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Ms Gillard predicted would be a tough fight ahead with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, saying he would immediately start a fear campaign and label the measure a "great big new tax''.
Using taxpayers' money to persuade the same taxpayers that they should acquiesce in releasing additional swathes of their incomes the government epitomises a nanny state. The Government is saying that its own wisdom is superior to that of its voters, in understanding the public's real interests.
It's a poor opposition that can't get a glove on a government that has effectively tripped over its own feet.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...illard-and-labor/story-fn59nqgy-1226025811272
I think there is something about Tony Abbott or his media presence that just doesn't sit well with so many Australians. We currently have a terrible federal government proposing a carbon tax on our industries that will further hampen our international competitiveness and cost jobs, yet the Lib's seemed to have let the debate slide towards Labor spin about compensation for households. I'm sure Tony Abbott is a good bloke etc etc but I seriously doubt if he will ever lead the coalition to victory. What a travesty of non leadership by John Howard that he couldn't see his days were numbered and 'annoint' Peter Costello, if that had been done I think our nation and the coalition would be in a better place now
Great summary, pointr. You're so right. John Howard did the nation a great disservice in not honouring his agreement with Costello.Unfortunately how true. I'm a liberal voter (usually) and will help on their booths in NSW on Saturday. I think there is something about Tony Abbott or his media presence that just doesn't sit well with so many Australians. We currently have a terrible federal government proposing a carbon tax on our industries that will further hampen our international competitiveness and cost jobs, yet the Lib's seemed to have let the debate slide towards Labor spin about compensation for households. I'm sure Tony Abbott is a good bloke etc etc but I seriously doubt if he will ever lead the coalition to victory. What a travesty of non leadership by John Howard that he couldn't see his days were numbered and 'annoint' Peter Costello, if that had been done I think our nation and the coalition would be in a better place now
Great summary, pointr. You're so right. John Howard did the nation a great disservice in not honouring his agreement with Costello.
You may be right but Costello was never popular with the general public.
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...The best option for the coalition is Turnball. The fact is the Liberals are too far to the right for most Australians and MT at least represents a more small L Liberal who would be more palatable to the majority of Australians.
Trouble is that Turnbull appears more closely aligned to labor than the libs so there really is no point. Perhaps Turnbull should become alp leader as he would probably fit in there better with his beliefs especially on the climate change ripoff.
Incredibly, this being a major new tax, they are determined to ram it through before the much vaunted Tax Summit which has now been delayed until October! They become more illogical every day. The mutterings of discontent from business are becoming louder.I
Watch Question Time today. You'll be gobsmacked by the flat refusal by the PM and Greg Combet to answer a single question on the carbon tax. Just smear and union-style thuggery.
They are ramming this through before the Greens come to Senate power in July.
It's laughable to believe that Turnbull is the silver bullet for Coalition success. Now if you want to talk Turnbull as leader of the ALP, yes we can have that conversation.
As the nation drifts further to the far Left with every passing day, even the Labor caucus is worried. Communism is a failed economic system. Abbott is on their tail, and they're not liking it.
The drovers dog would win the next election.
Watch Question Time today. You'll be gobsmacked by the flat refusal by the PM and Greg Combet to answer a single question on the carbon tax. Just smear and union-style thuggery.
They are ramming this through before the Greens come to Senate power in July.
Let's see,
a former employee of ex-communists, with an avowed socialist background, flanked by a former trade union official, in a government where the Greens call the shots.
All very conservative. IV you need to get a grip, on the facts.
In the run-up to the 2007 Australian elections, then ALP deputy leader Gillard was the centre of controversy, after then Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello exposed her past ties to to a Communist Party of Australia linked organisation, Socialist Forum.
Initially Gillard admitted her association, but played it down.
Only a supporter of the far right would liken the ALP to communists or exteme left wingers.
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... she is a leading member of the Fabian..........
It's laughable to believe that Turnbull is the silver bullet for Coalition success. Now if you want to talk Turnbull as leader of the ALP, yes we can have that conversation.
As the nation drifts further to the far Left with every passing day, even the Labor caucus is worried. Communism is a failed economic system. Abbott is on their tail, and they're not liking it.
Um, what is the connection?Gillard wont even support gay marriage, but some how she is a leading member of the Fabian..........
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