The only recent poll I’m aware of is an Australia Institute survey on gas industry policy, which finds overwhelming support for export caps (52% strongly in favour, 28% somewhat so, 5% opposed and 2% strongly opposed) and a windfall profits tax (39%, 31%, 7% and 5%). However, the setting of the questions, which noted that the proposals had been made by former ACCC chair Rod Sims, might be thought encouraging to favourable responses. The poll was conducted November 1 to 4 from a sample of 1001, using an online panel licensed from Dynata. Such a poll wouldn’t normally be enough for me to hang a post on, but a new open thread is needed and I’ve been too consumed by the Victorian election to look into anything else. So there you have it.
Simon Katich says:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 12:28 pm
C@t your in charge whilst I am away.
That is a little Kinky.
中华人民共和国
She’ll give you the “C@t o’ nine tails” if you aren’t careful.
While we are on the subject of losing to woke progressives like Daniel Andrews
In the US
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/16/nation/same-sex-marriage-faces-senate-test-with-gop-votes-uncertain/?event=event12 ($)
Not a good look for the De Santis campaign. I expect Trump will attack on freedom of speech grounds with the only limit being how much he thinks he can do and keep support of Evangelicals in the General. He can probably go a long way having delivered his judges to SCOTUS for them.
*In case of confusion I want the Democrats to win
Given the Dems lost the House, I think now is the time for Pelosi to manage herself out.
60 minutes on sunday
Praying for power. SUNDAY on #60Mins, a Nick McKenzie special investigation into the small church with big plans to dominate Australian politics.
https://twitter.com/60Mins/status/1593006321439150080?t=_-Sp55_TY0SauO-RplEDbA&s=19
Rex Douglas @ #1019 Thursday, November 17th, 2022 – 12:07 pm
I don’t disagree. She’s 82. Most “normal” careers end at age 65-70. Don’t really see a good reason for having career politicians be such a frequent exception to that.
Bringing in some
youngslightly-less-ancient blood might do both sides some good.What ‘managing out’ experiences have you suffered from exactly, Rex?
You seem to have a ‘managing out’ induced case of PTSD.
Matt Guy cracking under pressure.
https://twitter.com/SquizzSTK/status/1593066919292461056
Matt Guy has been managing himself out for years.
Dog’s Brunch says:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 10:08 am
“Victoria, it’s time to end the cult of Andrews”, whines a desperate and decreasingly relevant Peta Credlin.
Waiting for Peta’s assessment of Trumpism.
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The majority of Victorians get wrong election after election apparently, according to Credlin. Talk about lack of self-awareness and simply being out of touch.
“G20 Leaders depart Bali condemning Russia despite divisions”.
The central issue remains the expanding presence of NATO on the Russian border.
The headline afforded the G20 Leaders is correct.
The divisions need to be resolved.
BK says:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11:07 am
“I am waiting for the media onslaught on Matthew Guy’s IBAC problem from Peta Credlin, Rachel Baxendale and the like.”
I doubt that Credlin will ever have to worry about the cult of Guy. There’s more chance of the sun rising in the west.
This CFMEU deal with Andrews and Druery looks interesting. Having the CFMEU do your dirty work for you is clearly advantageous. Labor is certainly worried that the Greens will hold them to account.
And, if the report on the Weasel (with a capital W) Guy walking out questioning by media is as referred on this site , when has Andrews ever done this?
Despite the baying of media, Andrews stayed and answered every last question.
Guy has been referred to IBAC by the Electoral Commission.
Which is as far as it can get from Guy referring Labor and Andrews to IBAC – which is a common tactic of Guy seeking a headline.
Here we go again @ #1314 Thursday, November 17th, 2022 – 1:44 pm
https://twitter.com/SquizzSTK/status/1593070972948844544
Is Rachel Baxendale still a thing?
That is a little Kinky.
中华人民共和国
She’ll give you the “C@t o’ nine tails” if you aren’t careful.
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Settle, doctor Katich recommends a glass of Vodka McGovern and a lie down.
Rex Douglas says:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 1:26 pm
Matt Guy cracking under pressure.
Poor guy.. goes from I haven’t read it to I’ve read it & its not terribly long
Vic farmers don’t want fracking.
https://twitter.com/DanielAndrewsMP/status/1593087838358503424
Simon Katichsays:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 2:56 pm
That is a little Kinky.
中华人民共和国
She’ll give you the “C@t o’ nine tails” if you aren’t careful.
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Settle, doctor Katich recommends a glass of Vodka McGovern and a lie down.
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And on a more serious note from me –
What is the purpose of wearing underpants?
Underwear protects the body from the environment and abrasion from outer clothes, as well as those garments from the body. It preserves modesty, by keeping the body covered in socially and morally acceptable forms.
The fossil fuel scammers want to continue with their massive war profiteering.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/17/mining-industry-threatens-to-unleash-ad-campaign-against-labor-unless-it-rules-out-windfall-profits-tax
Dr.John:”What is the purpose of wearing underpants?”
Prevents you putting skid marks in your pants?
“Muggle women wear them, Archie, not the men, they wear these,’ said the Ministry wizard, and he brandished the pinstriped trousers.
‘I’m not putting them on,’ said old Archie in indignation. ‘I like a healthy breeze ’round my privates, thanks.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
100s 0f 1000s of Australians are suffering under the ever-increasing costs of fuel,
home heating & cooling and power bills – I can really see them rallying around a campaign from the megalithic, international energy cartel attacking the Australian Government for attempting to get them to pay their fair share of tax, in return for the exorbitant charges and profits that they have been stealing from the Australian community for decades.
Bring it on, Chevron et el.
Dr John says:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 3:04 pm
Simon Katichsays:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 2:56 pm
That is a little Kinky.
中华人民共和国
She’ll give you the “C@t o’ nine tails” if you aren’t careful.
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Settle, doctor Katich recommends a glass of Vodka McGovern and a lie down.
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And on a more serious note from me –
What is the purpose of wearing underpants?
Underwear protects the body from the environment and abrasion from outer clothes, as well as those garments from the body. It preserves modesty, by keeping the body covered in socially and morally acceptable forms.
中华人民共和国
Abrasion “scramasion”. My nobblers happy in the state Buddha sent me into the world in. As for modesty, I’m Scotsman by ancestry. And you know what Scots wear under their Kilts!!
I must agree though with Pi. Skid marks do present an ever present danger given the local and varied diet I consume. Thai food is known for its, well let’s say inducement of flatulence with unintended consequences.
Daughter due to arrive mid December with three packs of the said garment and I have promised Mrs Upnorth I shall ensconce the above nobblers safely as per social norms upon delivery.
Barney in Cherating says:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 3:51 pm
“Muggle women wear them, Archie, not the men, they wear these,’ said the Ministry wizard, and he brandished the pinstriped trousers.
‘I’m not putting them on,’ said old Archie in indignation. ‘I like a healthy breeze ’round my privates, thanks.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
中华人民共和国
Sheer poetry.
IStandWithAJP
We ordered a Nissan Leaf EV in March 2022. It was due in September, then October, now December.
We just got notified that earliest delivery is now after 15 December “before New Year”. Now there is reportedly a delay clearing Melbourne docks quarantine(?). So that delivery time will be 275+ days, best case. I’m finding the explanation of delay a struggle to believe, as customs clearance normally takes around two weeks.
Nisan had advised back in May that they were not able to supply the original 2021 model we had ordered. We agreed to revise the contract, still due on September 30. Then it was due in October, then November.
It seems pretty clear there is a “manufacturer’s strike” in sending EV supply to Australia. Policy needs to change. No-one could accuse Federal DOT of moving too fast on EV charger standards or consumer protection either. Sorry to sound grumpy, but this is getting annoying.
Also, at what point are manufacturers taking deposits and signing orders for cars they have no intention or ability to deliver?
