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[Jintor]

Which kind, the kind where Morrison admits it or the kind where the boat just silently disappears and we infer it from the hole it left behind

well morrison is never going to admit it if true because it's not a significant event because he hasn't admitted it

 

[lexi]

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)
UPDATE: Reports 153 Tamil asylum seekers handed over to Sri Lankan Navy. If this is true the Australian Gov has just handed over people to the very government they claim is torturing them, without assessing their refugee claims. Downright murderous & evil.
http://t.co/vhX6LoYPMj

If this is true, our government has just reached a new level of barbaric.

Can we get some UN intervention here? Can they send the dudes in baby blue helmets? Alternatively, can someone invade us?

 

[Yagharek]

Can we get some UN intervention here? Can they send the dudes in baby blue helmets? Alternatively, can someone invade us?

Probably hinges on some kind of war crime charges being brought against the Sri Lankan gov't over their recent civil war.

 

[mjontrix]

Have we reaches the point where we need to petition the Queen to remove the Liberal government?

I believe we have.

 

[DrSlek]

I leave the county for a month and the government turns into fucking comic book supervillains.

I'd liken Tony Abbott to Lex Luthor but that would be accusing him of intelligence.

 

[Tommy DJ]

Cross-posting from that NBN thread: I figure you guys might find this 155 page chronicle of our federal government amusing.

 

[Shaneus]

NBN thread?

 

[Fredescu]

NBN thread?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=847244

 

[Dead Man]

Janet Albrechtsen frontrunner for position to nominate ABC and SBS board members

Conservative commentator Janet Albrechtsen has emerged as a frontunner for an influential position overseeing appointments to the ABC and SBS boards.

The four-person nomination panel, which is appointed by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, currently has two vacancies.

Under the merit-based board appointment process introduced by Labor in 2011, the nomination panel provides the government with a shortlist of around three candidates for vacant board positions. SBS currently has two vacant board positions - including the position of chairman - and the ABC has one vacant position.

Ms Albrechtsen, a columnist with The Australian, confirmed she had been in discussions about the role but said: ''Nothing has been finalised.''

Ms Albrechtsen, who regularly criticises the ABC for alleged bias in her columns, was a member of the ABC board from 2005 to 2010 after being appointed by the Howard government.

The terms of the other two nomination panel members, businessman David Gonski and former diplomat Ric Smith, expire next year.

A spokesman for Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull referred questions to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

 

[Yagharek]

She's good at her job, but that would be approaching massive conflict of interest when her employer, Rupert, is viciously campaigning to undermine the public broadcasting corps.

 

[Dryk]

I leave the county for a month and the government turns into fucking comic book supervillains.

I'd liken Tony Abbott to Lex Luthor but that would be accusing him of intelligence.

They turned into comic book villains when they formed an anti-climate coalition with Canada. That's straight up Captain Planet bullshit.

 

[Omikron]

Am I crazy, or is this in contravention of the refugee convention?

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/02/greens-milne-abbott-reveal-asylum-seeker-boats

 

[hidys]

Janet Albrechtsen frontrunner for position to nominate ABC and SBS board members

Was she in a similar position during the Howard years, or am I imagining that?

EDIT: She was on the ABC board from 2005-2010. She didn't renominate in 2009 probably because she knew she had no chance. No surprise she is coming back.

 

[Jintor]

Am I crazy, or is this in contravention of the refugee convention?

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/02/greens-milne-abbott-reveal-asylum-seeker-boats

I've seen two reports from the Australian saying Sri Lankan naval officials have confirmed that they took back boats but the Sri Lanken consul or ambassador or whatever cannot confirm it. So who knows what the fuck's actually happening.

 

[bobnowhere]

Am I crazy, or is this in contravention of the refugee convention?

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/02/greens-milne-abbott-reveal-asylum-seeker-boats

It's a shame the Labor party lack the balls to say anything. The sooner the entire right faction is booted into the sun, the better for the party and especially the general membership.

The LNP is right about one thing, the Labor party has subcontracted the "boat people" issue to the greens.

