Rex Patrick
@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
Transparency Warrior, small business owner, former Independent Senator for SA and former submariner.
I’m heading to Adelaide (via Whyalla) for an #FOI fight next Thursday in the SA Supreme Court’s Court of Appeal. Here’s my camp site for the night. #WorkFromRoam #BarrierHighway
November 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I’m heading to Adelaide (via Whyalla) for an #FOI fight next Thursday in the SA Supreme Court’s Court of Appeal. Here’s my camp site for the night. #WorkFromRoam #BarrierHighway
Govt accidentally revealed to ME the gender of the ‘spy’ I cross-examined in a Govt initiated #FOI appeal. Now they’re arguing (with your $$$) national security will be in peril if YOU know if the spy is a man or a woman🤦♂️. @albomp.bsky.social’s Govt’s gone secrecy mad! #auspol
Cone of Silence. Is secret Aussie spy in Rex Patrick case a man or a woman? - Michael West
Government's costly efforts to keep secret the gender identity of an Aussie spy, keeps it at 1 person in 18 million. What's the scam?
michaelwest.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Govt accidentally revealed to ME the gender of the ‘spy’ I cross-examined in a Govt initiated #FOI appeal. Now they’re arguing (with your $$$) national security will be in peril if YOU know if the spy is a man or a woman🤦♂️. @albomp.bsky.social’s Govt’s gone secrecy mad! #auspol
This spook scandal cries out for investigation. ANAO, IGIS & PJCIS should all be on the case, but there should be public scrutiny, not the usual behind closed doors cover-up. High time too for senior bureaucrats publicly disclosed their interests. #auspol
Spy agency awards $200m in deals to firms run by workers and spouses
The news follows revelations that the Australian Signals Directorate head was investigated over contracts given to a company where her husband worked.
www.afr.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This spook scandal cries out for investigation. ANAO, IGIS & PJCIS should all be on the case, but there should be public scrutiny, not the usual behind closed doors cover-up. High time too for senior bureaucrats publicly disclosed their interests. #auspol
Senator Hanson-Young said in her Environment Protection Reform Bill second reading speech “Time is up for native forest logging. The clock is ticking, and time is up.” 👇Minister Watt disagrees👇. #auspol
November 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Senator Hanson-Young said in her Environment Protection Reform Bill second reading speech “Time is up for native forest logging. The clock is ticking, and time is up.” 👇Minister Watt disagrees👇. #auspol
Many think the Senate has adjourned for the year, but they’re wrong, A ‘notice paper’ for an otherwise secret Christmas Eve sitting was discretely published on the Senate’s web site yesterday. e.g. Item #7👇. #auspol
The full program can be seen here. 👉 adjourned.senate.gov.au/2025/
The full program can be seen here. 👉 adjourned.senate.gov.au/2025/
November 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Many think the Senate has adjourned for the year, but they’re wrong, A ‘notice paper’ for an otherwise secret Christmas Eve sitting was discretely published on the Senate’s web site yesterday. e.g. Item #7👇. #auspol
The full program can be seen here. 👉 adjourned.senate.gov.au/2025/
The full program can be seen here. 👉 adjourned.senate.gov.au/2025/
CONservation JOB? Did the @greens.org.au negotiate well for the environment? Some wins, but no end to native forest logging (according to Minister Watt) and coal & gas companies laughing all the way to the next project approval. #auspol
Environment Bill passes Senate as Greens cut deal with Labor - Michael West
A package of environment reforms has passed the Senate, to Coalition disapproval. Rex Patrick reports on what’s changed, and what hasn’t.
michaelwest.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
CONservation JOB? Did the @greens.org.au negotiate well for the environment? Some wins, but no end to native forest logging (according to Minister Watt) and coal & gas companies laughing all the way to the next project approval. #auspol
Labor, supported by the Greens, have successfully moved a motion in the Senate to guillotine 14 Bills, including the 6 EPBC reform related Bills. They will be voted on with a total of 3 hour debate/questions. #auspol 👉 www.aph.gov.au/~/media/225C...
www.aph.gov.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Labor, supported by the Greens, have successfully moved a motion in the Senate to guillotine 14 Bills, including the 6 EPBC reform related Bills. They will be voted on with a total of 3 hour debate/questions. #auspol 👉 www.aph.gov.au/~/media/225C...
Having only the duopoly oversighting #AUKUS is the equivalent of having only children looking after stock control at Darrell Lea. #auspol
Albanese and Ley to decide members of ‘secret’ new committee set to scrutinise Aukus – but Greens excluded
No more than seven government MPs will be appointed but Greens and independents will not be included
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Today I had a new #WorkFromRoam experience when I paused my transit from Goondiwindi to Walgett to participate in a roadside zoom call (thank you #Starlink). 1/2
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Today I had a new #WorkFromRoam experience when I paused my transit from Goondiwindi to Walgett to participate in a roadside zoom call (thank you #Starlink). 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I’m a former submariner who’s been to sea on conventional, AIP and nuclear powered submarines. I’m a former senator who knows how Canberra works. Tomorrow night I will participate in an webinar about #AUKUS. It’s not a podcast, but a conversation you can join in on. #auspol
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Tell me what you think should happen to a senator’s pay when suspended from the Senate for seven sitting days after being “reported as committing an offence” under the standing orders? #auspol
Pauline Hanson suspended from Senate over burka stunt
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
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Tell me what you think should happen to a senator’s pay when suspended from the Senate for seven sitting days after being “reported as committing an offence” under the standing orders? #auspol
Reposted by Rex Patrick
No wonder Minister Murray Watt is 'huffing and puffing' to try to speed up passage of his propose environmental laws through the Senate - the longer and harder we look at the Bills, the more pitfalls and holes we see. 👇Take 'net gain' for example. 👇#auspol
From 'net zero' to 'net gain'. The platypus-to-possum exchange rate - Michael West
Following the Libs 'Net Zero' battle, 'Net Gain' will be focus as Murray Watt struggles to get changes to environmental laws passed.
