George Brandis

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Australia to reinstate imperial measurement system

Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ March 26, 2014 ⋅ 4 Comments

Yesterday, Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott unexpectedly announced that Australia would be returning to the appointment of Knights and Dames, an outdated system which ceased 30 years ago. This was done without any consultation, discussion or prior notice. Now comes this: Australia will revert to using miles, ounces, yards and furlongs next year, more than … Continue reading →

Recognition of Aborigines in Australia’s Constitution is a priority

Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ October 4, 2013 ⋅ 1 Comment

Australian Attorney-General, George Brandis, has declared that despite being a constitutional conservative, he has an “open mind” about the way the Constitution should be altered to recognise indigenous Australians, vowing to have a form of words settled by July next year. Senator Brandis revealed that work on developing constitutional change would begin immediately and be … Continue reading →

Asylum detainee in Australia is wanted for murder and terrorism in Egypt

Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ May 30, 2013 ⋅ 1 Comment

An asylum seeker who arrived at Christmas Island last year was wanted in Egypt for premeditated murder, possession of weapons and explosives and destruction of property. The unnamed man was initially held at the low security Inverbrackie detention facility in South Australia. He was moved to a secure facility in Sydney on April 17, some … Continue reading →

Australia: Kevin Rudd publicly supports Julia Gillard

Posted by Craig Hill ⋅ February 5, 2013 ⋅ 3 Comments

Kevin Rudd has been forced to publicly reiterate his support for Julia Gillard after the Prime Minister complained of a caucus whispering campaign against her. The move came as Tony Abbott flagged a change in parliamentary tactics, saying his team would look more like an “alternative government” than an opposition this year. Mr Rudd told … Continue reading →