Fri, November 29, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail

Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as "blackmail and manipulation" from some of the bloc's politicians.

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Labor can't legislate its way out of this battle with the RBA

There is growing disagreement over when unemployment is inflationary - and the RBA's view helps explain why it is still so bearish on rate cuts.

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Louise Haigh's rise from young Labour MP to Transport Secretary

Ms Haigh became the youngest female Cabinet minister to ever be appointed when she was made Transport Secretary earlier this year.

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Politics latest: 'Shocking' net migration figures are so high 'you have to double take', says Starmer

Keir Starmer has vowed to end the Tories' "open borders experiment" after new stats show net migration to the UK fell by 20% in the year to June 2024, but from what was a record high of more than 900,

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Deepfake extortion targets Singapore officials, highlighting growing cyber threat

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Social media ban, migration laws and RBA overhaul headline Federal Parliament's chaotic media week

EXPLAINER: After months of deadlock and dispute, Federal Parliament burst to life to pass an extraordinary 45 bills before MPs headed home for the long summer break.

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Birmingham was a failed moderate who leaves a legacy of rolling over and letting the right win

Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham was a leading moderate, or so we were repeatedly told. But what does he have to show for it?

by: Brian Stokes

High-ranking military official in China suspended and placed under investigation

A member of China's powerful Central Military Commission has been suspended and put under investigation, the country's Defense Ministry said Thursday. Miao Hua was director of the political work department on the commission,

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Politics latest: Top Tory says it's a 'day of shame' for his party - as PM condemns 'shocking' migration figures

Keir Starmer has vowed to end the Tories' "open borders experiment" after new stats show net migration to the UK fell by 20% in the year to June 2024, but from what was a record high of more than 900,

by: Brian Stokes

Adam Gopnik's "Going There With Donald Trump" Eight and a Half Years Later

The idea that it can be bounded in by honest conservatives in a Cabinet or restrained by normal constitutional limits is unsupported by history. — Adam

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Trudeau Liberals' two-month GST holiday bill passes the House, off to the Senate

The federal government's five-page piece of legislation to enact Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promised two-month tax break on a range of consumer goods over the holidays passed in the House of Commons late Thursday.

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Starmer: 'the previous government were running an open borders experiment'

The ONS have revealed that nearly one million people arrived in the UK in the year ending June 2023, as the PM cited the Conservative Party's 'Global Britain' slogan.

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Death threats in Marcos-Duterte feud highlight the Philippines' problem with political violence

Family dynasties have a stranglehold on Filipino politics — and this week was a reminder that some dynasties at the top are militaristic and fond of violence.

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Anthony Albanese gets down and dirty in deal making and breaking as Senate rushes to Christmas finish

The prime minister personally intervened in the wrangling and deal-making as the government battled to get as much as possible of Labor's legislation passed in the chaotic dying days of 2024's parliamentary sitting.

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Miners rejoice as Albanese shelves environment watchdog

But the onset of early season bushfires heralds a heated debate over summer about the future of the government's election commitment.

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French government crisis: Mobilize the working class to bring down Barnier and Macron!

The struggle against Macron cannot be left to parliamentary maneuvers by the neo-fascist Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, whose New Popular Front enabled the forming of the government.

by: Brian Stokes

Election 2024 Day 21: one last push from major parties deadlocked as nation goes to the polls on Friday

With less than 24 hours to go until the country heads to the polls, it's a short but hard fought campaign as parties and Independents attempt to fill as many of the 174 Dáil seats as possible.

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Ready for an election, Albanese unveils his new catchphrase

After driving 45 pieces of legislation through parliament in a week, the prime minister has signalled his election campaign strategy.