 

[hidys]

Am I crazy, or is this in contravention of the refugee convention?

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/02/greens-milne-abbott-reveal-asylum-seeker-boats

I have to ask but is there any real consequence for us violating this treaty, other than the general scorn of the rest of the world?

 

[Omikron]

I have to ask but is there any real consequence for us violating this treaty, other than the general scorn of the rest of the world?

Good question. I actually don't know. Anyone able to enlighten?

 

[bobnowhere]

Good question. I actually don't know. Anyone able to enlighten?

Not sure but this wiki-link on Non-refoulement suggests there is a clause, article 33, which the US has interpreted in a way and used to return I assume Cuban refugees and I imagine Morrison knows all about it.

 

[Dead Man]

http://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/c...cial-media-storm/story-fnjpusyw-1226974567522

WHO would have thought that one little car park would create such a public furore?

Cairns MP Gavin King said he had not ruled out taking legal action against the person who posted a picture on Facebook of his car parked in what appeared to be a disabled parking space at The Pier.

The incident took place on Monday while Mr King was attending a Queensland Police Service media event.

While subsequent investigations by Cairns Regional Council have shown Mr King was not in the wrong, the incident has set social media and public debate alight.

More at the link

They don't ever learn, do they? :/

 

[Arksy]

http://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/c...cial-media-storm/story-fnjpusyw-1226974567522


More at the link

They don't ever learn, do they? :/

Personally I'm far more interested to learn why he wasn't in the wrong.

 

[Dead Man]

Personally I'm far more interested to learn why he wasn't in the wrong.

Apparently it isn't a marked disabled space at the moment. Non policed area according to the council. I think it is going to be a disabled space but isn't yet, or something.

 

[Omikron]

Not sure but this wiki-link on Non-refoulement suggests there is a clause, article 33, which the US has interpreted in a way and used to return I assume Cuban refugees and I imagine Morrison knows all about it.

Cheers will give it a read.

Meanwhile this article just makes me so sad, then angry. http://www.theguardian.com/world/20...e-victims-of-self-harm-national-inquiry-hears

 

[Arksy]

I have to ask but is there any real consequence for us violating this treaty, other than the general scorn of the rest of the world?

Do you want the simple answer or the international law answer?

Simply: In practice, no consequence. In theory, we could be invaded.

 

[bomma_man]

Do you want the simple answer or the international law answer?

Simply: In practice, no consequence. In theory, we could be invaded.

Basically this. International law is peer pressure. And I don't think any first world nation really wants to condem us on this issue. They'd probably the same thing if it was politically viable.

 

[Yagharek]

So when does the Commonwealth Bank get registered as a scam company?

 

[reptilescorpio]

Is this reality?

At least 71 babies have been or will be sent to Christmas Island after their asylum seeker mothers were brought to the mainland to give birth.

Two unaccompanied minors living in the northern suburbs were picked up by Immigration late last week and put into detention, which prompted 12 other asylum seekers to flee in fear of meeting the same fate.

It sure seems like a fucked up state of affairs to be treating living creatures like this.

Also how the fuck is Clive Palmer the one to make a lot of sense right now? Where the fuck are Labor?

 

[Dead Man]

Is this reality?





It sure seems like a fucked up state of affairs to be treating living creatures like this.

Also how the fuck is Clive Palmer the one to make a lot of sense right now? Where the fuck are Labor?

Same place they've been for the last 5 years. Cowering in the corner like children.

 

[Shaneus]

Same place they've been for the last 5 years. Cowering in the corner like children.

First mistake. Not voting in this guy.

 

[wonzo]

Tony Abbott praises Sri Lanka's human rights progress amid speculation Tamil asylum seekers were handed over to country's navy

I guess this is as good a confirmation we'll get. fml

 

[Dead Man]

First mistake. Not voting in this guy.

If they weren't cowards they would have. Albo is about the only Labor member worth a fuck, and even he has been awfully quiet at the behest of the party. They should be ashamed of themselves.

