Charles Tuise
@ctuise.bsky.social
Born an outsider desperately looking in... now I'm a grownup I don't even want in
But this Bluesky place isn't too bad... might stay awhile
But this Bluesky place isn't too bad... might stay awhile
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“We live in one of the richest countries in the world... yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care... so many of these things are unaffordable.” - Dr Richard Denniss
✍️ Sign our petition urging our parliament to launch an inquiry into AUKUS: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...
✍️ Sign our petition urging our parliament to launch an inquiry into AUKUS: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
“We live in one of the richest countries in the world... yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care... so many of these things are unaffordable.” - Dr Richard Denniss
✍️ Sign our petition urging our parliament to launch an inquiry into AUKUS: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...
✍️ Sign our petition urging our parliament to launch an inquiry into AUKUS: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...
The numbers don't stack up in support of the media fixation with the 'rise in youth crime'.
It just seems we have thinner skin than previous generations #Auspol
Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say
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It just seems we have thinner skin than previous generations #Auspol
Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say
theconversation.com/is-australia...
Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say
State governments across the country have brought in harsher laws to deal with youth crime in recent years. But do the stats justify the punitive measures?
theconversation.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:39 AM
The numbers don't stack up in support of the media fixation with the 'rise in youth crime'.
It just seems we have thinner skin than previous generations #Auspol
Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say
theconversation.com/is-australia...
It just seems we have thinner skin than previous generations #Auspol
Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say
theconversation.com/is-australia...
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The Queensland advisory board tasked with reviewing domestic and family violence deaths has quietly stopped routinely analysing new cases, and has not looked into most of the latest deaths for more than two years.
This reflects the LNPs and Coalitions attitude towards women #Qldpol #Auspol #News
This reflects the LNPs and Coalitions attitude towards women #Qldpol #Auspol #News
November 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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#Auspol Time to end the greed. Add tax rates to Australias system 50% at $600k 60%at $800k 70% at $1 Mill. 80% at $1.5 Million. Workers entitled to get the same percentage payrises each year as CEOs give themselves at a minimum. Lowest paid should get 1% above each year to close the pay gap
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
#Auspol Time to end the greed. Add tax rates to Australias system 50% at $600k 60%at $800k 70% at $1 Mill. 80% at $1.5 Million. Workers entitled to get the same percentage payrises each year as CEOs give themselves at a minimum. Lowest paid should get 1% above each year to close the pay gap
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We are meant to believe the NACC is still trying to establish if somebody should be held to account on #Robodebt.
They are now preparing for their Xmas time-off while victims and their families have to see off yet another year without justice. I’ll be thinking of them this Xmas.
They are now preparing for their Xmas time-off while victims and their families have to see off yet another year without justice. I’ll be thinking of them this Xmas.
It’s almost 2yrs since the day Commissioner Catherine Holmes handed down her final report on Robodebt & referred those responsible for criminal prosecution. It was a day we felt like finally something was happening.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
We are meant to believe the NACC is still trying to establish if somebody should be held to account on #Robodebt.
They are now preparing for their Xmas time-off while victims and their families have to see off yet another year without justice. I’ll be thinking of them this Xmas.
They are now preparing for their Xmas time-off while victims and their families have to see off yet another year without justice. I’ll be thinking of them this Xmas.
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The latest corrective services data is out today, and it points a horrific picture of the systemic racism in our judicial system #PointLive
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November 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The latest corrective services data is out today, and it points a horrific picture of the systemic racism in our judicial system #PointLive
live.thepoint.com.au
live.thepoint.com.au
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Barnaby Joyce is quitting the Nats because he wants more attention like the media pig he is
live.thepoint.com.au
live.thepoint.com.au
The Point Live: Labor and Greens to pass environment laws today, Nationals pretend to care about Barnaby Joyce's future
Labor wants a political win and wants its environment legislation pushed through, even if it means sitting on Friday to do it, while the Nationals are pretending to care about Barnaby Joyce's potentia...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Barnaby Joyce is quitting the Nats because he wants more attention like the media pig he is
live.thepoint.com.au
live.thepoint.com.au
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A stupid and unjust entangling of policing and welfare.
The Albanese govt should put their time and effort into things that would make a real difference:
fixing the ineffective job provider scheme, and getting rid of the cruel and counterproductive 'mutual obligation' system. #poverty #auspol
The Albanese govt should put their time and effort into things that would make a real difference:
fixing the ineffective job provider scheme, and getting rid of the cruel and counterproductive 'mutual obligation' system. #poverty #auspol
Today @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social succeeded in establishing new powers to cancel Centrelink payments before conviction.
Thanks @senatorthorpe.bsky.social @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social @davidpocock.bsky.social @pennyallmanpayne.com for trying to stop this dangerous law.
Thanks @senatorthorpe.bsky.social @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social @davidpocock.bsky.social @pennyallmanpayne.com for trying to stop this dangerous law.
