Coal wage theft. BHP’s solicitor MinterEllison faces conflict of interest claim
The coal miner being sued by BHP has asked the Federal Court to remove a MinterEllison solicitor who is also a witness to the case. Michael West reports.
NACC chief Paul Brereton finally gets the message and resigns
The National Ant-Corruption Commissioner, Paul Brereton, has submitted his resignation to the Governor-General, following three years of not very much.
Pauline’s Gas Idea, IDF kidnaps & Budget Meltdown | Scam of the Week
https://youtu.be/7ZuJibClotc Pauline's gas policy, Chris Minns's people arresting punter for wearing a scarf, more Budget meltdown, more IDF crimes, BHP threatening people, Penny Wong deeply concerned, Angus Taylor of migrants.
OUT. Executive departs as Cricket Australia admits conflict of interest
Cricket Australia confirms conflict of interest over a major IT contract has led to the departure of senior executive.
Dan Duggan’s extradition fight. Family appeals unjust decision
The family of jailed pilot Dan Duggan has decided to appeal the decision to extradite him to the Federal Court on legal grounds.
Double death tax? The GST accord rises from the grave
The “death tax” introduced by the Government’s proposed tax reform, the 1999 GST accord with the States may mean a double whammy for those living in Queensland, WA or NT.
Budget Whingers, Gambling Ads and the Israel Lobby | Scam of the Week
The Budget pearl-clutchers had a pearler this week.
Michael West looks at the budget backlash over negative gearing and capital gains tax, the Liberal Party’s latest by-election disaster, Angus Taylor’s numbers problem, the government burying its response to gambling ads reform on Budget Day, and the biggest winner from Budget by far … a foreign lobby group.
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The Bondi Royal Commission. Truth telling and uncontested falsehoods
https://michaelwest.com.au/the-bondi-royal-commission-truth-telling-and-uncontested-falsehoods/
Barnaby Joyce, Angus Taylor, Australia and the Caribbean
https://michaelwest.com.au/barnaby-joyce-angus-taylor-australia-and-the-caribbean/
Who benefits from negative gearing? Hint: probably not you.
https://michaelwest.com.au/who-benefits-from-negative-gearing-cgt-pbo/
Chalmers’ Budget in search of more productivity and less rent-seeking
https://michaelwest.com.au/chalmers-budget-in-search-of-more-productivity-and-less-rent-seeking/
BHP wanted us silenced NOW. The Federal Court said no
https://michaelwest.com.au/bhp-wanted-us-silenced-now-the-federal-court-said-no/
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Chapters
00:00 Budget whingers
02:29 Negative gearing
06:04 Farrer’s Liberal wipeout
07:48 Angus Taylor’s reply
09:08 Gambling report dumped
11:04 Budget’s big winners
13:59 Scam of the Week
14:57 BHP lawsuit update
NACC chief Paul Brereton finally gets the message and resigns
The National Ant-Corruption Commissioner, Paul Brereton, has submitted his resignation to the Governor-General, following three years of not very much.
Coal wage theft. BHP’s solicitor MinterEllison faces conflict of interest claim
The coal miner being sued by BHP has asked the Federal Court to remove a MinterEllison solicitor who is also a witness to the case. Michael West reports.
Gaza flotilla. Reluctance to protest Israel’s cruelties enabled the abuse
The Albanese Government’s reluctance to hold Israel to account enabled the abuse of Gaza flotilla detainees.
Pauline’s Gas Idea, IDF kidnaps & Budget Meltdown | Scam of the Week
https://youtu.be/7ZuJibClotc Pauline's gas policy, Chris Minns's people arresting punter for wearing a scarf, more Budget meltdown, more IDF crimes, BHP threatening people, Penny Wong deeply concerned, Angus Taylor of migrants.
Money trail leads to obscure Israel lobby entity, then runs dry
Atop the maze of Israel lobby charities in Australia is the Executive Council of Australian Jewry yet ECAJ cannot account for its government grants
Substandard. The Auditor General’s verdict on Collins Class extension
The Auditor General’s report on Defence’s project to extend the life of the Collins Class submarines declares it a grand fail.
Investing in war. Human rights orgs mull legal action against Future Fund, super funds
Australia’s Future Fund and other large funds could soon be defending themselves as opponents of the Gaza genocide consider court action.
OUT. Executive departs as Cricket Australia admits conflict of interest
Cricket Australia confirms conflict of interest over a major IT contract has led to the departure of senior executive.
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