The Turnbull Government

[PZ.]

If Turnbull is forced to step down he will probably quit politics altogether - forcing another by-election the Liberals could lose.

John Barilaro needs to decide.. can the NSW Govt work better with a Liberal or Labor Fed Govt?

 

[Tisme]

If Turnbull is forced to step down he will probably quit politics altogether - forcing another by-election the Liberals could lose.

John Barilaro needs to decide.. can the NSW Govt work better with a Liberal or Labor Fed Govt?

I think they know they are deadmen walking. The push is on to devolve the LNP into independent parties once more to make the best of the voting preferences through three cornered contests.

 

[Tisme]

Doug Cameron getting stuck into the Michaelia Cash inquiry having a fixed result. If nothing else it's entertaining theatre.

https://www.aph.gov.au/News_and_Events/LiveMediaPlayer?vID={04666CA9-148F-4B60-806A-7FC65BCF4C42}

 

[PZ.]

I hope he succeeds. Can't stand that Margaret Thatcher wannabee.

 

[IFocus]

Why am I not surprised that the scope will widen to include extra scrutiny of union/industry based super funds.

I recall as far back as the 70's, our corporate super fund had union reps on committee alongside the executives. Strange how 40+ years later we still have the same old bogeyman, vote catching rubbish being peddled out by the LNP and in retaliation the ALP

I wonder if they will point out the better returns and lower fees than the rape and pillage standard funds

 

[IFocus]

I thought it was nice of the banks to let the government hold the narrow focus short termed bank inquiry

 

[sptrawler]

Throwing out Turnbull must be a good idea, Fairfax thinks thinks they shouldn't do it.

http://www.theage.com.au/federal-po...t-axing-malcolm-turnbull-20171203-gzxmf5.html

Fairfax were the ones pushing to get him in, and it has been downhill ever since.

 

[sptrawler]

I thought it was nice of the banks to let the government hold the narrow focus short termed bank inquiry

As with most Royal Commissions, they end up blowing out in time and cost, can't wait to see this one play out.
The terms will be expanded, the time will be expanded and the cost will be expanded. IMO

 

[SirRumpole]

Bank Royal Commission another union bashing exercise ?

The retail super funds controlled by the banks are worried that industry super funds (with those dirty unions on the Board) give a better return for members.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-...mission-could-be-superannuation-sting/9221798

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-...n-industry-government-bill-criticised/9221778

 

[PZ.]

This MP threatening to quit... it's not Tony Abbott is it ?

Speculation it's Andrews moving into Cory's party, so the right can lever a leadership change and bring the two of them back as leader (Cory) and deputy (Kevin). Kill off the SSM in the process.

Turned out to be the round man of sound.

http://www.news.com.au/national/bre...p/news-story/37c723ff196410225c9215c4b4f5cba7

 

[sptrawler]

Bank Royal Commission another union bashing exercise ?

The retail super funds controlled by the banks are worried that industry super funds (with those dirty unions on the Board) give a better return for members.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-...mission-could-be-superannuation-sting/9221798

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-...n-industry-government-bill-criticised/9221778

It should prove, the industry funds are in fact better run than retail funds, so I think they will benefit from the commission.

 

[Tisme]

Malcolm in question time = he really comes across as a goose. The one child in the family who argues the ears off until no body can be bothered conversing

 

[Tisme]

Rather interesting when I looked into Malcolm's (and others) excuse of multiculturalism for changing the constitution regarding citizenship and nationality. Back in the day when the Federation ticket was on the table, there was a reasonable % of non nationals in the population mix too.

A fairly deliberate clause seems as if they had wiser heads back in the day, if not certainly more time to contemplate the cause and effect of laws.

 

[SirRumpole]

Malcolm in question time = he really comes across as a goose. The one child in the family who argues the ears off until no body can be bothered conversing

A theatrical buffoon full of hot air.

 

[PZ.]

Theatrical, yes. But that's the purpose of QT (at least the bits broadcasted)

Bill Shorten sounds like a dalek.

 

[Tisme]

Theatrical, yes. But that's the purpose of QT (at least the bits broadcasted)

Bill Shorten sounds like a dalek.

He does!! Good call

 

[SirRumpole]

Theatrical, yes. But that's the purpose of QT (at least the bits broadcasted)

Bill Shorten sounds like a dalek.

I agree Bill sounds like a Dalek singing from a hymn book, but at least he's reasonably consistent.

He can take the credit for a bank enquiry, and is still 53-47 ahead in 2PP.

 

[Tisme]

I agree Bill sounds like a Dalek singing from a hymn book, but at least he's reasonably consistent.

He can take the credit for a bank enquiry, and is still 53-47 ahead in 2PP.

Yes he stays on song, which was contrary to his last two fair weather predecessors. Malcolm swings with the breeze, which is contrary to his last two predecessors.

 

[Logique]

That blue line looks a bearish trend to me.

By Tim Blair, 4 Dec 2017: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/b...o/news-story/1738961718cd0f34b504f9e36d62538f

 

[PZ.]

That blue line looks a bearish trend to me.

By Tim Blair, 4 Dec 2017: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/b...o/news-story/1738961718cd0f34b504f9e36d62538f

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Well you know what they say... triple bottom is the impetus of bullishness.

One more bottom to coincide with 30th loss, another change of leader and then a honeymoon