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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 5d

Jenny Hocking: New revelations changes everything about the Whitlam dismissal. Thank you Canada.

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Whitlam dismissal secrets unearthed from the archives of the Canadian governor-general

This newly uncovered material, exclusively published by Crikey, is the first indication from Sir John Kerr himself that Queen Elizabeth II approved of the position he had taken during his dismissal of...

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Birdie Carrington @bcarrington.bsky.social · 7d

“These unfolding revelations have transformed the dismissal history; what was once seen as the solo action of an isolated governor-general, we now recognise as a carefully planned vice-regal intervention steeped in secrecy, collusion and intrigue”
We must learn from this
Brava Jenny Hocking
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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithPalestine🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 7d

"Fifty years after the dismissal—it is a national disgrace the full story is still yet to be told, as more than 1000 files relating to the dismissal remain closed by the National Archives of Australia. This is intolerable for our preeminent collecting institution—"
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Whitlam dismissal secrets unearthed from the archives of the Canadian governor-general

This newly uncovered material, exclusively published by Crikey, is the first indication from Sir John Kerr himself that Queen Elizabeth II approved of the position he had taken during his dismissal of...

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · 25d

Ban the #surcharges. It is just big business trying to scare regulators and consumers #banks #creditcard #debitcard

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$1.5 billion cost millions of Aussies 'prepared to accept' as RBA surcharge ban looms — Yahoo Finance Australia

Aussies say they would be willing to cop higher prices if the RBA's plan is pushed through. Do you agree?

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Barbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 26d

A slap on the wrist behind closed doors undermines the case put forward by Finance that the culture of PwC is all cleaned up, which was their justification for allowing PwC back into the fold of government contracts. #auspol

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Aug 28

Good news. Sad it took so long and at great personal cost. Things need to be changed.

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Aug 24

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#whistleblowers

Whistleblowers Remain Unprotected as Government Fails to Implement Promised Reforms

Recent testimony to an inquiry into Australian university governance suggests that whistleblowers in the tertiary sector face the same lack of protections as elsewhere.

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Aug 12

It is time for that history to be recognised. Labelling such recognition as a Hindutva vendetta and politically motivated is not doing justice to the history.

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Aug 12

The referred article seems to start with and glorify the Mughals. Yes, Mughals are part of India’s history, at times quite violent and destructive history, but India existed and had a long Hindu history that the Mughals actively destroyed and post independent India ignored.

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Jul 31

It took the UK 77 years to recognise a country it colonised and then appropriated to someone else?

apple.news/ATFFej0c_SHO... Canada to recognise Palestine at UN general assembly, joining France and UK in push for new state - Guardian Australia

Canada to recognise Palestine at UN general assembly, joining France and UK in push for new state — Guardian Australia

New Zealand and Australia were signatories to a declaration that indicates they could follow suit in the coming months

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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · Apr 30

86% of Australians want stronger legal protections for whistleblowers, yet the major parties are both happy to prosecute whistleblowers.

The crossbench has been pushing for better protections in law and a whistleblower protection authority👇
www.davidpocock.com.au/greater_inte...

Greater integrity

Greater integrity in politics, standing up to vested interests and rebuilding trust in our institutions

www.davidpocock.com.au

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Apr 24

Policy of the Day: Protecting whistleblowers

Rather than protecting whistleblowers and the important role they play in stopping corruption, our Government is prosecuting them.

86% of Australians want stronger legal protections for whistleblowers, our research shows. #auspol

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Apr 23

Was there ever a Court decision on the Brittany Higgins defamation case?

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Apr 17

Agree 100%

The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Apr 17

It's perfectly legal to lie in a political ad in Australia.

Companies can't lie about their products, so why can parties lie about their opponent's policies - or their own?

Australia needs national truth in political advertising laws.

@ebonybennett.bsky.social #auspol

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Apr 16

One reason I won’t be voting for Labor (or LNP). Setting up an incompetent NACC is unforgiveable! #NACC #Robodebt

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Apr 15

History shows every previous first home buyers scheme had boosted market values by more than the grant amount, senior economist @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social explained.

‘Useless at best harmful at worst’ claim economists assessing short to medium term impact of the major parties' housing policies ⤵️

Economists warn Lib, Labor housing pledges come with risks

Any savings made by young home buyers as part of new housing pledges committed by both major parties would be counteracted by price hikes across the country, analysts say.

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Apr 15

Initiatives that increase demand will drive up house prices. Governments should focus on supply to dampen prices - more land, cut planning restrictions etc. But the housing lobby will oppose this!

Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Apr 14

“So if you don’t like what the two major parties have done to campaigns and timidity in government, you should share my hope that this election puts neither major party back in majority government” Ross Gittins #auspol #elections

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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · Feb 4

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has just endorsed "the Hollowmen" practice of walking politically sensitive documents through Cabinet solely to give them a 'Cabinet-in-confidence' stamp and block FOI scrutiny 🤦‍♂️. Appeal likely! #auspol #nswpol #FOI #GIPA

Patrick v Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice & Premier of NSW - NSW Caselaw

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Apr 8

I have found the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal to be an apologist for the wrong-doers, and more focused on closing complaints than delivering justice. It uses its processes to frustrate and bully complainants into accepting sub-optimal outcomes or withdrawing their case.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · Apr 5

Peter Dutton is again playing racially-loaded, evidence-free politics!

Coalition pledges to limit new international student enrolments to 240,000 per year www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

The rental & housing crisis is not caused by international students www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...

'Thrown under the bus': Study concludes international students not to blame for rising rents

International students have been "thrown under the bus" and unfairly blamed for the rental crisis, according to new study.

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Apr 4

I am waiting for the announcements on colonising NZ😁 for security reasons!

Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Apr 4

It seems the Chinese also know a thing or two about reciprocal tariffs! So imports from both countries cost 34% more, who benefits? #tariffs #tax
Trump says China ‘panicked’ by slapping 34 per cent tariffs on US - ABC News

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Kerry Jaggers 🇦🇺 @kerryjaggers.bsky.social · Apr 1

Dutton on ABC now blaming Labor for everything including "increasing inflation". Facts matter. Will just leave this here.
#auspol
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Dr Richard Denniss @richarddenniss.bsky.social · Apr 3

Australians have a lot to be proud of, including our Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The US drug companies want to water it down, and we need our elected leaders to be brave in defending it. In an increasingly dangerous world, we will need leaders to be braver than they have been for decades

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Kamleshwar Khelawan @kpkhelawan.bsky.social · Apr 1

theyvoteforyou.org.au

How does your MP vote on the issues that matter to you?

Forget what politicians say. What truly matters is what they do. And what they do is vote, to write our laws which affect us all.

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