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Phil Scott 4 Solomon
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I'm Phil Scott, a proud Territorian, community advocate, and your community independent candidate for Solomon. https://linktr.ee/PhilScott4Solomon Authorised by: P.Scott Shop 20 / 48 Trower Rd, Rapid Creek 0810
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · Jun 16
If you want to get just how rigged the tax system is for the rich, have a read of this tip from the AFR "wealth reporter"
But an even bigger thing to look at is debt recycling, which is particularly useful for someone who inherits a large sum or simply has some spare cash. Here’s how that works. If someone has a home loan and $500,000 in a bank account, they could take $499,999 of that money and put in their home loan. They could then redraw the entire amount and use that money to buy an investment such as a share portfolio. “That means that all the interest costs on that debt are then fully tax-deductible because it’s for investment purposes. And so you’re talking about a really significant tax deduction. If you think the average mortgage size in Australia is like $700,000-odd, then $40,000 a year of the interest on that could then become tax deductible,” Nash says. “It’s a great strategy. It’s one that we use quite a lot with our clients, particularly the higher-income earners.”
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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · Jun 17
The greatest risk to our national security is a gormless Deputy PM making life & death decisions based on US sycophancy.

And a PM who has shown little sign of reining him in.

A perfect example of why NO decisions to commit the nation to war should be made without full parliamentary debate. #auspol
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · Jun 17
Key aspect was that 1 in 5 people thought the changes to tax concessions of super balances over $3m would affect them.

In reality, it's about 1 in 200.

Easy test: if you don't know how much is in your super you won't be affected (because people with $3m in their super sure as sh*t know it)
australiainstitute.org.au The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Jun 16
Our research found more than half of Australians support or strongly support reducing tax concessions for super balances over $3 million.

The polling found 52% backed the idea, while 26% of people oppose or strongly oppose the changes and 22% are undecided.
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Polly Hemming @pollyjhemming.bsky.social · Jun 16
Australia's gas production gives our little colony the dubious honour of being a top 'planet wrecker'.
There's a new Tourism Australia campaign in there somewhere surely?
"We f*cked your reef, come see ours before we finish f*cking that too"?
#auspol #climate
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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · Jun 17
Easy to spot the difference on news days like today.

Mainstream media hypes it. Independent media tells it straight.

Get the independent take on today’s major events — no agenda, just the truth.

Sign up to TrueNorth now #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Apr 11
So the NT government axed our renewable energy target, takes big donations from foreign fracking companies, created powers for an ex gas executive to sidestep our laws for select projects, and lied about the cost of the renewable transition. Time for the federal government to invest in NT renewables
ntindependent.bsky.social NT Independent (unofficial) @ntindependent.bsky.social · Apr 10
A renewable energy report hidden by the former Labor government has revealed the cost of meeting the Territory's 50 per cent renewable electricity targets by 2030 was roughly $280 million and would come with moderate electricity price increases, but also with lower operating costs, which contradic…
Cost of meeting renewables target a fraction of what CLP Govt told public: Hidden report
A renewable energy report hidden by the former Labor government has revealed the cost of meeting the Territory's 50 per cent renewable electricity targets by 2030 was roughly $280 million and would come with moderate electricity price increases, but also with lower operating costs, which contradic…
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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Apr 11
"There is plenty of potential for surprise victories and shock defeats at the forthcoming election. Community independents are running in at least four Labor-held seats. What should surprise nobody is that every vote in every seat will count on election day." theconversation.com/australias-e...
Australia’s embrace of independent political candidates shows there’s no such thing as a safe seat
The surge of successful independent MPs at the 2022 election shows no sign of changing – and in fact may grow more powerful still.
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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Apr 11
People are tired of the two major parties— for good reason.

This is our opportunity to choose something better. A representative who puts the community first, not the party machine.

It’s time the Top End had a voice of its own in Canberra.

Authorised by P. Scott, 48 Trower Rd, Millner NT 0810.
Proud local lady pointing to Phil Scott signs on her fence Phil and volunteers enjoying serving delicious free community dinner with a generous local small business 3 door knocking volunteers with big smiles
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Ewart, Dave @davidewart.bsky.social · Apr 5
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Malcolm Turnbull Mocks Trump with Hilarious Impersonation at National Press Club
YouTube video by The Express Tribune
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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · Apr 5
From 2016: Former trade minister Andrew Robb didn't talk to PM Malcolm Turnbull before taking on his role as an economic consultant with the Chinese company Landbridge that operates the Darwin port. A $506m 99-year lease was signed Oct 2015. #ausvotes www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Andrew Robb did not tell prime minister about role with Chinese company
Former trade minister’s appointment as economic consultant with company that runs Darwin port questioned by Labor and Greens
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · Apr 3
Cross the 'fake tradie' off your Australian election campaign bingo card! @arielbogle.bsky.social has the goods
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Tim Wilson questioned over whether ‘tradie’ in Victorian ad is Liberal campaigner
Social media ads show former MP talking to a man in hi-vis who online viewers say closely resembles member of Liberal Goldstein campaign
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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Mar 28
The election has been called — on Saturday 3 May! This election matters — for our country, and for our community here in Solomon.

