The Albanese government

[sptrawler]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/australia-warned-over-chinas-new-deal-with-samoa-054847385.

China has signed a deal with Samoa to strengthen diplomatic relations in a move that Australia “should be very concerned about”, a local journalist has warned.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa on Saturday where an “Economic & Technical Cooperation Agreement” was signed. Details of the deal are so far unclear.
China is building on a security pact it recently signed with Solomon Islands, which has alarmed Australia and the US as they fear a stepped-up military presence by Beijing.
Alexander Rheeney, editor with the Samoa Observer, said local media were not given details about the meeting and were denied interviews with officials from both sides.

It comes as Mr Wang holds a virtual summit in Fiji on Monday with leaders and top officials from 10 Pacific Island states – which include Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Niue and Vanuatu – where details of a secret deal have been leaked.

The deal, obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP), would see China train local police, become involved in cybersecurity, expand political ties, conduct sensitive marine mapping and gain greater access to natural resources on land and in the water.

As an enticement, Beijing is offering millions of dollars in financial assistance, the prospect of a China-Pacific Islands free trade agreement, and access to China's vast market of 1.4 billion people.

 

[rederob]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/australia-warned-over-chinas-new-deal-with-samoa-054847385.

China has signed a deal with Samoa to strengthen diplomatic relations in a move that Australia “should be very concerned about”, a local journalist has warned.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa on Saturday where an “Economic & Technical Cooperation Agreement” was signed. Details of the deal are so far unclear.
China is building on a security pact it recently signed with Solomon Islands, which has alarmed Australia and the US as they fear a stepped-up military presence by Beijing.
Alexander Rheeney, editor with the Samoa Observer, said local media were not given details about the meeting and were denied interviews with officials from both sides.

It comes as Mr Wang holds a virtual summit in Fiji on Monday with leaders and top officials from 10 Pacific Island states – which include Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Niue and Vanuatu – where details of a secret deal have been leaked.

The deal, obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP), would see China train local police, become involved in cybersecurity, expand political ties, conduct sensitive marine mapping and gain greater access to natural resources on land and in the water.

As an enticement, Beijing is offering millions of dollars in financial assistance, the prospect of a China-Pacific Islands free trade agreement, and access to China's vast market of 1.4 billion people.

What does this have to do with the Albanese government?

 

[frugal.rock]

What does this have to do with the Albanese government?

Isn't Penny Wong over there sorting it out for Albo?
It's happening under the noses, whilst Albo watches... ?

As for all those locations mentioned, their selling their souls to the devil.

 

[sptrawler]

What does this have to do with the Albanese government?

As it is in today's news, I would have thought it would have a lot to do with the Albanese Government, as they are now the elected Government.
I'm assuming they will take a more conciliatory stance than the last Government and actually may resolve some of the existing tensions surrounding the South Pacific region.
I'm surprised you don't think they will be involved.

 

[IFocus]

As it is in today's news, I would have thought it would have a lot to do with the Albanese Government, as they are now the elected Government.
I'm assuming they will take a more conciliatory stance than the last Government and actually may resolve some of the existing tensions surrounding the South Pacific region.
I'm surprised you don't think they will be involved.

Hmm what a mess will be interesting if Labor can clean it up, suspect its all too late still looks like Labor will fund the public service (rather than extend the marketing arm with contractors) so maybe some one will turn up.

 

[rederob]

As it is in today's news, I would have thought it would have a lot to do with the Albanese Government, as they are now the elected Government.

Oh, I had not realised Albanese now governed those islands. My bad.

I'm assuming they will take a more conciliatory stance than the last Government and actually may resolve some of the existing tensions surrounding the South Pacific region.

According to Scomo and his entourage they did everything right and were on top of all this. You mean that was not true?

I'm surprised you don't think they will be involved.

Well, I never saw Australia offer a deal, so I am surprised you think this has had anything to do with the Albanese government.
Are you of the view that we (Australia) still regard these island folk as incompetents rather than the sovereign nations they are?
And for that matter, what exactly is the problem - preferably in your own words rather than another cut and paste from the media you keep deriding?

 

[sptrawler]

Oh, I had not realised Albanese now governed those islands. My bad.

According to Scomo and his entourage they did everything right and were on top of all this. You mean that was not true?

Well, I never saw Australia offer a deal, so I am surprised you think this has had anything to do with the Albanese government.
Are you of the view that we (Australia) still regard these island folk as incompetents rather than the sovereign nations they are?
And for that matter, what exactly is the problem - preferably in your own words rather than another cut and paste from the media you keep deriding?

