$15million man pays farmers 0.45c,yeah that's fair

What a disgrace. The head of Coles after his company has an increase of 21% in profits during the much hyped GFC, he actually gets paid over $15million. Now I don't begrudge anyone earning a quid, but this bloke is responsible for his company offering FNQ farmers $0.45/litre for their milk. That price is not sustainable.
His company is currently selling the milk they get from their southern suppliers in the no name brands for $1/Litre. This is designed to cripple the industry and reduce the demand for the branded milk which uses FNQ produced milk. If there is no demand for it, which is what happens if everyone keeps buying no-name milk, they will be forced into taking the unsustainable $0.45/litre or walk off their farms.
So going back to the original point his company had an INCREASE of 21% in PROFITS, during the GFC and on top of the fact that they pay this bloke $15million.

Dick Smith is calling for this bloke to give back to the community. Stuff that, just pay the farmers a decent price Coles/Woolies.

http://www.news.com.au/business/dick-smith-calls-on-mcleod-to-give-back/story-e6frfm1i-1226147998673?sv=6e6d8bcb92cadbaeeb68e2017daedc1e#.ToGmm09n5S8.twitter

ALP DESPERATE FOR POLICY BUT WE'RE HAPPY TO HELP

Seems the Premier is out of ideas and need to steal policy from Katters Australian Party. At the press conference announcing FNQ candidates in Cairns on 18th September 2011 it was well reported that Bob Katter laid out our plan to address insurance issues and to name and shame insurers not doing the right thing by victims of the natural disasters. Today we see the Premier has announced just what Bob said. See link below.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8352377/name-and-shame-bad-insurers-bligh

At the end of the day we don't care who brings it in, as long as it happens. If the premier needs some help with other policy ideas for health, law and order etc they can feel free to give the office a call.

FUEL RIPOFFS ON THE WAY

Here we go again. The fuel companies and the supermarket stooge owners are getting ready to rip us off again because of their market dominance and a toothless tiger regulation and watch dog. What happened to the great saviour "fuelwatch" that went well, anyway I digress.
These great community minded citizens have warned there is going to be a rise in fuel prices based on, wait for it, the decrease of the Aussie dollar. Are you #*%@ing kidding me. Weeks ago our Aussie dollar went up to about $1.10US. Where was the decrease in bowser prices? If the justification of increasing prices is a drop in $AUS shouldn't fuel prices drop if there is an increase in the $AUS? Lets hear their slippery, carpet bagger spin doctors answer that question.

These companies continue to give it to Australians and we just keep taking it. The major supermarkets and fuel companies choked out their competition so they could do crap like this and we have no competitior to go to get a fair go. This is what supermarkets are doing with milk.

If we want fuel to come down we need to point out these lies from the fuel companies. Explain why if you raise price for decrease $AUS you don't bring prices down when it rises. It is time we made ethanol a viable industry in our state.

More police assaulted

Another weekend another incident of police being set upon and spat at. This is a disgrace and the result of a soft justice police. Here is the media release put out by me-

Australia Party calls for tougher penalties for serious assaults

The Australian Party Candidate for Cairns Darren Hunt has called for tougher penalties for assaults on emergency services staff.

Mr Hunt said “Once again we have had an attack on Cairns police officers whilst doing their job keeping Queensland safe. We have had a gang of people turn on police because there is no deterrent under our laws anymore. Our thoughts are with the victims and we hope they suffer no long term effects.”

“In a worrying trend, an offender has again spat at the officers meaning they will have a nervous time, with their lives disrupted, waiting to see if they have  contracted a disease from this disgusting assault.”

“We renew our calls that the charge of serious assault under the Criminal Code needs to be amended to include all emergency services staff. There then needs to be amendment that includes a penalty of mandatory imprisonment for serious assault. Minor and technical assaults can be dealt with under legislation such as the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act without mandatory imprisonment, but serious assault charges need to send a message that assaults on people that protect Queensland are not tolerated.”

“The LNP has back flipped on their position and the ALP is soft on crime. The Australian Party is the only party with the courage to bring about legislative reform to provide a viable law and order policy. If you can’t live by the rules of our society, you will be removed from it.”

Darren Hunt

Candidate for Cairns

Captain Bligh torpedoes Cairns AGAIN!!!!

Once again the Bligh government has shown how they don't give a stuff about anyone outside the South East corner of Queensland. Here is the media release from me-

The Australian Party Candidate for Cairns Darren Hunt has called for the Premier to explain why her government continues to overlook Cairns.

Mr Hunt said “The Premiers announcement that she wants the navy submarines to be based in Brisbane, when Cairns is the only naval base on the east coast, shows she is desperate to pork barrel Brisbane electorates at the expense of Cairns. It is further proof that under this government Regional and Rural Queensland will never get a fair go.”

“The people of Cairns still remember it was her government that cruelled NQEA when they had the potential to create jobs and growth for Cairns. This government provided a subsidy to Brisbane airport instead of Cairns to attract direct flights from China when we had the highest unemployment rates and a downturn in tourism.”

 “At a time when Cairns has some of the highest unemployment rates in the country, opportunities for jobs in Cairns should be this governments priority. Unfortunately, as usual with this government, we are out of sight out of mind and the Premier chose to pork barrel Brisbane electorates and then maybe throw Cairns the scraps that fall off the table.”

“The Australian Party will work to help diversify the Cairns economy and attract employment opportunities instead of concentrating only on Brisbane.”

Darren Hunt

Candidate for Cairns

DROPTOBER

Looking forward to taking part in Droptober. It is a fundraiser for the Kids for life  charity that raises money for research in to childhood illnes and diseases. The challenge is to think healthy for the month and commit to losing 2kilograms for the month. There is heaps of guidance and support from organisers and ambassadors.
We'll also be organising some local get togethers and training sessions for anyone interested so give us a yell if you want to do some group sessions.

The webpage is at-
http://www.droptober.com.au/register_droptober.php

The facebook page is at-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Droptober-Just-Drop-2kgs/261059780579739

NOT ALL LEAGUE PLAYERS ARE BOOFHEADS AND THUGS

Last night I loved going to the Men of League(MOL) charity dinner. The MOL was set up to look after and support footballers and their families who have illness, injuries or fall on hard times. A great idea to look after those that never got to make the $millions playing a game they love.
The dinner was organised as a fundraiser for MOL and was attended by the PM's 13 on their way to play against PNG on Sunday. The payers were assigned tables with guests and mingled and chatted with guests and all were very approachable.
Guest speakers included Mal Meninga, Mick Crocker, Mitchell Pearce.
Most importantly was captain Nathan Hindmarsh who spoke on the theme and motivation for the tour. On their jerseys and the motto for their trip is'Violence against women is not acceptable'. Nathan spoke of the need to change thinking that violence against women is acceptable in any form, that victims do not bring it on themselves and such thinking needs to change. The figures quoted were shocking and Nathan was very committed to raising awareness on the issue and just goes to show such programs and commitment can hopefully bring change.
Along the same line it was announced that Northern Pride player and Take Pride program co-ordinator Chey Bird may be heading overseas to further his career. I wish him all the best and hope this works out for him. The work he has done off the field promoting and fostering our game throughout Far North Qld, not just Cairns, has been amazing. The media are quick to focus on the bad things, but we need to show that league players do a lot of community work and positive things for our community.
Cairns will surely be worse off when a role model like Chey Bird moves on