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Lilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 6h

Doing the right thing is just too hard. So we must take the easy way out and let the wealthy have another win.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Labor scraps key elements of controversial superannuation tax plan as Greens call move ‘gift to the super-rich’

Jim Chalmers announces backflip on policy to tax unrealised gains on super account balances of more than $3m

www.theguardian.com

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Lilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 8h

news.thenewdaily.com.au/c/13ZCOF6Bll...

First Israeli hostages released, Trump says Gaza war 'is over'

The release of Israeli hostages that have been held in Gaza for two years has begun, with 20 survivors to be freed.

news.thenewdaily.com.au

Lilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 10h

OMG

Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 10h

theintercept.com/2025/10/11/i...

ICE Will Hold Immigrants in Jail Accused of “Excessive, Invasive” Gynecological Procedures

The Georgia facility gained notoriety for allegations that women received “unnecessary” gynecological treatment, at times lacking informed consent.

theintercept.com

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John Lewis @johnnol1.bsky.social · 12h

Israeli Officials Are Openly Saying They Plan To Resume Attacks On Gaza
open.substack.com/pub/caitlinj...

Israeli Officials Are Openly Saying They Plan To Resume Attacks On Gaza

Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):

open.substack.com

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Jean Proudman @bluejeans58.bsky.social · 10h

We’re leaving no one (except the neediest) behind. Albo has been “very clear” about “the” more pressing need to pay protection money to Trump and Netanyahu for their genocide, and to multinational and corporate lobbyists. The only “opposition” they recognise-the shambles of the LNP. No fear there.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 10h

💯. Both the Liberals and Labor are now pro-poverty parties.

Yet another reason that the 'two party system' is increasingly dangerous for the nation's future.

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Lilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 10h

The Labor Party is pathetic. Election promises meant nothing. They care not at all for the people.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 11h

While the media and political class fixate on tinkering with superannuation, a new report finds that 1 in 7 Australians are living in #poverty.

And it's 1 in 6 children.

In such a wealthy nation, this is an obscene policy choice. #inequality #RaiseTheRate #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

One in seven Australians living in poverty: report

Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.

www.abc.net.au

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Lilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 10h

And like Howard, he never puts the people first. Fossil fuels, corporations, the US, and now, Zionists.

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Lilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 10h

Very true.

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Lilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 10h

I've always said this

Gekko @gekko.bsky.social · 15h

Australia the stupid country

China is our biggest trading partner, by far.

Our slavish dependence on Amerika for our foreign and defence policies damages our perspective and options with China

We may as well shoot ourselves in the foot if this persists

johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...

Lack of China capability can only do harm to society: Our current situation is a disgrace

In March 2023, the Australian Academy of the Humanities sounded the alarm on the decline in our understanding and knowledge of China through a report on “Australia’s China Knowledge Capability”.

johnmenadue.com

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Gekko @gekko.bsky.social · 15h

Democracies are working hard to muzzle free speech

And when democracies start to do that, the principles and vision upholding democracy start to crumble, which is exactly what is happening in many democracies - AU, NZ, UK and France

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