Indigenous leaders call on Malcolm Turnbull to reverse 'disaster' portfolio shift
9 years, 6 months ago

Indigenous leaders call on Malcolm Turnbull to reverse 'disaster' portfolio shift

ABC  

Indigenous leaders have called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to reverse Tony Abbott's decision to move the portfolio into the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, describing the change as an "absolute disaster". "Moving all of the responsibilities into his portfolio in Prime Minister and Cabinet's department in Canberra, centralising all the decision-making, has just been a disaster," Mr Malezer said. Momentum for referendum should not slow: Parker Congress also discussed the proposed referendum into the Constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians and whether the elevation of Mr Turnbull as Prime Minister would have an impact. In a statement, a spokesman for Mr Turnbull said the Prime Minister had "expressed his very earnest commitment to meet with the representatives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as soon as possible".

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HOW MALCOLM TURNBULL'S LEADERSHIP UNRAVELLED
6 years, 7 months ago

HOW MALCOLM TURNBULL'S LEADERSHIP UNRAVELLED

Daily Mail  

THURSDAY AUGUST 16 * Peter Dutton says he will quit cabinet if he gets to a point where he can't agree with government policy. * Mr Turnbull, flanked by Treasurer Scott Morrison and Finance Minister Mathias Cormann, dumps corporate tax cuts after the plan was voted down in the Senate. * Mr Morrison hugs Mr Turnbull and says he's ambitious …

Australia political crisis: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faces second leadership challenge, senior ministers offer resignations
6 years, 7 months ago

Australia political crisis: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faces second leadership challenge, senior ministers offer resignations

Firstpost  

The turmoil came to a head after months of poor opinion polls and a revolt by fellow Liberal politicians on Monday against the prime minister’s plans to embed carbon emissions targets in law at a time of soaring power prices. Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s tenuous grip on power came under intense pressure on Thursday with the man who …

Malcolm Turnbull's ministers trying to jump ship — who's in and who's out
6 years, 7 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull's ministers trying to jump ship — who's in and who's out

ABC  

A slew of resignation letters have landed on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's desk since the tight Liberal leadership ballot. Leading the steady stream of resignations was former Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton, the man gunning for Malcolm Turnbull's job. The West Australian MP is one of the four Cabinet members to offer up their resignation in the wake of Peter …

10 Australia ministers offer resignations as political crisis deepens; Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull accepts only two
6 years, 7 months ago

10 Australia ministers offer resignations as political crisis deepens; Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull accepts only two

Firstpost  

Australia PM Malcolm Turnbull narrowly survived a move to unseat him by his populist Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Tuesday, with a 48-35 voting in his favour, At least 10 ministers have offered their resignations as a leadership crisis in Australian politics deepened Wednesday with another challenge against Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull appearing inevitable. The embattled leader narrowly survived …

Adviser to Malcolm Turnbull reveals Indigenous advisory body still 'very much' on table
7 years, 1 month ago

Adviser to Malcolm Turnbull reveals Indigenous advisory body still 'very much' on table

ABC  

One of the Prime Minister's chief advisers has revealed the establishment of an Indigenous advisory body is still "very much" on the table in negotiations with the Turnbull Government. On the eve of the Prime Minister's delivery of the tenth Closing the Gap report, Professor Chris Sarra, who was appointed co-chairman of the Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council, revealed to …

Malcolm Turnbull facing further backlash over rejection of Indigenous advisory body
7 years, 4 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull facing further backlash over rejection of Indigenous advisory body

ABC  

Indigenous leaders say Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's latest remarks on constitutional recognition are offensive. Mr Turnbull said constitutional recognition of a Voice to Parliament would be "contrary to the principles of equality and citizenship". Ms Anderson said the advisory body, which was the recommendation of the Referendum Council and the landmark Uluru Statement from the Heart, would help inform policy …

Malcolm Turnbull defends decision to abandon constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians
7 years, 4 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull defends decision to abandon constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says constitutional recognition of an Indigenous voice to Parliament would have been "contrary to the principles of equality and citizenship". Key points: Body to which only Indigenous Australians can be elected not a desirable model, PM says Referendum Council recommended Indigenous voice to Parliament after nationwide meetings PM's decision described by Labor as "kick in the …

Why did an Indigenous leader call Malcolm Turnbull a 'mission manager'?
7 years, 5 months ago

Why did an Indigenous leader call Malcolm Turnbull a 'mission manager'?

