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Wendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · 2d

NO KINGS!
The Australian perspective... "The British themselves would not accept an Australian as a head of state, and it is time we declared at that level who we are, at last."

Thank you,Thomas Keneally!
www.smh.com.au/national/cal...

Call this a geriatric rant if you wish, but at 90, I’ve decided enough is enough

I’m fond of King Charles but, on my significant birthday, I must declare: I am not his subject. I owe him no allegiance.

www.smh.com.au

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Kathy Bowlen @kathybowlen.bsky.social · 3d

Clever analysis by the straight-shooting Shane Wright. #auspolitics #ausdemographics
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

A phony culture war is one thing, but it ignores the facts of life. There is a tsunami headed Australia’s way, and it’s not migrants.

www.theage.com.au

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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 5d

We don’t have a gas shortage, we have a gas export problem. Santos are gaming the system and pushing up the price of gas paid by 🇦🇺 households & industry.

We don’t need new projects, we need to reserve uncontracted export gas for 🇦🇺 now!
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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LouisViljee @louisviljee.bsky.social · 4d

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#fossilcriminals
#capturedstate
#auspol
#wapol

The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 4d

In 2010, the Aus and QLD governments allowed a handful of multinational gas giants to begin massive exports of our gas — a decision that's making Australians poorer today.

‘Our gas prices tripled, then tripled again...electricity prices doubled as well.’

@markogge.bsky.social #auspol

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 4d

In 2010, the Aus and QLD governments allowed a handful of multinational gas giants to begin massive exports of our gas — a decision that's making Australians poorer today.

‘Our gas prices tripled, then tripled again...electricity prices doubled as well.’

@markogge.bsky.social #auspol

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Crikey @crikey.com.au · 4d

Exclusive | Sportsbet has given a guest lecture at Monash University, sparking a faculty review after the university admitted an error of judgement. @daanysaeed.bsky.social reports.

Sportsbet guest lecturer at Monash university seminar prompts faculty review

Monash University has barred Sportsbet from providing industry presenters to masters students after acknowledging the guest lecture spot was an error in judgement.

www.crikey.com.au

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🧛‍♀️🎃~Bindi~🎃🧛‍♀️ @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · 4d

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 8d

This is like disbanding your military during World War Two.

The Trump regime is firing many of the 2,540 employee of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) during the ongoing government shutdown. Why? CISA dismissed Trump’s allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election.

Cybersecurity agency that clashed with Trump one of the first hit with federal firings due to government shutdown

CISA plans to keep just 889 employees on duty during a shutdown while furloughing 65% of its workforce.

nypost.com

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 8d

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Kathy Bowlen @kathybowlen.bsky.social · 8d

Shocked to learn that the US has approved Qatari Air Force base in Idaho. What does that mean for #aukus? #auspolitics
www.rawstory.com/erin-burnett...

'Betrayed!' Erin Burnett floored watching MAGA's new revolt against Trump

CNN anchor Erin Burnett was floored Friday night watching MAGA revolt against President Donald Trump, who earned "fierce backlash" after his administration announced the United States approved Qatar's...

www.rawstory.com

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 12d

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 12d

Gambling regulation in Aus is a national disgrace. The govt has ignored the Murphy Report & repeatedly blocked my bill to hold gambling giants accountable. If they won’t listen to evidence, experts or the crossbench, they should at least listen to the community. #auspol #politas

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Mark Ogge @markogge.bsky.social · 12d

The Australian Government gives foreign owned gas corporates our gas for free, so they can export it to Japan who on-sell it for a profit while Australians face shortages.

Now our Resources Minister reckons we are going it for world peace

lol

www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Australian gas keeps the peace in Indo-Pacific: King

Any future east coast reservation will have no impact on crucial supply to Asia, the resources minister has assured her Japanese counterparts.

www.afr.com

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 12d

Judge Esther Salas, whose son was murdered in 2020, issues a dire warning today:

“Officials from top to bottom” are using rhetoric that puts judges at risk:

www.youtube.com/embed/nJO3QH...

YouTube

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12d

Proposed changes to Australia’s FOI laws would make a repeat of the disastrous Robodebt coverup more likely, rather than less, our new research shows.

The PM described Robodebt as a “gross betrayal and human tragedy”, yet his government plans to make cabinet documents harder to access. #auspol

Government’s FOI changes could cover up the next Robodebt - new research

Proposed changes to Australia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) laws would make a repeat of the disastrous Robodebt coverup more likely, rather than less, according to new research by The Australia Insti...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12d

Everything Trump is doing now is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act.

I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. It’s unfolding very rapidly. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-plan

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LouisViljee @louisviljee.bsky.social · 14d

#Democracy requires transparency. And people to be informed and engaged. No wonder #CommunityIndependents and @greens.org.au are a growing threat to the #duopoly.
#robodebt
#auspol
#wapol

Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 14d

In an extraordinary submission to the Senate, the Public Service Commissioner has blamed transparency for #RoboDebt. He argues for more secrecy to make life easier for public servants as they advise and influence ministers on how we are governed. #auspol michaelwest.com.au/too-much-tra...

Fat Cats say what? Too much transparency caused Robodebt scandal - Michael West

In an extraordinary pitch for a public servant scrutiny void, senior public servants have blamed Robodebt on transparency.

michaelwest.com.au

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Nick @knockaboutwok.bsky.social · 14d

Sunday vibes.

#koala

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16d

New government data confirms what everyone already knew...multinational gas exporters are reaping billions from Australian resources while paying little or no tax.

"People are getting increasingly sick of it."

🔊Richard Denniss, co-CEO, the Australia Institute
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol

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404 Media @404media.co · 16d

New: Apple just removed ICEBlock, the app for reporting sightings of ICE, from its App Store after DOJ pressure. ICEBlock's developer tells 404 Media "we are determined to fight this."

"Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never the right move."

www.404media.co/iceblock-own...

ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’

Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...

www.404media.co

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tandigi @tandigi.bsky.social · 16d

Exactly. Didn’t see a single negative story on any Australian media before or after Sydney’s new metro opened. But there’s a new negative story about Melbourne’s every week. The bias is blatant.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16d

The Trump regime has ordered nine top universities to agree to its demands or lose access to federal funds.

Reminder for any school dealing with Trump's extortion: You can't appease a tyrant.

www.nytimes.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16d

She called it. The media blew it by letting a serial liar off the hook

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 17d

Miners contributed *less* income tax last year (annual Tax Office corporate tax data dump) and the measly PRRT remained flat and measly #auspol
More to come #[email protected]
michaelwest.com.au/prrt-the-tax...

PRRT. The tax oil and gas companies continue to avoid. What's the scam? - Michael West

The annual dump of data from the Tax Office landed yesterday, and once again, it exposes the pittance paid by the oil and gas industry.

michaelwest.com.au

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Eloise Powers @elnopower.bsky.social · 17d

I don't know who this report is, but I'm now a fan!!!

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