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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 4h
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 ...
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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 5h
Albo's philosophy of government: steady as she doesn't go
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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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 6h
Danny Saeed did the reporting and deserves any credit.

As the Club doesn't have a live website, personally I prefer the Club was kept on the lobby register, so the corporate sponsors are able to be easily identified.
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Michelle Fahy @michellefahy.bsky.social · 6h
If you were hoping to hear Chris Hedges speak at the National Press Club and were stymied by the NPC's cancellation of him...

There is this instead (in Adelaide):
events.humanitix.com/edward-said-...
Edward Said Memorial Lecture 'Chris Hedges'
Join the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) in 2025 as we host Chris Hedges at UniSA for the Edward Said Memorial Lecture.
events.humanitix.com
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 7h
Australian Parliament Sports Club de-registered as lobby group amid MP outrage www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/13/a...
Australian Parliament Sports Club de-registered as lobby group amid MP outrage
Exclusive: The Australian Parliament Sports Club has de-registered as a lobby group, as its CEO claims politicians were fully aware of lobby groups' involvement in the club.
www.crikey.com.au
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 11h
Didn't even have the bottle to stick with changes to super that affected only the wealthiest 0.5%.
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 9h
Leo Puglisi from @6newsau.bsky.social gave evidence to the parliamentary inquiry on the social media age ban - I asked him about the real impacts on young people. This isn't about protection, it's about control. You can't lock kids out of news and social connection and call it safety.
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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 9h
Just a bit of bum..I mean fun Shaun...
Comedy character Chris Lorax from Mad As Hell
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Raymond Wilton @raymondwilton.bsky.social · 9h
& what about the rest of us who won’t ever see $10,000,000. Many of these people have been dodging tax forever & now will continue to bludge on the rest of us.
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 9h
The environment's had a real look in since Murray WattTF and Mike Kaiser teamed up.
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 10h
They are so pathetic. There isn't a business lobby in existence they can't cave to.
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Treasurer announces rework of stalled superannuation tax increase plan
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announces the federal government's stalled superannuation tax increases will be reworked after criticism over the plan.
www.abc.net.au
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 13h
The ALP might as well merge with the Minerals Council of Australia
Miners to get an early look at Labor’s new green laws Tom Rabe WA political correspondent Oct 12, 2025 – 3.26pm The Albanese government will give mining companies and other stakeholders draft extracts of its environmental protection laws before they go to parliament, as Environment Minister Murray Watt tries to rebuild trust after earlier negotiations on the reforms collapsed in acrimony.
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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 9h
The Xbench opposes the Government’s attempt to weaken Freedom of Information laws.

Good to see the Opposition recognise these deep flaws - the bill should not pass.

We need more transparency, not less & I'll keep fighting for your right to know.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908628...
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Tim Dunlop @timdunlop.bsky.social · 11h
And they are damned proud of it
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 11h
As of now there is nothing Albanese's govt has done that has changed the country in any structural way.

No change at all to how the fundamental debates of the nation are addressed.
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Fiona Katauskas @fionakatauskas.bsky.social · 13h
I'm old enough to remember when pretty much all of the mainstream media regularly praised Abbott for being the politician with the deepest connection to Indig Australians because he visited a community every year, patted some kids on the head and hammered a few nails.
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Dr Ingrid M @ingridm.bsky.social · 16h
poor old Tony Abbott is on the public broadcaster dismissing the oldest and longest continuous oral histories in the history of humanity as “hearsay” how’s your morning going.
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Dr Erin O'Donnell (she/her) 🇵🇸 @ezzyod.bsky.social · 15h
Reposting this for @ingridm.bsky.social thread of links (next time you need evidence of a bunch of times white colonial science finally figured out a way to show what Indigenous knowledge holders have known for millennia).
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Dr Ingrid M @ingridm.bsky.social · 16h
poor old Tony Abbott is on the public broadcaster dismissing the oldest and longest continuous oral histories in the history of humanity as “hearsay” how’s your morning going.
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 16h
In Dec 2019 @albomp.bsky.social told the Chifley Research Centre Conference audience “We don’t need a culture of secrecy. We need a culture of disclosure” and then committed to “Reform #FOI laws so they can’t be flouted by Government”.

Exactly who’s failed? #auspol
PM Anthony Albanese defames former senator Rex Patrick to deflect scrutiny on new FOI laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used parliamentary privilege to defame former senator Rex Patrick, when there was no justification to do so. So, let’s see why. Below are 4 short videos from federal […...
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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 15h
Watch reporter John Lyons’ story Chasing Trump’s Billions, on #4Corners ABC TV tonight 8.30 AEST & support public interest #journalism. Via YouTube for international viewers. This story famously led Donald #Trump to threaten John’s questions were “hurting Australia”.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
As Trump's wealth skyrockets, accusations of conflicts of interest mount
Donald Trump's wealth has skyrocketed since his return to the White House nine months ago, leading to accusations that he is profiting from the presidency.
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Dr Ingrid M @ingridm.bsky.social · 16h
poor old Tony Abbott is on the public broadcaster dismissing the oldest and longest continuous oral histories in the history of humanity as “hearsay” how’s your morning going.
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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 16h
The Climate Council identifies another 38 new or expanded coal projects seeking federal government approval. Collectively, they would produce more than 5.7 billion tonnes of coal over their lifetimes, equivalent to more than 14 years of current production. satpa.pe/MqrUOcC
Labor’s slate for fossil fuel approvals
The Albanese government has already approved 31 fossil fuel projects, and more than that are waiting, even as renewables overtake coal as the top source of electricity.
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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 1d
Our client Dr Nick Riemer on the 18C case against him and his colleague Prof John Keane
Anti-Zionism on trial - ABC listen
University of Sydney academics Dr Nick Riemer and Professor John Keane will be facing the Federal Court on Monday 13th October after university colleagues made a complaint of anti-Semitism against the...
www.abc.net.au
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 1d
Good luck.
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Royce Kurmelovs @roycerk2.bsky.social · 1d
Guess which idiot is now seeking this induction pack under FOI?
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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 1d
The Albanese govt’s first term was the second most secretive on record.

Rather than changing their ways, they’re doubling down and tightening our FOI system to make it even harder to get information. Not a single expert or member of parliament outside of the Labor party has backed their new bill.
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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 1d
A massive shout-out and thanks and much love to the woman juggling things behind the scenes today on this, @deniseshrivell.bsky.social

Denise helps our democracy in so many ways, every day. She is there helping behind the scenes on so many issues

She is a quiet, impactful giant

Thanks Denise 🙏🏽
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