I can't cut and paste from the media, they aren't saying anything about it today, obviously it is no longer going to be seen as a failing on Australia's part.
No news is good news, must have been another storm, trying to be whipped up in a newspaper, they have probably been told to back off it is no longer required.

 

[sptrawler]

At least now we will see some action, a majority Government with a mandate and the media on board, hip hip hooray. ?
Now we should see some serious change, rather than the regurgitated hum drum boring $hit.
The first improvement is, my term deposit has gone from nothing to 1.7%, that's good.

ABC projects Labor will score a 77th seat and evade deals with independents to find a speaker

Labor is set to gain a 77th seat, enough for Anthony Albanese to form a majority government and evade making deals with the crossbench to find a speaker.

www.abc.net.au

Labor is set to gain a 77th seat, enough for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to form a majority government and evade making deals with the crossbench to find a speaker.

 

[PZ99]

1.7% ?

No fear... your tax bill will go through the roof

 

[basilio]

The new Government has recast it's Federal Departments to reflect the importance of its electoral policies. Let's hope the quality and speed of their outcomes reflects the urgency of the situation. This government needs to demonstrate some excellent outcomes within 18 months. Appropriate policies need to be laid out and legislated by the end of this year.

Anthony Albanese to create climate super-department in bureaucratic shake-up

Prime minister also plans to remove AFP from home affairs portfolio as he reshapes the public service

www.theguardian.com

 

[sptrawler]

The new Government has recast it's Federal Departments to reflect the importance of its electoral policies. Let's hope the quality and speed of their outcomes reflects the urgency of the situation. This government needs to demonstrate some excellent outcomes within 18 months. Appropriate policies need to be laid out and legislated by the end of this year.

Anthony Albanese to create climate super-department in bureaucratic shake-up

Prime minister also plans to remove AFP from home affairs portfolio as he reshapes the public service

www.theguardian.com

Well it wont take long to find out, gas reservation shouldn't be a problem for the Feds, it is a Labor State Govt.

Manufacturers warn thousands of jobs at risk unless gas held back from export

Large gas users fear spiking energy prices could put them out of business, as Energy Minister Chris Bowen calls emergency meetings.

www.smh.com.au

Major manufacturers warn thousands of local jobs are at risk unless gas is held back from being exported as the Albanese government calls emergency meetings with Queensland’s gas producers and state ministers to address spiking energy prices.
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen on Thursday declared there were already positive signs for Australia’s gas supply outlook, but pledged to take necessary action to help businesses overcome a “perfect storm” that has sent east-coast energy prices soaring.

 

[IFocus]

Geezus the gas situation on the east coast is a mess isnt it what is it that Angus Taylor actually did?

 

[sptrawler]

Geezus the gas situation on the east coast is a mess isnt it what is it that Angus Taylor actually did?

About as much as the Feds did regarding W.A's gas reservation, Charlie Court contracted to take 170TJ from the NWS to make the Damier to Perth Gas pipeline viable, then the State paid for the pipeline and converted Kwinana Power Station to run on gas, so that there was at least some throughput. It wasn't until years later from memory that W.A actually used the gas they were paying for.
Then Perth was reticulated to have domestic gas, when the initial contract was due to expire Allan Carpenter signed the gas reservation policy to continue the allocation of W.A sourced gas for local consumption.

So in reality WTF has Queensland being doing with its gas, why hasn't their State Government done something about a gas allocation, after all isn't it a State function?

 

[Knobby22]

About as much as the Feds did regarding W.A's gas reservation, Charlie Court contracted to take 170TJ from the NWS to make the Damier to Perth Gas pipeline viable, then the State paid for the pipeline and converted Kwinana Power Station to run on gas, so that there was at least some throughput. It wasn't until years later from memory that W.A actually used the gas they were paying for.
Then Perth was reticulated to have domestic gas, when the initial contract was due to expire Allan Carpenter signed the gas reservation policy to continue the allocation of W.A sourced gas for local consumption.

So in reality WTF has Queensland being doing with its gas, why hasn't their State Government done something about a gas allocation, after all isn't it a State function?

WA has the advantage that it operates on its own while the Eastern States are connected in energy and dodgy politics. Angus Taylor had the opportunity to pursue gas reservation but he didn't act. Do nothing government or were receiving donations towards the election?

From his own internet page so you don't have to deal with the media.

Ensuring Australian gas supplies | Ministers for the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt. The Morrison-McCormack Government is examining options for a prospective national gas reservation scheme as part of its plan to make energy affordable for families and businesses and supporting jobs as part...

www.minister.industry.gov.au

 

[sptrawler]

WA has the advantage that it operates on its own while the Eastern States are connected in energy and dodgy politics. Angus Taylor had the opportunity to pursue gas reservation but he didn't act. Do nothing government or were receiving donations towards the election?

From his own internet page so you don't have to deal with the media.

Ensuring Australian gas supplies | Ministers for the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt. The Morrison-McCormack Government is examining options for a prospective national gas reservation scheme as part of its plan to make energy affordable for families and businesses and supporting jobs as part...

www.minister.industry.gov.au

That is the great thing about having the State Government and Federal Government from the same side of politics, the blame game stops.
It is too easy when the sides are opposed, to finger point and run the blame game, that now isn't as effective.
So we should see a more accountable political arena IMO.
As was seen in the pandemic, it can be difficult for the Federals to overrule the States, having opposing sides of politics trying to reach agreement makes it all the more difficult.

 

[sptrawler]

Labor getting done what the coalition couldn't, at last some action.
Now it's seen as sorting out the NDIS, before it was seen as attacking the NDIS.

‘Just blitz that waiting list’: Shorten eyes NDIS legal blowouts

Bill Shorten has vowed to crack down on providers overcharging for services claimed on the NDIS and clear the backlog of thousands of legal appeals.

www.smh.com.au

From the article:
Labor has vowed to crack down on providers overcharging for services claimed on the National Disability Insurance Scheme as well as clear the backlog of thousands of legal appeals for funding, while delivering COVID-19 booster shots to people with disability.
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said he is disturbed by the “twin-pricing system” for services to people with disabilities and says restoring trust between scheme participants and the senior bureaucrats is vital.

 

[Knobby22]

Labor getting done what the coalition couldn't, at last some action.
Now it's seen as sorting out the NDIS, before it was seen as attacking the NDIS.

‘Just blitz that waiting list’: Shorten eyes NDIS legal blowouts

Bill Shorten has vowed to crack down on providers overcharging for services claimed on the NDIS and clear the backlog of thousands of legal appeals.

www.smh.com.au

From the article:
Labor has vowed to crack down on providers overcharging for services claimed on the National Disability Insurance Scheme as well as clear the backlog of thousands of legal appeals for funding, while delivering COVID-19 booster shots to people with disability.
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said he is disturbed by the “twin-pricing system” for services to people with disabilities and says restoring trust between scheme participants and the senior bureaucrats is vital.

It's called doing something about rorting rather than doing nothing.
Coalition just made cuts to services with a pen without sorting out the rorting. Don't know why you are defending them.

 

[wayneL]

It's called doing something about rorting rather than doing nothing.
Coalition just made cuts to services with a pen without sorting out the rorting. Don't know why you are defending them.

Back in Queenslandistan, My biggest single client was the largest Riding For Disabled centre in the state, so was regaled with umpteen accounts of such rorts. I've no opinion on who to blame, but the system was a shemozzle, thievery of the highest order. It certainly needs sorting out big time.

The system also messed up how many charities operate... There weren't many fans of the whole NDIS there.

 

[sptrawler]

It's called doing something about rorting rather than doing nothing.
Coalition just made cuts to services with a pen without sorting out the rorting. Don't know why you are defending them.

I'm not defending them I'm just stating that's how it is, I have reported on numerous occasions about the rorting on the NDIS and every time it has been flagged up previously the Government has been attacked for trying to undermine a Labor initiative.
I personally don't give a ratz as long as it is sorted and as I said before the election labor need to get in, because they can introduce measures that the coalition can't, it's just a fact of life.
Ever heard of mediscare, increasing the pension age, it's just the way it rolls.
A change of Government is needed, then after a couple of terms everyone goes OMG, let's change again.
As I'm coming on 67, I've seen it a few times, the script doesn't change much.

 

[IFocus]

WA has the advantage that it operates on its own while the Eastern States are connected in energy and dodgy politics. Angus Taylor had the opportunity to pursue gas reservation but he didn't act. Do nothing government or were receiving donations towards the election?

From his own internet page so you don't have to deal with the media.

Ensuring Australian gas supplies | Ministers for the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt. The Morrison-McCormack Government is examining options for a prospective national gas reservation scheme as part of its plan to make energy affordable for families and businesses and supporting jobs as part...

www.minister.industry.gov.au

Read some where it was the Gillard Government that issued the gas licences without holding back provisions.