ABC  

Indigenous leaders are furious at Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today after Cabinet rejected the idea of a special Indigenous advisory council. Stations or 'managed reserves': Established by the NSW government's "Aboriginal Protection Board" from 1883 onwards, and were managed by officials appointed by the APB. Established by the NSW government's "Aboriginal Protection Board" from 1883 onwards, and were managed by …

Indigenous leaders enraged as advisory board referendum is rejected by Malcolm Turnbull
7 years, 5 months ago

Indigenous leaders enraged as advisory board referendum is rejected by Malcolm Turnbull

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been accused of being paternalistic and "egregious" in deciding to walk away from the key recommendation of the historic Uluru Statement from the Heart. Key points: Influential Indigenous Australians endorsed a referendum to establish a permanent Indigenous advisory body Malcolm Turnbull has rejected advisory board after six months of consultation The Government will not drop …

Tony Abbott 'disappointed' with Malcolm Turnbull not spending time in Indigenous communities
8 years, 1 month ago

Tony Abbott 'disappointed' with Malcolm Turnbull not spending time in Indigenous communities

ABC  

Former prime minister Tony Abbott has criticised Malcolm Turnbull for not spending a week each year in a remote Aboriginal or Torres Strait community. Mr Abbott declared himself the prime minister for Indigenous affairs and spent time in Arnhem Land, Cape York and the Torres Strait before losing the top job in 2015. Mr Abbott said it helped ministers and …

Resignation and reshuffle: Unpicking Malcolm Turnbull's summer of discontent
8 years, 1 month ago

Resignation and reshuffle: Unpicking Malcolm Turnbull's summer of discontent

ABC  

The summer break is usually a time for political leaders to relax, reconnect with their family and maybe make a start on all those books they told you they had read. But Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull returns to Parliament in 2017 having faced a nightmare summer with a political resignation, a cabinet reshuffle and a terse phone call with the …

Abbott government bungled Indigenous funding overhaul, major report finds
8 years, 1 month ago

Abbott government bungled Indigenous funding overhaul, major report finds

ABC  

The Abbott government bungled its overhaul of billions of dollars worth of Indigenous funding, a major report has found. Key points: Independent watchdog report said the department "did not effectively implement the strategy" There is "limited assurance" projects funded supported desired outcomes, report says Mr Scullion says "outcomes improved"; Mr Shorten says Coalition approach to Indigenous affairs is "hopeless" The …

Indigenous Advisory Council's suspension applauded by rival advisory group
8 years, 1 month ago

Indigenous Advisory Council's suspension applauded by rival advisory group

ABC  

The National Congress of Australia's First Peoples has applauded the Prime Minister for suspending the Indigenous Advisory Council, saying it is the better and more representative body for the Turnbull Government to turn to for advice on Indigenous Australians. The IAC, established by Tony Abbott to advise the prime minister on Indigenous issues, has temporarily ceased to exist, but Malcolm …

Malcolm Turnbull dissolves Indigenous Advisory Council, but 'commitment remains'
8 years, 1 month ago

Malcolm Turnbull dissolves Indigenous Advisory Council, but 'commitment remains'

ABC  

The body established by Tony Abbott to advise the prime minister on Indigenous issues has temporarily ceased to exist, but Malcolm Turnbull's office says it is still committed to keeping it. Key points: Warren Mundine reportedly received email informing him all further meetings are cancelled Mr Mundine has a rocky relationship with Malcolm Turnbull Recently said Mr Turnbull had stopped …

Coalition insiders reveal the challenges facing Malcolm Turnbull
8 years, 7 months ago

