Cate Q
@cateq.bsky.social
Parent / Grandparent / Environmental Activist / Hotelier
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Backbenchers agree, but the govt's refusing to act.
We need a conscience vote on gambling ads.
We need a conscience vote on gambling ads.
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Backbenchers agree, but the govt's refusing to act.
We need a conscience vote on gambling ads.
We need a conscience vote on gambling ads.
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72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
Gambling ad ban would pass parliament with conscience vote, Labor MP says
Macarthur MP Mike Freelander believes the multi-partisan support for restricting gambling advertising means the reforms will "get there" eventually.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
72% of Australians support a total ban on gambling ads.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
It’s been 881 days since the Murphy Report recommended that Parliament ban gambling advertising.
30% of Australian children aged 12 to 17 gamble - they lose nearly $20 million every year.
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This gives me a sliver of hope for America to get out of this Trump mess. However, Venezuela 🇻🇪 should be worried. Trump will need a new distraction from Epstein files.
Comey: "I'm grateful the court ended the case against me, which was a prosecution based on malevolence & incompetence... I was inspired by the career people who refused to be part of this travesty. It cost some of them their jobs, but it preserved their integrity, which is beyond price"
November 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This gives me a sliver of hope for America to get out of this Trump mess. However, Venezuela 🇻🇪 should be worried. Trump will need a new distraction from Epstein files.
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Full video: "Young and free-thinking people are recognizing the lies they have been told” ... youtu.be/hwZRtemJWBU?... via YouTube
"Young and free-thinking people are recognizing the lies they have been told."
YouTube video by Drop Site News
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November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Full video: "Young and free-thinking people are recognizing the lies they have been told” ... youtu.be/hwZRtemJWBU?... via YouTube
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There's a lot to enrage us this week, Murray Watts "now or never" approach to environmental law, a judge removing herself from a case after connections revealed, a Caramello Koala given to a koala protection campaigner knittingnannas.org/2025/11/25/n...
Nanna News 24 Nov 2025
The campaign against Pilliga Narrabri Gas revs up, Labor disappoints Nannas yet again, UN Special Rapporteur steps in, Forest Roadshow in Sydney, Lendlease Chairman hands out a Caramello Koala.
knittingnannas.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
There's a lot to enrage us this week, Murray Watts "now or never" approach to environmental law, a judge removing herself from a case after connections revealed, a Caramello Koala given to a koala protection campaigner knittingnannas.org/2025/11/25/n...
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“Senate rules clearly forbid the use of theatrical devices and cheap stunts, and Senator Hanson’s entire career falls under that category"
Burqa Ejected From Senate for Bringing In Pauline Hanson — The Shovel
“Senate rules clearly forbid the use of theatrical devices and cheap stunts, and Senator Hanson’s entire career falls under that category"
theshovel.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“Senate rules clearly forbid the use of theatrical devices and cheap stunts, and Senator Hanson’s entire career falls under that category"
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The ecocidal Albanese government is hoping to do a deal to rush the Environmental Protection Reform Bill through the Senate this week.
#Auspol #FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange
1. Call or email
2. Sign the petition by The Australia Institute
3. Make a submission to the Senate Inquiry
#Auspol #FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange
1. Call or email
2. Sign the petition by The Australia Institute
3. Make a submission to the Senate Inquiry
Three actions you can take – you choose. knittingnannas.org/2025/11/24/a...
Action of the Week 24th Nov 2025
Welcome to a momentous week in the Australian Senate – and that’s no exaggeration. The Albanese government is hoping to do a deal to rush the Environmental Protection Reform Bill through the Senate…
knittingnannas.org
November 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The ecocidal Albanese government is hoping to do a deal to rush the Environmental Protection Reform Bill through the Senate this week.
#Auspol #FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange
1. Call or email
2. Sign the petition by The Australia Institute
3. Make a submission to the Senate Inquiry
#Auspol #FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange
1. Call or email
2. Sign the petition by The Australia Institute
3. Make a submission to the Senate Inquiry
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#UkrainianView
I mean, we all here know that Trump attempts to break international laws to the point everywhere he can.
I am just noting the separate cases of when he does it again and again to help russia.
I mean, we all here know that Trump attempts to break international laws to the point everywhere he can.
I am just noting the separate cases of when he does it again and again to help russia.
One plan. Six pillars of international law demolished.
Trump's Ukraine plan requires the US to violate 71 international commitments, @EerikNKross has calculated.
It systematically contradicts the legal order America built over 80 years—from the Geneva Conventions to NATO's founding treaty:
Trump's Ukraine plan requires the US to violate 71 international commitments, @EerikNKross has calculated.
It systematically contradicts the legal order America built over 80 years—from the Geneva Conventions to NATO's founding treaty:
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
#UkrainianView
I mean, we all here know that Trump attempts to break international laws to the point everywhere he can.
I am just noting the separate cases of when he does it again and again to help russia.
I mean, we all here know that Trump attempts to break international laws to the point everywhere he can.
I am just noting the separate cases of when he does it again and again to help russia.
