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Labor continues to pressure Dutton over au pairs – politics live Labor continues to pressure Dutton over au pairs – politics live
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In the wake of the Cathy McGowan apology to the house (see a few posts below) Andrew Leigh was promoting a toolkit for those hoping to better advocate – it’s built around gender advocacy, but can be used for anyone looking to advocate.
You’ll find the toolkit, here.
Not everyone is embracing the Catholic schools funding deal - this is from a former Liberal state education minister in NSW, turned education academic:Not everyone is embracing the Catholic schools funding deal - this is from a former Liberal state education minister in NSW, turned education academic:
This is pathetic. There is nothing fair about it. There is nothing Christian about it. It’s throwing money at the powerful and well connected. https://t.co/mABGtkU8G9This is pathetic. There is nothing fair about it. There is nothing Christian about it. It’s throwing money at the powerful and well connected. https://t.co/mABGtkU8G9
Dan Tehan just described the parent income tax that is being used as part of the school funding agreement as the “new Pit” which is its acronym, but given the amount of funding involved, is probably not the acronym you want to use. Dan Tehan just described the parent income tax that is being used as part of the school funding agreement as the “new Pit” which is its acronym, but given the amount of funding involved, it’s probably not the acronym you want to use.
Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi moved a motion calling for a national homelessness plan in the Senate – and won with support of Labor (who co-sponsored the motion), Centre Alliance, One Nation, Derryn Hinch and Tim Storer.Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi moved a motion calling for a national homelessness plan in the Senate – and won with support of Labor (who co-sponsored the motion), Centre Alliance, One Nation, Derryn Hinch and Tim Storer.
The government and Fraser Anning voted against it.The government and Fraser Anning voted against it.
Statement from Faruqi:Statement from Faruqi:
The Senate has called out the Coalition government’s failure to commit to a national approach to ending homelessness in Australia. This government has no specific targets to reduce homelessness, despite 100,000 people now without a home. People are sleeping rough with no roof over their head and no bed to sleep in. We need urgent action at all levels of government.The Senate has called out the Coalition government’s failure to commit to a national approach to ending homelessness in Australia. This government has no specific targets to reduce homelessness, despite 100,000 people now without a home. People are sleeping rough with no roof over their head and no bed to sleep in. We need urgent action at all levels of government.
The homelessness services sector has been crying out for national leadership on this issue and it is really disappointing that the Coalition government continue to shirk their responsibilities and have voted against this motion.The homelessness services sector has been crying out for national leadership on this issue and it is really disappointing that the Coalition government continue to shirk their responsibilities and have voted against this motion.
The motion:The motion:
I give notice that on the next day of sitting, I shall move — that the Senate:I give notice that on the next day of sitting, I shall move — that the Senate:
1) Notes:1) Notes:
a) The Coalition government has failed to commit to any specific targets to reduce homelessnessa) The Coalition government has failed to commit to any specific targets to reduce homelessness
b) Homelessness has risen by 14% and the number of people sleeping rough has risen by an alarming 20% since 2011b) Homelessness has risen by 14% and the number of people sleeping rough has risen by an alarming 20% since 2011
c) Homelessness service providers are calling for a national solution to end homelessnessc) Homelessness service providers are calling for a national solution to end homelessness
2) Calls on the federal government to develop and implement a well-resourced National Homelessness Strategy that:2) Calls on the federal government to develop and implement a well-resourced National Homelessness Strategy that:
a) has specific targets to reduce homelessness;a) has specific targets to reduce homelessness;
b) develops and implements approaches, in partnership with States and Territories, to prevent homelessness;b) develops and implements approaches, in partnership with States and Territories, to prevent homelessness;
c) develops and implements a framework of continued support for people to break the cycle of homelessnessc) develops and implements a framework of continued support for people to break the cycle of homelessness
From Mike Bowers to you:From Mike Bowers to you:
A true heroA true hero
The government has again refused to table the religious freedom report:The government has again refused to table the religious freedom report:
Government refusing to set free its own report on religious freedom. Says Cabinet hasn’t seen it yet. They’ve had it since May! What have they been doing all this time? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/5B2b4q7M0tGovernment refusing to set free its own report on religious freedom. Says Cabinet hasn’t seen it yet. They’ve had it since May! What have they been doing all this time? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/5B2b4q7M0t
We know it is because they don’t want it out before the Wentworth byelection, where voters tend to be a bit more socially progressive than the usual Liberal electorate, and also because there are quite a few Liberal MPs who are antsy about the coming debate once it is released.We know it is because they don’t want it out before the Wentworth byelection, where voters tend to be a bit more socially progressive than the usual Liberal electorate, and also because there are quite a few Liberal MPs who are antsy about the coming debate once it is released.
Christian Porter told Paul Karp the government also wants time to get the legislation in order.Christian Porter told Paul Karp the government also wants time to get the legislation in order.
That debate is going to be absolutely toxic.That debate is going to be absolutely toxic.
There were also actual muppets in the parliament today.There were also actual muppets in the parliament today.
Luke Gosling and Milton Dick were ejected for bringing the toys into the chamber.Luke Gosling and Milton Dick were ejected for bringing the toys into the chamber.
Everything is totally fine and normal.Everything is totally fine and normal.
Right, now that I have my head back on straight, just a clarification – the Network Nine story that Tanya Plibersek mentioned in her questions said it was the “member for Banks” who made the Peter Dutton comment – but the story actually references Julia Banks.Right, now that I have my head back on straight, just a clarification – the Network Nine story that Tanya Plibersek mentioned in her questions said it was the “member for Banks” who made the Peter Dutton comment – but the story actually references Julia Banks.
It happens quite frequently – that the member for Chisholm’s surname is mixed up with the member for Banks.It happens quite frequently – that the member for Chisholm’s surname is mixed up with the member for Banks.
So David Coleman made clear it wasn’t him, the Nine story identifies Julia Banks as having made the comment, and the government is totally and completely united and happy to stand behind Peter Dutton.So David Coleman made clear it wasn’t him, the Nine story identifies Julia Banks as having made the comment, and the government is totally and completely united and happy to stand behind Peter Dutton.
Got it?Got it?
The Guardian’s Paul Karp just asked Christian Porter why won’t the government release the religious freedom review – because don’t the voters of Wentworth have a right to see it before the byelection?The Guardian’s Paul Karp just asked Christian Porter why won’t the government release the religious freedom review – because don’t the voters of Wentworth have a right to see it before the byelection?
Porter says it takes time to prepare a response.Porter says it takes time to prepare a response.
The government has had the review since May.The government has had the review since May.
Cathy McGowan is offering a personal explanation, after she handed a poster to Rebekha Sharkie yesterday in the chamber, encouraging women to get involved in politics – which included the words, don’t get mad, get elected.Cathy McGowan is offering a personal explanation, after she handed a poster to Rebekha Sharkie yesterday in the chamber, encouraging women to get involved in politics – which included the words, don’t get mad, get elected.
She handed it to Sharkie in the chamber, at the same time as a delegation from Saudi Arabia was visiting. She apologises for any offence which may have been inadvertently caused.She handed it to Sharkie in the chamber, at the same time as a delegation from Saudi Arabia was visiting. She apologises for any offence which may have been inadvertently caused.
The member for Banks, David Coleman, also makes a personal explanation, about the Network Nine report that alleges he said “the last thing I want to do is support this man” (that’s my memory, may not be the exact quote) and that it did not happen.The member for Banks, David Coleman, also makes a personal explanation, about the Network Nine report that alleges he said “the last thing I want to do is support this man” (that’s my memory, may not be the exact quote) and that it did not happen.
Tony Burke makes a personal explanation and says Peter Dutton mischaracterised the letter he wrote him (which Dutton said was asking for an intervention in the case of a hate preacher) and says that was not what the letter was about.Tony Burke makes a personal explanation and says Peter Dutton mischaracterised the letter he wrote him (which Dutton said was asking for an intervention in the case of a hate preacher) and says that was not what the letter was about.
