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Barbara Flowers
@babsflowers.bsky.social
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Erstwhile, but eternal, law librarian. Love all Bachs, the greater and the lesser. #auspol
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annerafferty.bsky.social
Just watch them all try to capitalize on this tragedy.
This Aussie hero was Syrian born, a greengrocer, an ordinary Australian.
We will embrace the victims and celebrate the bravery of Ahmed..
This is who we are, no right wing media machine can change that #auspol
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December 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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decentral21.bsky.social
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the new leader of the NSW libs being interviewed? Looks like she's not following her boss Rupert's script on fear-mongering. #Auspol #Bondi
pauleric70.bsky.social Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 8h
Wow!

This magnificent woman completely shut down a Zionist “journalist” who tried to exploit the attack on bondi beach to push an agenda.
December 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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davidlamond.bsky.social
An inconvenient truth?
#auspol
finnigans.bsky.social TheFinnigans @finnigans.bsky.social · 8h
So the Hero who tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen is - The media has identified the man as a 43-year-old Muslim father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, a fruit seller.
December 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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ithedark.bsky.social
ABC is just showing the script from other world leaders but the video of Netanyahu the war criminal. Where is the repeat of the Muslim leader's considered responses?
December 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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thechef-52.bsky.social
So......
... Jillian Segal suggests bridge march and opera house assembly encouraged antisemitism.
YET fails again @anthonyklan.bsky.social to mention or acknowledge neo nazi assembly outside parliament as provocative and explicit.
#auspol #Bondi
#DontWeaponiseAntiSemitism
December 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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leroylynch.bsky.social
AFR Redbridge/Accent fed poll
TPP: ALP 56 (0) L/NP 44 (0)
Primaries: ALP 35 (-3) L/NP 26 (+2) ON 17 (-1) GRN 13 (+4) OTH 9 (-2)
AFR article: www.afr.com/politics/fed...
archive version: archive.is/aias5 #auspol
survey 5-12 Dec, 1012 voters
Labor loses skin over expenses scandal but keeps strong poll lead
Voters have sent a warning to the government following a week of scandal over the use of parliamentary entitlements, but the Albanese government is still well ahead.
www.afr.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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daniellebinks.bsky.social
There are now more guns in the community per capita than in the aftermath of the Port Arthur massacre, with at least 2,000 new firearms lawfully entering the community every week #AusPol

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia had the ‘gold standard’ on gun control. The Bondi beach terror attack may force it to confront its surging number of weapons
There are now more guns in the community per capita than in the aftermath of the Port Arthur massacre, with at least 2,000 new firearms lawfully entering the community every week
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
Electoral laws passed by the duopoly earlier this year create an uneven playing field at elections, in their favour. They undermine your voting choice and our democracy. @zoedaniel.bsky.social and I are challenging the laws in the High Court. #unconstitutional #auspol
High Court fight over laws said to entrench ‘cosy table for two’
Former independent MPs Zoe Daniel and Rex Patrick are spearheading a challenge to Albanese government donation reforms which they say entrench the dominance of major parties.
www.smh.com.au
December 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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cheriegrant.bsky.social
So Andrew Hastie MP, has jumped on the bandwagon telling people they should be angry about Bondi and Albo hasn’t done enough to curb anti semitism, which if you know him you know he really means ‘get rid of Muslims‘. He is a vile opportunist and sadly Australians are falling for his rhetoric #Auspol
December 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
babsflowers.bsky.social
The more Netanyahu talks the way he does, eschewing blame, misrepresenting cause, the more dangerous he makes it for Jewish people everywhere.
December 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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royalchant.bsky.social
of all the dicks eaten in this world, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can eat the most. The flame-stoking drivel of a genocidal war criminal are not needed nor welcome in Australia.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

#auspol #Bondi #BondiShooting
Live: Bondi Beach a crime scene in wake of 'evil' terror attack on Jewish festival
Sixteen people are dead, including one of the two alleged gunmen, and at least 38 are in hospital, including four children.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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pinconp.bsky.social
I’m so sorry and sad to hear the number of deaths is rising. Heartbreaking.
#bondibeach
But really don’t need to hear from Trump. Crissakes RNbrekky why him? He’s not a peacenik. He’s not an intellectual
#auspol
December 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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denzosaurus.bsky.social
My only takeout at this point; we should not get closer to the US, their toxic politics and gun culture. Don’t let the nut jobs win! #Auspol
demwar.bsky.social The DILETTANTE @demwar.bsky.social · 17h
There is no justification for owning a gun.

