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ABC 7.30 interviewing Linda Reynolds shortly
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
ABC 7.30 interviewing Linda Reynolds shortly
"...being Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation required her to spend most of her time in regional Australia, "holding regular face-to-face meetings" and attending major sporting events and "announcements".
Bridget McKenzie tops the list for politicians' travel claims
The Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie spent three out of five nights last year staying at hotels and claiming travel allowances.
www.smh.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 6:39 AM
"...being Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation required her to spend most of her time in regional Australia, "holding regular face-to-face meetings" and attending major sporting events and "announcements".
"It had previously been reported widely that Blair had been canvassing behind the scenes for a prominent role in Gaza’s interim administration, amid leaks of a plan drawn up in part by his Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) with Trump’s son-in-law and informal envoy Jared Kushner."
Tony Blair reportedly dropped from Trump’s Gaza ‘board of peace’ shortlist
Former UK leader loses out on key role in transitional authority after objections from Arab and Muslim nations
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:16 AM
"It had previously been reported widely that Blair had been canvassing behind the scenes for a prominent role in Gaza’s interim administration, amid leaks of a plan drawn up in part by his Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) with Trump’s son-in-law and informal envoy Jared Kushner."
"More than a dozen men accused of participating in an alleged neo-Nazi led attack on an Indigenous Australian protest and cultural site have been named in court."
www.news.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
"More than a dozen men accused of participating in an alleged neo-Nazi led attack on an Indigenous Australian protest and cultural site have been named in court."
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting displaying this on their website. I guess that means Gina/Hancock will be backing backing them with $$$'s to "Make Australia Great Again" the Trump way.
Hopefully it won't wash with the majority of Australian voters - keep that shit out out of our politics
Hopefully it won't wash with the majority of Australian voters - keep that shit out out of our politics
Barnaby Joyce Welcome to the Party - Hancock Prospecting PTY LTD
Barnaby Joyce has officially joined One Nation, marking one of the most significant political shifts in recent Australian history.
www.hancockprospecting.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting displaying this on their website. I guess that means Gina/Hancock will be backing backing them with $$$'s to "Make Australia Great Again" the Trump way.
Hopefully it won't wash with the majority of Australian voters - keep that shit out out of our politics
Hopefully it won't wash with the majority of Australian voters - keep that shit out out of our politics
"Over the last parliament, she spent the 18th most on Comcars, ranking behind 15 ministry colleagues, plus Bob Katter and David Littleproud.
She ranked 34th on family reunion spending, 17th for international travel and 23rd overall."
She ranked 34th on family reunion spending, 17th for international travel and 23rd overall."
Wells spent thousands on Comcars for grand finals
The sports minister has endured scrutiny over her use of parliamentary expenses, but is one of dozens of MPs to have accumulated large Comcar bills.
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"Over the last parliament, she spent the 18th most on Comcars, ranking behind 15 ministry colleagues, plus Bob Katter and David Littleproud.
She ranked 34th on family reunion spending, 17th for international travel and 23rd overall."
She ranked 34th on family reunion spending, 17th for international travel and 23rd overall."
A sensible look into the debate. How many MALE politicians resign to spend more time with the family.
"If we want young mothers and fathers in politics, then the system has to accommodate that. That might mean family travel. It might mean additional support. It definitely means more flexibility."
"If we want young mothers and fathers in politics, then the system has to accommodate that. That might mean family travel. It might mean additional support. It definitely means more flexibility."
The outrage over Anika Wells says more about us than it does about her
We can have a conversation about guidelines and scrutiny without pretending that Anika Wells has broken rules she hasn’t.
womensagenda.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A sensible look into the debate. How many MALE politicians resign to spend more time with the family.
"If we want young mothers and fathers in politics, then the system has to accommodate that. That might mean family travel. It might mean additional support. It definitely means more flexibility."
"If we want young mothers and fathers in politics, then the system has to accommodate that. That might mean family travel. It might mean additional support. It definitely means more flexibility."
Just in time for the Victorian State Elections 😁 😁 😁
"Today, the Institute of Public Affairs launched a groundbreaking new book, The Dark Legacy of Daniel Andrews: Assessing the Social and Economic Costs of Australia’s Most Controversial Premier."
Connor Court Publishing
"Today, the Institute of Public Affairs launched a groundbreaking new book, The Dark Legacy of Daniel Andrews: Assessing the Social and Economic Costs of Australia’s Most Controversial Premier."
Connor Court Publishing
Connor Court - Wikipedia
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December 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Just in time for the Victorian State Elections 😁 😁 😁
"Today, the Institute of Public Affairs launched a groundbreaking new book, The Dark Legacy of Daniel Andrews: Assessing the Social and Economic Costs of Australia’s Most Controversial Premier."
Connor Court Publishing
"Today, the Institute of Public Affairs launched a groundbreaking new book, The Dark Legacy of Daniel Andrews: Assessing the Social and Economic Costs of Australia’s Most Controversial Premier."