We finally have a real chance to hold the major parties to account and send someone to Canberra who listens, who shows up, and who votes for us.
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · Mar 25
You can send things to me and I'll work to factcheck during the election campaign (which, for my sins, I will be live blogging) 🫠
crikey.com.au Crikey @crikey.com.au · Mar 25
ABC RMIT Fact Check has stopped its work, and Meta has ceased third-party fact-checking on its social media sites, putting Australian voters in a worrying misinformation landscape.
Why voting in a fact-checking void should worry you
Australian voters heading to the polls need to be aware there's little standing between them and potential manipulation of information by vested interests.
www.crikey.com.au
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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Mar 25
The campaign for the Northern Territory seat of Solomon is in progress as Climate 200-backed independent Phil Scott challenges the current Labor electorate.

“I’m running because the people of Darwin and Palmerston deserve a lot better than the offerings they’ve got now,” Mr Scott said.
Climate 200-backed independent challenges Labor seat of Solomon
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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · Mar 23
By this time next week the election may have been called

So - if you're not already actively doing something to get the result you want then this is the week to work out what that something is

There are 37 community independent candidates running Aust-wide

All need your tangible support! #auspol
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Mar 24
TODAY: @richarddenniss.bsky.social and @punterspolitics.bsky.social on what we can do about the big gas rort in Newcastle.

Last few tickets going quick! Share with a friend.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Mar 24
Three in four Australians (76%) support a total ban on gambling ads phased in over three years.

Four in five Australians support banning gambling ads on social media and online (81%) and in stadiums and players’ uniforms (79%), our research has found. ⤵️
Polling – Bans on gambling advertising
Polling conducted by The Australia Institute shows widespread support for policies that would restrict advertising for gambling products. The results show
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Aaron Dodd @aarondodd.bsky.social · Mar 24
Angus Taylor’s horrendous performance exposes the rudderless, policy-free Liberals. The Coalition is in economic and fiscal disarray. And Peter Dutton’s shadow treasurer is exhibit A. #auspol
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Angus Taylor's horrendous performance exposes the rudderless, policy-free Liberals
The Coalition is in economic and fiscal disarray. And Peter Dutton's shadow treasurer is exhibit A.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Mar 7
Gas company tax is paying for the wages of nurses?
Yeah. Nah.
Over the past decade, nurses paid more tax than oil & gas companies

Gas companies are taking the piss.
#OffTheCharts @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @markogge.bsky.social
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Graph showing that from 2014-15 to 2023-24 nurses paid and average of $5.2bn in income tax each year while oil and gas companies paid $4.5bn in company tax and PRRT
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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Mar 7
My position is that I listen to what people in Solomon who are affected by this policy, listen to experts and people who work in the related fields.
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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Mar 7
Thank you to @deniseshrivell.bsky.social for great questions and chat about our campaign in Solomon. We talked about what locals are telling me and what is affecting them.
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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Mar 6
Opinion Niki Savva - Teals set to seize balance of power in sink-or-swim election.

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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Mar 6
"If the independents hold the balance of power after the next election, how can they permanently curb the power of the major parties? A citizens’ assembly might do the trick." Bernard Keane
Memo to indies: Here's how you can major party-proof politics for decades
If the independents hold the balance of power after the next election, how can they permanently curb the power of the major parties? A citizens' assembly might do the trick.
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Phil Scott 4 Solomon @philscott4solomon.bsky.social · Mar 5
This is the difference between community independents and the major parties. Each independent votes for their communities interests, not a party line.
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Chris Marsden @chrismarsden.bsky.social · Mar 3
“mining and native forest logging employ 2% of the labour force. We have political leaders who insist [they] underwrite Australian prosperity. I will state it plainly. Those who believe this nonsense cannot be trusted with the wellbeing of future generations.” www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Wilful acts of bastardry’: former Treasury secretary says young Australian workers ‘robbed’ by tax system
Ken Henry made comments at a tax summit in Melbourne, arguing fiscal drag is seeing taxes go up while real incomes fall
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