We will see - its a difficult position to be in & I’m.happy with most of his policies
He had 63 election commitments into the last election. Does anyone know how many got through so far?
TBF the social media laws are fucked & I think we’re still waiting for the tax on super over $300m.
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Almacca@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
I’m sure Albanese will be as milquetoast and ineffective as he usually is.
prex@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Almacca@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Oh I definitely think he’s been a net positive, and significantly better than the alternative. I just don’t think he’ll have the guts to call out Trump’s bullshit to his face.
The social media laws are appalling, though. You’d expect that nonsense from the likes of Dutton, but I guess all governments are pro-surveillance state when you get down to it.
prex@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
He did do the barest minimum by not firing Rudd when asked. An outrageous request.
Tenderizer@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
I have been deeply opposed to the social media laws. Then I went back deleting my posts on another site and noticed I supported such a policy. I understand the reasoning behind it and I just was angry at the prospect of needing to give Google my ID.
However, including YouTube in the ban is beyond ridiculous. May as well ban Netflix and Sky News at that point.
Then there’s the new age-checking on porn which is absolutely wild. Firstly it was passed without new legislation, but more importantly it is deeply invasive in how it’s to be enforced. I see the reasoning behind this too, but it’s as if they’re trying to stop even determined users from accessing it and once you get to that level it’s crossing a line.
prex@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
The implementation sounds like a nightmare. Also where does the age checking stop? Whirlpool.net.au? Lemmy?
Having parental controls that work would fix the problem without hassling every adult in the country. Super suss.Tenderizer@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Yeah, as I understand it it applies to Lemmy too. I forgot about that. If it were up to me I’d definitely only include the big players. I haven’t yet processed the fact that Lemmy may go away.
As for parental controls, the issue is that it could create conflict within the family. Kids are going to HAAAAAATE this policy, he wants to be the noble sacrifice (I forgot the exact word for this) so the kids don’t hate their parents.
prex@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Apart from that I think Albo’s great.
Ilandar@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
However, including YouTube in the ban is beyond ridiculous.
The ridiculous thing is that it’s not a “ban” at all in the case of some platforms, like YouTube. If you don’t need an account to use it, as is the case with YouTube, the ban does nothing. You still get served recommendations via an algorithm whilst signed out, the algorithm still favours engagement (clickbait, outrage, extreme views), the overwhelming majority of content on the platform is not age-gated and can still be viewed by children without an account, etc.
Tenderizer@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
I completely forgot YouTube had an algorithm TBH. I use an extension to block all the recommendations.
You’re right though, assuming the legislation only bans users with accounts (can’t be bothered double checking) that’s the worst of both worlds. I guess there would be ways to create a subscription feed without an account and that may be able to circumvent the ban. Maybe I should put together a site that does that.
Ilandar@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
He had 63 election commitments into the last election. Does anyone know how many got through so far?
They delivered around 70% in their last term. The Conversation has a policy tracker with all their election promises this time around, too. I’m not sure how many they have delivered so far.
Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
I’d say in this case milquetoast Albanese is exactly what the nation wants. Lyons can look after himself, he’s a capable journo, Albanese has the national interest to think about.
A meeting derailed by a fight over a journo’s questions isn’t whats wanted by Australia, even if it would be satisfying to see those cunts get a serve. The Australian media should do what only they and the English can do best, satirise what they see, ask reasonable sounding questions with ridiculous premises, satirise them. The Americans in power won’t understand it, the rest will have a good giggle.
For example,
A reporter could ask him how fast his new plane from the Qataris is?
Does he think his new plane could outrun Air Force 1?
Would it be crazy to think a race between the two to decide which plane should be the real Air Force 1 would be awesome?
Maybe it could be a race from Greenland to the Panama canal, then up to Ontario? Wow that’d really be something Mr President.
See how far you get, theough it, see how ridiculous you can make the propositions, enjoy how he reacts, there is literally no reaction he can give that wouldn’t be funny. And, all the while you’re highlighting the extravangances , thoughtlessness and threats this cheezel-dictator has made over the last few months.
Almacca@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Trolling Trump would be pretty funny. It’ll never happen though.
Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 3 weeks ago
Well, i don’t know.
Lyons kinda did, he didn’t engage the The Greater-Cheezel’s imagination, probably a bit too straight down the line. But Lyons already has an article up about his point that The Greater-Cheezel isn’t getting normal journalistic questioning.
I haven’t had time to read the article but Lyons must have known how those questions would go and the likely results beforehand, so thats kind of a troll.
In Donald Trump’s America, questions not to the president’s liking are met with hostility
Geobloke@aussie.zone 2 weeks ago
Lyons got exactly the response he wanted. He’s doing a piece for four corners on Trump exploiting the presidency for family profit. This sound bite will be going straight into his report and he’s gotten himself so much free publicity