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Former NSW fire chief says Coalition 'fundamentally doesn't like talking about climate change' – politics live Former NSW fire chief says Coalition 'fundamentally doesn't like talking about climate change' – politics live
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‘Do we simply get gagged?,’ asks Greg Mullins as NSW and Queensland bushfires rage on. All the day’s events, live ‘Do we simply get gagged?’ asks Greg Mullins as NSW and Queensland bushfires rage on. All the day’s events, live
Basically, the government is moving to make sure that the NDIS bill is wrapped up by question time - so it is done today. Simon Birmingham says the prime minister takes the issues of climate change, the drought, and ensuring the community is safe “extremely seriously”, in response to questions about Greg Mullins comments.
The US ambassador to Australia, Arthur B Culvahouse Jn has issued a statement on the bushfires: He says David Littleproud will meet with the group.
Happy unemployment figures day Could someone let the senators know that we are all watching for a change, and they should probably have their act together in terms of procedure?
Over in the Senate, the government is attempting to gag debate on the NDIS bill - to re order business. I mean, it shouldn’t be their first rodeo.
We are still a little unclear on why the government wants the Senate timetable clear – but yes, the calls are being made.
Jordon Steele-John says the motion to gag the NDIS debate (so it is dealt with by a certain time) is denying disabled people a chance to receive clarification on what the bill will mean for them.
Basically, the government is moving to make sure that the NDIS bill is wrapped up by question time – so it is done today.
The US ambassador to Australia, Arthur B Culvahouse Jr, has issued a statement on the bushfires:
Happy unemployment figures day.
Over in the Senate, the government is attempting to gag debate on the NDIS bill – to reorder business.
Not sure why yet.Not sure why yet.
Greg Mullins continued:Greg Mullins continued:
On the meeting the former fire and emergency chiefs have been seeking with the prime minister and other responsible ministers about Australia’s fire preparations since April, Greg Mullins said:On the meeting the former fire and emergency chiefs have been seeking with the prime minister and other responsible ministers about Australia’s fire preparations since April, Greg Mullins said:
Why does he think it took so long?Why does he think it took so long?
Greg Mullins on the Michael McCormack’s “raving green lunatic” comments:Greg Mullins on the Michael McCormack’s “raving green lunatic” comments:
Greg Mullins, the former NSW fire chief, is unloading about the ridiculousness of not being able to talk about causes as the fire emergency unfolds.Greg Mullins, the former NSW fire chief, is unloading about the ridiculousness of not being able to talk about causes as the fire emergency unfolds.
Obviously, this is just the ideological ravings of the lunatic left.Obviously, this is just the ideological ravings of the lunatic left.
The university lobby group Universities Australia has welcomed the move:The university lobby group Universities Australia has welcomed the move: