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ABC News Australia : LIV Golf has triggered a turf war in Adelaide's park lands — here are the …
portrayed as undermining democratic checks and transparency
The article highlights criticism that the government passed legislation 'at warp speed' to override existing controls, with a quote comparing its actions to Count Dracula — a strong metaphor implying predatory overreach. Techniques: [loaded_language], [framing_by_emphasis]
“Giving Peter Malinauskas and Labor more control over the park lands is a bit like giving Count Dracula the keys to the blood bank — they keep sinking their teeth in, and they're going to keep doing so until there is nothing left, unless the community steps up and unless the community takes action”
ABC News Australia : SA public servants asked to remove word 'harmful' from communications about SA algal bloom, FOI …
framed as dishonest and prioritizing image over transparency
The article highlights government efforts to remove scientifically accurate terms like 'harmful' and 'disaster' from public communications, despite internal dissent and public concern. This selective language editing is presented as an attempt to downplay severity, supported by quotes from officials calling the advice 'bizarre' and accusations of 'spin over substance'.
“Time and time again, we have seen this government more focused on PR than people and more focused on spin over substance and I think the people of South Australia are getting pretty sick of it”