Shame Labor shame: New powers to cancel Centrelink payments before conviction pass the senate
Welfare recipients have a right to be treated equally under the law, and should not be subject to punishment before having access to legal advice for any reason, ever.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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The new standards “send the message that the US no longer believes in the foundational element of the human rights system it helped build.”
How are those "shared values" going @albomp.bsky.social ? #auspol
How are those "shared values" going @albomp.bsky.social ? #auspol
Countries that have abortion access, DEI policies or protection for LGBTQ+ people will be considered “human rights violators“ by the Trump regime
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
We’re in the upside down.
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The new standards “send the message that the US no longer believes in the foundational element of the human rights system it helped build.”
How are those "shared values" going @albomp.bsky.social ? #auspol
How are those "shared values" going @albomp.bsky.social ? #auspol
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"Ed Husic on the money: gas industry profiteering is costing Australians" by Matt Saunders #ThePoint
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Ed Husic on the money: gas industry profiteering is costing Australians
Ed Husic’s ‘breaking ranks with Labor’ speech in parliament yesterday which claimed gas exporters are profiteering from Australians and driving up domestic energy prices, is right on the money and wel...
thepoint.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
"Ed Husic on the money: gas industry profiteering is costing Australians" by Matt Saunders #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251125-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251125-...
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GAC builds China’s first pilot line for 60Ah+ solid‑state EV batteries. Nearly double energy density → 500km EV today could go 1,000km.
“Solid‑state = safer, faster charging, higher temp stability (300–400°C). Will China win the Solid state #battery race as well?
“Solid‑state = safer, faster charging, higher temp stability (300–400°C). Will China win the Solid state #battery race as well?
China's solid-state EV batteries hit factory floor, promise 2x range
China's GAC achieves a breakthrough areal capacity of 7.7 mAh/cm² on its new pilot line for 60+ Ah solid-state cells.
interestingengineering.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:08 AM
GAC builds China’s first pilot line for 60Ah+ solid‑state EV batteries. Nearly double energy density → 500km EV today could go 1,000km.
“Solid‑state = safer, faster charging, higher temp stability (300–400°C). Will China win the Solid state #battery race as well?
“Solid‑state = safer, faster charging, higher temp stability (300–400°C). Will China win the Solid state #battery race as well?
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Australia doesn't have a gas shortage problem.
We have a gas export problem, and Australians are paying the price.
Great to see this issue being discussed in Parliament this week! #auspol
We have a gas export problem, and Australians are paying the price.
Great to see this issue being discussed in Parliament this week! #auspol
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Australia doesn't have a gas shortage problem.
We have a gas export problem, and Australians are paying the price.
Great to see this issue being discussed in Parliament this week! #auspol
We have a gas export problem, and Australians are paying the price.
Great to see this issue being discussed in Parliament this week! #auspol
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Australia Institute research shows that Australia is expanding gas and coal, with 94 new fossil fuel projects in the pipeline.
We need stronger environmental laws that stop new coal and gas projects.
Sign our petition to fix our environmental flaws: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...
We need stronger environmental laws that stop new coal and gas projects.
Sign our petition to fix our environmental flaws: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Australia Institute research shows that Australia is expanding gas and coal, with 94 new fossil fuel projects in the pipeline.
We need stronger environmental laws that stop new coal and gas projects.
Sign our petition to fix our environmental flaws: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...
We need stronger environmental laws that stop new coal and gas projects.
Sign our petition to fix our environmental flaws: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...
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"Government investment in social housing is helping stabilise rents" Wow, who knew? (oh, yeah everyone). My column #ThePoint
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Government investment in social housing is helping stabilise rents
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
"Government investment in social housing is helping stabilise rents" Wow, who knew? (oh, yeah everyone). My column #ThePoint
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thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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"My Centrelink payment is $1600 a fortnight, but my rent is $1700, so already everything has gone to paying the rent."
it's not the rental crisis that is causing such misery.
It's decades of bipartisan housing, tax & welfare policy which has pushed up housing costs and kept 1 in 6 kids #poverty.
it's not the rental crisis that is causing such misery.
It's decades of bipartisan housing, tax & welfare policy which has pushed up housing costs and kept 1 in 6 kids #poverty.
'It's climbing the ladder': The rental crisis pushing working families to the brink
'It's climbing the ladder': The rental crisis pushing working families to the brink
Rental stress is at its worst levels on record, with renters in one city now spending nearly a third of their income on housing.
www.sbs.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 AM
"My Centrelink payment is $1600 a fortnight, but my rent is $1700, so already everything has gone to paying the rent."
it's not the rental crisis that is causing such misery.
It's decades of bipartisan housing, tax & welfare policy which has pushed up housing costs and kept 1 in 6 kids #poverty.
it's not the rental crisis that is causing such misery.
It's decades of bipartisan housing, tax & welfare policy which has pushed up housing costs and kept 1 in 6 kids #poverty.
