Newspoll: 59-41 to Coalition
Word on Twitter is that Newspoll has the Coalition’s two-party lead out from 56-44 to 59-41, from primary votes of 27% for Labor (down two) and 51% for the Coalition (up three). But for a 26% result in the September 16-18 poll, this would be the lowest primary vote Labor had ever recorded since Newspoll commenced in 1985. The two-party figure ranks as the Gillard government’s equal worst result, along with the poll of September 2-4. Newspoll hasn’t always reported two-party preferred results, but my own calculations tell me there remain unbroken records from the respective honeymoon periods of Rudd (63-37 in February/March 2008) and Howard (60.5-39.5 in April 1996). Julia Gillard is up a point on disapproval to 63% and steady on approval at 28%, while Tony Abbott is down two on approval to 33% and up one on disapproval to 55%. Tony Abbott has widened the preferred prime minister lead he gained in the previous poll, from 41-39 to 41-36. As always, the sample for the poll was around 1150, with a margin of error of 3%.
Categories: Federal Politics 2010-
Do not know if williamson is guilty or not,but I used to carry a briefcase with documents besides my lunch to and from work,just wonde rif overexcited media.
by Schnappi on May 2, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Bluegreen
I can’t wait ’til the worlds greatest friend the environment ever and could possibly forever have REPEALS the carbon tax.
It’s goint to be great, seeing all those coastal properties owned by those Bludgers who inherit a fortune and do nothing all day but blow it on smoking pot and sniffing cocaine, go under water by rising sea levels.
Beautiful, go
go 
by Centre on May 2, 2012 at 2:25 pm
wal kolla
one thing i can assure you windsor and oakeshott supported the govt because it was the RIGHT thing to do – they were elected as independents not as conservatives – they are both men of principle and took the action they did because they believed, rightly, it was in the best interests of their constituents and the country. end of story.
by Lyne Lady on May 2, 2012 at 2:25 pm
A friend bought one for her daughter – $300
I paid my daughter $300 and made her listen to the complete Rolling Stones collection instead… only way to cure a 1D addict.
by Boinzo on May 2, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Itep – it is a different matter when one is having a drink while entertaining delegations, etc., but another to be sitting in an office drinking for 2 hours during working hours when you are supposedly discussing matters of importance to the management of the Opposition business. If there was nothing suspicious about this then why didn’t Pyne admit it earlier when asked.
Speers apparently asked him last Sunday week if he had met Ashby. Pyne’s answers were ambiguous at best. If it was above board the ever bumptious Pyne would have said last Sunday week ‘Of course I’ve spoken with Ashby in Slipper’s office – on business matters’. He didn’t. Why? It stinks like Grechgate.
by BH on May 2, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Schnappi
A point I was trying to make previously.
I do find it interesting that NSW released a statement late last year claiming there was no evidence or grounds to investigate the HSU.
When did it change?
by Dee on May 2, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Though both Peter Slipper and Chris Pyne should be allowed the presumption of innocence?
Or does this theory fly out the window because its the other side.
Galling hypocrisy by the bludgers today.
Regardless, the three ring circus rolls on.
by wal kolla on May 2, 2012 at 2:27 pm
So Pyne emailed and sent a text to Slipper’s office asking for Ashby’s phone number. Why?
by ruawake on May 2, 2012 at 2:27 pm
No that will be sad.
by bluegreen on May 2, 2012 at 2:28 pm
This is a good summary of the “fit and proper” test under the UK Broadcasting Act. I suspect we may be hearing a whole lot more about this.
http://www.ashurst.com/publication-item.aspx?id_Content=6349
by sprocket_ on May 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Good I’m glad Wilkie was horrified by Abbott’s desire to split the GST on a per capita basis.
Wilkie, I’m sure Abbott will deliver on gambling reform as well
Go monkey
go!
by Centre on May 2, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Rua
Apparently because he was never ever going to have a phone conversation with Ashby. Makes perfect sense.
by Think Big on May 2, 2012 at 2:32 pm
by Space Kidette on May 2, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Dee 3055 I answered that question. The first matter referred to NSW police related to the use of credit cards by Thomson and the NSW police flicked this on to VIC police. The second matter referred to NSW police and currently under investigation relates to alleged corruption relating to contracts for supply of goods and services and a third party providing AMEX cards to Williams and Thomson.
by davidwh on May 2, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Rupe could get 5 Years in the US.
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/martin-hickman-if-murdoch-thought-the-worst-was-over-he-was-wrong-7704399.html
by Schnappi on May 2, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Bluegreen
I’m even going to vote for the monkey in the Senate just in case Labor get beat
Milne and her loony tunes are going down
by Centre on May 2, 2012 at 2:34 pm
A prediction I got right this morning.
by bluegreen on May 2, 2012 at 2:34 pm
I kind of like Milne.
by bluegreen on May 2, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Tell that to your leader.
by Gary on May 2, 2012 at 2:36 pm
The main question of course is whether Pyne set Ashby up. The aside issue is one of drinking while at work. These people are paid big money to represent us in the House of Reps. This is what they should be doing, when the house is in session they should be there unless on official parliamentary business. How often do you see Parliament with about 8 members in the chamber? Pyne considered it more important to be drinking with a junior staffer than the Wild Rivers Bill – a motion instigated by his leader as well as the return of Australian troops from Afghanistan; both of which were being debated while he was drinking at work. Both of these issues are pretty important and should have the undivided attention of our parliamentarians. They should be in the House, not getting on the booze.
