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So how do you know how much tax he's paid if he hasn't released it?
They have your tax returns too.
Bob Hawke’s speech about the tiananmen square massacre showed compassion and opened the door to a generation of asian immigration.
Talking about conspiracy theories, I’ve got one for you.
There is a House of Representatives Petition before parliament that seeks a Royal Commission into the Australian media, seeking diversity and truth in reporting. Specifically focused on Murdoch, an ally of the LNP. However for those who claim the ABC are bias, this would impact them too.
BTW Canada have a truth in media mandate.
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/133101-lying-is-illegal-in-canadas-news-broadcasts
Go to the website to sign the AU petition and it times out and shows an error......DDOS attacks.
https://www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN1938
Petition Reason
Our democracy depends on diverse sources of reliable, accurate and independent news. But media ownership is becoming more concentrated alongside new business models that encourage deliberately polarising and politically manipulated news. We are especially concerned that Australia’s print media is overwhelmingly controlled by News Corporation, founded by Fox News billionaire Rupert Murdoch, with around two-thirds of daily newspaper readership. This power is routinely used to attack opponents in business and politics by blending editorial opinion with news reporting. Australians who hold contrary views have felt intimidated into silence. These facts chill free speech and undermine public debate. Powerful monopolies are also emerging online, including Facebook and Google. We are deeply concerned by: mass-sackings of news journalists; digital platforms impacting on media diversity and viability; Nine Entertainment's takeover of the Melbourne Age and Sydney Morning Herald; News Corp’s acquisition (and then closure) of more than 200 smaller newspapers, undermining regional and local news; attempts to replace AAP Newswire with News Corp’s alternative; and relentless attacks on the ABC’s independence and funding. Professional journalists further have legitimate concerns around unjust searches, potential prosecution, whistle-blower protection, official secrecy and dispute resolution that should be comprehensively addressed. Only a Royal Commission would have the powers and independence to investigate threats to media diversity, and recommend policies to ensure optimal diversity across all platforms to help guarantee our nation’s democratic future.
Petition Request
We therefore ask the House to support the establishment of such a Royal Commission to ensure the strength and diversity of Australian news media.
Does DDOS count as one word or four words?
