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'It can't happen': Facebook rebuffs Turnbull on encryption laws
"Weakening encrypted systems for them would mean weakening it for everyone."
Matthew Knott is the education and Senate correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, based in Parliament House
"Weakening encrypted systems for them would mean weakening it for everyone."
Josh Frydenberg has always been a man in a hurry.
Technology companies such as Apple and Facebook will be forced to hand over encrypted messages to police under new laws.
The Greens have backed down on decision to exclude Lee Rhiannon from party room debates.
However Josh Frydgenberg has acknowledged the government is examining new fuel standards.
Some days you really do have to wonder: what chance is there of sensible policy being created in this country?
While former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett went ballistic over Malcolm Turnbull's speech, he was a lonely voice.
Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has unloaded on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, describing him as a failed leader.
"In the real world, the Australian public isn't all that ideologically pure - they want good government."
"The plebiscite is a failed policy; it doesn't enjoy public support any more."
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