Boat People invade to Macleay Island
Residents of Macleay island are outraged on the invasion of boat people to the small prosperous island in Moreton Bay.
An unprecedented number of boats of illegals using the Russell island ferry service and the people smuggler organisation of ‘Pirate Waters Boat Hire’ are landing at an alarming rate reaching almost 30 times per day with alarming periodicity.
Macleay Island resident for twenty years Greg Miles says “the boat people are from a different culture, a different way – they’re taking advantage of the generous and soft policy of Macleay Island to get a free ride.”
“We’re not close minded or nothin’ and I know that we’re a lucky part of the world – but they should get in line with everyone else.
Scared residents: Greg, Bill and Tyson concerned about boat people
Bill Rogers the Community Watch secretary of Macleay and Russel Islands echoes Greg’s concerns, “Many residents of the islands are aware of our extreme vulnerability to being invaded by cultures from inner Brisbane, wanting asylum to an island way of life – but more from the newer method of people smuggling from failed island Coochiemudlo.”
“People squeeze up to two or three people on these unseaworthy craft – to the detriment of people on board,” he said.
Queue jumper seeking asylum at Macleay Island
Another child overboard incident waiting to happen
Local Liberal member says he is trying to introduce legislation to send boat people to Russell Island, or declare the Moreton Bay islands as outside the immigration zone.
Homeless to vote
A great move. People who are homeless will not have their enrolment invalidated if they enrol as an itinerant elector if they move to a new area.
The same legislation has also banned sale of copies of the electoral roll to the public.
There will be stricter monitoring of political parties’ content on the internet.
214. Hungry Beast
The new programme on ABC1 and ABC2 with a revolutionised perspective on news commentary. It consists of ‘the 19′, a group of nascent and established young Australian media professionals looking into current political and social issues. It’s a mix of satire, off the wall commentary and documentary.
It’s had mixed reviews, with people unsure what to compare it to – however this isn’t the Chaser, it’s not CNNN and it’s not a current affairs programme – the Hungry Beast is a mosaic of promising creative and incisive minds.
After the Chasergate ‘make a wish’ crucifixion – and the Australian television’s subsequent reticence to commit to projects and particularly that are new and confronting – it’s comforting to see that this program doesn’t shy away from opinion and blue comedy – despite its criticism prior to its premiere only a few weeks ago.
It’s a great thing that a production like this has taken off, and after only 2 episodes it’s clear this programme is represents new and exciting ideas. Sure, there are a few teething problems, having effectively 19 producers was perhaps a bit jarring at first but the production value is high and it has balls that few other programs have reached post-Chaser.
Tune in.
Keep it tuned in. I’m excited.
210. “Shame Fraser shame and we all cried”
Deputy Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg says the Government is paying former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser $2,500 a day.
So far he has been hired for two days of talks this week, and two days next week. Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the talks are not too expensive, for example:
“I don’t expect that the total amount would exceed $20,000,” he said.
Andrew Fraser MP
Ah, yes – the classic ‘let’s get more unpopular trick’ I like it. But Andy does not set a high bar – he does not expect the unions to even like the plan at the end of it but to “understand it better”.
“There are a lot of myths associated with the Government’s plans at the moment and this is a chance to talk through, on a factual basis, in a methodical way, with someone like Bernie Fraser, all the issues that surround the Government’s decision,” he said.
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has erected new anti-privatisation billboards to coincide with the start of the talks, even before Andy got condescending.
209. QPU: The source of comedy and shame for decades
Ah, the moral compass union. The Queensland Police Union have hit back against Taser International for its evidence based directive to not aim tasers at perpetrator’s chests due to alarming evidence that it can cause death.
QPU disagrees! This complaint comes after their defence of the police officers who commandeered a bus, ran around naked at Capalaba, it’s rejection of Atkinson claims, Sgt Pope’s resignation after the revelation of his relationship with a 17 year old girl.
I think each press release from the QPU should be accompanied by an .mp3 of the following:
