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Tony Abbott: 'only safe jihadi is one who has been lawfully killed' – politics live Tony Abbott: 'only safe jihadi is one who has been lawfully killed' – politics live
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Oh by the way, David Murray, author of the Financial System Inquiry and former Commonwealth Bank chief has called the bank levy a Hate Tax in the Financial Review.
It’s a hate tax. So the question becomes, who else do we hate? Which sector comes next?
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As the world awaits this:
I will be announcing my decision on Paris Accord, Thursday at 3:00 P.M. The White House Rose Garden. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
Bloomberg reports that two of the world’s biggest oil producers want Trump to stay in. Why? To continue pissing inside the tent.
Both companies reiterated their support Wednesday for the global agreement to cut greenhouse gas pollution amid reports that Trump planned to ditch a pact he says hurts the U.S. economy. Their argument: The US is better off with a seat at the table so it can influence global efforts to curb emissions that are largely produced by the fossil fuels they profit from.
Two of the world’s biggest oil producers reiterate their support for the Paris climate deal https://t.co/3VEZYDOAmx pic.twitter.com/FfS7vdNV3E
In Australia, the lines are blurring.
Yesterday’s statement by the employment minister, Michaela Cash, to estimates outlined the Australian government position.
Australia’s national interests are best served by the US participation in the Paris agreement consistent with our support for a collective global response on climate change.
But this morning, Barnaby Joyce declined to repeat that statement when asked by Paul Karp.
Asked at a press conference on Thursday if Australia should consider pulling out of the Paris climate agreement if Donald Trump takes the United States out, Barnaby Joyce said
Well, to speculate on a whole range of things is dangerous, to speculate on what president Trump might do is insanity.
When pushed why he couldn’t say whether Australia should stay in, regardless of Trump, the deputy prime minister replied:
I’m just going to watch my Twitter and see what happens next.
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Apropos Josh Frydenberg’s predictions on climate wars, Liberal MP has told his Facebook followers he has the champagne on ice, waiting for Trump to pull out of the Paris agreement. Apropos Josh Frydenberg’s predictions on climate wars, Liberal MP Craig Kelly has told his Facebook followers he has the champagne on ice, waiting for Trump to pull out of the Paris agreement.
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Michelle Grattan of the Conversation reports that Victorian Liberal MP Russell Broadbent has resigned from two parliamentary posts in protest against the way aged care places are allocated.Michelle Grattan of the Conversation reports that Victorian Liberal MP Russell Broadbent has resigned from two parliamentary posts in protest against the way aged care places are allocated.
[Broadbent] is angry that an aged care provider from outside his electorate, Menarock Aged Care Services, was awarded approval for a new 60-bed facility. He claims that “a better process may have given the local community a more beneficial outcome”.[Broadbent] is angry that an aged care provider from outside his electorate, Menarock Aged Care Services, was awarded approval for a new 60-bed facility. He claims that “a better process may have given the local community a more beneficial outcome”.
Separately, he believes health minister Greg Hunt and aged care minister Ken Wyatt misled him over bed allocation for another facility, at Bunyip. He says they gave him the impression it would be awarded locally, but then indicated the decision rested with public servants.Separately, he believes health minister Greg Hunt and aged care minister Ken Wyatt misled him over bed allocation for another facility, at Bunyip. He says they gave him the impression it would be awarded locally, but then indicated the decision rested with public servants.
Broadbent said on Wednesday that the message being sent was that “little people don’t count” and “my resignations were to make the point that they do”. The 60-bed facility had been “awarded to wealthy city accountants” when the beds could have gone to a local provider, he said.Broadbent said on Wednesday that the message being sent was that “little people don’t count” and “my resignations were to make the point that they do”. The 60-bed facility had been “awarded to wealthy city accountants” when the beds could have gone to a local provider, he said.
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Malcolm Turnbull has announced his first trip as PM to Singapore from tomorrow to Sunday.Malcolm Turnbull has announced his first trip as PM to Singapore from tomorrow to Sunday.
He will deliver the keynote address at the opening of the 16th Shangri-La Dialogue and will hold the second Australia-Singapore annual leaders’ talks with Singaporean Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong.He will deliver the keynote address at the opening of the 16th Shangri-La Dialogue and will hold the second Australia-Singapore annual leaders’ talks with Singaporean Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong.
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Social services minister Christian Porter is speaking at Ceda. You can hear the livestream here and Scott Morrison is coming up.Social services minister Christian Porter is speaking at Ceda. You can hear the livestream here and Scott Morrison is coming up.
Education minister Simon Birmingham is answering school funding questions in estimates from Labor’s Jacinta Collins about Catholic school funding.Education minister Simon Birmingham is answering school funding questions in estimates from Labor’s Jacinta Collins about Catholic school funding.
Indi independent Cathy McGowan has won government support for a decentralisation inquiry which would inquire into:Indi independent Cathy McGowan has won government support for a decentralisation inquiry which would inquire into:
best practice approaches to regional developmentbest practice approaches to regional development
decentralisation of commonwealth entities or functions, as a mechanism to increase growth and prosperity in regional areasdecentralisation of commonwealth entities or functions, as a mechanism to increase growth and prosperity in regional areas
actions of the commonwealth that would encourage greater corporate decentralisation and what can be learned from corporate decentralisation approaches.actions of the commonwealth that would encourage greater corporate decentralisation and what can be learned from corporate decentralisation approaches.
This has just passed the house.This has just passed the house.
The point to this is to try to get a plan wrapped around the one-off decisions like Barnaby Joyce moving the pesticides regulator APVMA to his electorate of New England.The point to this is to try to get a plan wrapped around the one-off decisions like Barnaby Joyce moving the pesticides regulator APVMA to his electorate of New England.
Separate to this, deputy Nationals leader Fiona Nash has already called for all ministers to report back to cabinet on which of their departments, entities or functions are suitable for relocation to a regional area by August.Separate to this, deputy Nationals leader Fiona Nash has already called for all ministers to report back to cabinet on which of their departments, entities or functions are suitable for relocation to a regional area by August.
Labor’s Stephen Jones spoke to the motion which I will have to catch up on later, as he was speaking at the same time as the Dutton.Labor’s Stephen Jones spoke to the motion which I will have to catch up on later, as he was speaking at the same time as the Dutton.
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The Abbott editorial went a step further, calling for special courts for terrorists.The Abbott editorial went a step further, calling for special courts for terrorists.
There is another massive problem that was beyond the Coroner’s remit: What to do about returning jihadis?There is another massive problem that was beyond the Coroner’s remit: What to do about returning jihadis?
The only safe jihadi is one who’s been lawfully killed, lawfully imprisoned, or thoroughly converted from Islamism.The only safe jihadi is one who’s been lawfully killed, lawfully imprisoned, or thoroughly converted from Islamism.
The government has stripped dual national terrorists of their right to ­return. We need to find ways to keep all the others out of the country or in jail.The government has stripped dual national terrorists of their right to ­return. We need to find ways to keep all the others out of the country or in jail.
The government has made it an ­offence to travel to designated terrorist zones, without lawful cause. We need to ensure every returning jihadi can readily be charged and convicted, possibly through the creation of special courts that can hear evidence that may not normally be admissible.The government has made it an ­offence to travel to designated terrorist zones, without lawful cause. We need to ensure every returning jihadi can readily be charged and convicted, possibly through the creation of special courts that can hear evidence that may not normally be admissible.
In case you missed it, Tony has tweeted:In case you missed it, Tony has tweeted:
The only safe Jihadi is one who’s been lawfully killed, lawfully imprisoned, or thoroughly converted from Islamism: https://t.co/KwRPt2QMZOThe only safe Jihadi is one who’s been lawfully killed, lawfully imprisoned, or thoroughly converted from Islamism: https://t.co/KwRPt2QMZO
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Peter Dutton: pick a fight with Duncan and you pick a fight with mePeter Dutton: pick a fight with Duncan and you pick a fight with me
Tony Abbott has doubled down in his criticism of Islam without mentioning Asio boss Duncan Lewis while making everyone remember Duncan Lewis.Tony Abbott has doubled down in his criticism of Islam without mentioning Asio boss Duncan Lewis while making everyone remember Duncan Lewis.
