Australian Politics: The Albanese Times

arthwollipot · 21st May 2022, 04:38 AM

Australia has a new Labor government. Anthony Albanese is our new Prime Minister.

rjh01 · 21st May 2022, 04:46 AM

ABC says
L/NP = 49
ALP = 71
OTH = 9
Doubt = 22

A majority = 76
Could be a big majority to Labor.

They are saying Liberal votes have collapsed in WA.

Wildy · 21st May 2022, 04:47 AM

Looks like they're still angry about the Liberals antics towards WA during Covid.

Sideroxylon · 21st May 2022, 04:48 AM

Greens may have five seats?

arthwollipot · 21st May 2022, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by Sideroxylon

Greens may have five seats?

Already called two, let's see how it goes.

lionking · 21st May 2022, 04:59 AM

Let’s hope it’s not a minority government

Wildy · 21st May 2022, 05:01 AM

Poll Bludger has Labor ahead in 77 seats which would be great if that happens.

ETA: ah wait looks like his modelling is treating Brisbane as a Labor seat. Grrr.

arthwollipot · 21st May 2022, 05:02 AM

Originally Posted by lionking

Let’s hope it’s not a minority government

Like I said earlier, I'd be totally okay with that.

arthwollipot · 21st May 2022, 05:04 AM

Wow. 9.9% swing to Labor in WA.

Sideroxylon · 21st May 2022, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

Like I said earlier, I'd be totally okay with that.

Me too. After the partying is done, Labor need to understand the messages for them in this election.

Wildy · 21st May 2022, 05:06 AM

This sounds very concessiony from Frydenberg.

Wildy · 21st May 2022, 05:08 AM

From the Chaser:

Originally Posted by The Chaser

We’re hearing from Frydenberg that he believes he will retain the seat and, by his calculations, he is ahead by 60 billion votes.

arthwollipot · 21st May 2022, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by Wildy

This sounds very concessiony from Frydenberg.

This is the "everything but" speech.

lionking · 21st May 2022, 05:10 AM

Bloody hell a 10 per cent swing in WA. Also Frydenberg conceding. **** you Libs

Wildy · 21st May 2022, 05:11 AM

"Abolishing a whole tax bracket". And increasing the taxes on the lowest tax brackets once the cuts for the wealthiest come into effect.

Sideroxylon · 21st May 2022, 05:15 AM

Listening to Fryburger talking about his partner and stuff I was really warming to him. Then he started with the BS Liberal economic talking points in utter denial of the cost of living crash that is a good part of the reason he and his party are on their arses. **** him.

arthwollipot · 21st May 2022, 05:15 AM

They're really lingering on him, aren't they?

ETA: Can he shut up now please?

THANK YOU.

lionking · 21st May 2022, 05:15 AM

Albo will be a poor PM, but much better than Scomo.

lionking · 21st May 2022, 05:17 AM

**** you Josh

Wildy · 21st May 2022, 05:18 AM

Funny how he didn't mention that the debt was also higher since his party came into government. I guess anyone can be a good economic manager when you can ignore the bad points.

For some reason I thought Dutton was deputy leader and not Frydenberg. Then again I can't really tell the difference between potato people.

Sideroxylon · 21st May 2022, 05:20 AM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

They're really lingering on him, aren't they?

ETA: Can he shut up now please?

THANK YOU.

Felt the same. Said the same and then they switched. Was felt across the land that just kicked him and his government to the kerb.

lionking · 21st May 2022, 05:20 AM

Dutton will mean Labor wins the next two elections.

Wildy · 21st May 2022, 05:32 AM

People thought Morrison was unelectable and look what happened.

ETA: Also Abbott.

Robin · 21st May 2022, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

Like I said earlier, I'd be totally okay with that.

Yes me too, probably the best result that could have been hoped for.

Sideroxylon · 21st May 2022, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by lionking

Dutton will mean Labor wins the next two elections.

Birmingham would raise the quality of debate if nothing else.

arthwollipot · 21st May 2022, 05:47 AM

ABC just mentioned, almost as an aside, that Morrison has called Albanese to concede.

ETA: Annabelle Crabb just called this an "utter bloodbath".

lionking · 21st May 2022, 05:51 AM

Morrison about to concede. **** you.

catsmate · 21st May 2022, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by Wildy

Funny how he didn't mention that the debt was also higher since his party came into government. I guess anyone can be a good economic manager when you can ignore the bad points.