michaelwest.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 AM
No wonder Minister Murray Watt is 'huffing and puffing' to try to speed up passage of his propose environmental laws through the Senate - the longer and harder we look at the Bills, the more pitfalls and holes we see. 👇Take 'net gain' for example. 👇#auspol
Rather than the gas cartel prioritising the supply of Australian gas to their foreign customers, we need the Australian Govt prioritising the supply of Australian gas to Australians. We need a retrospective gas reservation policy now. #auspol
‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters
Labor MP backs independent’s call for cheaper energy on the east coast by forcing producers to sell cheaper fuel for Australian use
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Rather than the gas cartel prioritising the supply of Australian gas to their foreign customers, we need the Australian Govt prioritising the supply of Australian gas to Australians. We need a retrospective gas reservation policy now. #auspol
No wonder Minister Murray Watt is 'huffing and puffing' to try to speed up passage of his propose environmental laws through the Senate - the longer and harder we look at the Bills, the more pitfalls and holes we see. 👇Take 'net gain' for example. 👇#auspol
From 'net zero' to 'net gain'. The platypus-to-possum exchange rate - Michael West
Following the Libs 'Net Zero' battle, 'Net Gain' will be focus as Murray Watt struggles to get changes to environmental laws passed.
michaelwest.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 AM
No wonder Minister Murray Watt is 'huffing and puffing' to try to speed up passage of his propose environmental laws through the Senate - the longer and harder we look at the Bills, the more pitfalls and holes we see. 👇Take 'net gain' for example. 👇#auspol
👇 Hard to reconcile 🤷♂️. #ClimateAction #auspol
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
👇 Hard to reconcile 🤷♂️. #ClimateAction #auspol
I think this couple has it right!
November 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I think this couple has it right!
Atop Mountain Wyndham.
November 22, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Atop Mountain Wyndham.
I’ve downed tools today. I’ve got the blues. Great Keppel Island, Queensland.
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I’ve downed tools today. I’ve got the blues. Great Keppel Island, Queensland.
Money is used for general trade and is backed by gold, silver or the State. Cryptocurrency isn’t used for general trading and is backed only by the perception or those that have ‘invested’ in it. #EmperorsClothes www.afr.com/opinion/is-b...
Is bitcoin the biggest honeytrap in history?
Depending on your timing, the cryptocurrency – which has all the hallmarks of a Ponzi scheme – could easily be the best or worst investment you have ever made.
www.afr.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Money is used for general trade and is backed by gold, silver or the State. Cryptocurrency isn’t used for general trading and is backed only by the perception or those that have ‘invested’ in it. #EmperorsClothes www.afr.com/opinion/is-b...
Trump rewarding the aggressor 🤦♂️. #auspol
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has impossible choice as Trump pushes plan to end war
US president demands that Kyiv accepts plan that would mean giving up territory to Russia
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Trump rewarding the aggressor 🤦♂️. #auspol
Given the choice between the ruthless price-gouging gas industry and struggling manufacturers, the choice is clear (except if you are brain dead, or a gas cartel lobbyist). We need a retrospective gas reservation scheme now! #auspol
November 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Given the choice between the ruthless price-gouging gas industry and struggling manufacturers, the choice is clear (except if you are brain dead, or a gas cartel lobbyist). We need a retrospective gas reservation scheme now! #auspol
When export gas trains in Gladstone were approved, Labor (supported by the Coalition) declined to put a gas reservation scheme in place. Australians have suffered from high energy prices ever since. It’s time to fix that error. Wee need a retrospective gas reservation scheme now. 1/2 #auspol
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
When export gas trains in Gladstone were approved, Labor (supported by the Coalition) declined to put a gas reservation scheme in place. Australians have suffered from high energy prices ever since. It’s time to fix that error. Wee need a retrospective gas reservation scheme now. 1/2 #auspol
Australia’s economic complexity ranking is at a low. @albomp.bsky.social’s response - cut CSIRO staff by 300 - 350🤦♂️.
Plenty of money for opulent projects like #AUKUS to fill foreign wallets, not so much money for our future prosperity. #auspol
Plenty of money for opulent projects like #AUKUS to fill foreign wallets, not so much money for our future prosperity. #auspol
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Australia’s economic complexity ranking is at a low. @albomp.bsky.social’s response - cut CSIRO staff by 300 - 350🤦♂️.
Plenty of money for opulent projects like #AUKUS to fill foreign wallets, not so much money for our future prosperity. #auspol
Plenty of money for opulent projects like #AUKUS to fill foreign wallets, not so much money for our future prosperity. #auspol