On Tuesday last week, the Prime Minister gave the 2023 Lowry lecture.
For those interested in listening to it, it can be found Here.
In it he praised the big 5 prime Ministers, John Curtin, Gough Whitlam, Bob Hawke, Paul Keating and Kevin Rudd as
“anchoring of Australia’s strategic policy in our region”. As a result, “through the 80s and 90s, a period of profound change around the world, Australia established the enduring geopolitical architecture of the region”.
I guess it is no great surprise that no non labour prime Ministers were mentioned, but I was more than a little surprised that Julia Gillard, the First Female Prime Minister, of any political bent, did not rate a mention.
I'm sure his speech writer meant no ill will towards her, but it would have been noticed within the other gender set.
Mick
Or you could say that there are many ex Australian politicians, that are very aligned with China.I guess he only mentioned Labor PM's as the Coalition tended to be more US / European centric and often antagonized Asia scoring political points at home Morrison talking tough on China comes to mind.
Or you could say that there are many ex Australian politicians, that are very aligned withChinamoney.
Won't mention names but it is obvious, very light google searches help, you don't have to delve too deep.
Of course there is nothing in Woolworths made in a soulless factory in Shenzhen.January 11, 2024
Aussie Patriot Boycotts Woolworths and Heads to German-Owned Supermarket to Buy Chinese-Made Flags to Celebrate Britain’s Arrival in New Holland
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True-blue Aussie patriot Trevor Simpson says he is disgusted at Woolworths’ decision to de-range Australia Day merchandise, confirming he’ll now buy his cheap imported Chinese-made plastic genuine Australian flag at a German-owned supermarket store instead.
“Frankly it’s unAustralian,” Simpson said, furiously throwing a fridge-full of Woolworth’s food in the bin in protest. “When I celebrate Australia’s sacred day it’s my goddam right to do it while holding a piece of cheap merchandise made in a soulless factory in Shenzhen, distributed via a global system of shipping networks and sold to me by the Fresh Food People”.
He said he supported Peter Dutton’s push to boycott the supermarket chain. “Australia has become a bunch of woke lefty Communists. If a Government can’t dictate what a privately-owned supermarket sells in its stores, then I don’t know what this country stands for anymore”.
Aussie Patriot Boycotts Woolworths and Heads to German-Owned Supermarket to Buy Chinese-Made Flags to Celebrate Britain’s Arrival in New Holland — The Shovel
“When I celebrate Australia’s sacred day it’s my goddam right to do it while holding a piece of cheap merchandise made in a soulless factory in Shenzhen, distributed via a global system of shipping networks and sold to me by the Fresh Food People”.theshovel.com.au
Lefty satire sucks. It will probably enact a boycott all by itself just for being so terrible.Of course there is nothing in Woolworths made in a soulless factory in Shenzhen.
Mick
With a margin of around 6%, its going to take a big swing against labour for to lose the seat to Mayor nathan.“Coming from a background of humble beginnings, having been born into social housing and raised by a mother who worked tirelessly to create opportunities for our family, I understand firsthand the importance of policies that support all Australians,” he wrote in an accompanying statement to Liberal preselectors.
Should Peter Dutton be hand picking his cabinet now or wait until he wins the next election?
Dutton is about as electable as Bill was and we know how that went. LolShould Peter Dutton be hand picking his cabinet now or wait until he wins the next election?
Question is, who in the Liberal party is electable? I can see a couple down the ranks for the future, but as for now, as the egregious Albanese self destructs, who can win?Dutton is about as electable as Bill was and we know how that went. Lol
I think the only electable one was Frydenberg, but with the Middle East issue, he would be a disaster also.Question is, who in the Liberal party is electable? I can see a couple down the ranks for the future, but as for now, as the egregious Albanese self destructs, who can win?
Could Dutton win in a default? Who dafuq knows?
Albanese... talent???????
Well you tell me someone else that the media is giving any airtime to?This is an oxymoron even when uttered 10,000 words apart.
Surely you jest?
EtA: Notwithstanding the complete dearth of talent on the other side
Airtime<><><>talent.Well you tell me someone else that the media is giving any airtime to?
Realistically who on either side other than the incumbent could be regarded as a serious candidate for PM?This is an oxymoron even when uttered 10,000 words apart.
Surely you jest?
EtA: Notwithstanding the complete dearth of talent on the other side
Butler and Clare could be contenders for Labor, a fair way down the track, but I can't really see anyone on the Liberal side sensible enough to be an alternative.Realistically who on either side other than the incumbent could be regarded as a serious candidate for PM?
Jim Chalmers would be the only real alternative across both parties.
Labor has very little but the Coalition has even less.
Butler and Clare could be contenders for Labor, a fair way down the track, but I can't really see anyone on the Liberal side sensible enough to be an alternative.
Thanks for the lovely post Mrs Albanese. Anthony sends his love and says he will home for dinner.During the last election when Albanese had COVID Labors polling went up I think Butler and Clare both were out and about, Chambers is also more than capable all are moderates and avoid ideology positions that just doesn't exist in the current opposition.
Albanese isn't charismatic which is a good thing IMHO works against him polling wise but runs a tight ship so far steady and reliable has to be the 1st government in a very long time that hasn't had a controversy day after day.
Still has moved a significant common sense policy agenda through parliament benefiting lower / middle paid Australians not just doing press photo opportunities and handing out pamphlets.
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