 

[wonzo]

Albo got the majority of the vote from the rank and file but alas the cabinet had other ideas. What a joke of a party.

 

[Shaneus]

If they weren't cowards they would have. Albo is about the only Labor member worth a fuck, and even he has been awfully quiet at the behest of the party. They should be ashamed of themselves.

Exactly. I was pissed when I first heard my local sided with Shorten.

 

[Yagharek]

Tony Abbott praises Sri Lanka's human rights progress amid speculation Tamil asylum seekers were handed over to country's navy

I guess this is as good a confirmation we'll get. fml

If you voted Liberal, Nationals or Labor last time, this is essentially what you voted for. As I said to Arksy in the NBN thread: own it. Your votes made this happen.

 

[Yrael]

Tony Abbott praises Sri Lanka's human rights progress amid speculation Tamil asylum seekers were handed over to country's navy

I guess this is as good a confirmation we'll get. fml

Yes, seems so. :/ Utterly despicable.

 

[wonzo]

If you voted Liberal, Nationals or Labor last time, this is essentially what you voted for. As I said to Arksy in the NBN thread: own it. Your votes made this happen.

Good thing I voted Greens!

 

[Dryk]

Tony Abbott praises Sri Lanka's human rights progress amid speculation Tamil asylum seekers were handed over to country's navy

I guess this is as good a confirmation we'll get. fml

This is coming from the government that voted against an official UN investigation into the matter. Fuck them.

 

[roosters93]

This is weak as fuck. The (in)credible alternative.

 

[Dead Man]

This is weak as fuck. The (in)credible alternative.

Yeah, fuck Shorten on that one. Pathetic inability to commit to a position.

 

[Elaugaufein]

But refusal to indicate a commitment in that context is effectively saying that he'd do precisely the thing he was asked about. If you're asked if you'd do a clearly heinous thing and you dodge the question that's effectively saying you would at least consider it otherwise there'd be no reason not to give a clear negative.

 

[mjontrix]

Obviously he'd do the same thing. The media would butcher him and the party otherwise.

We're having about a decade or two of this btw if the phases that Aboriginals went through are a guide.

(I'm for sending them back, providing there are actual proper checks to ensure they're not just going back to be shot).

And why are they coming all the way to Australia for? If anyone can explain the last bit (since I haven't heard anything about it) it would be much appreciated.

 

[Rubixcuba]

UN High Commission slams transfer at sea as clear rights breach

I really hope the UN and the international community goes all out against us in regards to the Tamil boat situation.

 

[Dead Man]

Obviously he'd do the same thing. The media would butcher him and the party otherwise.

We're having about a decade or two of this btw if the phases that Aboriginals went through are a guide.

(I'm for sending them back, providing there are actual proper checks to ensure they're not just going back to be shot).

And why are they coming all the way to Australia for? If anyone can explain the last bit (since I haven't heard anything about it) it would be much appreciated.

Jesus.

 

[DrSlek]

I'm currently in France and it seems the BBC has picked up on the Tamil story.

Well done, mad monk.

 

[Dead Man]

I'm currently in France and it seems the BBC has picked up on the Tamil story.

Well done, mad monk.

Good. Hopefully somebody can instil at least a modicum of shame in the worm. Even if it is only shame at being publicised.

 

[Mr. Tone]

Tony Abbott says Australia was 'unsettled' before British arrived

“Our country is unimaginable without foreign investment,” Fairfax Media reported Abbott saying. “I guess our country owes its existence to a form of foreign investment by the British government in the then unsettled or, um, scarcely settled, Great South Land.”

 

[Jintor]

lol and he's the minister for indigenous affairs too

 

[bomma_man]

Mabo was 25 years ago bro

 

[lexi]

We're officially in a parody government state.

 

[A More Normal Bird]

Tony Abbott says Australia was 'unsettled' before British arrived

Holy what. I actually can't believe he said that. You can't wave it off as a slip of the tongue either (though they'll definitely try).

 

[Dryk]

I like how you can just insert "Against" into most of the cabinets titles and they make just as much if not more sense