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Watt says there’s no evidence yet that bird flu is infecting Australian wildlife
Murray Watt He’s being asked about the big story in his portfolio: bird flu, with cases now detected in Western Australia and South Australia.
The environment minister said there have been four confirmed cases so far and all involve a migratory bird.
He reiterates that all state, territory and federal governments have made preparedness plans over the past few years to deal with any outbreak.
There is currently no evidence of any migration from these migratory birds into the wider Australian wildlife population. This is of course a good thing. This is something we don’t want to see.
I wouldn’t want to predict exactly what will happen from here. It is possible that we will see more cases in the next few days or weeks. But what I can tell people is that we are prepared and… we want people to avoid contact with sick or dead birds. We ask them to record and report any incidents they encounter so we can ensure tests are carried out.
Watt says Hanson’s press club speech was ‘reality check’ for Australians
environment minister Murray WattHe says the reasons why One Nation’s popularity has dropped from 31% to 29% are: Pauline HansonHe delivered his controversial press club speech but conceded that “the polls are going to change a bit”.
Most politicians will always say, “The only poll that matters is the poll on election day,” but I believe most of us are watching the polls with eagle eyes right now as One Nation grows in popularity.
Speaking to ABC News Breakfast, Watt said the speech was a “reality check” for Australians as Hanson revealed One Nation could make things worse.
We have seen some change in public mood towards One Nation since Pauline Hanson’s Press Club speech.
I think that speech was a bit of a reality check for a lot of Australians who were considering voting for One Nation, because even though people were under pressure at the moment, they had to see that under One Nation things could get worse with all the cuts they were talking about imposing.
Plibersek said ‘any development would be welcomed’ in polls
After a very turbulent six weeks following Labour’s budget, things may be looking slightly better for the government with the passage of the contentious capital gains tax and negative adjustment bill (even if further changes are due to arrive after the winter break).
At least today’s polls may be providing some relief; The newspoll shows Labor returning to the top spot with the highest primary (33%), followed by One Nation (29%) and the Coalition (17%).
Speaking to Sunrise this morning, the social services minister Tanya Plibersek He says it’s a “modest development” but it’s a welcome one.
Yes, of course any improvement is welcome. But we know we need to provide real answers and real change to the pressure people feel.
Plibersek on a panel with the National Leader. Matt CanavanHe said voters are “very volatile” right now.
I’m a half glass full man Nat [Barr] and voters are very restless. People are understandably uneasy because they have seen their incomes fall to 2011 levels under the government… So the situation is very fluid.
The first thing you need to do is get the herd moving and get the herd moving. It’s not going through the right door for us right now.
Fossil fuel companies are marketing to children, according to a report. How?
Adam Morton
We’re waiting to see how a report will be handled in Canberra today fossil fuel companies Market for Australian children, including outreach programs in schools, museums, science centers and other trusted institutions.
The report was published by the climate-focused organization Communication Notice. It argues that the fossil fuel industry potentially reaches millions of children through more than 260 programs aimed at children of all ages.
Comms Declare calls for a Senate inquiry into the matter. He points out that the Australian Capital Territory has banned fossil fuel sponsorship in schools, following similar restrictions in some territories overseas.
independent senator David Pocock and Greens senator Steph Hodgins-May They are expected to join the report’s authors at a press conference this morning.
Krishani Dhanji
Good morning. Krishani Dhanji We are here with you during the last week before the winter break, a week that is likely to be very busy.
Vanuatu’s prime minister will also attend the parliament. Jotham NapatHe will meet with Anthony Albanese today. The visit took place at a time when the two countries had been negotiating an agreement for nearly 10 months. Could today be the day when the ink is prepared and dried?
The Greens and Greens have released a new report showing how fossil fuel companies are marketing to Australian children, and spoiler alert. David Pocock I’m not happy with this. We will have more information on this very soon.
And polls show a return to Labor, which once again received the highest primary vote above One Nation; We expect a lot of reaction to this this morning.
Let’s get straight to the point!
