known in our business as a bad look.On that front, here is the front page of the Herald Sun this morning. This picture is what’s known in our business as a bad look.
Tomorrows @theheraldsun front page tonight #auspol #springst full story at https://t.co/59TlROAn8X pic.twitter.com/4r4WRkwaLzTomorrows @theheraldsun front page tonight #auspol #springst full story at https://t.co/59TlROAn8X pic.twitter.com/4r4WRkwaLz
Ellen Whinnett and Fiona Hudson report that Robert organised a dinner in his parliament house office with Tony Abbott and a Chinese business mogul, Li Ruipeng, at the request of his donor mate, Paul Marks. This dinner took place three months before the election in 2013.Ellen Whinnett and Fiona Hudson report that Robert organised a dinner in his parliament house office with Tony Abbott and a Chinese business mogul, Li Ruipeng, at the request of his donor mate, Paul Marks. This dinner took place three months before the election in 2013.
The Chinese businessman presented the group with Rolex watches – a development we learned about yesterday – and the Herald Sun reports this morning the MPs returned the generous gifts to Mr Marks, not to Mr Li, “because by the time they realised that the watches were not fake, Mr Li had disappeared.”The Chinese businessman presented the group with Rolex watches – a development we learned about yesterday – and the Herald Sun reports this morning the MPs returned the generous gifts to Mr Marks, not to Mr Li, “because by the time they realised that the watches were not fake, Mr Li had disappeared.”
It’s interesting to note in the story a spokesman for Tony Abbott volunteers the fact that the now treasurer Scott Morrison was also present during the evening. Morrison for some reason missed being in the photo. Generous of the Abbott office to provide the fact check.It’s interesting to note in the story a spokesman for Tony Abbott volunteers the fact that the now treasurer Scott Morrison was also present during the evening. Morrison for some reason missed being in the photo. Generous of the Abbott office to provide the fact check.
Anyway this is a chunky opening post, and I know you’ll be keen to kick off your own conversation. So the comments thread is now open for your thoughts, and you can find Magic Mike and I on the twits @mpbowers and @murpharooAnyway this is a chunky opening post, and I know you’ll be keen to kick off your own conversation. So the comments thread is now open for your thoughts, and you can find Magic Mike and I on the twits @mpbowers and @murpharoo
Perform some light stretches, jog lightly on the spot, and keep the ibuprofren handy. Here comes Thursday.Perform some light stretches, jog lightly on the spot, and keep the ibuprofren handy. Here comes Thursday.