The root cause of this disorder is not mental illness, poverty, Islamophobia or Western foreign policy.The root cause of this disorder is not mental illness, poverty, Islamophobia or Western foreign policy.
It’s in the Koran, which too many people take literally.It’s in the Koran, which too many people take literally.
Immigration minister Peter Dutton speaks after the Hadley interview. He is more clearly backing Lewis away from the Hadley editorialising.Immigration minister Peter Dutton speaks after the Hadley interview. He is more clearly backing Lewis away from the Hadley editorialising.
If people want to criticise this government in relation to the refugee program, criticise me. I’m the person in charge of this portfolio.If people want to criticise this government in relation to the refugee program, criticise me. I’m the person in charge of this portfolio.
But I don’t get too much criticism in terms of people saying I need to harden up or take a tougher stance in relation to security checks. I conduct the program in away that I think is of benefit to our country.But I don’t get too much criticism in terms of people saying I need to harden up or take a tougher stance in relation to security checks. I conduct the program in away that I think is of benefit to our country.
I’ve cancelled a record number of visas of people who have done the wrong thing, committed offences or crimes against Australians.I’ve cancelled a record number of visas of people who have done the wrong thing, committed offences or crimes against Australians.
Regularly I’m criticised by many of the left-wing media outlets for being too tough in relation to decisions around visas and I’m not going to change that approach.Regularly I’m criticised by many of the left-wing media outlets for being too tough in relation to decisions around visas and I’m not going to change that approach.
Our problem is with people of any background, whether they are born here or when they come here, who are radicalised and go out and commit these offences.Our problem is with people of any background, whether they are born here or when they come here, who are radicalised and go out and commit these offences.
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Immigration minister Peter Dutton is asked by Ray Hadley about Duncan Lewis, DG of Asio.Immigration minister Peter Dutton is asked by Ray Hadley about Duncan Lewis, DG of Asio.
I believe he is a good decent man who has the interests of the country at heart.I believe he is a good decent man who has the interests of the country at heart.
You don’t agree do you...what I know of you, says Hadley, hammering Dutton.You don’t agree do you...what I know of you, says Hadley, hammering Dutton.
Dutton says the government excluded 30 people in the Syrian intake of 12,000 refugees due to security concerns. We have rigorous tests, Asio has foiled attacks and we should be grateful for the work that they do, says Dutton.Dutton says the government excluded 30 people in the Syrian intake of 12,000 refugees due to security concerns. We have rigorous tests, Asio has foiled attacks and we should be grateful for the work that they do, says Dutton.
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Just re Murph’s story on the Josh Frydenberg prediction over climate wars, consider how a US withdrawal will ramp up the pressure on those in the Coalition who want emissions policy to actually do something.Just re Murph’s story on the Josh Frydenberg prediction over climate wars, consider how a US withdrawal will ramp up the pressure on those in the Coalition who want emissions policy to actually do something.
I will be announcing my decision on the Paris Accord over the next few days. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!I will be announcing my decision on the Paris Accord over the next few days. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
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Remember the Commission of Audit?Remember the Commission of Audit?
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Bowers, what have you done...Bowers, what have you done...
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Bill Shorten is speaking to the Ceda conference, followed by defence industry minister Christopher Pyne, social services minister Christian Porter and treasurer Scott Morrison.Bill Shorten is speaking to the Ceda conference, followed by defence industry minister Christopher Pyne, social services minister Christian Porter and treasurer Scott Morrison.
Here is one Katharine Murphy prepared earlier.Here is one Katharine Murphy prepared earlier.
Here is the top:Here is the top:
Bill Shorten says Labor made a “values decision” when it decided to retain the deficit levy and only apply an increase in the Medicare levy to workers earning more than $87,000.Bill Shorten says Labor made a “values decision” when it decided to retain the deficit levy and only apply an increase in the Medicare levy to workers earning more than $87,000.
The Labor leader will use a speech to an economic thinktank to defend a decision that divided his leadership group, saying the ALP “won’t ask millions of people on more modest incomes to pay more tax, and we won’t give millionaires a tax cut while making everyone else pay for it”.The Labor leader will use a speech to an economic thinktank to defend a decision that divided his leadership group, saying the ALP “won’t ask millions of people on more modest incomes to pay more tax, and we won’t give millionaires a tax cut while making everyone else pay for it”.
Shorten will tell the Committee for Economic Development of Australia that, when Labor increased the Medicare levy by 2% in 2013 to fund the national disability insurance scheme, conditions were different.Shorten will tell the Committee for Economic Development of Australia that, when Labor increased the Medicare levy by 2% in 2013 to fund the national disability insurance scheme, conditions were different.
“Wages growth was over 3%, we’d just tripled the tax-free threshold, giving low and middle-income Australians a sizeable tax cut, and our approach was paired with progressive revenue measures like reforms to private health insurance – bitterly opposed by the Liberal party,” Shorten will say.“Wages growth was over 3%, we’d just tripled the tax-free threshold, giving low and middle-income Australians a sizeable tax cut, and our approach was paired with progressive revenue measures like reforms to private health insurance – bitterly opposed by the Liberal party,” Shorten will say.
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Best to drink water when you are communications minister surrounded by media heavies.Best to drink water when you are communications minister surrounded by media heavies.
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There is a lot to look at in this photo.There is a lot to look at in this photo.
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Climate wars 10.23: Josh Frydenberg predicts big battles in Coalition over FinkelClimate wars 10.23: Josh Frydenberg predicts big battles in Coalition over Finkel
Katharine Murphy has been following the climate wars within and without the Coalition and writes of a rather frank speech by the energy and environment minister Josh Frydenberg last night to the Committee on the Economic Development of Australia.Katharine Murphy has been following the climate wars within and without the Coalition and writes of a rather frank speech by the energy and environment minister Josh Frydenberg last night to the Committee on the Economic Development of Australia.
The energy minister, Josh Frydenberg, says the looming Finkel review will recommend a new policy signal driving investment in a “broad suite of generation capacity”, which, if implemented, will restore confidence in Australia’s electricity sector.The energy minister, Josh Frydenberg, says the looming Finkel review will recommend a new policy signal driving investment in a “broad suite of generation capacity”, which, if implemented, will restore confidence in Australia’s electricity sector.
But he also foreshadowed a hard road ahead. Referencing the climate wars of the past decade, noting that energy policy had “destroyed two prime ministers and one opposition leader”, Frydenberg predicted “big battles” both within the Coalition – and potentially within Labor – and externally with stakeholders, as the government seeks to land a new policy.But he also foreshadowed a hard road ahead. Referencing the climate wars of the past decade, noting that energy policy had “destroyed two prime ministers and one opposition leader”, Frydenberg predicted “big battles” both within the Coalition – and potentially within Labor – and externally with stakeholders, as the government seeks to land a new policy.
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Blessed are the deal makersBlessed are the deal makers
Good morning blogans,Good morning blogans,
More reports on One Nation this morning as the party appears to be under extreme pressure. Again, former party treasurer Ian Nelson – who has since fallen out with Pauline Hanson – has delivered some of the most disturbing insights into the party’s affairs.More reports on One Nation this morning as the party appears to be under extreme pressure. Again, former party treasurer Ian Nelson – who has since fallen out with Pauline Hanson – has delivered some of the most disturbing insights into the party’s affairs.
Kylar Loussikian of the Daily Tele reports that Hanson received donations into her personal bank account and has refused to say what she spent the money on. He reports Hanson was advertising her personal bank account on the One Nation website alongside the official party account for three years. Her personal account was deleted two months ago.Kylar Loussikian of the Daily Tele reports that Hanson received donations into her personal bank account and has refused to say what she spent the money on. He reports Hanson was advertising her personal bank account on the One Nation website alongside the official party account for three years. Her personal account was deleted two months ago.
Ahead of the July 2016 federal election, One Nation supporters donated more than $2,500 to Ms Hanson’s personal account. It is not known how much money — if any — she has received since that time.Ahead of the July 2016 federal election, One Nation supporters donated more than $2,500 to Ms Hanson’s personal account. It is not known how much money — if any — she has received since that time.
