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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12h

"You’re not really holding out hope that environment laws passed with the blessing of Matt Canavan are going to really fix the problems."

"If Matt Canavan thinks they're good laws, I reckon the koalas should be nervous."

@ebonybennett.bsky.social @leanneminshull.bsky.social
#auspol

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 1d

This could rival even the bleakest Canberra grad house party for the most abysmal social event on record.

‘I am the only one that matters’: Trump deals praise and insults at Gaza summit

Self-styled world’s greatest peacemaker calls Meloni ‘beautiful’ and Erdoğan a ‘friend’, but takes jab at Iraqi and Canadian leaders

www.theguardian.com

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Groundwork Collaborative @groundwork.bsky.social · 1d

The world is watching. Listen to Groundwork’s Liz Pancotti lay out for After America why the fight for health care is so essential: australiainstitute.org.au/post/trumps-...

Trump’s shutdown power play

As Trump and his officials look at invoking the Insurrection Act, the administration is using the ongoing government shutdown to lay off workers and consolidate power.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 2d

Our analysis reveals the prices Australians could pay if the Trump administration had its way & dismantled the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

"The difference is terrifying," says @emmashortis.bsky.social.

"It is wild how much Americans have to spend on essential medications." theaus.in/42D6R8K

Our PBS is a national treasure, not an international trade barrier

Extraordinary new analysis from The Australia Institute reveals the prices Australians would pay if the US had its way and dismantled our Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 2d

Soaring healthcare costs are at the heart of the US government shutdown.

With a key tax credit due to expire, Americans' premiums could jump $200-300/month.

"That's a car payment...2-3 trips to the grocery store," says Liz Pancotti from @groundwork.bsky.social.

🎧 theaus.in/4oj2TdV

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 6d

All roads lead to a chronically online dude his parents' spare room.

Ryan Bort @ryanbort.bsky.social · 7d

MAGA lawmakers regularly share its content. Elon called it "one of the best accounts on X." It's run by a Macedonian who has never set foot in America — and who illegally donated to a U.S. congressional campaign.

Great stuff from @jsweetli.bsky.social:

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The Viral MAGA Accounts Run by a Man Who Has Never Been to America

Two influential MAGA social media accounts are run by Rumen Naumovski, a Macedonian who may have illegally donated to a U.S. election.

www.rollingstone.com

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 6d

Likely sounds familiar to Australians. #auspol

James McLeod @jamespmcleod.ca · 7d

We should talk way more about how Canada is basically five banks, five big insurance companies, three telcos, two grocery chains, a handful of big REITs and some mining concerns.

The deeply entrenched power of our corporate overlords is a big reason why Canadian politics & culture is the way it is.

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 7d

The Bank of Canada’s second in command called the country’s banking system an “oligopoly,” using the sector as a key example of how limited competition is restricting growth.

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 9d

Checks out.

Canberrans in their 30s and 40s now the city's loneliest, survey finds

Loneliness is rising fastest among Canberrans in their 30s and 40s, with new research showing this cohort is now more likely than younger people to report feeling lonely in the ACT.

www.abc.net.au

Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 11d

Ah rip. The only thing more torturous than being parked on our highway is watching us play football.

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 11d

Pour one out for the Gold Coast.

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 13d

The malty one is so good.

Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 13d

Bye.

Andrew Hastie quits Coalition frontbench over immigration policy dispute

Liberal MP resigns as shadow home affairs minister, increasing pressure on opposition leader Sussan Ley

www.theguardian.com

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 13d

While the new 5% house deposit policy sounds great, it's actually going to push soaring house prices even higher.

"All this does is create more demand in the economy."

- Greg Jericho, Chief Economist

@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 13d

The horror.

Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry due to cyber attack – reports

The attack forced the company to halt production at most of its 30 factories nationwide, including those producing its signature beer

www.theguardian.com

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 13d

Having been there for the conversation, I don't know which is more uncomfortable: T-swiz singing about it or @grogsgamut.bsky.social relaying it in great detail.

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

For the people of Tuvalu, climate change isn't a distant threat.

The whole country could disappear below rising sea levels within decades.

But its people are fighting to save their home and their future.
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol

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Charlie Lewis @theshufflediary.bsky.social · 16d

Really nice of @emmashortis.bsky.social to have me on to talk about Trump and history and the effects on Australia politics.

The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16d

As Trump takes a sledgehammer to US democracy, Australia’s leader snagged a selfie & a 1-on-1 meeting.

@theshufflediary.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss the PM's selfie diplomacy & how Australia’s political landscape is being influenced by MAGA. #auspol

🎧 theaus.in/4mGdePE

Selfie with Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump
NEW EPISODE | Our mate Donald
Listen to After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16d

As Trump takes a sledgehammer to US democracy, Australia’s leader snagged a selfie & a 1-on-1 meeting.

@theshufflediary.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss the PM's selfie diplomacy & how Australia’s political landscape is being influenced by MAGA. #auspol

🎧 theaus.in/4mGdePE

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 21d

The latest episode of Dollars & Sense is up, in which @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social and I slap Morrison around for his changes to the GST, and I even find something to agree with the RBA on!
australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-sco...

How ScoMo stuffed the GST

Scott Morrison’s GST deal with Western Australia stuffed the system, but there are plenty of ways the Government could make it better.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 23d

No Trump meeting might be the best outcome for Anthony Albanese.

Allan Behm joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss MAGA's deification of Charlie Kirk, Australia’s disastrous fortnight of Pacific diplomacy & the best-case scenario out of a Trump-Albanese meeting. #auspol

🎧 theaus.in/4mwlQbJ

Erika Kirk and Donald Trump embrace on stage at Charlie Kirk's memorial.
NEW EPISODE | MAGA deifies Kirk as Australia recognises Palestine
Listen to After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 23d

Wild, wild times.

#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social

MAGA deifies Kirk as Australia recognises Palestine

After a rocky week for Australian diplomacy, Prime Minister Albanese is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly...and maybe, just maybe, a meeting with President Trump.

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

There's been a lot of discussion about whether Albanese will get a meeting with Trump at the upcoming UN General Assembly.

But would it even be a good idea?

International & Security Affairs Advisor Allan Behm thinks Albanese would do better to avoid it.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 25d

Ted can get absolutely fucked.

Republicans warn Australia of ‘punitive measures’ over recognition of Palestinian state

Donald Trump allies, including Ted Cruz, pen letter warning Anthony Albanese against ‘reckless policy’

www.theguardian.com

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 26d

Can't wait for another Melbourne-Penrith grand final. 😢

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 27d

Listen to Dr Emma Shortis unpack the latest on the Trump administration on the After America podcast here, or wherever you get your podcasts ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-min...

The mindless menace of violence

Instead of trying bring Americans together after the latest act of political violence, the Trump administration is fanning the flames of division.

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