Dutton gets up to “clarify” but repeats his claims. Burke calls for him to table the letter to clear it up and Tony Smith tells him he can’t make him.Dutton gets up to “clarify” but repeats his claims. Burke calls for him to table the letter to clear it up and Tony Smith tells him he can’t make him.
The parliament moves on.The parliament moves on.
Scott Morrison ends our torture and question time ends.Scott Morrison ends our torture and question time ends.
Joel Fitzgibbon to Scott Morrison:Joel Fitzgibbon to Scott Morrison:
“Can the prime minister confirm that in the last month, the government deposed the democratically elected prime minister for a new prime minister no one voted for, Nationals MPs have been in open revolt against the deputy prime minister because of his failure to deliver an agriculture minister, and women in the government are quitting in disgust and being forced out? Why should Australians pay the price for a government which the prime minister himself has described as the Muppet Show?”“Can the prime minister confirm that in the last month, the government deposed the democratically elected prime minister for a new prime minister no one voted for, Nationals MPs have been in open revolt against the deputy prime minister because of his failure to deliver an agriculture minister, and women in the government are quitting in disgust and being forced out? Why should Australians pay the price for a government which the prime minister himself has described as the Muppet Show?”
Morrison:Morrison:
We don’t accept those lies, everything over here is awesome, we are awesome, Labor is not awesome, but thanks for supporting our awesome strawberry laws, something about dustWe don’t accept those lies, everything over here is awesome, we are awesome, Labor is not awesome, but thanks for supporting our awesome strawberry laws, something about dust
Paul Fletcher arrives to kill whatever remains of my vibe to get through this day without screaming.Paul Fletcher arrives to kill whatever remains of my vibe to get through this day without screaming.
Jim Chalmers to Scott Morrison - why did you describe your own government as the muppet show?Jim Chalmers to Scott Morrison - why did you describe your own government as the muppet show?
(which really, is an insult to Kermit and co, who had a great show. One of my all time favourites, in fact)(which really, is an insult to Kermit and co, who had a great show. One of my all time favourites, in fact)
The chamber erupts and Morrison has to wait for Labor to stop laughing before he can answer:The chamber erupts and Morrison has to wait for Labor to stop laughing before he can answer:
Morrison:Morrison:
“The events of about four or five weeks ago I think disappointed Australians greatly in the way that things were conducted in this place. I am honest enough to admit that and tell the Australian people straight about it.“The events of about four or five weeks ago I think disappointed Australians greatly in the way that things were conducted in this place. I am honest enough to admit that and tell the Australian people straight about it.
“I did tell this to people straight about.“I did tell this to people straight about.
“But I will tell you what has happened since then. Our party is coming back quickly together, getting on the front foot.“But I will tell you what has happened since then. Our party is coming back quickly together, getting on the front foot.
“And I hear the jeers and sneers of the members opposite, but I can tell you, Mr Speaker, the leader of the opposition isn’t looking as certain as he was two weeks ago before we came back to the south, Mr Speaker.“And I hear the jeers and sneers of the members opposite, but I can tell you, Mr Speaker, the leader of the opposition isn’t looking as certain as he was two weeks ago before we came back to the south, Mr Speaker.
“He has been sitting there in question time today with his cheeky little sneers and they are doing their little stunts, Mr Speaker. I can tell you they are looking under a bit more pressure than they did two weeks ago, Mr Speaker.“He has been sitting there in question time today with his cheeky little sneers and they are doing their little stunts, Mr Speaker. I can tell you they are looking under a bit more pressure than they did two weeks ago, Mr Speaker.
“... And you know why? Because they know our government is getting on with things, they know we are getting on with dealing with the issues that concern Australians, like food tampering, Mr Speaker.“... And you know why? Because they know our government is getting on with things, they know we are getting on with dealing with the issues that concern Australians, like food tampering, Mr Speaker.
“... They know we are focused 100% on them, that we are looking through all of the dust that those opposite want to kick up as they come into this place. Do you know how many questions they have asked me about about drought this week out of their 50 questions to me this week? One, just one question on drought, Mr Speaker.“... They know we are focused 100% on them, that we are looking through all of the dust that those opposite want to kick up as they come into this place. Do you know how many questions they have asked me about about drought this week out of their 50 questions to me this week? One, just one question on drought, Mr Speaker.
