Tony Abbott: Interview With Author Susan Mitchell

We’ve done a lot of talking about Julia Gillard in the last year – she’s getting kicked out of the lodge, she’s being accused to lying about the Carbon Tax, she’s being portrayed in a TV show having sex under the Australian Flag on the floor, she’s getting challenged by Kevin Rudd.
But there’s hardly ever scrutiny of Tony Abbott, even though he’s closer to being PM than any Opposition Leader in history. In fact he’s only a heartbeat away from the top job,  if just one Labor member dies he’ll contest a by-election which on current polling he’d probably win, and then take the top job.
But what do we really know about him?
A new book by Susan Mitchell called “Tony Abbott – A Man’s Man” has just been released, and Tim Brunero spoke to author Susan Mitchell.

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Live Animal Exports: Antonietta Sofia and Raylene Govett – WSPA

Live Export! It stirs the emotions ever since we all saw the seminal episode of “4 Corners” a few weeks ago.
The Federal Government has successfully put the issue to bed for many people by forcing some of the Indonesian abattoirs to clean up their act, but for some people that’s not enough.
The World Society for the Protection of Animals is launching a national campaign sure to catch the attention of the nation’s pollies again.
They’ve marshaled an army of animal rights activists across the nation to form themselves into teams based on their local federal members and get about informing their local community.
Two of their activists from the seat of Port Adelaide, Antonietta Sofia and Raylene Govett, spoke to Tim Brunero, and he asked them why they were launching the campaign. (WSPA facebook page)

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Producer: Tim Smythe

SA Unions: Interview With Janet Giles – Secretary SA Unions

Speaking to Tim Brunero this morning is Janet Giles, the Secretary of SA Unions, and Tim Began by asking her about the Qantas disruptions that have included the Baggage Handlers and the Australian Services Union,
Also covered is the Cost of Living, and how wage increases are below the level of Inflation.
Insecure work? There is a big ACTU campaign about insecure/casual/part-time work. What is the campaign? Which SA workers are most vulnerable to this, and how can we all get involved?
Also, there’s an update on the Corinthian Doors dispute.

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Arming Prison Officers: Greg Smith – NSW Attorney General

Last week Sydney hosted the 35th Annual Australasian Prison Officer’s Conference with Representatives from all over Australia and New Zealand in attendance.
One of the key issues debated there was the call, by unions, for prison officers, in all states to be armed with taser guns, but, as may be expected, the issue has polarised unions and policy makers alike.
One person opposed to the plan is NSW Attorney-General Greg Smith and he spoke to Tim Brunero about why the NSW Government is opposed to the proposition.

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Producer: Tim Smythe

News From New Zealand: Will Pollard – 95bFM

In his regular spot, Will Pollard starts by commiserating with Tim Brunero over the result of this weekend’s Rugby match, and looking forward to beating the French team. The coach of the French Rugby team called them a “bunch of spoiled brats”!
The stranded cargo ship “Rena” is still leaking oil, and containers are still creating hazards to other shipping in the area. Maritime NZ has been criticised for not reacting quickly enough to the emergency, as over 1,000 birds are killed by the leaking oil.
In Auckland, the “Occupy Auckland” protesters garner some publicity.

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Producer: Tim Smythe

Riverfront Redesign: Manuel Del Gado – Project Director

There’s $394 million available to turn the Torrens Riverbank into a vibrant hub.
It’s all part of the area’s upgrade, with the Adelaide Oval upgrade, Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Adelaide Convention Centre upgrade all part of the mix.
Tim Brunero spoke to project Director, Manuel Del Gado, and Tim asked him what ideas some of the public had for the area.

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