Connor Court Publishing
"Preliminary testing by whistleblower Craig Jones on a zinc sunscreen showed the sunscreen provided SPF protection in the 20s, rather than the advertised 50
The ABC has discovered 30 other brands of sunscreen are using the same formula produced by Australian zinc sunscreen manufacturer VeganicSKN"
The ABC has discovered 30 other brands of sunscreen are using the same formula produced by Australian zinc sunscreen manufacturer VeganicSKN"
More SPF50 zinc sunscreens under the spotlight after preliminary testing shows lower protection
It's been almost two years since Craig Jones first ran preliminary tests on his zinc sunscreen. When he discovered it wasn't providing the SPF it was supposed to he threw it out and set out on a quest...
www.abc.net.au
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"Preliminary testing by whistleblower Craig Jones on a zinc sunscreen showed the sunscreen provided SPF protection in the 20s, rather than the advertised 50
The ABC has discovered 30 other brands of sunscreen are using the same formula produced by Australian zinc sunscreen manufacturer VeganicSKN"
The ABC has discovered 30 other brands of sunscreen are using the same formula produced by Australian zinc sunscreen manufacturer VeganicSKN"
"The fact that so many of Wells’ family reunions took place in the corporate hospitality suites that most Australians will never enter only makes things worse."
As Sport Minister at the time, corporate hospitality suites would be a place one would find all Sports Ministers - it's their job.
As Sport Minister at the time, corporate hospitality suites would be a place one would find all Sports Ministers - it's their job.
This week was supposed to be a triumph for Wells. Instead, it is a trial
While the polls are still terrible for the Coalition, the developing furore over Wells’ use of expenses is a reminder of how quickly politics can change gears.
www.theage.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
"The fact that so many of Wells’ family reunions took place in the corporate hospitality suites that most Australians will never enter only makes things worse."
As Sport Minister at the time, corporate hospitality suites would be a place one would find all Sports Ministers - it's their job.
As Sport Minister at the time, corporate hospitality suites would be a place one would find all Sports Ministers - it's their job.
Good on you Sarah Ferguson.
"On the day of the debate, and the same day the ABC held an annual showcase for politicians, the pair crossed paths. Ferguson, who fronted Downfall, told Senator Henderson to “get her facts right” over the allegations of doctored editing,..."
"On the day of the debate, and the same day the ABC held an annual showcase for politicians, the pair crossed paths. Ferguson, who fronted Downfall, told Senator Henderson to “get her facts right” over the allegations of doctored editing,..."
Star ABC reporter’s Canberra corridor stand-off with Liberal critic
ABC 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson and Liberal senator Sarah Henderson recently squared off over a Four Corners program on Donald Trump and the January 6 insurrection.
www.smh.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Good on you Sarah Ferguson.
"On the day of the debate, and the same day the ABC held an annual showcase for politicians, the pair crossed paths. Ferguson, who fronted Downfall, told Senator Henderson to “get her facts right” over the allegations of doctored editing,..."
"On the day of the debate, and the same day the ABC held an annual showcase for politicians, the pair crossed paths. Ferguson, who fronted Downfall, told Senator Henderson to “get her facts right” over the allegations of doctored editing,..."
A reminder of the frugal LNP...
"How Jacinta Price and Jane Hume ran up an eye-watering bill for private jet flights to a cost of living crisis meeting - and you're footing the huge cost
Two senators chartered a plane for a 300km trip
Trip cost $21,084 and was organised by cost of living committee"
"How Jacinta Price and Jane Hume ran up an eye-watering bill for private jet flights to a cost of living crisis meeting - and you're footing the huge cost
Two senators chartered a plane for a 300km trip
Trip cost $21,084 and was organised by cost of living committee"
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A reminder of the frugal LNP...
"How Jacinta Price and Jane Hume ran up an eye-watering bill for private jet flights to a cost of living crisis meeting - and you're footing the huge cost
Two senators chartered a plane for a 300km trip
Trip cost $21,084 and was organised by cost of living committee"
"How Jacinta Price and Jane Hume ran up an eye-watering bill for private jet flights to a cost of living crisis meeting - and you're footing the huge cost
Two senators chartered a plane for a 300km trip
Trip cost $21,084 and was organised by cost of living committee"
Watch this on TV tonight - truly confronting. Shows how easily mislead & racist people can be. We saw similar in the US with Jan 6 riots. Unfortunately with certain elements of the media and politicians stirring up the "mass immigration" sentiment again, things could get ugly once again.
Cronulla riots 20 years on: have attitudes changed since that hot December day when racial tensions exploded?
Some say Australia still has not tackled racism, and fear social media is a more powerful tool than text messages and talkback radio that stirred up rioters in 2005
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Watch this on TV tonight - truly confronting. Shows how easily mislead & racist people can be. We saw similar in the US with Jan 6 riots. Unfortunately with certain elements of the media and politicians stirring up the "mass immigration" sentiment again, things could get ugly once again.
"Support for the Coalition has crashed to a record low and support for One Nation has risen to a record high as new polling shows fears over Australia’s housing crisis and the cost of living are fuelling frustration over immigration."
Coalition vote crashes to record low, One Nation surges amid housing anger: poll
Exclusive polling shows support for Pauline Hanson’s party has risen to a record high as fears over the housing market and infrastructure fuel frustration over immigration.
www.smh.com.au
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"Support for the Coalition has crashed to a record low and support for One Nation has risen to a record high as new polling shows fears over Australia’s housing crisis and the cost of living are fuelling frustration over immigration."
"The warning comes as the federal government pushes to make Australia’s wealthiest families distribute to charities the $11 billion locked in their private funds at a faster rate."
ATO cracks down on wealthy philanthropy
Tax deductions will be cancelled if a private ancillary fund does anything to erode the true value of a gift, such as funnelling money back to related parties.
www.afr.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
"The warning comes as the federal government pushes to make Australia’s wealthiest families distribute to charities the $11 billion locked in their private funds at a faster rate."
Perhaps the company that booked Anika Well's travel (assume it's this one below) could explain why the airfares cost almost $100,000.
“We have an independent travel agency that books all government travel. There are processes that we run through to do that. That's what happened here,” she said.
“We have an independent travel agency that books all government travel. There are processes that we run through to do that. That's what happened here,” she said.
"It must worry the sprawling federal government apparatus which has become this dodgy company’s most important client. Pherous pulled off a coup in 2023, winning all the government’s travel and booking work."
Corporate Travel’s malfunctioning heart beats with taxpayer money
The accounting scandal at the company risks jumping to the federal government and its lucrative contracts.
www.afr.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Perhaps the company that booked Anika Well's travel (assume it's this one below) could explain why the airfares cost almost $100,000.
“We have an independent travel agency that books all government travel. There are processes that we run through to do that. That's what happened here,” she said.
“We have an independent travel agency that books all government travel. There are processes that we run through to do that. That's what happened here,” she said.
"Only clowns would parade through public leaks criticising their leader. Only clowns express dissent on key policy issues without any alternatives of their own. Only clowns threaten to leave the political stage if they don’t get their way."
Coalition has become a self-writing political satire
The clownish amateurism of the Liberals and Nationals means they have abysmally failed in their pivotal role of holding the Albanese government to account.
www.afr.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Only clowns would parade through public leaks criticising their leader. Only clowns express dissent on key policy issues without any alternatives of their own. Only clowns threaten to leave the political stage if they don’t get their way."
"Sacks has stakes in defence tech start-ups such as Anduril, Firestorm Labs and Swarm Aero that make drones and other products, according to his filings. "
Silicon Valley’s man in Trump’s inner circle is making himself and his friends a lot of money
David Sacks has occupied one of the most advantageous moonlighting roles in the US government, and it is benefiting himself and his friends
www.smh.com.au
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
"Sacks has stakes in defence tech start-ups such as Anduril, Firestorm Labs and Swarm Aero that make drones and other products, according to his filings. "
"Australia is one of the globe’s biggest gold producers and exporters, and it is starting to show up in the numbers that count, including Australia’s export numbers and GDP."
Trump has orchestrated a golden age for Australia
China’s epochal rise was the driver of Australia’s first resource boom, in 2025 President Trump has engineered something almost as astounding.
www.smh.com.au
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 AM
"Australia is one of the globe’s biggest gold producers and exporters, and it is starting to show up in the numbers that count, including Australia’s export numbers and GDP."
"The language in the document has alarmed America's European allies, with Germany's foreign minister declaring his country does not need America's advice."
Trump's new security strategy warns Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'
The Trump administration releases a document saying its goal is to "help Europe correct its current trajectory", adding that it faces "civilisational erasure" due in part to "mass migration".
www.abc.net.au
December 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
"The language in the document has alarmed America's European allies, with Germany's foreign minister declaring his country does not need America's advice."
"The Liz Truss Show is based on a fairytale. “The deep state and their allies in the media and politics tried to destroy me,” madam explains in a statement, “now I’m back.”
The Liz Truss Show will confront the big issues of the day. For example: who on earth would watch Liz Truss? | Marina Hyde
Everyone’s favourite former PM is back! Her mission? To save Britain from its current ‘doomloop’ with, you guessed it, a YouTube talkshow, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
"The Liz Truss Show is based on a fairytale. “The deep state and their allies in the media and politics tried to destroy me,” madam explains in a statement, “now I’m back.”
The Australian today...
"Labor’s Higgins hypocrisy: the nation deserves a moral reckoning
Labor’s campaign against the Morrison government over the alleged cover-up of a rape was based on false premises, yet the Albanese government refuses to be held to account."
"Labor’s Higgins hypocrisy: the nation deserves a moral reckoning
Labor’s campaign against the Morrison government over the alleged cover-up of a rape was based on false premises, yet the Albanese government refuses to be held to account."
December 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The Australian today...
"Labor’s Higgins hypocrisy: the nation deserves a moral reckoning
Labor’s campaign against the Morrison government over the alleged cover-up of a rape was based on false premises, yet the Albanese government refuses to be held to account."
"Labor’s Higgins hypocrisy: the nation deserves a moral reckoning
Labor’s campaign against the Morrison government over the alleged cover-up of a rape was based on false premises, yet the Albanese government refuses to be held to account."