“ Employment grew by 32,200 in October driving unemployment to 3.4 per cent, the equal lowest rate in almost 50 years, according to the latest jobs data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.”
“ The underutilisation rate is now 4.6 percentage points below March 2020, and the lowest rate since March 1982.”
Well this certainly equates with my observations. In our local area, two restaurants have closed due to an inability to find workers. They were scratching around three months ago and the warm bodies they employed at that stage were barely employable. It now appears there are simply no workers at all. Sad, and it means we now need to travel a considerable distance to dine out (no Uber eats out this way either). This is the first time I recall such a situation in my lifetime, I guess it means there really is a base level of unemployment and it’s 3.5%.
https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/jobless-rate-drops-to-3-4pc-as-32-000-jobs-added-20221117-p5bz0y
Socrates
I sympathise with your annoyance and frustration at the delay though I can assure you that you won’t regret it when it finally arrives. I totally agree with you re the emissions standards, this is as critical as anything else the government will do in this term in relation to CC, not to mention giving Australian drivers the options they deserve.
Cronus
Thanks and yes, emission standards are the key to EV supply.
Price subsidies for EVs become irrelevant if there is no vehicle supply available to buy.
I am sanguine about the worker “shortage”. It will hopefully force some reform in terms of eliminating wasteful tasks, employee training and retention. Those are all good things.
Given workable IR laws, it might even raise wages.
For anyone looking to purchase an EV
https://www.goodcar.co/
Socrates
“ I am sanguine about the worker “shortage”. It will hopefully force some reform in terms of eliminating wasteful tasks, employee training and retention. Those are all good things.
Given workable IR laws, it might even raise wages.”
+1, fair pay for a fair day’s work (in the context of inflation) is the least workers should expect. Those reforms are critical, this is a changed paradigm and laws, training, wages and conditions all need to adapt to reflect the changes.
I can’t believe that the liberals are fighting over this. The fracking thing.
https://mobile.twitter.com/DanielAndrewsMP/status/1593087838358503424
How tone-deaf can you be? This is exactly what lost the liberals their federal seats. They have learned nothing.
A Polish view on the implications of the recent missile explosion there for Eastern Europe’s trust in the NATO alliance to properly curb Russia’s threat to that region:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/16/missile-strike-poland-nato-allies
“… The collective fear reawakened across eastern Europe by this war is visceral. Our recurring nightmare is of Russian troops and weapons breaching the Polish border again, as they have done many times over the past 300 years. In a survey conducted after Russia invaded Ukraine, 84% of Polish citizens said they were afraid that the war could spill into Poland. “I think about it every day,” one man living on the Polish-Russian border told the Guardian recently. “They could come any time. Kill us in our beds.”
For most eastern Europeans, the war in Ukraine is seen not as a single event but a process of creeping and always escalating Russian aggression. This view reflects a particular fatalism and distrust of our western allies. And while the reaction of the Polish government has been profoundly measured, social media reactions show that many citizens are convinced that the situation has just turned their fears into facts. Anxieties that lives could be lost because of the war, including those living on Polish territory, have now proved tragically justified.
These regional fears translate into an expected outcome of the war. For many Poles, like their neighbours in the Baltic states, there are only two acceptable scenarios in the wake of the Ukraine war. The first is the utter destruction and utter defeat of Putin’s Russia, similar to Germany’s wipeout in 1945. And if this is not an option then they want at least a repeat of 1991, the collapse of the Russian empire. There is no third way.”
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I’m sure I don’t need to add that these last-mentioned war aims are shared by Ukrainians.
MaccaRB,
Labor have been steadily building a narrative for some serious intervention. They have sold their message very well, imho, and made expert use of the progressive do-gooders outrage machine to bootstrap the arguments.
Labor asked the gas sector nicely, in public, to improve outcomes for Australian energy users, then waited. Almost everyone on the progressive side, from think-tanks to Rex Douglas, were screaming at them to act, but Labor waited for the public to slowly start paying attention.
Then Labor suggested mild economic coercion, in public, and again waited. Their message was amplified by the howling of progressive do-gooders.