“They had been more concerned about the politics of Canberra than the beliefs and values that the Australian people are interested in. Our government over five years has been delivering for Australians, whether it is a stronger economy, guaranteeing essential services that Australians rely on, keeping Australians safe and keeping Australians together.“They had been more concerned about the politics of Canberra than the beliefs and values that the Australian people are interested in. Our government over five years has been delivering for Australians, whether it is a stronger economy, guaranteeing essential services that Australians rely on, keeping Australians safe and keeping Australians together.
“Now the leader of the opposition is interjecting and I know that the leader of the opposition said he has been responsible for despatching four leaders, Mr Speaker. Two of them were his own, Mr Speaker.“Now the leader of the opposition is interjecting and I know that the leader of the opposition said he has been responsible for despatching four leaders, Mr Speaker. Two of them were his own, Mr Speaker.
... That is how the leader of the opposition sees this place, he sees it as the game, he sees it as a political game where he gets together with his union thug mates and tries to dispense with leaders for kicks. Well, the Australian people see right through this, Mr Speaker.... That is how the leader of the opposition sees this place, he sees it as the game, he sees it as a political game where he gets together with his union thug mates and tries to dispense with leaders for kicks. Well, the Australian people see right through this, Mr Speaker.
MoodMood
Tanya Plibersek to Scott Morrison:Tanya Plibersek to Scott Morrison:
“Is the prime minister aware of a report about the no-confidence motion in the minister for home affairs, which says Nine News has confirmed the member for Banks was overheard telling colleagues that ‘supporting that man is not what I want to be doing’. How can the prime minister continue to protect the minister for home affairs when even his own colleagues have lost confidence in him?“Is the prime minister aware of a report about the no-confidence motion in the minister for home affairs, which says Nine News has confirmed the member for Banks was overheard telling colleagues that ‘supporting that man is not what I want to be doing’. How can the prime minister continue to protect the minister for home affairs when even his own colleagues have lost confidence in him?
Is this why the prime minister described his own government as the muppet show?”Is this why the prime minister described his own government as the muppet show?”
The question is ruled out of order.The question is ruled out of order.
Dear Beyonce, this is DISMAL today. I think everyone is exhausted.Dear Beyonce, this is DISMAL today. I think everyone is exhausted.
Bill Shorten to Scott Morrison:Bill Shorten to Scott Morrison:
“The prime minister has ridiculed the people who want to know why Malcolm Turnbull is not the prime minister, telling them to ‘get over it’. But how can you expect Australia to get over something that has never been explained to them? Why won’t the prime minister answer this simple question? Why isn’t Malcolm Turnbull still prime minister of Australia?”“The prime minister has ridiculed the people who want to know why Malcolm Turnbull is not the prime minister, telling them to ‘get over it’. But how can you expect Australia to get over something that has never been explained to them? Why won’t the prime minister answer this simple question? Why isn’t Malcolm Turnbull still prime minister of Australia?”
Morrison:Morrison:
“I refer the speaker to the my previous answers. Our government is taking action on the things that mattered to them, whether it is a royal commission into residential aged care, which has been our focus this week, whether it has been taking action on the drought, which has been our focus this week, whether it is resolving the issues and ensuring [funding] on state schools, that has been our focus is week.“I refer the speaker to the my previous answers. Our government is taking action on the things that mattered to them, whether it is a royal commission into residential aged care, which has been our focus this week, whether it has been taking action on the drought, which has been our focus this week, whether it is resolving the issues and ensuring [funding] on state schools, that has been our focus is week.
What the leader of the opposition has been doing today and all week has just been focusing on the Canberra bubble. He has been sitting over there during question time, sledging away, carrying on like the usual Canberra politician that Australians are sick of.”What the leader of the opposition has been doing today and all week has just been focusing on the Canberra bubble. He has been sitting over there during question time, sledging away, carrying on like the usual Canberra politician that Australians are sick of.”