Breaking News: Minns Urges NSW Labor to Suspend CFMEU Construction Division as Penny Wong Set to Host MH17 Memorial

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.