Coalition insiders reveal the challenges facing Malcolm Turnbull

ABC  

After squeaking home in an election that analysts say has dented his political authority, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull finds himself looking at a future strewn with obstacles. "Clearly, a wafer-thin majority requires the Prime Minister and the leadership not only to reach out to the crossbenchers, but also all elements within the Liberal National Party Coalition, because I'm sure they …

Malcolm Turnbull accused of 'ignoring' land council's call to dump Indigenous Affairs Minister
8 years, 8 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull accused of 'ignoring' land council's call to dump Indigenous Affairs Minister

ABC  

The head of the nation's largest Aboriginal land council has said he advised the Prime Minister to dump Nigel Scullion as Indigenous Affairs Minister. But Joe Morrison, chief executive of the Northern Land Council, said the council wrote to Malcolm Turnbull in recent weeks to raise concerns about the Minister's approach to communal land rights. "I think it was unfortunate …

Federal Government accused of bias after failing to meet with elected Indigenous body
9 years ago

Federal Government accused of bias after failing to meet with elected Indigenous body

ABC  

The Prime Minister's failure to book in a face-to-face meeting with the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples has prompted the Greens to accuse the Government of bias. Key points: National Congress of Australia's First Peoples says it has been waiting for a meeting with the PM since September Greens say Federal Government must 'move away from bias', follow through …

Indigenous body frustrated by Malcolm Turnbull's 'rhetoric' during tearful NITV interview
9 years ago

Indigenous body frustrated by Malcolm Turnbull's 'rhetoric' during tearful NITV interview

ABC  

The country's peak elected representative body for Indigenous Australians says it is less than impressed by the Prime Minister's latest comments on Indigenous affairs. Key points: National Congress says it has been waiting for meeting with PM since he took office Turnbull says "every PM a PM for Indigenous Affairs" Vote on constitutional recognition an option for May 2017 In …

Indigenous advisor Warren Mundine calls on Malcolm Turnbull to bring Indigenous people into 'real economy' to close the gap
9 years, 1 month ago

Indigenous advisor Warren Mundine calls on Malcolm Turnbull to bring Indigenous people into 'real economy' to close the gap

ABC  

The chairman of the Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council has challenged Malcolm Turnbull to come up with a four-year economic strategy to close the gap to improve the wellbeing of Indigenous people. Key points: Briefing paper says State and Territory Governments could do more to reach Closing the Gap targets Calls to increase Commonwealth contracts for Indigenous workplaces Push to …

Malcolm Turnbull rejects claims new-look Cabinet not selected on merit as ministry sworn in
9 years, 6 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull rejects claims new-look Cabinet not selected on merit as ministry sworn in

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has hit back at internal detractors, arguing no-one could suggest his new-look ministry was selected "on any basis other than merit". Mr Turnbull dramatically changed his frontbench on Sunday, adding three women to Cabinet to take the total to five, including making Marise Payne the nation's first female defence minister. "I had hoped to continue my …

Malcolm Turnbull's Cabinet reshuffle: Who's going where?
9 years, 6 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull's Cabinet reshuffle: Who's going where?

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has named his first ministry. On the move: Malcolm Turnbull Previously : Communications Minister : Communications Minister Now: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull took the prime ministership after successfully challenging Tony Abbott in a contest for the Liberal Party leadership. Out: Tony Abbott Previously : Prime Minister : Prime Minister Now: Backbencher Tony Abbott lost a fight …

Malcolm Turnbull under pressure to continue Tony Abbott's focus on Indigenous affairs
9 years, 6 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull under pressure to continue Tony Abbott's focus on Indigenous affairs

ABC  

As peak Indigenous groups prepare to meet at Federal Parliament today, the man appointed to head Tony Abbott's Indigenous Advisory Council, Warren Mundine, has expressed hope the portfolio will continue to be prioritised under Malcolm Turnbull. Mr Mundine was appointed to chair the Indigenous Advisory Council when Mr Abbott came to office in 2013 to consult on the wide range …

Indigenous community leaders seek to 'urgently' discuss policies with Malcolm Turnbull
9 years, 6 months ago

