The Australian, November 21, 2009

Article Title: Malcolm Turnbull confident of ETS deal 

Author/s: Lenore Taylor and Jennifer Hewett 

From: The Australian 

Date: November 21, 2009 12:00AM 

Topic Summary: The article is about a Bill concerning Emissions Trading. The Labour government is attempting to negotiate amendments with the opposition party in an attempt of have it passed by Parliament. 


The Players: Malcolm Turnbull, The Rudd Government, Tony Abbott, Bruce Baird,  Nick Minchin, Penny Wong, Ian Macfarlane


Imagined feelings and needs narrative:

Malcolm Turnbull  


While its possible Mr Turnbull is feeling some excitement and having needs for play met by the situation discussed in this article I imagine it more likely that he may be feeling afraid, annoyed, and sad because needs for cooperation, acceptance, support, and understanding are not being met sufficiently.

The Rudd Government

This is not an individual identify so I'll stick to just the current Prime Minister, Mr Rudd. Mr Rudd, I imagine, may be feeling some exhilaration due to needs for play that might be met by the only two outcomes possible for him. Either the Liberal party assists in passing the Governments legislation or the opposition party further attacks itself. Imagining Mr Rudd feels strongly about the ETS and its intended outcomes he may be feeling afraid and alarmed because needs for safety, and cooperation may not be met.

Tony Abbott

Mr Abbott is rumoured to be a possible successor to Mr Turnbull as party leader. I imagine he may be feeling some exhilaration as he imagines needs for growth and change being met.