Asylum seekers have always been a lightning-rod political issue in Australia, although it has never received anywhere near the number of refugees now flooding into Europe as they try to flee instability in the Middle East and North Africa.
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In a rare display of praise for an opposing prime minister, the opposition’s communications spokesman applauded Malcolm Turnbull’s understanding of technology and voiced hope of renewed bipartisanship.
The posts of cabinet secretary and assistant cabinet secretary will be assumed by Turnbull’s Liberal Party supporters Arthur Sinodinos and Scott Ryan respectively.
“A new prime minister who talks innovation, growth and belief in the markets will always provide a boost to business confidence“, Australian Industry Group chief executive Innes Willox said.
“We believe the new Prime Minister’s first 100 days in office will be essential to formulating a new narrative for the economy that underpins confidence in the economic outlook”, Hogan said.
As he seeks to refresh the government, his new ministerial team was sworn in Monday, with women and younger lawmakers promoted ahead of those loyal to Abbott.
Governor-General Peter Cosgrove swore in the new ministers at the capital Canberra.
Leaders had to make it a national objective to make sure Australia was more respecting of women, Mr Turnbull said.
Mr Abbott is a staunch monarchist who angered many conservatives by making the Duke of Edinburgh an Australian knight on Australia’s national day on January 26. Hear more of her thoughts by clicking on the link below.
The unfortunate part is, these crimes aren’t rare and they are occurring more and more regularly in Australia. At the time, it was unclear what Malcolm Turnbull’s stance on climate change and renewable energy would be, with conflicting evidence suggesting succor for both sides of the argument. “Watch this space. That’s what I would say”, he concluded. “I think that will be the next watershed event, if you like, to make that issue relevant”. Hockey has announced he plans to quit politics.
In the United Kingdom, David Cameron’s second cabinet was formed following the election in May this year – with 7 of 22 ministers in cabinet are women.
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It underscored the amount of further work to be done to get this right, he said. The budget was widely criticized as unfair toward the poor, and a hostile Senate blocked key measures.
