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These are my own views. 🏊🏻♀️🥾🌿🇦🇺🇳🇴
Hobart, Tasmania
Joined August 2009
If all MPs are serious about reforming the culture, go further; . Fix Question time, axe Dorothy Dixers, make Ministers answer questions. All MPs - stop your waffling and repetitive spin - pls just answer the question, or say you won't and move on.
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And:. Morrison’s first chance to lay the groundwork for recovery came and went at the National Press Club. It was the political equivalent of the Hindenburg exploding and crashing onto a train.
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Niki Savva today:."Federal and state Liberals had trouble confronting a simple proposition. If you are promoting a cause that neo-Nazis support, there is something profoundly wrong with your cause or the way you are prosecuting it.
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Vale Tim Bowden - ABC Journalist, Foreign correspondent, Backchat host. Also a Tasmanian treasure.
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It is understood to be the first time Australia has banned its own citizens from returning, to the point of there being criminal sanctions for those who make it home.
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Soon on the RN edition: "Scott has lied to me on many occasions, he has always had a reputation for telling lies," says @TurnbullMalcolm - "He has sacrificed Australian honor, security and sovereignty. Now that is a shocking thing for an Australian Prime Minister to do.".
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Lynelle Briggs says it is completely unacceptable what is happening in Aged Care right now - and govt should have sorted out a strategy on how to deal with this. Ms Briggs was one of the Aged Care Royal Commissioners.
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Includes this breakout about Tasmania: .In Tasmania, so much money has been funnelled to the key seat of Braddon that it has received $1108 for every voter in the electorate. By contrast, Labor-held Franklin received $2.8 million, or $38 per voter.
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"It had all the hallmarks of a dead man walking when Scott Morrison promised, without actually admitting to his transgressions and in fact seeking to redefine them, that if only he could be spared execution he would be a better man and a better leader.". Niki Savva's column👇🏻👇🏻.
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Chris Mitchell's rant today failed to cite examples when bagging AM for its COVID coverage. He also failed to disclose his stablemate SkyNews Aust has been banned by YouTube for a week, for spreading disinformation. @abcnews.is the news you can trust.
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Holgate: "I could have given those - awarded those four people up to $150,000 each as a bonus. I chose not to. I chose to give them a watch." (in total valued at 20k).
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Compare and contrast; the read outs from France and Australia- over the phone call between @EmmanuelMacron and @ScottMorrisonMP
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Tweeps, many of you are civil in your comments - and thank you. But many of you aren't. ironically, you're demanding politics be better - while you're guilty of spreading vile stuff. If you want it to be better, you should also be the change you seek.
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Why today? I hope someone presses the PM for this - if this has been 'ongoing'. exactly why are they announcing this today??.
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Missing WA girl Cleo Smith found alive. WA police say she is 'alive and well'. Found in a locked house 1am this morning.
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Workers with full-time jobs living in tents and cars . because rentals are too expensive, or because they're just aren't enough homes. Listen now -- early AM.
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This Pfizer statement contrasts with @ScottMorrisonMP & Govt's assertions this morning: . “Pfizer is committed to delivering 40 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Australia over 2021. The total number of 40 million doses we are contracted to.
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Sounds like the final two leaders debates are heading for Channels 7 and 9. given what @ScottMorrisonMP.just said. Sadly, nothing on the national broadcaster.
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While many applaud the Christine Holgate interview on @abc730 some are grossly disparaging about my friend @leighsales without a hint of reflection on their own twitter contributions. For the record, both @latingle & Leigh are first class journos. And be the change you seek.
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With respect @GregHuntMP - we've seen the messages from Chemists here asking their colleagues for more supply. @AndrewBGreene.
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"The quality of public debate depends on quality of journalism," is an old quote. I'd add: it also depends on MPs actually answering Qs in interviews & media conferences - and not just falling back onto spin or political messaging of the day. You can take that as a comment.
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Happy Friday Tweeps. Thought I’d share this: our new family member, Bobby. 7 month old Border-Collie/Smithfield Cross. He’s gorgeous. (From the Hobart Dogs Home)
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Looking forward to seeing @ABCTV this weekend and the #TheNewsreader - it's set in the 80s, when I first started in journalism. It'll be interesting to compare!
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While I'm at it:.What is it with young peeps and vocal fry. ?. And peppering sentences with "like". Perhaps I am now a grumpy old woman.
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102 people died in Aged care in Australia, in the week to last Friday from COVID.
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"I don't know why the Prime .Minister took the action he did. I'm putting to you today I was unlawfully stood down and my contract got repudiated. I've only ever asked for respect. And I have never been allowed it," says Christine Holgate.
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Niki Savva: "In an extraordinary diplomatic feat, Morrison has somehow managed to have China, France and the United States offside simultaneously. It’s an outstanding trifecta. ".
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Highly recommended reading this morning from Niki Savva - providing a lot more context on @kimbakit that's been missing from the reporting so far.
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Is the NSW Premier @GladysB or Health Minister @BradHazzard talking about the new state-wide shutdown - or just announcing via media release?.
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Whooska! Here's Niki Savva today:. How to lose friends and infuriate people.
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Holy Moly. The Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has just announced he is quitting.
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Norway, which introduced a heap of COVID measures 6 days ago with the New Omicron variant, has just announced a further tightening of the rules in an 8pm press conference . including working from home.
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Niki Savva's column today:. (Kevin) Hogan says he contacted the Defence Minister Peter Dutton at 6 o’clock on the morning the water rose two metres higher than had been predicted – more than 10 days ago – asking for urgent help.
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Soon, the AMA warns a vaccination target higher than 80% is likely to be needed for hospitals to remain functional. And I interview Dr Stephen Warrillow, the director of ICU at Austin Health, about how ready staff and the system are for what's to come.
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The big story today (not the deer) - the West Hoxton party. 30 ppl attended. 24 are now Covid+. “. 6 health workers who attended that party, who were fully vaccinated, not one of those people has been infected with the Covid-19 virus.” says @BradHazzard.
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"It's time," says @NStottDespoja for sweeping change in federal politics. "People are angry". People need protection, there needs to be cultural change "top-down reform" and maybe 'some men giving up their seats".
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Tweeps, thank you all for your concern. I'm a big softie at heart, and now the nation knows. I was totally pole-axed by @samanthahawley - and bewildered by humanity. x.
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We still don't know the answer -- how many people in disabled care are yet to get a vaccine. Basic question, no answer. A simple question too on whether there will be help to business in Victoria,.
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It's been an absolute pleasure & honour serving @PressClubAust as president. Chuffed to have received honorary life membership. Thanks #NPC staff & members. Good luck new president @latingle + new board members @CroweDM @andrewtillett.
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The Jacquie Lambie party lost two MPs over the weekend, they joined the Tasmanian State Crossbench. Sadly Senator Lambie wasn't asked about this in her two interviews on TV news programs today. and she's not doing other interviews.
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The numbers of people who've died in aged care with COVID:.2020 - 685 people.2021 - 282 people.2020 (so far) - 691. #SenateEstimates.
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Qld Treasurer @StevenJMiles.responds to @ScottMorrisonMP.offer of a Quarantine facility:. "This was a 1.5 page letter received by us late last night, just after it was provided to the Courier Mail. The only detail in the letter is an address. And I just note that when.
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😲😲😲 Census fact:. One million *vacant* homes in Australia. That's right, . One million. What does @DrDemography say about that? Hear her on AM shortly.
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👇🏻🚨🚨🚨.Just repeating as it’s a question many asked: the West Hoxton party. 40+ attended. 27 are now COVID+.6 fully vaccinated (5 Pfizer 1 Az) they’re negative.1 person had 1 AZ shot, they’re negative. (Info NSW Health).
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Phil Gaetjens is refusing to answer a Q about how many people he is interviewing, as part of his investigation. This is the PMO boss, talking about his investiagatin into who knew what and when in the PM's office.
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This is just so dreadful so close to Christmas. 4 young lives lost. Another 4 are in a critical condition. Terrible for the families, school kids and wider community.
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I shall miss reading Niki Savva's insightful analysis on Federal Politics. IMHO one of the best. Hopefully she will continue at @InsidersABC and hoping someone snaps her up.
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And if your continued advocacy gives succour to such extremists, you should not be in parliament. You can say whatever you like, wherever you like, but not from a privileged platform provided by a political party posing as fit to govern.
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Ms Holgate lobbing another grenade, talks of a secret review Aust Post was stopped from talking about. "We should stop having secret reviews. Australia Post is an asset for all Australians.".
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Missing 4 year old Cleo Smith found, alive 'and well' say WA police. Found in a house in the early hours, a Carnarvon man is in custody. Nothing else matters today.
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"There may well be more," says @AlboMP - there may be more ministries that @ScottMorrisonMP was signed into. @PatsKarvelas on RN. It would be nice to know, what advice did SM give to the GG about the legality of this. Did the GG get his own advice, and if so, from who?.
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Good news, Premier Peter Gutwein, says the 2 boys who were in ICU from the Devonport Castle incident last week - are making a steady recovery, and have been moved out of ICU now.
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Prince Charles is asked about @ScottMorrisonMP possibly not attending Glasgow : "Is that what he says? (interviewer) He says he's spent too much time in quarantine, what would you say to world leaders about why they should come to Glasgow? 1/2.
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CSA:📣📣📣. Emails that start with 'I'm reaching out' have me reaching for the delete key. (I'm not grumpy, as this might suggest. just tired of weasle words + phrases.).
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Only in Tasmania? A court hearing was closed to the media on Friday, for the appearance of Supreme Court Justice Gregory Geason - charged with assault and emotional abuse. The court said, initially, there was no security available to allow the media to appear. But, the pictures.
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Some cracking appearances soon at the @PressClubAust --. The French Ambassador next week, and former PM Paul Keating the following Wednesday. @latingle.
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An observation - the OECD - of which @MathiasCormann now heads -- says the world will recover from COVID by vaccinating everyone, it calls this "The Race To Vaccinate".
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While the Federal government's still debating Net Zero - the Tas Liberal Govt @GutweinTeam this morning has announced Net Zero from 2030 (yes, 2030) - and it will legislate that. Hydro power makes it achievable . 6 out of last 7 years the State has recorded Net Zero.
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Morning tweeps! Back in the chair today - here’s a lovely snap of a walk last week.
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Queensland provided a 15-page early proposal we were told that was far too little detail.".
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The GG is visiting Lismore and Ballina today. with a message from the Queen. Makes calling an election a little difficult today. .
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On AM now - listen to the ATAGI co-chair give the recommendation. Pfizer is the preferred vaccine for under 60, at this stage.
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For those who think Covid's a mild thing: read this, the super fit Sydney doctor who got it, and now has a scarred heart, can't cycle and has epileptic seizures >
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Soon: .UNESCO's World Heritage Committed has declared the Great Barrier Reef 'in danger' in a draft report overnight. Soon @sussanley on AM - she says the govt was 'blindsided' by it and has protested it. Also, what happens with Net Zero by 2050 with @Barnaby_Joyce as DPM?.
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Devastating news. A trailblazer, a gem and a delight. Vale.
Caroline Jones, long-time presenter of @ABCTV @AustralianStory, has died after a fall at her Sydney home. She was 84.
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A reported $50m payout (you read correctly) for AMP’s Boe Pahari according to @FinancialReview it’s the AGM this Friday . not sure tea and biscuits are going to assuage shareholders.
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Holgate says posties should have jobs, they should be delivering parcels that the work shouldn't be outsourced. "I strongly believe there is a growth opportunity for this organisation if we are allowed to pursue it.".
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Prince Charles: 'This is what I'm trying to say all the time; this is the Last Chance Saloon. Literally. Because if we don't take the decisions that are vital, now . it's going to be almost impossible to catch up.".
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@sophieelsworth It's the colour of #iView - a colour that's been used for a long, long time.
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Q to @ScottMorrisonMP from @latingle about wasting govt money on COVID advertising, if govt MPs are spreading disinformation?
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If you can stay home you must stay home. You cannot go out to the shopping centre unless you need to go shopping for the things you need when you need them. You cannot head down to the skate park nor the beach. @DanielAndrewsMP.
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"Morrison's conduct has done enormous damage to Australia, to France, to Amercia's relations with France. You can image how much Biden's has enjoyed apologised for what has essentially been Mr Morrison's conduct," says @TurnbullMalcolm.
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I Can see Nine papers have printed Niki Savva’s first column. It’s a cracker! (Can’t find it online…🧐)
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What a terrific snap - @bec_white at work - with bub.
Loving how Bec's baby is snuggled in her shirt at parliament today, true multitasking. Sleepy and peaceful most of the time but would still be stressful.
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Pulled over to take a phone call and write some notes. And, a little visitor dropped by 💓
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Bob Hawke at @PressClubAust #NPC - his leader's address during the 1983 campaign: listen to the first Q&A - would a pollie give an answer like that today?
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Razor sharp analysis from Niki Savva, with input from Liberal sources: .
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Out of an abundance of caution, I’m at home for the next couple of days following @Senator_Patrick’s Covid-19 result today. It’s been nearly a fortnight. I have no symptoms, I’m fine - but self-isolating, as a precaution.
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Nice profile of @ProfPCDoherty in the @FinancialReview “If politicians aren't following the evidence we [scientists] think they are just shitheads, basically.”.
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At the @PressClubAust #NPC on Wednesday night: @ScottMorrisonMP and @billshortenmp for the 3rd and final leaders debate. I'll be hosting it - as Club president. It'll be on ABC and Sky from 7.30pm. I hope you can join us!.
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Merry Christmas Tweeps! Hoping you and your families have a happy and safe day. And those quarantine and isolating - ❤️.
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Morning Tweeps. Lovely dawn here in Hobart. Today's Niki Savva: Prayers, plots and paranoia as PM fights to rescue credibility.
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Ah oh! The accidental emailing of Fed Govt talking points.
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And @JacquiLambie says the constitution should not be changed, just because some of us 'fell down' because of s 44. We should 'suck it up'. that's the way it is.
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