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Turnbull and Shorten reaffirm 'non-discriminatory' immigration policy – politics live Turnbull and Shorten to reaffirm 'non-discriminatory' immigration policy – politics live
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Commission of Inquiry into Lionel Murphy: 30 years on, access to records still being decided.
This statement was made in both houses this morning:
PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT ON RECORDS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSION OF INQUIRY
In May 1986 the Parliament established, by legislation, a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry to advise the Parliament whether any conduct of the Honourable Lionel Keith Murphy was such as to amount, in its opinion, to proved misbehaviour within the meaning of section 72 of the Constitution.
In August 1986, following a special report to the Presiding Officers relating to the terminal illness of the judge, the inquiry was discontinued and the Act establishing the Commission repealed. The Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (Repeal) Act 1986 gave to the Presiding Officers exclusive possession of the documents of the Commission for 30 years from its commencement.
The repeal Act commenced on 25 September 1986 and the period of exclusive possession expired from 26 September 2016. The Presiding Officers may now grant access to documents of the Commission by written authority.
With the expiration of the period of exclusive possession, the Speaker and I have determined that the Clerks of the Senate and the House of Representatives and other nominees approved by us can access and examine the records of the Commission for the purposes of providing advice to assist in our responses to requests for access.
The examination of the records by parliamentary officers commenced on 29 September 2016.
We are awaiting advice on the contents of the records before determining any arrangements for wider access to them. It should be understood that this process may take some time as the records are extensive.
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Just because:
I have no idea who is responsible for this Trumpkin. It's wonderful. pic.twitter.com/VilR9Bellv
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Independent @WilkieMP will introduce a Private Member’s Bill to ban foreign donations to political parties & candidates at 11:35am #auspol
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Malcolm Turnbull was asked about Gina Rinehart’s joint bid for Kidman and Co.Malcolm Turnbull was asked about Gina Rinehart’s joint bid for Kidman and Co.
Would the government look favourably upon that?Would the government look favourably upon that?
Turnbull:Turnbull:
Well it is always great to see Australians investing in Australian agriculture, but the matter will go before the Foreign Investment Review Board (Firb) of course because there is a minority foreign investor. Of course there is a minority foreign investment in Kidman now. I always welcome seeing Australian investment in Australian agriculture, as I believe all Australians do.Well it is always great to see Australians investing in Australian agriculture, but the matter will go before the Foreign Investment Review Board (Firb) of course because there is a minority foreign investor. Of course there is a minority foreign investment in Kidman now. I always welcome seeing Australian investment in Australian agriculture, as I believe all Australians do.
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This is important.This is important.
Attorney general George Brandis has announced a free legal advisory service for people engaging with the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory.Attorney general George Brandis has announced a free legal advisory service for people engaging with the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory.
The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), the Children in Care and Youth Detention Advice Service will receive $1.1m from the government this financial year. The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (Naaja), the Children in Care and Youth Detention Advice Service will receive $1.1m from the government this financial year.
This is also important, from March last year.This is also important, from March last year.
The North Australian Aboriginal justice agency (Naaja) earlier this month told a Senate inquiry budget cuts of about $1.6m would cost 10 to 15 jobs.The North Australian Aboriginal justice agency (Naaja) earlier this month told a Senate inquiry budget cuts of about $1.6m would cost 10 to 15 jobs.
From the end of this month Naaja would cease all criminal legal services in Darwin and Katherine for Aboriginal adults, other than those currently in custody and, as well as cut back on civil services, it was further reported on Wednesday.From the end of this month Naaja would cease all criminal legal services in Darwin and Katherine for Aboriginal adults, other than those currently in custody and, as well as cut back on civil services, it was further reported on Wednesday.
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I should also tell you that the Committee on Economic Development of Australia is on in Canberra today. CEDA does a state of the nation conference annually. I should also tell you that the Committee on Economic Development of Australia is on in Canberra today. Ceda does a state of the nation conference annually.
