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John Menadue. Radicalism and terrorism.
Repost from 15/10/2015 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is talking a lot about his government’s commitment to counter radicalisation in the Muslim community. The NSW Premier and Police Commissioner also keep talking about countering radicalisation. At least this is preferable to … Continue reading
John Menadue. Q&A – Why bother with Ministers?
The ABC has tied itself into a knot in trying to appease the government and get ministers back on Q&A. But why bother? If ministers aren’t allowed or don’t want to go on the program, so be it. They would … Continue reading
Posted in Media, Politics
Tagged ABC, ASIO, Gough Whitlam, John Menadue, Man Haron Monis, Q&A, Zaky Mallah
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Warwick Elsche. Heads must roll at ABC, but not at ASIO
“Heads must roll;” words from the Prime Minister Tony Abbott. And in case you missed them he said them twice – on national TV. He was talking of the ABC and presumably some executives who failed to detect the “threatening” … Continue reading
Posted in Defence/Security, Media, Politics
Tagged ABC, ASIO, George Brandis, Man Haron Monis, Martin Place seige, NSW Coroner, Q&A
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