Sir, wouldn’t it be great if that small-minded Bowen would take the time to read, but also absorb, the simple messages you have articulated here. Alas, the little boy-syndrome he suffers from will continue to drive Australia’s energy policy over the cliff.
Great read Tony Abbott, as always, thank you.
Australia might still be the world's best place to live but we're letting ourselves down big time. Four weeks into the Iran war: 10% of our servos wholly or partially out of fuel. 30% of farmers worried they lack the diesel to sow or harvest their crops. Flights being cancelled.
No Australian-flagged fleet of tankers that could be tasked with a fuel rescue mission; with no naval ships capable of helping to break any Iranian blockade; and with no Australian air power yet despatched to the Middle East to help the US-Israel campaign against an apocalyptic theocracy, even though the Straits will never be secure while it lasts.
Successive governments convinced themselves that an 'unstoppable green energy transition' meant access to fossil fuels was neither necessary nor desirable. That was always a fantasy, and now we're paying the price. Fossil fuels are still responsible for 90% of our energy needs.
The Bondi massacre was a wake up call on social cohesion. The Iran war is a wake up call on national resilience. Dealing with both means recovering the self-belief needed for Australia to stay Australian.
Time to face facts on energy. Read my latest at The Tony Abbott Newsletter: tonyabbott.au/p/fuel-insecur…
#BREAKING Anthony Albanese says that he will halve the fuel excise tax for the next 3 months.
He could have just paused the entire tax until this conflict is over.
To make up the shortfall, he should stop donating to Ukraine.
That’ll save billions.
So after weeks of relentless pressure, Labor finally cuts fuel excise; exactly what One Nation called for at the commencement of the current hostilities.
Funny how we’re told we “can’t govern”… yet they keep copying all of our policies.
IT JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE 🔴⚫
Essendon is one defeat away from equalling the club's record losing streak... and they face the hottest team in the comp next week.
Their under-fire coach conceded on Saturday night to expect "short-term pain".
Which means this might not even be rock bottom.
ROUND 3 TALKING POINTS >> bit.ly/4rXbnsn
I strongly recommend that everyone interested in the current state of Australia and its place in the world watch the full #Insiders interview.
Hastie is just about spot on across the board.
It is clear he understands the problems, and cares about us enough to want to solve them.
Really solve them.
I have grabbed a particularly interesting clip, where the ABC public servant David Speers tries to sell Chinese made batteries as some kind of ‘gotcha’, but Hastie just nails him.
Batteries made in China will never fix our energy problems.
Drilling, mining and using our resources here will.
Rebuilding our infrastructure here will.
And fixing the diabolical 1970's style industrial relations system will.
We just have to get off our arses and get out of our own way before it's too late.
Go Hastie.
Get 'em.
I just want Australia back.
The “No Kings March” needs a rebranding.
Call it what it is: “REMOVE DONALD TRUMP MARCH.”
The world will be a better place when we don’t have to see this senile sack of shit perform his double jerk off dance ever again.
Johnson on No Kings: Look at these people stand for. It's completely the opposite of what America was founded upon. They don't like living here, they don't like capitalism, rule of law, human dignity, fiscal responsibility
Andrew Hastie is many things: a former SAS soldier, a loving father and husband, and a fierce intellect.
He is a patriot committed to tackling the big problems our country faces, and I share many of his views on reducing immigration, restoring cheap energy, reviving Australian industry, and rebuilding national pride.
An individual of his abilities and principles has much to contribute on the front lines of our fight for the promise of Australia and to ensure that our best days lie ahead.
My colleague and friend is a great asset to the Liberal cause, with formidable strengths and an unwavering commitment to serving our country.
#auspol
Despite refusing to say that their plan for more women in the Liberal Party is even “working” - Jane Hume insists having No quotas for women is how you achieve “genuine change” & that their current plan is to try & achieve 50% women in “10 years” 🤦♂️🙄#insiders
A frustrated Senator Bridget McKenzie, the shadow minister for Transport rails against the utter ineptitude of the Albanese Government.
Truckies are going broke with this fuel crisis and wanted it declared a national disaster weeks ago.
So many simple fixes that could have been done with the stroke of a pen-
• remove road user charges
• allow higher productivity freight Vehicles to move food
• relax port regulations to shift freight easier
• GST relief
But no - Albanese is still twiddling his thumbs.
Planning a Premiers’ meeting to come up with a plan.
The worst PM ever.
Someone who circles this lot actually convinced Angus, Bridget and Matt that recreating what Peter Dutton did last year was a new and great idea.
They've ah... yeah, definitely learnt a lot from the last election. 👀
Righto.
Labor says fuel stocks are up, but 500+ servos are empty.
If the supply is there, why isn’t it reaching Australians?
Because it’s not just the servos that are sold out, it’s the Government.
Australians are hurting. Petrol prices are surging and they’re pulling up at the petrol station to see those yellow plastic tickets saying the bowser is empty.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister and the Energy Minister are asleep at the wheel, telling us everything's fine.
Every Australian who's pulled into a petrol station lately knows that's not true.
Labor must do better. And they must do it now.
@Tablesalt13 Well those poor buggas can fly to Bali for holidays while the fuel "crises" exists.. btw they can fly to Bali cheaper than a tank of fuel costs
Perth, Australia is surrounded by 1500kms of desert and endless oceans in every direction
There are only 3 highways in or out
if the Australian fuel supply chain breaks
these 2.5 million people are going to be all alone.
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