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Flat White

Bushfire inquiry No. 58, pre-empted

21 January 2020

1:09 PM

21 January 2020

1:09 PM

Politicians hide behind enquiries – their magic answer to all problems, especially bushfires.

Announcing enquiries give the impression of decisive action, they generate fees and overtime for armies of barristers, lawyers and bureaucrats and provide momentary excitement for the media.

The proposed 2020 Australian bushfires corrobboree will provide a grandstand for the Climate Extinction mob who will get starring roles on the ABC and The Project and in The SMAge and Guardian Australia.

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