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Qld Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has again accused Qld Labor of "rolling out the welcome mat to drug dealers".
Unlike 2024 Schoolies, 2025 won't have pill testing.
Take great care. #qldpol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/que...
Unlike 2024 Schoolies, 2025 won't have pill testing.
Take great care. #qldpol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/que...
Pill-testing has been banned from schoolies. Here’s what teens really think about it
Last year, 27 drug samples showed up at pill-testing services at schoolies. This year, drug takers will have to chance it.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Qld Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has again accused Qld Labor of "rolling out the welcome mat to drug dealers".
Unlike 2024 Schoolies, 2025 won't have pill testing.
Take great care. #qldpol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/que...
Unlike 2024 Schoolies, 2025 won't have pill testing.
Take great care. #qldpol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/que...
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Jason Clare makes Tim Wilson squirm saying Liberals aren’t just opposed to Australian Students receiving a debt cut, they clearly “hate” the idea revealing Wilson today described it as “one of the most despicable things that he’s ever seen”💥🙄 #QT
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Jason Clare makes Tim Wilson squirm saying Liberals aren’t just opposed to Australian Students receiving a debt cut, they clearly “hate” the idea revealing Wilson today described it as “one of the most despicable things that he’s ever seen”💥🙄 #QT
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Apparently social and public housing is helping stabilise rents. What a shock!! Me on #PointLive
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November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Apparently social and public housing is helping stabilise rents. What a shock!! Me on #PointLive
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Right now, Australia's child #poverty rate is 16% - much higher than Scandinavia but half of UK's rate.
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
Child Poverty %
Denmark 2.4%
Finland 3.2%
Norway 3.6%
Sweden 3.6%
The UK 32.1%
Denmark 2.4%
Finland 3.2%
Norway 3.6%
Sweden 3.6%
The UK 32.1%
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Right now, Australia's child #poverty rate is 16% - much higher than Scandinavia but half of UK's rate.
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
But current policy settings are pushing us towards the UK.
If the gutless Albanese govt continues to do nothing, they are presiding over the official end of 'the fair go'. #inequality #auspol
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The PM Australia elected “avoids conflict, postpones it indefinitely. As long as he does so, he inevitably helps those who benefit from things hewing close to their current condition.” - Sean Kelly
As @juliannes.bsky.social concludes:
As @juliannes.bsky.social concludes:
November 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The PM Australia elected “avoids conflict, postpones it indefinitely. As long as he does so, he inevitably helps those who benefit from things hewing close to their current condition.” - Sean Kelly
As @juliannes.bsky.social concludes:
As @juliannes.bsky.social concludes:
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“Labor, in seeking to be the “natural party of government” as Anthony Albanese likes to say, has sacrificed its duality. The political party is separate from the movement that underpinned it.”
November 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
“Labor, in seeking to be the “natural party of government” as Anthony Albanese likes to say, has sacrificed its duality. The political party is separate from the movement that underpinned it.”
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The Australia Institute is calling on the Albanese Government to redirect the billion dollars saved by not hosting COP31 to Pacific nations.
Read more: australiainstitute.org.au/post/labor-g...
Read more: australiainstitute.org.au/post/labor-g...
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Australia Institute is calling on the Albanese Government to redirect the billion dollars saved by not hosting COP31 to Pacific nations.
Read more: australiainstitute.org.au/post/labor-g...
Read more: australiainstitute.org.au/post/labor-g...
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"This is a singular achievement by President Trump. He deserves enormous congratulations ... it is an enormous achievement. We haven't seen this sort of progress in the Middle East for some time," you said @senatorwong.bsky.social.
And yet ... the GENOCIDE continues unabated. #auspol #Gaza
And yet ... the GENOCIDE continues unabated. #auspol #Gaza
November 20, 2025 at 7:21 AM
"This is a singular achievement by President Trump. He deserves enormous congratulations ... it is an enormous achievement. We haven't seen this sort of progress in the Middle East for some time," you said @senatorwong.bsky.social.
And yet ... the GENOCIDE continues unabated. #auspol #Gaza
And yet ... the GENOCIDE continues unabated. #auspol #Gaza
We couldn't have a more LNP gov't if the LNP was actually in power right now.
The current #Labor Gov't is a bitter disappointment to all of us who hoped, after the last election, we'd finally see #Albo & friends do more Labor like things.
Instead they are taking us back to the 1850s
#Auspol
The current #Labor Gov't is a bitter disappointment to all of us who hoped, after the last election, we'd finally see #Albo & friends do more Labor like things.
Instead they are taking us back to the 1850s
#Auspol
I seriously cannot get over how stupid it is to be cutting back on research right now #ThePoint
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CSIRO 350 job cuts a damning indictment on Government priorities, misses 'golden opportunity' on research
The announcement this week that CSIRO are to cut 350 research jobs is another damning indictment on Australia’s ongoing failure to prioritise research and development.
thepoint.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM