MEDIAWATCH: Luxon threatens John Campbell after JC rightfully highlights big polluters can write their own legislation
Luxon to Campbell: ‘I’d be careful saying that, John’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has given RNZ host John Campbell a blunt warning following questions about the potential influence of corporate interests on Government policy.
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It is crystal clear from Mike Smith’s tireless forensic examination of timelines that the biggest polluters in NZ simply wrote the Government’s response and they implemented it to stop all current and future legal action against their pollution.
That is exactly what has happened here, and yet when challenged on that, the Prime minister threatens John Campbell from even daring to ask the question.
How are ya’ll such simps for big polluting corporations?
Why would anyone of you think simply allowing the criminals to write the laws for themselves is a rational response to the climate change challenges at hand?
This Government probably can’t believe how you are all letting them get away with this.
” Former Attorney-General, Hon Chris Finlayson KC, says the increasing risks of corruption in New Zealand’s political system highlighted in the report are very serious and reach beyond party politics ”
Even a former National Attorney General can see the serious danger.
Can we as a people unite regardless of party ideology and agenda’s and say no we aren’t going to be defined by the corrupt practices now plainly evident at all levels of our political parties and government that now seems to be an acceptable badge of honor for the current government , our PM and those with the money to subvert our rule of law and what’s left of our sovereign parliament that was always the people’s house but is now the ” corporate house “
“This observation from the Helen Clark foundation.
“Our political integrity and honesty has largely evolved from social norms over many decades. Politicians by and large knew the conduct that was expected of them by New Zealand society. Sadly, today, we’re naïve to think that’s enough,” says the author of the report, Philippa Yasbek.
“New Zealand needs stronger laws and regulations to improve trust and confidence in political decision-making, or we risk seeing the rise of populist leaders who are prepared to sweep away democratic norms.”
Former Attorney-General, Hon Chris Finlayson KC, says the increasing risks of corruption in New Zealand’s political system highlighted in the report are very serious and reach beyond party politics.
“Corruption is an insidious cancer. It is not enough for democracies like ours to pay lip service to principles of transparency and steps which need to be taken against corruption,” Hon Finlayson said.
“New Zealand must critically examine the issues raised in this report on a regular basis and implement law changes, if necessary, as quickly as possible.”
https://thedailyblog.co.nz/helen-clark-foundation-calls-for-tougher-rules-against-corruption-as-public-unease-grows-2/
Powerful lobby groups have been trying to influence govt policies for a long time. In some cases you could say lobbyists and their money get important things on the agendabut it works the other way also when self-interested corporations muscle in on decisions. Ig appears to be a feature of modern democratic governance but has likely been so for centuries.
No, it’s not moral or ethical when powerful self-intersted entities attemof to influence govt policies to their own ends. Yes, those elected into public office should take a stance when its clear this is happening, although that said the legal relationship between governments and corporations is a complex area. And absoluely yes, it should be called out, by citizens who have the knowledge and skills to so and by the media who have a responsibility to speak truth to power.
Luxon’s stance is typical, a shot across the bow. On the face of it directed personally but obstentively professional and legal. But if there is substance to the claim – and it certainly looks so – Luxon will have egg on his face. The Beehive will be working overtime to close it down. Luxon’s veiled threat has signalled this intention.
Bullying is in the DNA of this government. Tory scum from private schools learn that bullying is acceptable and carry it into adulthood.
In this instance it’s a sign of weakness because Luxon is a lightweight. He can’t survive a proper interview for more than 5 minutes, his mental fatigue becomes apparent as he retreats to meaningless slogans he can’t define.
As another blogger noted if Luxon isn’t lying about the notes and his recollection, it means he isn’t aware of what is going on in his office.
So he’s either incompetent OR lying, corrupt and acting in contempt of the OIA.
Or all of the above.
Oh! And now he’s not interested in asking Fonterra or Z Energy who they gave the notes to…
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/596286/ministerial-services-need-to-be-fully-aware-of-their-obligations-luxon
I know that when something goes wrong at work I NEVER ask my clients or staff about the details or examine the core of the matter. That would show leadership, accountability, responsibility and diligence. Instead, I choose to bully people and lie to their faces, it’s good business practice.
This government seems happy to breach the OIA which begs the question, what else have they withheld?
“RNZ reported on Sunday that a previously undisclosed briefing document had been provided to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) by Fonterra and Z Energy, regarding climate activist Mike Smith’s case against those companies and other major emitters
The briefing note discussed why legislative intervention was “necessary and appropriate”, and it proposed a two-sentence legislative amendment to the Climate Change Response Act 2002 that would “resolve the uncertainty and risks posed by private law claims like Mr Smith’s”. ….. “The government announced this month it would amend climate laws to prevent companies from being sued over damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions, stopping Smith’s landmark case in its tracks.”
Telling the truth is dangerous when you are run by criminals ,,,, just ask Assange
https://twitter.com/i/status/2057807139884716519
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While not appropriate John Campbell could have reminded Luxon that he has more to worry about in November if he lasts that long. We have seen how controlling the current government are so it’s not surprising to see Luxon step into the muck again as he evades answering any valid questions.
We have known for 3 years Corruption is a National party policy. And they have the audacity to have the media happily portray Labours name calling heading the weekly mainstream media. Luxon and his cronies must be voted out come November for the sake of Jacinda’s governments position on the stage as least corrupt. Now we are right up there as the most corrupt and threats by Luxon and Seymour to silence their critics sits alongside North Korea and Russia.
How can anyone trust these feckless fuckers?
Luxon is a narcissistic god- bothering hubristic braggart….The worst of the worst ….
A Johnny-come- lately who thinks divine intervention has requested him to swoop in from overseas… save New Zealand …and swoop back out again.
Luxon, compared to John Campbell’s 40 year career, love and devotion to his country, has been around for about 6 seconds.
And yet here he is, clearly denying knowledge of some highly suspicious dodgy stuff, but refusing to answer very appropriate questions that every citizen of N.Z. has a right to know the answer too
This clown is not a Prime Minister …not even close…he’s a dodgy fake… full of his own entitled self importance…and not a very good one…he’s corrupt…he needs to go…right now.
The Adults need to be back running the country…N.Z. drunk the coolaide..the experiment failed miserably…November will be too late.
Much like the land lords and tobacco companies did on their tax breaks
Winston will demand another 10 million be slashed from RNZ budget ,Seymour will demand John gets fired and Luxon will hide under willis skirt or take another trip to Te Puke
Willis don’t wear no skirt only pinstripe pants lately.