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Liberal MP says Sussan Ley will not face leadership challenge
Ted O’Brien, The deputy opposition leader said it had been a “tough week” for the Liberal party following a fresh split with the National Party but he did not believe there would be a leak in leadership.
He told RN Breakfast:
At the end of the day, the country is best served by the Liberal-National coalition… I don’t believe there will be any change. I think what we see is Susan Ley He has been displaying tremendous dignity and strength lately, and this has been recognized by my colleagues.
That’s why I don’t believe there will be any difficulties.
O’Brien added that he was “very disappointed” with the Nationals’ decision, “but that’s where we are.”
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Police will continue to search for missing 12-year-old swimmer in Victoria
The search will resume for a 12-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at the beach over the Australia Day long weekend. AAP reports.
Taylors Hill boy Danny was last seen in the water at No 4 Beach at Venus Bay in Victoria’s south-east around 11.30am on Sunday.
His family lost sight of him and launched a search along with beachgoers before emergency services were notified shortly after 1pm, triggering a massive search. Efforts by local, air and water police were also supported by members of the Coastguard, State Emergency Service and Lifesaving Victoria.
A Parks Victoria statement on conditions at the South Gippsland beach notes includes rough surf and strong currents.
O’Brien says Albanians are known to be ‘soft and weak’ when it comes to representing Australian interests
O’Brien was asked about some US presidents Donald Trump’s Recent comments targeting NATO and if he is prime minister Anthony Albanese, had already pushed back hard enough against such statements.
The deputy opposition leader had harsh words for the Prime Minister, telling RN:
The Prime Minister is known for being particularly soft and weak when it comes to representing Australia’s interests internationally. I think he’s known for being like that. …
While nothing he said is necessarily wrong, I think people who saw their loved ones serve and die would expect something a little stronger.
O’Brien was asked how he would respond to Trump:
I think these comments are wrong. I believe they crossed the line. I believe Australia deserves better from our closest ally, especially the families and loved ones of the 47 Australians killed in Afghanistan.
Liberal MP says Sussan Ley will not face leadership challenge
Ted O’Brien, The deputy opposition leader said it had been a “tough week” for the Liberal party following a fresh split with the National Party but he did not believe there would be a leak in leadership.
He told RN Breakfast:
At the end of the day, the country is best served by the Liberal-National coalition… I don’t believe there will be any change. I think what we see is Susan Ley He has been displaying tremendous dignity and strength lately, and this has been recognized by my colleagues.
That’s why I don’t believe there will be any difficulties.
O’Brien added that he was “very disappointed” with the Nationals’ decision, “but that’s where we are.”
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Good morning, happy Monday. Nick Visser I’m here to start the blog. Here’s what’s on deck:
One over temperature warning Severe to extremely severe temperatures are forecast for Victoria to settle over the state and peak on Tuesday and Wednesday. Back-to-back extremely hot days with high temperatures throughout the night can interfere with the body’s ability to cool, causing heat illness.
Severe heatwave warnings Also available in New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
Yes many forest fires are burning Watch and act warnings have been put in place for many areas across Victoria. At least six major wildfires burned Sunday after fire officials warned of hot, dry and dangerous conditions over the long weekend.
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