Former One Nation treasurer Ian Nelson, previously a close confidant of Ms Hanson and her chief of staff James Ashby, said he had been unable to monitor Ms Hanson’s personal account but was aware of its existence.Former One Nation treasurer Ian Nelson, previously a close confidant of Ms Hanson and her chief of staff James Ashby, said he had been unable to monitor Ms Hanson’s personal account but was aware of its existence.
“There was no way, in any way shape or form, that we could have monitored the ­activities of that account,” said Mr Nelson, who left One Nation last year.“There was no way, in any way shape or form, that we could have monitored the ­activities of that account,” said Mr Nelson, who left One Nation last year.
Tracking donations and spending is the big thing in party disclosures.Tracking donations and spending is the big thing in party disclosures.
Hanson’s chief of staff James Ashby told the Telegraph:Hanson’s chief of staff James Ashby told the Telegraph:
All money donated to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has been recorded and reported in accordance with the AEC and (Electoral Commission Queensland) guidelines. Since the appointment of (party treasurer) Greg Smith in August of 2016, a number of former One Nation accounts have been shut down, with records provided to relevant electoral bodies.All money donated to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has been recorded and reported in accordance with the AEC and (Electoral Commission Queensland) guidelines. Since the appointment of (party treasurer) Greg Smith in August of 2016, a number of former One Nation accounts have been shut down, with records provided to relevant electoral bodies.
Paul Karp is delving into this issue further so I shall have more to report later in the day.Paul Karp is delving into this issue further so I shall have more to report later in the day.
Last night, media bosses were in town as a show of support for the government’s media packaaje [sic].Last night, media bosses were in town as a show of support for the government’s media packaaje [sic].
Blessed are the dealmakers for they shall inherit the earth.Blessed are the dealmakers for they shall inherit the earth.
Communications minister Mitch Fifield needs to get the proposed cross media ownership rules through the senate, which looks tricky at this stage. Labor, the Greens, One Nation and Nick Xenophon doesn’t support the bill in its entirety and Fifield is not going to split the bill.Communications minister Mitch Fifield needs to get the proposed cross media ownership rules through the senate, which looks tricky at this stage. Labor, the Greens, One Nation and Nick Xenophon doesn’t support the bill in its entirety and Fifield is not going to split the bill.
Fifield was relaxed on ABC Brekkie.Fifield was relaxed on ABC Brekkie.
It’s still a work-in-progress. We are having good discussions with the Senate crossbench. What we’ve seen during this term of parliament is that we can get good results with the current Senate, that they are open and that we can get some good things done.It’s still a work-in-progress. We are having good discussions with the Senate crossbench. What we’ve seen during this term of parliament is that we can get good results with the current Senate, that they are open and that we can get some good things done.
He was asked if he told them to lobby the Labor and Greens to get this through?He was asked if he told them to lobby the Labor and Greens to get this through?
I don’t need to tell the Australian media industry anything. This is a package that we have worked on with them. This is a package that they have helped craft. This is a package in which no media organisation gets everything they want but everyone gets part of what they want.I don’t need to tell the Australian media industry anything. This is a package that we have worked on with them. This is a package that they have helped craft. This is a package in which no media organisation gets everything they want but everyone gets part of what they want.
So stick with us. There is a storm of estimates including on the Gonski 2.0 schools funding package. Talk to us in the thread, on the Twits @gabriellechan and @mpbowers or on Facie-book.So stick with us. There is a storm of estimates including on the Gonski 2.0 schools funding package. Talk to us in the thread, on the Twits @gabriellechan and @mpbowers or on Facie-book.
Praise the gods for Mike Bowers’ sentiment.Praise the gods for Mike Bowers’ sentiment.
senate car park will be full in an hour, Happy covfefe & welcome to the last sitting day @GuardianAus @gabriellechan pic.twitter.com/jrN3WspDqMsenate car park will be full in an hour, Happy covfefe & welcome to the last sitting day @GuardianAus @gabriellechan pic.twitter.com/jrN3WspDqM
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