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Abbott Rails Against State Broadcaster Over Asylum-Seeker Coverage - The Jakarta Globe
Abbott is doing his nut because the Australian press can see he's an idiot.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott launched a scathing attack on national broadcaster ABC on Wednesday, accusing it of taking “everyone’s side but Australia’s” in coverage of asylum-seekers and the Edward Snowden leaks.
His comments follow government criticism of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation late last year after it broke a story about Australian spying on Indonesia, which sparked a major diplomatic crisis.
More recently, the conservative leader has been unhappy with ABC reports about asylum-seekers’ claims they were tortured by the Australian navy during an operation at sea.
It doesn't matter how wrong the Australian government is, according to Abbott, they have to spout the correct propaganda line.
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"The Monk" [Tony Abbott] is 100% correct...it's the ABC and the left-wing media that's wrong...some say 'as usual'.
Somali asylum seeker claims he was sprayed in eyes by Australian Navy; Government says claims of abuse 'baseless' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
New details have emerged about a boat interception operation earlier this month, with one asylum seeker saying Navy personnel sprayed him in the eyes.
A Somali asylum seeker has told the ABC that there were angry protests when people found out the boat was being turned around and they were being returned to Indonesia.
He alleges that during the onboard argument he suffered burns when he came into contact with a hot engine after an Australian sailor sprayed him with a substance that caused his eyes to burn.
"There was two arguments happening at the time. The first argument was happening down in the engine room; I was up and down to get a bag that has my stuff.
"While I was looking for a way out I stumble on the engine and my hand got burnt."
While not confirming the use of spray, Mr Morrison said in a statement that personal defensive equipment is standard issue in maritime operations.
"Such equipment is also commonly issued in domestic law enforcement across Australia," he said.
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In other words, the passengers on the people-smuggling boat went ballistic when they were told the boat was being turned around and sent back to Indonesia, ...the Australian sailors felt threatened and fought back, self defence/law enforcement.
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