Unless you are a member of the military, law enforcement or a farmer there is simply no need for it.

We must rid our streets of every unnecessary firearm in the country. Enough. We can not be allowed to follow America’s morally bankrupt culture.
December 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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davidlamond.bsky.social
Cue Jillian Segal, Zionist outrage regarding violence directed against Jews in Sydney, failure of govt, #BlahBlahBlah #auspol

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Live: Multiple fatalities, two in custody after shooting at Bondi Beach
Police say there have been multiple fatalities following a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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arthurdungascuz.bsky.social
most WW2 vets i met have told me that #auspol
thesaturdaypaper.com.au The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 22h
Australia must urgently establish even more diversified trading and security arrangements so as to be less reliant on, and exposed to, the US, writes John Hewson. satpa.pe/8m0DqQv
Political highs and lows
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December 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
babsflowers.bsky.social
"The strength in the value of the Aussie dollar against the US dollar — up more than 7% so far this year — tells us a lot about how markets see the two economies at the moment."

www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/08/a...
Australia's economy is no basket case — unlike the mess man-child Trump has created
Australia's economy looks to be in good shape — especially when you compare it to what's happening in Donald Trump's America.
www.crikey.com.au
December 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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highnessophelia.bsky.social
Not a single non-adopted person has ever genuinely asked me (unprompted) what my experience as an adoptee was like as a child. Or even as an adult.

No one in my family.
Not my friends or even my spouse.
Not any of the various mental health professionals I've worked with over the years.
December 13, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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qldaah.bsky.social
Both the Minchin Protocol & the IPEA were implemented separately under Coalition governments but it does not mean Labor governments can't make changes. For decades now, Australians from all political persuasions have expressed their displeasure at the system. #auspol
December 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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qldaah.bsky.social
Michelle Rowland to repay expenses. As with other politicians in the past such as Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, the IPEA audits & advises on repayments. The matter is then considered closed. That's the current system built upon the Minchin Protocol. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Attorney-general to repay family travel expenses
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland is told to repay a portion of travel expenses she claimed for a 2023 family trip to Perth.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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simonrosenberg.bsky.social
"with an iron grip on Labor Party members and an irrelevant opposition, Albanese/Marles/Wong will continue to treat the somnambulant Australian public with contempt, refusing to be open about our #AUKUS fantasy,
refusing to tell us what more the US is demanding of its South Pacific vassal." #auspol
December 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
babsflowers.bsky.social
MY hope for 2026 is the complete dismantling and assembling of NACC 1.0, with a Commissioner who knows how to do the job #thesundayshot
December 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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belindajones68.bsky.social
#TheSundayShot has just started

Thanks to Jo & Dave for creating & bringing us this brilliant authentic political program

Thank you to all their guests who have made it such a quality program for the politically engaged, much love to you all❤️
🐝
#auspol
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The Year That Was - December 14 - Doug Cameron, Zoe Daniel, and many more!
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
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December 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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secularlobby.bsky.social
A hotline set up in 2023 claims to have identified more than 200 alleged historical child abuse offenders in the secretive Christian sect known as the Two by Twos. #auspol

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-08/aus-hotline-identifies-200-alleged-offenders-in-christian-sect/106044742
Exploitation and sexual abuse claims in Christian sect emerge via hotline
Jillian Hishon has devoted hundreds of hours, listening to an estimated 280 victims of historical child sexual abuse from within the fundamentalist Christian church she grew up in.
www.abc.net.au
December 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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simonrosenberg.bsky.social
"This vision of an ethnically cleansed, white US is being enacted in policy."

Meanwhile, the Albanese govt deepens its 'alliance' with this white supremacist, fascist regime.
And refuses to explain to the Australian people how this is in our interests. #EthnicCleansing #auspol
December 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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equanimity1961.bsky.social
It is a national embarrassment that Australia calls the contemporary USA, an ignorant and bigotted nation, a friend. Shame on you, @australianlabor.bsky.social, for keeping us in cahoots with this disgusting state. Leave AUKUS now. #auspol #usa #AUKUS
The ethnic cleansing of the US will destroy it | Heba Gowayed
Trump’s racist remarks on Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants reveals his vision for the US as a white Christian nation
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM