15 minutes ago: Tony Abbott does not believe that a political assassination in Australia is imminent. Treaty negotiations in Victoria are set to begin within months. The energy minister claims that nuclear and renewables are simply incompatible in Australia. Penny Wong will host a memorial service with families of MH17 victims. NSW is seeking to have the CFMEU construction arm suspended from ALP. Peter Hannam reports that adding nuclear energy to Australia is like coaxing the Swiss to take up surfing, according to Chris Bowen. Bowen believes that nuclear energy is too expensive and would take too long to build. He also mentions that nuclear energy is actually a “sideshow” globally, with more wind and solar energy being added. Tim Ayres suggests a “proportionate” federal response to CFMEU allegations. Ayres states that federal intervention into alleged criminal behavior within the CFMEU will be effective and proportionate. The national executive of the party will address calls from state governments to distance state Labor branches from the CFMEU.