For some reason I thought Dutton was deputy leader and not Frydenberg. Then again I can't really tell the difference between potato people.

On behalf of tubers everywhere I wish to object to that comparison.

lionking · 21st May 2022, 05:55 AM

He still believes in miracles. **** you again loser.

arthwollipot · 21st May 2022, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by lionking

Morrison about to concede. **** you.

oloo oolo

lionking · 21st May 2022, 05:58 AM

Jeez spare your family idiot

Norman Alexander · 21st May 2022, 06:02 AM

Hope the door hits you in the arse on the way out, Scomo. Hard enough so you don't come back. Ever.

lionking · 21st May 2022, 06:02 AM

The dickhead will stay as a member. *******

Norman Alexander · 21st May 2022, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by lionking

The dickhead will stay as a member. *******

Not for long. Pig-Iron Bob had a rule for Liberal members who aspired to greatness: "You don't **** it up. Ever." Win or be helped to fall on your sword.

psionl0 · 21st May 2022, 06:15 AM

Scott Morrison's concession speech was relatively graceful. He has congratulated Anthony Albanese, announced that he is stepping down as Liberal leader but remaining in Parliament. His crowing about his government's "achievements" was the only negative.

Norman Alexander · 21st May 2022, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by psionl0

Scott Morrison's concession speech was relatively graceful. He has congratulated Anthony Albanese, announced that he is stepping down as Liberal leader but remaining in Parliament. His crowing about his government's "achievements" was the only negative.

Any competent school head prefect could have written that speech. Better, probably.

lionking · 21st May 2022, 06:18 AM

I think Dan Andrews could be next PM. He would make mince meat of Dotton

arthwollipot · 21st May 2022, 06:24 AM

Albo's about to speak, and then I'm off to bed. And I will sleep well.

lionking · 21st May 2022, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

Albo's about to speak, and then I'm off to bed. And I will sleep well.

I still have a bottle of wine to finish. So will wait to see the celebration

Sideroxylon · 21st May 2022, 06:40 AM

Night all.

21st May 2022, 04:38 AM	#1
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21st May 2022, 04:46 AM	#2
rjh01 Gentleman of leisure Tagger Join Date: May 2005 Location: Flying around in the sky Posts: 27,871	ABC says L/NP = 49 ALP = 71 OTH = 9 Doubt = 22 A majority = 76 Could be a big majority to Labor. They are saying Liberal votes have collapsed in WA.
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21st May 2022, 04:47 AM	#3
Wildy Adelaidean Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 11,785	Looks like they're still angry about the Liberals antics towards WA during Covid.
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21st May 2022, 04:50 AM	#5
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 84,591	Originally Posted by Sideroxylon Greens may have five seats? Already called two, let's see how it goes.
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21st May 2022, 04:59 AM	#6
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 54,017	Let’s hope it’s not a minority government
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21st May 2022, 04:48 AM	#4
Sideroxylon Featherless biped Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aporia Posts: 26,431	Greens may have five seats?

21st May 2022, 05:01 AM	#7
Wildy Adelaidean Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 11,785	Poll Bludger has Labor ahead in 77 seats which would be great if that happens. ETA: ah wait looks like his modelling is treating Brisbane as a Labor seat. Grrr.
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21st May 2022, 05:02 AM	#8
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 84,591	Originally Posted by lionking Let’s hope it’s not a minority government Like I said earlier, I'd be totally okay with that.
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21st May 2022, 05:04 AM	#9
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 84,591	Wow. 9.9% swing to Labor in WA.
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21st May 2022, 05:05 AM	#10
Sideroxylon Featherless biped Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aporia Posts: 26,431	Originally Posted by arthwollipot Like I said earlier, I'd be totally okay with that. Me too. After the partying is done, Labor need to understand the messages for them in this election.

21st May 2022, 05:06 AM	#11
Wildy Adelaidean Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 11,785	This sounds very concessiony from Frydenberg.
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21st May 2022, 05:08 AM	#12
Wildy Adelaidean Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 11,785	From the Chaser: Originally Posted by The Chaser We’re hearing from Frydenberg that he believes he will retain the seat and, by his calculations, he is ahead by 60 billion votes.
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21st May 2022, 05:08 AM	#13
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 84,591	Originally Posted by Wildy This sounds very concessiony from Frydenberg. This is the "everything but" speech.
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21st May 2022, 05:10 AM	#14
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 54,017	Bloody hell a 10 per cent swing in WA. Also Frydenberg conceding. **** you Libs
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21st May 2022, 05:11 AM	#15
Wildy Adelaidean Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 11,785	"Abolishing a whole tax bracket". And increasing the taxes on the lowest tax brackets once the cuts for the wealthiest come into effect.
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21st May 2022, 05:15 AM	#16
Sideroxylon Featherless biped Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aporia Posts: 26,431	Listening to Fryburger talking about his partner and stuff I was really warming to him. Then he started with the BS Liberal economic talking points in utter denial of the cost of living crash that is a good part of the reason he and his party are on their arses. **** him.

21st May 2022, 05:17 AM	#19
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 54,017	**** you Josh
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21st May 2022, 05:18 AM	#20
Wildy Adelaidean Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 11,785	Funny how he didn't mention that the debt was also higher since his party came into government. I guess anyone can be a good economic manager when you can ignore the bad points. For some reason I thought Dutton was deputy leader and not Frydenberg. Then again I can't really tell the difference between potato people.
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21st May 2022, 05:20 AM	#21
Sideroxylon Featherless biped Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aporia Posts: 26,431	Originally Posted by arthwollipot They're really lingering on him, aren't they? ETA: Can he shut up now please? THANK YOU. Felt the same. Said the same and then they switched. Was felt across the land that just kicked him and his government to the kerb.

21st May 2022, 05:32 AM	#23
Wildy Adelaidean Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 11,785	People thought Morrison was unelectable and look what happened. ETA: Also Abbott.
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21st May 2022, 05:32 AM	#24
Robin Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 14,971	Originally Posted by arthwollipot Like I said earlier, I'd be totally okay with that. Yes me too, probably the best result that could have been hoped for.

21st May 2022, 05:43 AM	#25
Sideroxylon Featherless biped Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aporia Posts: 26,431	Originally Posted by lionking Dutton will mean Labor wins the next two elections. Birmingham would raise the quality of debate if nothing else.

21st May 2022, 05:47 AM	#26
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 84,591	ABC just mentioned, almost as an aside, that Morrison has called Albanese to concede. ETA: Annabelle Crabb just called this an "utter bloodbath".
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21st May 2022, 05:51 AM	#27
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 54,017	Morrison about to concede. **** you.
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21st May 2022, 05:51 AM	#28
catsmate No longer the 1 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 29,368	Originally Posted by Wildy Funny how he didn't mention that the debt was also higher since his party came into government. I guess anyone can be a good economic manager when you can ignore the bad points. For some reason I thought Dutton was deputy leader and not Frydenberg. Then again I can't really tell the difference between potato people. On behalf of tubers everywhere I wish to object to that comparison.
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21st May 2022, 05:55 AM	#29
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 54,017	He still believes in miracles. **** you again loser.
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21st May 2022, 05:55 AM	#30
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 84,591	Originally Posted by lionking Morrison about to concede. **** you. oloo oolo
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21st May 2022, 05:58 AM	#31
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21st May 2022, 06:09 AM	#34
Norman Alexander Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Dharug & Gundungurra Posts: 15,743	Originally Posted by lionking The dickhead will stay as a member. ***** Not for long. Pig-Iron Bob had a rule for Liberal members who aspired to greatness: "You don't ** it up. Ever." Win or be helped to fall on your sword.
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21st May 2022, 06:15 AM	#35
psionl0 Skeptical about skeptics Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 31°57'S 115°57'E Posts: 20,535	Scott Morrison's concession speech was relatively graceful. He has congratulated Anthony Albanese, announced that he is stepping down as Liberal leader but remaining in Parliament. His crowing about his government's "achievements" was the only negative.
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21st May 2022, 06:17 AM	#36
Norman Alexander Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Dharug & Gundungurra Posts: 15,743	Originally Posted by psionl0 Scott Morrison's concession speech was relatively graceful. He has congratulated Anthony Albanese, announced that he is stepping down as Liberal leader but remaining in Parliament. His crowing about his government's "achievements" was the only negative. Any competent school head prefect could have written that speech. Better, probably.
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21st May 2022, 06:18 AM	#37
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 54,017	I think Dan Andrews could be next PM. He would make mince meat of Dotton
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21st May 2022, 06:24 AM	#38
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 84,591	Albo's about to speak, and then I'm off to bed. And I will sleep well.
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21st May 2022, 06:30 AM	#39
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 54,017	Originally Posted by arthwollipot Albo's about to speak, and then I'm off to bed. And I will sleep well. I still have a bottle of wine to finish. So will wait to see the celebration
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