Indigenous community leaders seek to 'urgently' discuss policies with Malcolm Turnbull

ABC  

The National Congress of Australia's First Peoples writes to the new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull seeking urgent talks to discuss some of their concerns. "Now that there is a new Prime Minister we can say, 'well, there's a blank canvas' — well, it's not the case," he said. He said Mr Abbott had left job "half done" and raised worries …

Malcolm Turnbull replacing Tony Abbott: Australia just switched prime ministers out of the blue, but will climate policy change?
9 years, 6 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull replacing Tony Abbott: Australia just switched prime ministers out of the blue, but will climate policy change?

Slate  

Down under, they call it “front stabbing.” Malcolm Turnbull replaced the effective but highly divisive Tony Abbott on Monday to become Australia’s 29th prime miinster, the third time in five years that the country’s leader has been ousted in a surprise party coup. The combative Abbott went down fighting in characteristic fashion, warning that the prime minister’s post is a …

Liberal leadership spill: Malcolm Turnbull to become prime minister after toppling Tony Abbott
9 years, 6 months ago

Liberal leadership spill: Malcolm Turnbull to become prime minister after toppling Tony Abbott

ABC  

Prime Minister-designate Malcolm Turnbull says he will lead a "thoroughly Liberal government" and has paid tribute to his predecessor, Tony Abbott, after winning a late-night ballot for the Liberal Party leadership. "I want to say at the outset what a great debt the nation owes and the party owes, the Government owes to Tony Abbott and of course, to his …

Malcolm Turnbull: From international case-winning barrister to struggling opposition leader, 'Mr Broadband'
10 years, 1 month ago

Malcolm Turnbull: From international case-winning barrister to struggling opposition leader, 'Mr Broadband'

ABC  

From the earliest years he came to be noticed, Malcolm Turnbull and the word "destiny" have moved in similar circles. Although he had made an unsuccessful tilt at Liberal Party preselection years earlier, Mr Turnbull's first real brush with political leadership came when he led the republican cause in a Constitutional Convention and its subsequent defeat in the 1999 referendum. …

Tony Abbott unveils Indigenous advisory council, promises to close the gap
11 years, 7 months ago

Tony Abbott unveils Indigenous advisory council, promises to close the gap

ABC  

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has unveiled plans to establish an Indigenous advisory council to help tackle disadvantage in Aboriginal communities. Rudd criticises Liberal Party's Indigenous affairs record Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has welcomed Mr Mundine's appointment, saying the Aboriginal leader is "over and above politics". "He will provide advice to anyone and everyone about what should happen with Indigenous policy," …

Coalition pulls ahead of Labor in latest Fairfax-Nielsen poll as Indigenous policy unveiled
11 years, 7 months ago

Coalition pulls ahead of Labor in latest Fairfax-Nielsen poll as Indigenous policy unveiled

ABC  

The latest election poll has put the Coalition ahead of Labor, as the two leaders take their campaigns to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. "This is a tough election campaign and Tony Abbott's a very effective and negative campaigner, but ultimately this election's about a choice about Kevin Rudd's positive plan for the economy and Mr Abbott's cuts that he's …

Turnbull walks away with swipe at Abbott
14 years, 11 months ago

Turnbull walks away with swipe at Abbott

ABC  

Former Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull has announced he is quitting federal politics at the next election. Mr Turnbull also thanked former prime minister John Howard for allowing him to serve as environment minister, but he did not resist taking a swipe at new leader Tony Abbott for ditching Liberal Party support for an emissions trading scheme. "I regret that another …

Turnbull savages Abbott over climate 'bullshit'
15 years, 3 months ago

Turnbull savages Abbott over climate 'bullshit'

ABC  

Former Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull has unleashed an attack on his successor Tony Abbott, describing his climate change position as "bullshit". In a strongly-worded blog entry posted this morning, Mr Turnbull personally attacks Mr Abbott for putting the party's integrity on the line, saying Coalition climate change policy has descended into "farce", because it does not have a policy. In …

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