Vanessa writes that she was genuinely shocked watching the recent interview involving Barnaby Joyce and discussions surrounding One Nation’s proposed migration and housing policies.
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Bonus Denise’s Desk: “Girls Are Not As Good As Boys” – Joyce Shows His True Colours
Denise couldn’t wait to next week to have her say on the latest offensive act by Barnaby Joyce.
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Opinion: Respectful Leadership Matters
Robyn writes that healthy democratic culture is built on the ability to disagree responsibly while maintaining respect for both the office and the community being represented.
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Denise’s Desk: The Schoolyard Bully Test
Denise says Barnaby Joyce’s recent comments about disability failed the schoolyard bully test spectacularly.
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Opinion: Productivity gains come from getting the plumbing right
Andrew Leigh, the Assistant Minister for Productivity, writes that making the economy easier to move through by clearing delays and duplications will make it easier for business.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Something to Think About
Begin Rant: Why is everyone so angry?
RK Crosby says you’re not imagining it, everyone is angry. And it’s not hard to figure out why, but it is hard to figure out why politicians are making it worse.
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Roy’s Roundup: Inland Rail, Wee Waa Hospital, RFDS
Read the latest newsletter from Member for Barwon Roy Butler
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Denise’s Desk: When Tax Reform Became “Communism” and Other Budget Fairy Tales
Denise says the response and rhetoric around the federal budget has been ridiculous.
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Begin Rant: The Magical Mystery Budget
RK Crosby spent some time with the Armidale Regional Council budget and says it’s like an influencer on a shopping spree with someone else’s credit card.
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Denise’s Desk: Is Angus Taylor Ignorant, Nasty or Just Clueless?
Denise says we expect lazy grievance politics from One Nation, but the Coalition should be better than this.