Protest follow news of more investigations into state branches of CFMEU. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOn the double-dissolution threat floated by Anthony Albanese yesterday, Sarah Hanson-Young says:Again, why, why be so bullish about this? The Australian people don’t need a panicked prime minister who wants to press the exit button because he can’t get his own way.They want a government that’s willing to work across the Parliament. Now, a third of Australians voted for parties other than Labor or Liberal at the last election. And they did that because they want a Parliament that works for them.We want to fix it. We want to give the government the opportunity to fix it. I’m not just interested in saying no to things. I want to get outcomes. I guess that’s my concern.This prime minister seems to have such a chip on his shoulder, doesn’t want to work with anyone. Just wants to do it all his way. I don’t think this is a very good sign for the future. Come on, come on, prime minister, you know, let’s put – put aside the politics and get on with getting some outcomes. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-09-17 21:54:18
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