Rupert Murdoch calls for early election as Abbott flounders
NEWSPAPER mogul Rupert Murdoch has called for a snap Australian election as the "only hope" for a country that has become "almost ungovernable".
But current Prime Minister Tony Abbott is still by "far the best alternative", and so presumably should be voted back in for a second term.
The head of the Murdoch empire, which stretches around the world, chose Twitter - rather than the front page of one of his many newspapers - to make his latest political statement.
Great month in Oz - beautiful country, gtreAt people but with large problems.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015Mr Murdoch recently spent a month in Australia, during which he toured the offices of several of his mastheads. On Friday night, he logged into the social network to share a burst of his thoughts about a "beautiful country ... with large problems".
Country almost ungovernable with any Senate majority impossible for either side to execute. Bilateral agreement to change urgent if unlikely
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015Extreme greenies, increasing in support hold balance. Against growth and subsequent jobs. Seem beyond reason.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015Mr Murdoch appears to fear the growing constituency that votes Green at election time.
Seems capture of federal Labor leadership by corrupt violent unions. Govt must push on with reforms for sake of all sides or hold snap poll.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015Only hope is new poll with govt of all the talents ready to work together with clear mandate for reform, bringing in new, young able people
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015In spite of some blind spots, Abbott far the best alternative. Principled and a fighter.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
