Haneef Inquiry

This is the open thread to discuss anything surrounding the Haneef Affair and the report that has now been released that seems to absolve Howard and Andrews of any wrongdoing. But I do note this from the report (note: big PDF):

Only one person— Mr Michael Toby (former chief of staff in the office of the Hon. [...]

GAY! (General Assembly, Yay!)

Last week the General Assembly of the UN had a declaration that called for full equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. 66 nations – led by European and South American countries – supported the declaration.
There was an opposing declaration which was supported by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference and the Vatican which [...]

Tis the season full of worry – Economy XXIII

The fallout from the GFC continues.

Overnight the world’s largest car manufacturer, Toyota, announced their first ever operating loss.