A Senate inquiry into the handling of allegations of assault and abuse at the Nauru detention centre has so far proved insubstantial with key Transfield management offering to take on notice basic questions about staff, alleged incidents and if they… Read More ›
Politics
Joe Hockey Says Hackers Took Charge Of Federal Budget
Soon to be former Treasurer, Joe Hockey has made the extraordinary claim that professional computer hackers hacked into the federal budget and changed the details. A spokesperson for the Treasurer spoke to The (un)Australian about the Treasurer’s claims saying, “It… Read More ›
Indonesia Protests Pistol And Boo Death Sentence
President Joko Widodo of Indonesia has called for Australia to stay the execution of Pistol and Boo, two dogs illegally smuggled into Australia by Hollywood A lister and international dog smuggler Johnny Depp. In a statement heard by The unAustralian yesterday… Read More ›
‘Tony’s Tradies’ To Lead Budget Repair, Available Now For Bachelorette Parties, Special Events
After delivering a second consecutive deficit in its May 12 budget, the Abbott government is banking on “Tony’s Tradies” to stimulate a lagging economy. Coining the phrase in an exclusive post-budget interview with The (Un)Australian, Prime Minister Tony Abbott plugged “Tony Tradies” as his government’s… Read More ›
Budget 2015: Young Unemployed Only Forced Into Four Weeks Of Prostitution
The federal government announced last night that young people who lose their jobs will only be forced into prostitution for four weeks before they are eligible for unemployment benefits, instead of six months as expected. Speaking off the record, spokesperson for the treasurer,… Read More ›
Labor Caucus In Disarray Over Release Of Actual Policy
With the country gripped by unprecedented excitement over Treasurer Joe Hockey’s second budget, evidence has emerged that Labor’s recent, uncharacteristic announcement of detailed policy was an error that has sown discord within the party leadership. When shadow treasurer Chris Bowen… Read More ›