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Husic said higher prices and uncertain supply for domestic use was “not because we don’t have enough gas, but because the gas that comes from beneath Australian soil is prioritised for customers offshore rather than customers onshore”.
Husic said higher prices and uncertain supply for domestic use was “not because we don’t have enough gas, but because the gas that comes from beneath Australian soil is prioritised for customers offshore rather than customers onshore”.
‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters
Labor MP backs independent’s call for cheaper energy on the east coast by forcing producers to sell cheaper fuel for Australian use
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Husic said higher prices and uncertain supply for domestic use was “not because we don’t have enough gas, but because the gas that comes from beneath Australian soil is prioritised for customers offshore rather than customers onshore”.
Husic said higher prices and uncertain supply for domestic use was “not because we don’t have enough gas, but because the gas that comes from beneath Australian soil is prioritised for customers offshore rather than customers onshore”.
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Credit to Planet America for having Ryan Grim on. Waaaay past time for the ABC to understand the importance of covering news with credible research
Drop Site reporter Ryan Grim (@ryangrim.bsky.social) unpacks Jeffrey Epstein’s deep ties to Israeli business & political elites, revealing how leaked emails shed light on the elusive sources of Epstein’s wealth & influence. Speaking to Australia’s ABC News In-depth’s ‘Planet..
Video below ⬇️
Video below ⬇️
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Credit to Planet America for having Ryan Grim on. Waaaay past time for the ABC to understand the importance of covering news with credible research
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marking the start of @UN_Women’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based violence.
Violence against women is a global crisis. Nearly one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
Violence against women is a global crisis. Nearly one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marking the start of @UN_Women’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based violence.
Violence against women is a global crisis. Nearly one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
Violence against women is a global crisis. Nearly one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
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Bill Gates, Hurricane Melissa, and a Hot Tub of Death | When a mega-billionaire carps that a “doomsday outlook” is harming the climate movement, it's important to say many things in response, including this: he's dead wrong.
Bill Gates, Hurricane Melissa, and a Hot Tub of Death
When a mega-billionaire carps that a “doomsday outlook” is harming the climate movement, it's important to say many things in response, including this: he's dead wrong.
www.commondreams.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Bill Gates, Hurricane Melissa, and a Hot Tub of Death | When a mega-billionaire carps that a “doomsday outlook” is harming the climate movement, it's important to say many things in response, including this: he's dead wrong.
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We've "substantially underestimated" what we're about to face.
Some candid truth from Dr. James Hansen
www.collapse2050.com/james-hansen...
Some candid truth from Dr. James Hansen
www.collapse2050.com/james-hansen...
James Hansen: Candid Truth About Global Warming
"Substantial underestimate"
www.collapse2050.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We've "substantially underestimated" what we're about to face.
Some candid truth from Dr. James Hansen
www.collapse2050.com/james-hansen...
Some candid truth from Dr. James Hansen
www.collapse2050.com/james-hansen...
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Peter Costello is to blame for our health crisis. He promised the states his GST was a growth tax that would provide sustainable funding for states but its failing
But we don’t have to increase the GST its time to tax gas and give the $s to the states
thepoint.com.au/opinions/202...
But we don’t have to increase the GST its time to tax gas and give the $s to the states
thepoint.com.au/opinions/202...
Australia’s health system is in intensive care, and the GST flatline is to blame
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Peter Costello is to blame for our health crisis. He promised the states his GST was a growth tax that would provide sustainable funding for states but its failing
But we don’t have to increase the GST its time to tax gas and give the $s to the states
thepoint.com.au/opinions/202...
But we don’t have to increase the GST its time to tax gas and give the $s to the states
thepoint.com.au/opinions/202...
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It's funny to have to make this case but tbqh we don't make it enough: human efforts to counter fossil fuel use have had *at least some* effect on total greenhouse gas emissions since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015, and there's some evidence to back up this position
A lil thread 🧵
A lil thread 🧵
a man is talking about being entirely successful .
Alt: a robot is is talking about not being entirely successful .
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
It's funny to have to make this case but tbqh we don't make it enough: human efforts to counter fossil fuel use have had *at least some* effect on total greenhouse gas emissions since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015, and there's some evidence to back up this position
A lil thread 🧵
A lil thread 🧵
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WOW - A small win for now!
Federal judge dismissed indictments against Letitia James and James Comey | CNN Politics
A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.
www.cnn.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
WOW - A small win for now!
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We are the many, and they are the few. Don’t forget that, no matter what the psyops on your screen say.
#50501movement #NoKings #PsyOps
#50501movement #NoKings #PsyOps
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We are the many, and they are the few. Don’t forget that, no matter what the psyops on your screen say.