The speakers include secretary of the department of the prime minister and cabinet, Martin Parkinson, industry innovation and science minister Greg Hunt, NSW treasurer Gladys Berejiklian, Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas and chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Jillian Broadbent.The speakers include secretary of the department of the prime minister and cabinet, Martin Parkinson, industry innovation and science minister Greg Hunt, NSW treasurer Gladys Berejiklian, Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas and chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Jillian Broadbent.
Parkinson, who is the headline act, is not on until tonight at dinner.Parkinson, who is the headline act, is not on until tonight at dinner.
The theme is pretty close to jobs and growth. Otherwise known as “A new policy agenda: innovation, growth and the future economy”.The theme is pretty close to jobs and growth. Otherwise known as “A new policy agenda: innovation, growth and the future economy”.
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PM Malcolm Turnbull with govt. & oppositon at Shimon Peres condolence book this morning @gabriellechan @GuardianAus pic.twitter.com/PiuorMKJX3PM Malcolm Turnbull with govt. & oppositon at Shimon Peres condolence book this morning @gabriellechan @GuardianAus pic.twitter.com/PiuorMKJX3
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Turnbull and Shorten to reaffirm a non-discriminatory immigration policy in response to One NationTurnbull and Shorten to reaffirm a non-discriminatory immigration policy in response to One Nation
Malcolm Turnbull will move Bill Shorten motion regarding non-discriminatory immigration policy around midday. Labor initiated this motion which is similar to one moved by John Howard and Kim Beazley in 1996 when Pauline Hanson first came to the parliament. After negotiation between Turnbull and Shorten, the PM agreed to move it.Malcolm Turnbull will move Bill Shorten motion regarding non-discriminatory immigration policy around midday. Labor initiated this motion which is similar to one moved by John Howard and Kim Beazley in 1996 when Pauline Hanson first came to the parliament. After negotiation between Turnbull and Shorten, the PM agreed to move it.
The motion says:The motion says:
That this House:That this House:
(1) reaffirms its commitment to the right of all Australians to enjoy equal rights and be treated with equal respect regardless of race, colour, creed or origin;(1) reaffirms its commitment to the right of all Australians to enjoy equal rights and be treated with equal respect regardless of race, colour, creed or origin;
(2) reaffirms its commitment to maintaining an immigration policy wholly non-discriminatory on grounds of race, colour, creed or origin;(2) reaffirms its commitment to maintaining an immigration policy wholly non-discriminatory on grounds of race, colour, creed or origin;
(3) reaffirms its commitment to the process of reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in the context of redressing their profound social and economic disadvantage;(3) reaffirms its commitment to the process of reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in the context of redressing their profound social and economic disadvantage;
(4) reaffirms its commitment to maintaining Australia as a culturally diverse, tolerant and open society, united by an overriding commitment to our nation, and its democratic institutions and values; and(4) reaffirms its commitment to maintaining Australia as a culturally diverse, tolerant and open society, united by an overriding commitment to our nation, and its democratic institutions and values; and
(5) denounces racial intolerance in any form as incompatible with the kind of society we are and want to be.(5) denounces racial intolerance in any form as incompatible with the kind of society we are and want to be.
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Katter is outlining cases of banks foreclosing on clients who defaulted on loans as a result of banks failing in responsible lending practice. He says the banks, as a result, get the asset and the client is made a “debt slave”. He says the banks have a “punitive discretionary power”.Katter is outlining cases of banks foreclosing on clients who defaulted on loans as a result of banks failing in responsible lending practice. He says the banks, as a result, get the asset and the client is made a “debt slave”. He says the banks have a “punitive discretionary power”.
Indi MP Cathy McGowan seconds the motion.Indi MP Cathy McGowan seconds the motion.
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In the Senate, they are debating the CFA volunteers bill. There are 13 senators waiting to speak.In the Senate, they are debating the CFA volunteers bill. There are 13 senators waiting to speak.
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Is that the time?Is that the time?
PM Malcolm Turnbull & Bill Shorten at Shimon Peres condolence book signing this morning @gabriellechan @GuardianAus pic.twitter.com/Ejf7I5SwxVPM Malcolm Turnbull & Bill Shorten at Shimon Peres condolence book signing this morning @gabriellechan @GuardianAus pic.twitter.com/Ejf7I5SwxV
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Katters moves next to the bank commission of inquiry “with the powers of a royal commission”.Katters moves next to the bank commission of inquiry “with the powers of a royal commission”.
The point of this bill is for Katter with the Greens and Labor et al to try to get the numbers in both houses to force a royal-commission-like inquiry on the government and the banking industry.The point of this bill is for Katter with the Greens and Labor et al to try to get the numbers in both houses to force a royal-commission-like inquiry on the government and the banking industry.
He refers to The Big Short book and movie.He refers to The Big Short book and movie.
He is talking about the danger of recourse loans.He is talking about the danger of recourse loans.
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The banks commission of inquiry bill has been deferred. Now Bob Katter is speaking to a private member’s bill on the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975. He starts in on the decision of the Norther Territory government to sell the lease of the Darwin port to a Chinese owned company. He reminds the chamber that Australians always thought they would be protected by the British in the second world war until …The banks commission of inquiry bill has been deferred. Now Bob Katter is speaking to a private member’s bill on the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975. He starts in on the decision of the Norther Territory government to sell the lease of the Darwin port to a Chinese owned company. He reminds the chamber that Australians always thought they would be protected by the British in the second world war until …
Katter is talking about the vertical integration exercised by foreign companies like Adani (“even though I am a fan of Adani”). He talks about Chinese mining companies that bring in “their own food”.Katter is talking about the vertical integration exercised by foreign companies like Adani (“even though I am a fan of Adani”). He talks about Chinese mining companies that bring in “their own food”.
Where are the benefits for Australians … it has been negative, Mr Speaker.Where are the benefits for Australians … it has been negative, Mr Speaker.
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I have already noted Labor’s final position on the plebiscite bill will be nailed down at caucus tomorrow. The caucus will also decide who will take retiring Labor senator Stephen Conroy’s position as deputy leader in the Senate. It is ordained to be Don Farrell, Faceless Man and party powerbroker who is back after the last election. He will also take Conroy’s special minister of state shadow position.I have already noted Labor’s final position on the plebiscite bill will be nailed down at caucus tomorrow. The caucus will also decide who will take retiring Labor senator Stephen Conroy’s position as deputy leader in the Senate. It is ordained to be Don Farrell, Faceless Man and party powerbroker who is back after the last election. He will also take Conroy’s special minister of state shadow position.
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Loathsome. Demeaning. Disappointing. Trump.Loathsome. Demeaning. Disappointing. Trump.
Malcolm Turnbull has weighed in on Trump, describing his comments as “loathsome”. And the minister for women Michaela Cash, described the comments as demeaning and disappointing.Malcolm Turnbull has weighed in on Trump, describing his comments as “loathsome”. And the minister for women Michaela Cash, described the comments as demeaning and disappointing.
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I’m told the legal and constitutional affairs committee is likely to have a hearing on Friday re the Brandis-Gleeson matter, an argument between the first and second legal officers of the nation.I’m told the legal and constitutional affairs committee is likely to have a hearing on Friday re the Brandis-Gleeson matter, an argument between the first and second legal officers of the nation.
They are arguing over the details around a directive that would allow George Brandis to veto whether the solicitor general provided advice to government departments.They are arguing over the details around a directive that would allow George Brandis to veto whether the solicitor general provided advice to government departments.
Given the solicitor-general, Justin Gleeson, made a submission to the inquiry, everyone is assuming he will want to front the committee. But it is an assumption at this stage. Whether Brandis wants to appear is anyone’s guess.Given the solicitor-general, Justin Gleeson, made a submission to the inquiry, everyone is assuming he will want to front the committee. But it is an assumption at this stage. Whether Brandis wants to appear is anyone’s guess.
Already, Labor is moving a motion to debate Brandis’s behaviour today, expected around 4.30pm.Already, Labor is moving a motion to debate Brandis’s behaviour today, expected around 4.30pm.
Labor’s leader in the Senate, Penny Wong, has moved a motion to strike down the Brandis regulation but it has been deferred until after committee reports on 8 November.Labor’s leader in the Senate, Penny Wong, has moved a motion to strike down the Brandis regulation but it has been deferred until after committee reports on 8 November.
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