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Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 7h

We Aussies have a real problem with gambling
#Auspol

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Communications Minister Anika Wells, wants the gambling lobby to be open and accountable

YouTube video by The National Account

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 11h

Most of Queensland's population has access to fluoridated drinking water; at least 70%. However, most of Qld's 77 councils do not add it. 5 councils don't need to fluoridate as it is already present in the water supply. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

A map of Queensland shows the 77 council regions. Most do not have fluoridated water supply and 5 have naturally occurring fluoride levels.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 15h

Nothing shouts giving up [what remains of] our national sovereignty louder than #AUKUS. #auspol

Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 15h

In case you were curious as to who has sovereign control over #AUKUS, this overnight (Washington) response from Minister Pat Conroy says it all. 1/2 #auspol

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Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 10h

JC #Labor is PATHETIC.
They won the election in a landslide bc everyone HATED Morrison et al but they stupidly follow his #AUKUS BS deal

Grow a pair #Albo and help #Australia grow up and become independent of these dangerous idiots #Auspol

Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 15h

In case you were curious as to who has sovereign control over #AUKUS, this overnight (Washington) response from Minister Pat Conroy says it all. 1/2 #auspol

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 12h

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh began statewide water fluoridation in 2008. Tooth decay data from children was collected 2010-12. In 2012 Campbell Newman removed the state requirement. Data was collected 2021-24 & compared with the initial dataset. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Major study outlines benefit of water fluoridation as Qld councils opt out

The findings are released as more Queensland councils opt out of water fluoridation and amid rising rates of misinformation.

www.abc.net.au

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Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 11h

Occasionally we get things right down under

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 13h

Crisafulli government appoints LNP powerbroker Jane McNamara to oversee the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. Donors, former politicians, candidates, colleagues & party operatives have filled at least 34 taxpayer-funded executive & board positions so far. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

New 'jobs for mates' claim over LNP government appointment

Queensland's Crisafulli government is embroiled in a new "jobs for mates" claim after it appointed a Liberal National Party powerbroker to oversee the state's lead agency for disaster recovery.

www.abc.net.au

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Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 13h

Literally 2025 USA is saying to 1930s Germany 'wait on, hold my drink'.

Soulless doesn't come close to describing how dead inside these cosplay Na#i$ are

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Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 13h

what a germ

Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 13h

With 11.3% of vehicle sales in Sept 2025 in #Australia being BEV, we need these suggested upgrades to public facilities to avoid future 'charging rage' #EV

Blocked bays and failed handshakes: many public EV chargers are unusable – despite being ‘online’ theconversation.com/blocked-bays...

Blocked bays and failed handshakes: many public EV chargers are unusable – despite being ‘online’

To boost the slow uptake of EVs in Australia, authorities have focused on expanding the charger network and ensuring chargers are online. But this won’t be enough.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 1d

Lord Pocketsquare cares not for the homeless. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie announced on Thursday that the existing requirements for developers to include 20% social & affordable housing in the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area would be removed. #qldpol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/que...

‘Good planning, not red tape’: Opponents speak out as Gabba housing quota scrapped

Developers no longer need to include social and affordable housing in the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area, sparking the ire of the state’s peak social services group.

www.brisbanetimes.com.au

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 1d

Ahhh well.

Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · Jun 5

Anyway, this is just pre-emptive bitch in case the PM forces Chalmers to negotiate with the Libs over superannuation rather than just band with the Greens & pass the bill as is.

Grow up and use the Greens to pass the policies you want.

(Prob tho, when the PM prefers politics to policy)

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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 1d

Why Santos is behind your soaring electricity and mortage costs www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Why Santos is behind your soaring electricity and mortgage costs

It was a primary force behind Australia’s inflationary surge, it’s forced businesses either to the wall or to shift offshore, undermined national industry policy and resulted in the loss of countless ...

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 1d

Companies like Santos have a lot to answer for.

But so do Federal and State governments who have governed not in the public interest,
but as wholly-owned subsidiaries of the fossil fuel lobby. #auspol

Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 1d

Why Santos is behind your soaring electricity and mortage costs www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Why Santos is behind your soaring electricity and mortgage costs

It was a primary force behind Australia’s inflationary surge, it’s forced businesses either to the wall or to shift offshore, undermined national industry policy and resulted in the loss of countless ...

www.abc.net.au

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 1d

Seriously, what is this shit?

ABC 730 with a truly embarrassing story of Young Liberals featuring some of the most vapid people you could ever have the misfortune to encounter.

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Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧 @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social · 1d

Linda Reynolds launches bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins after defamation win - ABC News share.google/tdL2774HOAmV.... Reynolds is a vile piece of SHIT. Brittany was raped in Reynolds Office and Reynolds along with the Morrison Government failed to support her. #Auspol

Linda Reynolds launches bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins

Former senator Linda Reynolds launches bankruptcy proceedings in the Federal Court against her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins as she tries to recover damages awarded to her for defamation.

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Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 1d

Of course this stupid #AUKUS deal has a digital component with the potential to screw over everyone in #Australia

#Auspol #NoAUKUS

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Australia’s top-secret AUKUS cloud may hand our data over to the U.S.

Australia’s AUKUS cloud deal with Amazon may deepen military ties — but critics warn it risks surrendering digital sovereignty.

independentaustralia.net

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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 1d

Australia’s AUKUS cloud deal with Amazon may deepen military ties — but critics warn it risks surrendering digital sovereignty.
~ Jemma Nott

Australia’s top-secret AUKUS cloud may hand our data over to the U.S.
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Australia’s top secret AUKUS cloud may hand our data to the U.S.

Australia’s AUKUS cloud deal with Amazon may deepen military ties — but critics warn it risks surrendering digital sovereignty.

independentaustralia.net

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

Every day, and night, there is a conga line of trucks leaving Oberon with timber products headed to Sydney... destroying roads, costing the community in maintenance, and health impacts,
meanwhile, there is a rail link directly from the timber mills to Sydney. abandoned, unused. why #auspol?

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Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 1d

'Poverty for you, not for me' is Labor policy.

If Gough was alive, he'd quit the party, or stride into the party room deliver an epic speech that shamed everyone there into instant reform.
A guy can dream!

#Auspol #LNPLite

Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 1d

On the same day that the government carefully avoids inconveniencing the uber wealthy,
they completely ignore new evidence that 1 in 7 Australians, and 1 in 6 kids, are now living in #poverty.

Labor priorities. #RaiseTheRate #inequality #auspol
povertyandinequality.acoss.org.au/poverty_in_a...

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Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 1d

Labor, in name only, at your service

#Auspol #LNPLite

El Gibbs @bluntshovels.bsky.social · 1d

so great that rich people are being heard with their concerns about staying rich #antipovertyweek

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Government offers major concessions on proposed super tax increase

The government has bowed to pressure on its superannuation tax policy, one of the few revenue-raising measures it had promised, two years on from when it was first announced.

www.abc.net.au

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Charles Tuise @ctuise.bsky.social · 1d

A liar say what?

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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 1d

NSW ICAC was widely condemned by politicians & the media after they took just under 2yrs to conclude their investigation into Gladys Berejiklian’s corruption.

Is anyone condemning the NACC who after well OVER 2yrs is still investigating Robodebt? Why not? #auspol

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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 2d

Someone needs to post that little clip just aired on Media Watch of 2019 Anthony Albanese pointing out all the problems concerning FOI that 2025 Anthony Albanese is intent on making worse

Massive hypocrite

#auspol

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 2d

The Rich People's Lobby has whacked the govt into a backflip on its superannuation reforms
#whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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The One Percent has a super win as Chalmers caves. What's the scam? - Michael West

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced Labor is backing down on the proposed tightening of the super tax for the very wealthy. What’s the scam? The scam is how the Labor Government is letting hyperbole ...

michaelwest.com.au

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