#50501movement #NoKings #PsyOps
#50501movement #NoKings #PsyOps
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Don't think of it as missing out on Day 5 of the cricket, think about how it's Day 2 of the #PointLive live.thepoint.com.au
The Point Live: Nationals push for Coalition to delay mining friendly envvironment laws, while the fallout from Hanson't Islamaphobic burqa stunt continues
Not content with having blown up net zero, the Nationals are now wagging the dog over legislation decisions, pushing for the Liberals to delay passing the mining friendly environment legislation. Mean...
live.thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Don't think of it as missing out on Day 5 of the cricket, think about how it's Day 2 of the #PointLive live.thepoint.com.au
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As Murray Watt’s home state of QLD wakes from vicious storms that wrought significant damage, he’s working with @albomp.bsky.social to ram through business-friendly faux environmental reforms.
Several decades ago CSIRO (which Labor is gutting) predicted these effects of climate change.
SHAME
#auspol
Several decades ago CSIRO (which Labor is gutting) predicted these effects of climate change.
SHAME
#auspol
November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
As Murray Watt’s home state of QLD wakes from vicious storms that wrought significant damage, he’s working with @albomp.bsky.social to ram through business-friendly faux environmental reforms.
Several decades ago CSIRO (which Labor is gutting) predicted these effects of climate change.
SHAME
#auspol
Several decades ago CSIRO (which Labor is gutting) predicted these effects of climate change.
SHAME
#auspol
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Good chance Labor’s environment laws won’t stand up to legal scrutiny. theconversation.com/long-awaited...
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
Labor has pledged to pass long-awaited environment laws this week. But the current reforms leave Australia open to legal challenge.
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Good chance Labor’s environment laws won’t stand up to legal scrutiny. theconversation.com/long-awaited...
"influence of obscene wealth & selfish power over politics & government has never been plainer. "
"the unsated lust of the world’s ‘richest’ individuals, oligarchs, & corporations for a substance that exists nowhere in the Universe outside the human imagination. Money."
"the unsated lust of the world’s ‘richest’ individuals, oligarchs, & corporations for a substance that exists nowhere in the Universe outside the human imagination. Money."
While scientists issued final warnings, the billionaires built bunkers and doubled down on delusion.
It’s time to stop listening to tech bros and start listening to the science elders.
#ClimateEmergency #ActOnClimate #GreedVsPlanet #PearlsandIrritations
It’s time to stop listening to tech bros and start listening to the science elders.
#ClimateEmergency #ActOnClimate #GreedVsPlanet #PearlsandIrritations
The wisdom of the elders, the greed of the rich
As the planet spirals toward environmental collapse, elders like Attenborough, Earle, Hansen and Suzuki have spent decades warning us – and offering hope. But the billionaires in bunkers aren't listening. They are too busy getting rich off our destruction.
johnmenadue.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"influence of obscene wealth & selfish power over politics & government has never been plainer. "
"the unsated lust of the world’s ‘richest’ individuals, oligarchs, & corporations for a substance that exists nowhere in the Universe outside the human imagination. Money."
"the unsated lust of the world’s ‘richest’ individuals, oligarchs, & corporations for a substance that exists nowhere in the Universe outside the human imagination. Money."
"Despite such repeated admonitions by learned and responsible individuals founded on a colossal pile of hard evidence and tested proof, countries, corporations and political leaders have remained largely deaf, blind and heedless to the predicament facing humanity and the planet."
While scientists issued final warnings, the billionaires built bunkers and doubled down on delusion.
It’s time to stop listening to tech bros and start listening to the science elders.
#ClimateEmergency #ActOnClimate #GreedVsPlanet #PearlsandIrritations
It’s time to stop listening to tech bros and start listening to the science elders.
#ClimateEmergency #ActOnClimate #GreedVsPlanet #PearlsandIrritations
The wisdom of the elders, the greed of the rich
As the planet spirals toward environmental collapse, elders like Attenborough, Earle, Hansen and Suzuki have spent decades warning us – and offering hope. But the billionaires in bunkers aren't listening. They are too busy getting rich off our destruction.
johnmenadue.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
"Despite such repeated admonitions by learned and responsible individuals founded on a colossal pile of hard evidence and tested proof, countries, corporations and political leaders have remained largely deaf, blind and heedless to the predicament facing humanity and the planet."
"We warn of potential collapse of natural & socioeconomic systems in a world where we will face unbearable heat, frequent extreme weather events, food & fresh water shortages, rising seas, more emerging diseases, & increased social unrest & geopolitical conflict”
While scientists issued final warnings, the billionaires built bunkers and doubled down on delusion.
It’s time to stop listening to tech bros and start listening to the science elders.
#ClimateEmergency #ActOnClimate #GreedVsPlanet #PearlsandIrritations
It’s time to stop listening to tech bros and start listening to the science elders.
#ClimateEmergency #ActOnClimate #GreedVsPlanet #PearlsandIrritations
The wisdom of the elders, the greed of the rich
As the planet spirals toward environmental collapse, elders like Attenborough, Earle, Hansen and Suzuki have spent decades warning us – and offering hope. But the billionaires in bunkers aren't listening. They are too busy getting rich off our destruction.
johnmenadue.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We warn of potential collapse of natural & socioeconomic systems in a world where we will face unbearable heat, frequent extreme weather events, food & fresh water shortages, rising seas, more emerging diseases, & increased social unrest & geopolitical conflict”