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  1. #RexPatrick seems to be the only one asking the right questions, persistently. Australian #Reporters and #Journalists would do well to learn from him.

    “Of course, there is a small possibility that we are wrong and there is no estimate. Maybe the Minister has told the ASA he won’t ask for one and they shouldn’t generate one.” (Rex Patrick)

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    michaelwest.com.au/where-are-t

    #AUKUS #AusPol #DefenceProcurement #ASA

    In the past, I’ve had some exposure to big Defence projects and I am reminded that no project is too big to fail and the reality that all projects also have a ‘political life’ use-by-date to take into account.

  2. 'Former independent senator Rex Patrick this week obtained the partially redacted report after a freedom of information battle that lasted more than two years.' TWO YEARS! So much for Labor government accountability and transparency! #australia #ausgov #anthonyalbanese #mikepezzullo #rexpatrick #corruption #secrecy #auspol theguardian.com/australia-news

  3. It’s outrageous that Australian governments continue to prioritise the gas cartel and foreign interests over affordable electricity for Australians. As Rex Patrick reveals in the latest FOI documents, that’s exactly what’s happening.

    In October 2022, nine months after Russia invaded Ukraine, then WA Premier Mark McGowan advised the federal government to follow his state’s lead on managing rising gas and electricity prices.

    #auspol #energycrisis #rexpatrick #gasprices #electricitycosts #westernaustralia #markmcgowan #governmentpolicy #gascartel #abc730 #australia #gascartel
    #resourcesector #gasindustry #chevron #exxonmobil #woodside #shell

    michaelwest.com.au/fois-gas-ca