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France's bond yields rise above Greece's for first time amid political instability in Paris

Borrowing costs for France have hit a 12-year high relative to Germany, and were more than those of Greece for the first time ever

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Nelson Mayor Nick Smith on why he suggested Lindsay McKenzie as Wellington City Council's Crown observer- On the Tiles

When the Government announced a Crown observer was being appointed at Wellington City Council, former Cabinet minister and current Mayor of Nelson Nick Smith knew just the man for the job. Smith wrote to Local Government Minister Simeon Brown and recommended Lindsay McKenzie,

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Death threats and division: A political feud takes a dramatic turn

Behind all this drama is a once powerful political alliance which has spectacularly unravelled. The decision by the Marcos and Duterte clans to join forces in the 2022 presidential election was a marriage of convenience.

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Jharkhand gov to take legal action for Rs 1.36 trillion coal dues: CM Soren

Soon after taking oath as the chief minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren announced that his government would take legal action to realise its Rs 1.36 lakh-crore coal dues from the Centre.

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Chinese journalist and former Harvard fellow sentenced to 7 years

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Politics latest: Starmer holding news conference as deal announced with Iraq to tackle small boat crossings

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is holding a Downing Street news conference after new stats show net migration to the UK fell by 20% in the year to June 2024, but from what was a record high of more than 900,
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Fubler welcomes new role in Government

Mischa Fubler was sworn in as a Junior Minister of the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Public Works at Government House this afternoon. The Progressive Labour Party election candidate, who was

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Politics Friday: Matt Doocey says he "didn't want to" reply to text from Mike King

Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined by National's Matt Doocey and Labour's Tracey McLellan to wrap this week's political stories.

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Politics latest: Nigel Farage reveals he's following strategy of 'dynamic' former Lib Dem leader

New immigration statistics show migration to the UK fell by 20%, but spending on asylum rose. Hot on the heels of the figures, Reform's Nigel Farage has hit out at the Tories and described the numbers as "horrendous".

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'Done over': Labor dismay over PM's call to ditch environment watchdog

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Mexico's president denies Trump's claim that she agreed to shut down the US-Mexico border

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As the US government pivots to full Republican control, the outlook is uncertain for AI regulations

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Politics latest: Starmer vows to end Tories' 'open borders experiment' - as 'landmark' deal announced

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Morning Bid: French budget and German prices grab spotlight

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Politics live updates: Greens reveal $500m of concessions to support Albanese Government legislation

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Israel and Hezbollah have a ceasefire agreement. Here's what it says

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Maharashtra new CM LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to meet with Amit Shah shortly in Delhi

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Election 2024: How do I vote, what are the polls saying and how does the system work?

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Rates Spark: French problems; politics and PMIs

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Birmingham bows out of politics warning against Trumpian culture wars

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A timeline of Elon Musk's political views and donations

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Keir Starmer holds urgent No10 press conference and unveils major immigration update

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Greg Dixon's Another kind of politics: The coalition's first year in five key questions

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united Ireland. And it's

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'Thank God I had my car, I had to sleep in it for the first month': Housing and transport on minds of students

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The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the US government pivots to full Republican control

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Hemant Soren: A legacy of struggle, skill, political success

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Irish election: what's at stake?

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Trump and Mexican president say they had a good call - though no sign of backing down on tariff pledge

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Meet Galway youngest candidate - an arts student and 'eco-activist' with big plans for the future

Birmingham was a failed moderate who leaves a legacy of rolling over and letting the right win

Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham was a leading moderate, or so we were repeatedly told. But what does he have to show for it?

The article from Crikey discusses the valedictory speech of Simon Birmingham, a prominent figure in the Liberal Party known for his moderate stance. Birmingham, who has served in various high-profile roles including Minister for Education and Leader of the Government in the Senate, reflected on his political career during his final speech in the Senate. He highlighted his efforts to steer the party towards a more centrist position, often clashing with the more conservative elements within the Liberal Party. Birmingham expressed concerns about the party's future direction, urging it to embrace diversity, inclusivity, and progressive policies to remain relevant. He criticized the party's recent shift to the right, which he believes has alienated moderate voters and contributed to electoral losses. His speech was both a personal reflection and a call to action for the Liberal Party to adapt to contemporary Australian values and demographics.

Read the Full Crikey Article at https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/29/simon-birmingham-valedictory-liberal-moderates/


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