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Inside Border Force’s power
“Immigration didn’t bring Customs into its bosom, Customs absorbed Immigration into its bowel.”
Border Force is the contrivance of a knot of ambitious bureaucrats whose aim is to militarise Immigration.
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The Quiz
1. Pierre-Auguste are the given names of which French-born artist, born in 1841?
2. Doha is the capital of which Persian Gulf country?
3. What type of creature is Harry Potter’s pet, Hedwig?
4. Which golfer won the US PGA Championship last month?
5. What is the medical term for lateral curvature of the spine?
6. Who is the author of the Poldark series of historical novels?
7. What is the name for a nest of wasps?
8. Which band’s albums include Rio, Medazzaland and the soon-to-be-released Paper Gods? (Bonus point for naming the band’s lead vocalist.)
9. Who was the first Australian woman elected to the house of representatives?
10. How many stars feature on the flag of China?
Quotes
WORLD
“The Nazis did terrible evil but they had sufficient sense of shame to try and hide it.”
The prime minister condemns Daesh. It follows on from calling Bill Shorten Dr Goebbels, which he did in March, and accusing Labor of a jobs Holocaust, which he did in February.
POLITICS
“You are always going to have some fringe whingers and the fact is you just have to push on and focus on what matters.”
The treasurer dismisses leaks, especially those suggesting he might lose his job. Because nothing is as fringe as being a minister in Abbott’s cabinet.
MEDIA
“The reality is that there is a bit of a jihad being conducted by Fairfax at the moment.”
The minister for immigration complains about negative coverage attracted by his incompetence. The fact is he wouldn’t know a jihad if it were home-delivered seven days a week.
DIPLOMACY
“Although he did not raise the issue, his aide called Edgard afterward and noted that Rudd had not heard from S, and would have hoped for a sympathetic call.”
The then US ambassador to Australia reports in a leaked email on Kevin Rudd’s desire to hear from Hillary Clinton after losing the leadership. He adds that he has “no strong point of view” on this, and that Obama has already called.
AGRICULTURE
“It was a challenge but the sheep was calm and the vets gave it a mild sedation before we started the shear.”
The four-time Australian Shearing Championship winner on shearing 42.3 kilograms of wool off a rogue sheep found wandering outside Canberra.
HORSERACING
“Dad died peacefully in his sleep early this morning, surrounded by family. He lived a full life.”
The son of horse trainer Bart Cummings announces his father’s death. The “Cups King” was 87.
