Charles Livingstone
@cljesuppose.bsky.social
Academic with opinions. Gambling reform, social equity, de-carbonisation, cycling, kids, the Cats.
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...and the 2025 word of the year is www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Word of the year already? Huzzah! Here’s what the latest crop of 'young people' words mean | First Dog on the Moon
The main thing you need to know about ‘six seven’ is that you do not in fact need to know what it means
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
...and the 2025 word of the year is www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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What should be a routine reminder: the national party got 3.8% of the national vote. Tail, meet dog.
November 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM
What should be a routine reminder: the national party got 3.8% of the national vote. Tail, meet dog.
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Tony Abbott’s warped story of Australia www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/11... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Untamed Grace does not spare Tony Abbott - a scintillating read.
Untamed Grace does not spare Tony Abbott - a scintillating read.
Tony Abbott’s warped story of Australia
Tony Abbott’s history of Australia is a version that sanitises the worst effects of colonialism and immigration policy, and leans into the destructive doctrine of Trump.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Tony Abbott’s warped story of Australia www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/11... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Untamed Grace does not spare Tony Abbott - a scintillating read.
Untamed Grace does not spare Tony Abbott - a scintillating read.
On how to fix the turpitude of wagering operators: lens.monash.edu/@medicine-he...
Bad practices, poor regulation: How the bookies are getting away with it
Australia’s gambling industry faces scrutiny as investigations reveal regulatory failures, rising harm, and mounting calls for a national regulator to rein in the influence of betting giants.
lens.monash.edu
October 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
On how to fix the turpitude of wagering operators: lens.monash.edu/@medicine-he...
Excellent Conversation article from @angerintoul.bluesky.social theconversation.com/australias-g...
Australia’s gambling harm is likely underreported – and authorities are still failing to act
New research shows Australian gambling harms, including suicide, may have been systematically under reported.
theconversation.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Excellent Conversation article from @angerintoul.bluesky.social theconversation.com/australias-g...
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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
October 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Ooh #FourCorners what a crooked bunch of bloodsuckers who have our govt by the cojones, those folks in the NRL, the gaming industry and even the body supposedly tasked with encouraging “responsible gambling”.
Time for one of those #royalcommissions to uncover the corruption all the way to the top.
Time for one of those #royalcommissions to uncover the corruption all the way to the top.
October 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Ooh #FourCorners what a crooked bunch of bloodsuckers who have our govt by the cojones, those folks in the NRL, the gaming industry and even the body supposedly tasked with encouraging “responsible gambling”.
Time for one of those #royalcommissions to uncover the corruption all the way to the top.
Time for one of those #royalcommissions to uncover the corruption all the way to the top.
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Australian citizens have the right to return to Australia. Calling them 'Isis brides' does not change the law. They are Australian.
October 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Australian citizens have the right to return to Australia. Calling them 'Isis brides' does not change the law. They are Australian.
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Not just that you will be punished for standing up for the oppressed, but that you will be ritually humiliated and made an example of.
Hello, world?
Hello, world?
October 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Not just that you will be punished for standing up for the oppressed, but that you will be ritually humiliated and made an example of.
Hello, world?
Hello, world?
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Guess where former defence ministers are? 👀
The revolving door is a real obstacle to good governance and it should be SHUT.
The revolving door is a real obstacle to good governance and it should be SHUT.
August 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Guess where former defence ministers are? 👀
The revolving door is a real obstacle to good governance and it should be SHUT.
The revolving door is a real obstacle to good governance and it should be SHUT.
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Bad news good news.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
August 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Bad news good news.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
Time scientists say the rotation of the Earth is speeding up – what is happening? | First Dog on the Moon
July 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Time scientists say the rotation of the Earth is speeding up – what is happening? | First Dog on the Moon
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You wouldn't know it on the mainland, but the Tas govt last year agreed to pay $75m to 129 victims of child abuse just in Ashley detention centre.
And there's *at least* one more class action on the way.
All Aus taxpayers pay for this abuse. But the natl media didn't think it was important.
And there's *at least* one more class action on the way.
All Aus taxpayers pay for this abuse. But the natl media didn't think it was important.
July 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
You wouldn't know it on the mainland, but the Tas govt last year agreed to pay $75m to 129 victims of child abuse just in Ashley detention centre.
And there's *at least* one more class action on the way.
All Aus taxpayers pay for this abuse. But the natl media didn't think it was important.
And there's *at least* one more class action on the way.
All Aus taxpayers pay for this abuse. But the natl media didn't think it was important.
Oh yeah
Is this bad www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Antarctica’s ocean flip: Satellites catch sudden salt surge melting ice from below
A massive and surprising change is unfolding around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, and sea ice is melting at record speed, enough to match the size ...
www.sciencedaily.com
July 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Oh yeah
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Somebody needs to have a stern word with the oceans about the importance of gas as a transition fuel.
July 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Somebody needs to have a stern word with the oceans about the importance of gas as a transition fuel.
In the polite academic argot to which I subscribe, fuck yeah!
June 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
In the polite academic argot to which I subscribe, fuck yeah!
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What women problem?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
June 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What women problem?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
Richard Flanagan pulls no punches: Tasmania in crisis over billion-dollar AFL stadium www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Tasmania in crisis over billion-dollar AFL stadium
The Tasmanian Liberal government is in crisis and a snap election likely to be called as the premier clings to plans for a stadium that will bankrupt the state.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
June 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Richard Flanagan pulls no punches: Tasmania in crisis over billion-dollar AFL stadium www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Holy macareenas ...
this is v scary - but at least we are not entrusting the entire internet our understanding of the world and they way we communicate over to AI and the people who are running it so they can make money
June 3, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Holy macareenas ...
Ross Gittins points out the weakness at the core of the ALP government: www.theage.com.au/business/the...
In one awful decision, Albanese has revealed his do-nothing plan
If you want to govern effectively, you have to be prepared to stand up to powerful interest groups. It’s now clear Albanese isn’t prepared to do that.
www.theage.com.au
June 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Ross Gittins points out the weakness at the core of the ALP government: www.theage.com.au/business/the...
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The gas industry, run by sociopathic millionaires, provides nothing to Australia. This filthy, illness-causing, & cultural/climate/enviro vandal-vampire industry is sucking out the money that should be going to schools & hospitals while the gormless government skips about going la la la.
10 years after gas exports from Queensland began, all of the gas companies involved, bar one, have not paid a cent in company tax.
This is despite them selling $125 billion worth of LNG out of Queensland, and reporting $330 billion in total Australian revenue. #auspol
This is despite them selling $125 billion worth of LNG out of Queensland, and reporting $330 billion in total Australian revenue. #auspol
June 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The gas industry, run by sociopathic millionaires, provides nothing to Australia. This filthy, illness-causing, & cultural/climate/enviro vandal-vampire industry is sucking out the money that should be going to schools & hospitals while the gormless government skips about going la la la.
Yet another perfect cartoon!
June 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Yet another perfect cartoon!
The women on the left is not amused ...
June 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The women on the left is not amused ...