PR,payola people like to crow they write most of what's in our newspapers. Problem is, they’re right, but now it’s think tanks like the IPA too.
Guardian Australia’s analysis today by Katharine Murphy: “Rising US isolationism means Australia must become more resilient and autonomous, think-tank warns” was based on a research paper by the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre (USSC).
The story by did not reveal that while also being funded by the United States Department of State and the Australian government, the think tank also receives funding from weapon makers Northrop Grumman Australia and Thales.
Duncan Lewis, the former director-general of ASIO, has also been appointed as a non-resident fellow. On the board is Dr Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific. Mick Mulvaney, the former chief of staff in the Trump administration, is also a non-resident fellow.
As reported by the uni’s student newspaper Honi Soit the University of Sydney’s Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson also acts as the chairman of Thales Australia, the local arm of French global weapons manufacturer Thales Group.
Guardian defence story forgets to disclose weapons links
Morrison is noted for never doing what he says
The Morrison government is facing questions over why it has not included two Russian oligarchs, who have assets in Australia, among those it has imposed sanctions against over the invasion of Ukraine.
Source: Putin-linked Russian oligarchs with Australian assets escape Morrison government sanctions | Australian foreign policy | The Guardian
What has Morrison done he’s left two Russian Oligarch’s investments in Australia alone.
The first step in fixing the hidden wealth system is ownership transparency—requiring disclosure of beneficial ownership in real estate, trusts, and companies and corporations. Cities like Los Angeles are exploring municipal-level disclosure of real estate ownership so they can know who is buying the neighborhood. But we should sign a spotlight on the enabling wealth defense industry. Days after the release of the Pandora Papers, U.S. lawmakers introduced the ENABLERS Act, to require such attorneys, wealth managers, real estate professionals and art dealers to report suspicious activity. The attention on Russian oligarchs has revived interest in this legislation. If the U.S. wants to clamp down on Russian oligarchs, the first step is to get our own house in order.
Source: Crack Down on Russian Oligarchs by Cracking Down on US Tax Havens | The Smirking Chimp
Liberal MP Catherine Cusack has announced she intends to resign from the New South Wales parliament over the selective distribution of disaster funding in flood-affected northern NSW.The ABC has reported that Cusack is “outraged” by how funds have been allocated to flood victims in the Northern Rivers, specifically that areas in the Nationals-held seat of Page were given more assistance than areas in the Labor-held seat of Richmond.It means Ballina, Bryon and Tweed shires – in the Labor-held Richmond seat – have missed out on the federal government’s additional disaster relief payments.
Source: Liberal MP Catherine Cusack to resign over her outrage at ‘selective’ flood relief payments in Northern Riv
NSW Police corruption is out of hand and in the video below you will see evidence of police stalking and intimidating a defence lawyer on his way to court being protected, video of powerful prima facie evidence of Detective Sergeant Matthew McQueen coaching witnesses in court and outside the court. The star of the video is NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman ducking and weaving trying to avoid responsibility and trying to sweep the police corruption under the carpet as he is questioned at the NSW Parliament’s Budget Estimates for 2021-2022.
Source: NSW Police corruption: Police intimidating a defence lawyer walk free, Friendlyjordies stitch-up and video of police coaching witnesses – Kangaroo Court of Australia
