Tag Archives: Tony Abbott

Tomorrow’s weather: hot, stormy, fiery

Posted on 21 August 2018 by Peter Boyer

Science’s warnings about a warming Earth are getting sharper as each year brings new shocks. The Turnbull government must be on another planet. How do we feel about winter bushfires every year? That’s the sort of question we need to ask ourselves in … Continue reading →

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Turnbull’s energy plan: lifeline or deadweight?

Posted on 31 October 2017 by Peter Boyer

The NEG is a dog of an idea, but it’s all we’ve got. Politics is winning hands down over policy in the endless battle for good government in Canberra. Already damaged by the chronic Turnbull-Abbott divide, last week the government … Continue reading →

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Political correctness: Tony Abbott’s weapon of choice

Posted on 17 October 2017 by Peter Boyer

The former PM is trying to dumb down the debates over same-sex marriage and climate, but the electorate may be ahead of him. If you don’t like political correctness, advised Tony Abbott two months ago, vote against legalising same-sex marriage “because … Continue reading →

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