New PM Malcolm Turnbull receives rockstar reception in first public meet and greet - Polidicks

[img]http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/q/e/q/q/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gjqdx7.png/1442712068727.jpg[/img] [quote]In his first public meet and greet since becoming the country's leader, Malcolm Turnbull proved that he is the people's Prime Minister. Strolling down Oxford Street in Paddington with wife Lucy by his side, Mr Turnbull made small talk with business owners, young families, hipsters and homeless people alike. To the constant refrain of "congratulations" and "good on you", he pressed the flesh and graciously agreed to all requests for quick selfies. He might have left his black leather jacket at home in favour of a navy blazer, but it was a rock star reception for our new PM in the more colourful part of his electorate, Wentworth. With a large media contingent keeping step, Mr and Mrs Turnbull cruised past the fortune tellers at Paddington Markets, deflecting questions about what their own future may hold.[/quote] [quote]The only local who seemed disappointed by Mr Turnbull's presence was an older gentleman hoping to cadge a smoke.[/quote] [url]http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/malcolm-turnbull-meets-locals-on-oxford-street-paddington-20150919-gjqdx7.html?&utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=nc&eid=socialn%3Afac-14omn0013-optim-nnn%3Anonpaid-25062014-social_traffic-all-organicpost-nnn-smh-o&campaign_code=nocode&promote_channel=social_facebook[/url]

good on ya m8 take out them dingos will ya

Okay wait, which country is he PM of? Like, it's obviously a commonwealth country but I thought Britain just had the elections and if I recall didn't Abott or some other stuffy conservative win PM seat again? I don't know. I don't know shit about British politics. I've got too much to worry about over here.

[QUOTE=BananaFoam;48722786]Okay wait, which country is he PM of? Like, it's obviously a commonwealth country but I thought Britain just had the elections and if I recall didn't Abott or some other stuffy conservative win PM seat again? I don't know. I don't know shit about British politics. I've got too much to worry about over here.[/QUOTE] It's not hard to Google. But even then, all you had to do was look at the hyperlink in the OP. And Abbott's an Australian conservative who just lost the prime ministerial job (not his seat).

[QUOTE=BananaFoam;48722786][B]Okay wait, which country is he PM of? Like, it's obviously a commonwealth country but I thought Britain just had the elections[/B] and if I recall didn't Abott or some other stuffy conservative win PM seat again? I don't know. I don't know shit about British politics. I've got too much to worry about over here.[/QUOTE] Wait wait wait are you suggesting something along the lines of Australia still being owned by the UK? Because that's what I'm getting from this.

New Cabinet has been announced. (please note, list is incomplete) Here it is: Scott Morrison will be appointed Treasurer Julie Bishop remains Minister of Foreign Affairs Christopher Pyne will be appointed Minister for Industry, Innovation & Science Peter Dutton remains Minister for Immigration & Border Protection Marise Payne will be appointed Minister for Defence Greg Hunt remains as Minister for the Environment Barnaby Joyce remains as Minister for Agriculture & Water Resources Senator Michaelia Cash will be appointed to cabinet also as Minister for Employment, Minister for Women, and Minister assisting the PM for the Public Service Kelly O'Dwyer MP will be appointed the Minister for Small Business and the Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos will be appointed the Cabinet Secretary Senator Simon Birmingham will be appointed the Minister for Education and Training Christian Porter will be appoint Minister for Social Services Susan Ley remains Minister for Health Senator Mitch Fifield will be appointed Minister for Communications and Minister for the Arts Josh Frydenberg will be elevated to Cabinet as Minister for Resources, Energy, and Northern Australia Senator Brandis who remains Attorney-General has been appointed leader of the Government in the Senate Senator Mathias Cormann remains the Minister for Finance, and has been appointed Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate Full comprehensive ministerial list : [IMG]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPUwHIBUkAAA-QY.jpg[/IMG]

Pro: We have a Minister for Science again! Con: It's Pyne.

Interesting but unsurprising to see a lot of the old guard out. Also this cabinet has the first female defence minister ever, first indigenous cabinet member and possibly the youngest assistant Minister ever. Oh yeah and now the Minister for Women is actually a woman haha. Looking forward to Morrison's budget next year, not expecting much as I assume any major change would wait until the election though. [editline]20th September 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=Bradyns;48723072]Pro: We have a Minister for Science again! Con: It's Pyne.[/QUOTE] Pyne is one of the most progressive members in the federal Liberal party along with Turnbull.

[QUOTE=Antdawg;48723083]Interesting but unsurprising to see a lot of the old guard out. Also this cabinet has the first female defence minister ever, first indigenous cabinet member and possibly the youngest assistant Minister ever. Oh yeah and now the Minister for Women is actually a woman haha. Looking forward to Morrison's budget next year, not expecting much as I assume any major change would wait until the election though. [editline]20th September 2015[/editline] Pyne is one of the most progressive members in the federal Liberal party along with Turnbull.[/QUOTE] he's a fixer did you hear that he was a fixer? He's such a fucking fixer

[QUOTE=Bradyns;48723072]Pro: We have a Minister for Science again! Con: It's Pyne.[/QUOTE] While I disagree with his views as education minister, I think he'll do a fine job there. [editline]20th September 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=BananaFoam;48722786]Okay wait, which country is he PM of? Like, it's obviously a commonwealth country but I thought Britain just had the elections and if I recall didn't Abott or some other stuffy conservative win PM seat again? I don't know. I don't know shit about British politics. I've got too much to worry about over here.[/QUOTE] Are you being serious right now? I actually can't tell.

First indigenous cabinet member? I'm surprise that hasn't made the news.

[QUOTE=Clovis;48723609]people are just way too excited that abbotts lost his seat[/QUOTE] Fucking good, too. Relying on dead industries like coal and car manufacturing is about as short sighted as taking insecticides to every bee in existence.

[QUOTE=ScottyWired;48722861]Wait wait wait are you suggesting something along the lines of Australia still being owned by the UK? Because that's what I'm getting from this.[/QUOTE] We don't think that ignore it

[QUOTE=Antdawg;48723083]Interesting but unsurprising to see a lot of the old guard out. Also this cabinet has the first female defence minister ever, first indigenous cabinet member and possibly the youngest assistant Minister ever. Oh yeah and now the Minister for Women is actually a woman haha. Looking forward to Morrison's budget next year, not expecting much as I assume any major change would wait until the election though. [editline]20th September 2015[/editline] Pyne is one of the most progressive members in the federal Liberal party along with Turnbull.[/QUOTE] Pyne is a spastic and wanted to dismantle our Education system. Turnbull is a hypocrite and has pretty much ruined the NBN and Australia will continue to lag behind the world in regards to our Internet. They would be considered Progressive....in the 1950's

[QUOTE=BananaFoam;48722786]Okay wait, which country is he PM of? Like, it's obviously a commonwealth country but I thought Britain just had the elections and if I recall didn't Abott or some other stuffy conservative win PM seat again? I don't know. I don't know shit about British politics. I've got too much to worry about over here.[/QUOTE] Imagine the Commonwealth being a poster on a wall saying "British Empire's still alive! [I]still alliiiiive..[/I]." with the Queen's face on it and that's it Britain has no direct control over what happens anywhere in the commonwealth and the only relevant thing it does is host a sports event every 4 years, all the states in are independent domains with their own governments

[QUOTE=ScottyWired;48722861]Wait wait wait are you suggesting something along the lines of Australia still being owned by the UK? Because that's what I'm getting from this.[/QUOTE] God forbid NO, it's the UK's biggest open air prison. ;)

[QUOTE=AWarGuy;48723701]Pyne is a spastic and wanted to dismantle our Education system. Turnbull is a hypocrite and has pretty much ruined the NBN and Australia will continue to lag behind the world in regards to our Internet. They would be considered Progressive....in the 1950's[/QUOTE] You don't know what their actual positions are, no one knows but themselves, because cabinet members cannot publicly speak out against cabinet decisions. Just because they were Ministers didn't give them free reign to do whatever they liked with their departments. If the cabinet decided to go ahead with deregulating tertiary education fees, the Education Minister couldn't publicly speak against it even if they personally disagreed with it. Past voting tendencies and Ministerial performance should never be used as indicators of tendencies when serving in a brand new cabinet. Also FYI they are both republicans, for marriage equality, small-l liberals, and Turnbull was the one who proposed the emissions-trading scheme all those years ago. They are some of the most progressive members of the Liberal party but also more-progressive than half of the Labor party.

[QUOTE=BananaFoam;48722786]Okay wait, which country is he PM of? Like, it's obviously a commonwealth country but I thought Britain just had the elections and if I recall didn't Abott or some other stuffy conservative win PM seat again? I don't know. I don't know shit about British politics. I've got too much to worry about over here.[/QUOTE] Prime Minister of America

[QUOTE=BananaFoam;48722786]Okay wait, which country is he PM of? Like, it's obviously a commonwealth country but I thought Britain just had the elections and if I recall didn't Abott or some other stuffy conservative win PM seat again? I don't know. I don't know shit about British politics. I've got too much to worry about over here.[/QUOTE] This is the most American post I've ever read Anyway, I don't understand what people are happy about. He's sold out his values to get the leadership and nothing will change except there'll be fewer public gaffes and a slightly sneakier version of fucking the Australian people over.

[QUOTE=Flyingman356;48724464]This is the most American post I've ever read Anyway, I don't understand what people are happy about. He's sold out his values to get the leadership and nothing will change except there'll be fewer public gaffes and a slightly sneakier version of fucking the Australian people over.[/QUOTE] Nothing much will change during this parliament because he doesn't yet have his mandate to lead. I would expect significant proposals for if they're re-elected, as the conservative faction would have to respect his mandate.