by hugh moran on May 2, 2012 at 2:37 pm
by Space Kidette on May 2, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Well they are all coming out see Wal Kolla is now posting again
by mari on May 2, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Won’t make a blind bit of difference.
by Gary on May 2, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Craig Thomson said he was a member there 10 year or so ago.
by Dee on May 2, 2012 at 2:38 pm
hugh he may have been paired at the time which begs the question what was his pair doing?
by davidwh on May 2, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Boinzo – did it really work?
by BH on May 2, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Maybe ashby should look at his case costing him $6 million ,like this one.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/fantasist-unable-to-pay-6m-legal-costs-court-told-20120502-1xyfo.html
by Schnappi on May 2, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Minchin on Pyne
Hockey on Pyne
http://www.thepowerindex.com.au/political-fixers/christopher-pyne
by bluegreen on May 2, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Can anyone explain all these HSU branches?
Which one is which?
There is an East one, a Vic, a NSW and a national one. Who does what?
by Diogenes on May 2, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Paul Mcleay (member for Heathcote) disclosed this donation from Michael Williamson in his declaration of monies received for the 2007 election.
The 500 is $500. The Pitt Street address is the office of HSU East.
I would be checking if Williamson paid with his own money.
by shellbell on May 2, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Good on Thomson for fighting back a bit. Any thoughts on why nobody in the Unions or Labor seem to be able to counteract Jackson’s ever present telly appearances on the ABC and elsewhere?
by BH on May 2, 2012 at 2:44 pm
DavidWH
Thanks!
by Dee on May 2, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Keneally may have suggested under gotcha questioning from Spears that if it was a matter of losing government, Julia MAY consider repealing the scheme.
What she did say was that it may be wise to soften the package. Of course, by that she meant to ease the carbon price.
Like I said before, bloody Greens!
Oh they know how to win
They can think about it in the after life over a drink with their former mates, the Democrats
by Centre on May 2, 2012 at 2:44 pm
DWH
“he may have been paired at the time which begs the question what was his pair doing?”
I checked that out also. In fact he was paired up until Question Time – ironically with Craig Thomson. Pyne was on duty and he should have been in the House and not drinking with a junior staffer.
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by hugh moran on May 2, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Hard to see any of the HSU East stuff being pinned on him, nothing was raised in FWA Vic investigation.
So with all these reports etc, Thomson has never even been mentioned – except by the media.
by ruawake on May 2, 2012 at 2:47 pm
He would be better setting out what his job was, whether he had any financial role (including overseeing) and if he had some role what safeguards he implemented/managed
by shellbell on May 2, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Boinzo,
One day when you are old and decrpit I’m sure the cherubs will revenge themselves with 1D on a permanent loop in your bedroom.
by Greensborough Growler on May 2, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Kapow, now Chrissy Pyne admits that it was discussed:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/pyne-still-has-questions-over-slipper-alp/story-e6frf7jx-1226344748762
by The Finnigans on May 2, 2012 at 2:50 pm
@ruawake/3084
Yes but this is the media.
by zoidlord on May 2, 2012 at 2:50 pm
and certain federal politicians occupying seats on the Speaker’s / President’s left.
by This little black duck on May 2, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Diogs,
Not important you understand the facts. The media certainly does not.
by Greensborough Growler on May 2, 2012 at 2:51 pm
GG
It’s all very confusing.
As I said before, I thought Williamson was the main player and the rest were just caught up in the vortex.
It’s looking more and more like that. We’ll have to wait a while longer though.
by Diogenes on May 2, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Mind you, the copper this morning did say they were looking at allegations dating back to the 1990s …
by Danny Lewis on May 2, 2012 at 2:53 pm
You may or may not think Lizzy Grant is a good singer (I don’t). I’m playing a double CD of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa at the moment.
by This little black duck on May 2, 2012 at 2:53 pm
Looks like they backed the wrong horse.
Anyway, had they backed Tony Abbott would you still say they represent their constituents and the country. What you have written is contemptible and completely beneath my reading.
Politicians are politicians for God’s sake. Slimy, weaselly and bereft of any kind of moral judgment.
by wal kolla on May 2, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Pyne’s story is unravelling faster than a half-knitted jumper set upon by a litter of rabid kittens.
by Danny Lewis on May 2, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Ah, Ducky; the sublime Dame Kiri.
One of the best ever, in my opinion.
by Danny Lewis on May 2, 2012 at 2:56 pm
BH
Just following his bosses example.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/abbott-snoozed-through-key-vote/story-e6freuzr-1111119064644
by poroti on May 2, 2012 at 2:58 pm
In asking pyne about the gaygate,think the media should ask abbott again if pyne told him anything,will not hold my breath,but never known abbott to be squeaky clean.
by Schnappi on May 2, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Finns,
“Are they suggesting that if somebody feels they are being sexually harassed they have no right to talk to anybody about that?”
That is a very strange topic for people to be talking about who have only just met.
by Greensborough Growler on May 2, 2012 at 2:58 pm