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If she didnt then Albos bullshit would be the only version.I'm not sure Sarah Williams helped her cause by rushing off to Ben Fordham and Sky to plead her case.
It's more the platforms she chose to plead her case.If she didnt then Albos bullshit would be the only version.
Again, harsh to go her for pleading her side when we know Albos gonna have every platform under the sun to plead his.
I'm not sure Sarah Williams helped her cause by rushing off to Ben Fordham and Sky to plead her case.
And here's the rub as to why Ms Williams is copping the heat - she spoke to the enemy.It's more the platforms she chose to plead her case.
I dont really think shes tried to claim to moral high ground. A woman who has been a victim of DV got publically lashed by the literal most powerful man in Oz for absolutely no reason than him trying to take the moral high ground AND at absolute best for him from a misunderstanding.
I expect alot more of the PM than a rally organiser.
IMO youre being incredibly ******* harsh on her, if shes got some of it wrong or whatever im happy to give her alot more grace than ill give him.
Sunrise asked him 5 seperate times if hed said "im the PM" and he deflected every single time.
I had alot of hope for Albo but frankly hes been a 5% improvement on the standard and s**t like this he could have been accountable and chose to weasel out and throw a young woman under the bus.
If he wants better, he should do better (and i realise youre agreeing with that).
there was public support for minimum wage increase though, that was being called for prior to them doing it
there was public support for the voice when they said they were going to do it, and then they did nothing for almost 6 months assuming job done and let that support be eroded
then when they did engage their comms was terrible
but the voice isn't the sort of thing I'm talking about really, more the general how they go about everything
Both Sky and 2GB are known for their antipathy toward the government and don't pretend otherwise. There are plenty of other means of getting her rebuttal out there and by choosing these two in particular William's left herself open to criticism.And here's the rub as to why Ms Williams is copping the hear - she spoke to the enemy.
I reckon people listening to Fordham or watching Sky could use a little information about domestic violence. She's an activist and was given a microphone to speak into (2GB's and Sky's) - she took the opportunity.
It's the same reason I don't like the "stop playing politics" attack on elected officials - it's like criticising a carpenter for building a wooden table.
This is what is being disputed, the video does not support this at all, but we see the narrative has taken root thanks to the woman ascribing these motivations to the PM and the media lapping it up. The first part is correct, Albanese lied, he has to address this. But whether deliberately or mistakenly, the woman is spreading a falsehood as well. This is not a 'believe all women' moment because the video shows she was incorrect. If her memory was simply faulty, then correct it. You want to become part of the political discussion, your words will be assessed and accuracy counts.
Yeh read above.
Youre wanting the exact same level of culpability and accountability from a 20 something year old rally organiser as from the PM.
That to me is absolutely insane.
If she didnt then Albos bullshit would be the only version.
Again, harsh to go her for pleading her side when we know Albos gonna have every platform under the sun to plead his.
Both Sky and 2GB are known for their antipathy toward the government and don't pretend otherwise. There are plenty of other means of getting her rebuttal out there and by choosing these two in particular William's left herself open to criticism.
Start on the important stuff to win more votes. Theyd be amazed how much support they'd win if they actually acted on stuff that matters over feel good stories or just wanting to appear as actingFair enough mate. Human nature again though, the Voice was a major platform and they botched it. I was just using this an an example as to why they've possibly become pathetic and entirely lacking in the courage to take us forward.
It's not acceptable but there are reasons for it. I suspect had one or two if their big platforms gotten through they would have had the stones to go large on other important stuff.
But you're not really an alternative voice. You just ignore a lot of the realities of our media because it overwhelmingly favours the Liberal Party.I firmly believe people should, when given the opportunity, be speaking on a spectrum in the media as widely as possible. Then we might actually start to get away from this toxic silo-ing that is going on in society right now.
Signed - an alternative voice in a specific silo
But you're not really an alternative voice. You just ignore a lot of the realities of our media because it overwhelmingly favours the Liberal Party.
dont disagree that the voice would make them even more gun shy i just dont think it was the start of this method for themFair enough mate. Human nature again though, the Voice was a major platform and they botched it. I was just using this an an example as to why they've possibly become pathetic and entirely lacking in the courage to take us forward.
It's not acceptable but there are reasons for it. I suspect had one or two if their big platforms gotten through they would have had the stones to go large on other important stuff.
Definitely.I'm not sure Sarah Williams helped her cause by rushing off to Ben Fordham and Sky to plead her case.
The 2-party system which emphasises negativity (i.e. all we have to do is tear down that mob and we win) is the problem.Reason 10838723781 politics is utter bullshit and these people are never here for the greater good. Will always mystify me people cheer their team
How about do the right ******* thing and the votes will come. Not only do things according to think tanks and guessing where votes may come from aka only chasing the hot issue at the time without ever really doing anything
Needs an overhaul and complete clean out but while morons keep apologising for their team, despite them being no ******* better, no one is better off
in b4 a mod brings up Dutton/Scomo or some bullshit further proving my point
So on that basis is Sarah Williams the person you want organising such rallies? The fact that this has become a "he said, she said" discussion about who lied to whom should tell you that her approach has not been as successful as it could have been. One could say it failed but I suppose there is at least a discussion now so hopefully all is not lost.
For any movement to succeed it usually requires people with credibility at the forefront. Whether it is fair of not, Williams credibility can now be questioned. And that is a shame.
Firstly i absolutely do believe that, no one has really gone him for this or raised the issue of his male priveleged dismissal of her commentary.Come on mate, not even you believe that. Albo was going to get baked regardless of who he told his side of the story to.
Of course the media- both social and mainstream - are focussed on the politics and optics of a public rally on Sunday. What Albo did or didn't say and the need for 'urgent action' rather than words, blah blah blah..
Of course there seems to be very little discussion of the substance of the issue - what can and should be done in a policy sense to curb the rising tide of violence against women, committed mostly by men they know.
A report released by the Australian Institute of Criminology shows that the number of women killed by an intimate partner was rising sharply even before the recent spate of deaths sparked outrage and protests across the country.
The number of women murdered by former or current partners rose by 28 per cent in the year to June 2023 and that 16 per cent of all homicides in 2022/23 were carried out by a current or former intimate partner. Of those, 89 per cent of all victims of intimate partner homicides were women.
Clearly sustainable long term policy changes are needed as well as immediate action on the ground. As with all important policy matters this will not happen by a binary politicking and cheap point scoring narrative led by shock jocks and lightweight TV breakfast programs.
For those interested, this article briefly discusses what's on the agenda for tomorrow's National Cabinet Meeting.
National register for violent offenders, electronic monitoring — what is on the table for national cabinet
A national register for offenders, electronic monitoring and national coordination of intelligence on serial violent offenders could be on the agenda at a meeting of state leaders at the national cabinet tomorrow to discuss violence against women.www.abc.net.au
Detainee’s ankle monitor removed on government experts’ advice before alleged assault — The Sydney Morning Herald
A former immigration detainee accused of a violent assault during a home invasion had his ankle monitor removed following advice from a board of experts.apple.news