Monthly Archives: October 2009

Libs’ low hopes displayed in Dutton pre-selection tangle

October 5, 2009 – 12:07 am

The failure of current Liberal frontbencher Peter Dutton to win Liberal National Party (LNP) pre-selection for the seat of McPherson has reportedly led to calls from Malcolm Turnbull for the party in Queensland to do “whatever it takes” or “everything it can” to ensure Mr Dutton is not lost to federal parliament. Queensland has caused [...]

By Andrew Bartlett | Posted in australian politics, Queensland | Tagged , | Comments (4)

Refugee priorities

October 2, 2009 – 12:50 pm

The slow increase in the number of asylum seekers arriving by boat in Australian waters is creating a slowly increasing number of  antagonistic public comments and complaints.  Immigration Minister Chris Evans understandably points to the deteriorating position in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan as a factor, as well as noting a “second supply chain” from [...]

By Andrew Bartlett | Posted in human rights, international issues, refugees | Tagged , , | Comments (5)