Recent polls suggest that, after a couple of months, the public have come along with Labor.
Now that they have begun preparing policy, and told the industry what to expect, the gas industry has spat the dummy; but the public are already onboard with Labor’s narrative.
Rex,
“For anyone looking to purchase an EV
https://www.goodcar.co/”
I worked with Anthony for a little while. He’s a good guy.
Dandy Murray @ #1337 Thursday, November 17th, 2022 – 4:33 pm
Cannon-Brookes doesn’t invest in idiots.
‘Dandy Murray says:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 4:31 pm
MaccaRB,
Labor have been steadily building a narrative for some serious intervention. They have sold their message very well, imho, and made expert use of the progressive do-gooders outrage machine to bootstrap the arguments.
Labor asked the gas sector nicely, in public, to improve outcomes for Australian energy users, then waited. Almost everyone on the progressive side, from think-tanks to Rex Douglas, were screaming at them to act, but Labor waited for the public to slowly start paying attention.
Then Labor suggested mild economic coercion, in public, and again waited. Their message was amplified by the howling of progressive do-gooders.
Recent polls suggest that, after a couple of months, the public have come along with Labor.
Now that they have begun preparing policy, and told the industry what to expect, the gas industry has spat the dummy; but the public are already onboard with Labor’s narrative.’
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IMO, this manner of proceeding is probably something else that Albanese learned from the RGR years.
@socrates, if you are still around, I posted a ‘top 5’ interim capability fixes post that the ADF could acquire this decade which see us through until some more long term assets eventually bob up a couple of pages back this morning, FYI.
If people didn’t make a noise about gas, Labor would do nothing.
Rex Douglassays:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 4:45 pm
No silent farting allowed!
Let it rip.
Rex,
“For anyone looking to purchase an EV”
https://www.goodcar.co/
Thanks we were aware of them and I agree they are a good option. But they didn’t have the Leaf we wanted when we ordered, and our deposit is paid now.
Andrew
Hello and yes I did see it briefly. I don’t know much about the pallet system but that does not mean I disagree with it. I agree with the rest your list. The general principle (A2AD) you outline I also agree .
The extra AWDs and fitting Tomahawks to them and Collins is obvious.
I also agree we need corvettes, and the A100 looks good. I would prefer we went to a conventional tender system with that purchase as their are several good candidates. Defence has gotten in trouble too often not going through proper tender processes.
“IMO, this manner of proceeding is probably something else that Albanese learned from the RGR years.”
Yep
“If people didn’t make a noise about gas, Labor would do nothing.”
Maybe, but no knee-jerk reactions seems to be their MO.
Barney in Cherating says:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 4:51 pm
Rex Douglassays:
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 4:45 pm
If people didn’t make a noise about gas, Labor would do nothing.
No silent farting allowed!
Let it rip.
中华人民共和国
I blame the grilled field rat, sticky rice and condiments I had for lunch yesterday.
Macron Says Still Open to Submarine Cooperation With Australia
The French government is still open to revisiting a submarine deal with Australia, President Emmanuel Macron said, despite the dramatic rift between the two countries following Canberra’s decision in 2021 to cancel a billion-dollar military contract.
At a press conference in Bangkok on Thursday, Macron said the option for Australia to build together or purchase French-made submarines remained “on the table,” although he conceded there had been no indication yet from Canberra that it was looking to revisit the deal.
Macron met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Bali on Wednesday evening. When it comes to the submarine deal, the French president admitted he had been discussing the subject with Albanese but said the Australians “haven’t decided to change strategy on that subject” at this point.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-17/macron-says-still-open-to-submarine-cooperation-with-australia?srnd=premium-asia
Makes you feel ‘all warm inside!’
“Makes you feel ‘all warm inside!’”
Ah, that’be reflux
Maybe Ms Rinehart wants to buy Trump as a toy. She could. But… and i don’t want to needlessly malign someone… I haven’t seen any real evidence that she is particularly… sharp. She may be. I haven’t seen it though.