Elle
@ellesanders.bsky.social
Writer & human rights advocate.
Disability & domestic violence policy.
AUWU. Documenting the human cost of law.
Neurodivergent. Chronically ill.
Newcastle, NSW.
INTJ 🖤💛❤️
https://www.tiktok.com/@elleadvocates?_r=1&_t=ZS-92YvbIN4IWw
Disability & domestic violence policy.
AUWU. Documenting the human cost of law.
Neurodivergent. Chronically ill.
Newcastle, NSW.
INTJ 🖤💛❤️
https://www.tiktok.com/@elleadvocates?_r=1&_t=ZS-92YvbIN4IWw
I didn’t come to advocacy through theory.
I came through lived experience.
Financial dependence becomes control.
That’s why the Partner Income Test is dangerous.
I came through lived experience.
Financial dependence becomes control.
That’s why the Partner Income Test is dangerous.
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
I didn’t come to advocacy through theory.
I came through lived experience.
Financial dependence becomes control.
That’s why the Partner Income Test is dangerous.
I came through lived experience.
Financial dependence becomes control.
That’s why the Partner Income Test is dangerous.
Australia’s welfare rates are below the poverty line by design.
Then we means-test people against partners who may not share money, safety, or stability.
This isn’t about “budget repair.”
It’s about controlling who deserves to survive.
Then we means-test people against partners who may not share money, safety, or stability.
This isn’t about “budget repair.”
It’s about controlling who deserves to survive.
January 14, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Australia’s welfare rates are below the poverty line by design.
Then we means-test people against partners who may not share money, safety, or stability.
This isn’t about “budget repair.”
It’s about controlling who deserves to survive.
Then we means-test people against partners who may not share money, safety, or stability.
This isn’t about “budget repair.”
It’s about controlling who deserves to survive.
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Workforce Australia just posted this on FB
Mutual obligation requirements will be paused for participants in the Goulburn Murray Employment Region due to bushfires, from Monday 12 January 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026 (inclusive).
www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals/...
Mutual obligation requirements will be paused for participants in the Goulburn Murray Employment Region due to bushfires, from Monday 12 January 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026 (inclusive).
www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals/...
January 12, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Workforce Australia just posted this on FB
Mutual obligation requirements will be paused for participants in the Goulburn Murray Employment Region due to bushfires, from Monday 12 January 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026 (inclusive).
www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals/...
Mutual obligation requirements will be paused for participants in the Goulburn Murray Employment Region due to bushfires, from Monday 12 January 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026 (inclusive).
www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/individuals/...
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killing women by males who know us continues unabated as politicians draft laws to silence those of us who stand against lethal, hate-fuelled violence.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Investigation underway after woman found dead at Logan home
An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a house in Buccan, south of Brisbane.
www.abc.net.au
January 12, 2026 at 11:09 AM
killing women by males who know us continues unabated as politicians draft laws to silence those of us who stand against lethal, hate-fuelled violence.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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"Tony Lewis has Motor Neurone Disease and can’t access the NDIS because of his age. He’s now chosen voluntary assisted dying because of his inadequate aged care support."
January 12, 2026 at 9:09 AM
"Tony Lewis has Motor Neurone Disease and can’t access the NDIS because of his age. He’s now chosen voluntary assisted dying because of his inadequate aged care support."
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An outsourced call centre operator for Centrelink paid no corporate tax for several years even after winning a major government agency contract worth tens of millions of dollars
Telco Services Australia, generated more than $185m in revenue in 2024-25 but reported no taxable income
Telco Services Australia, generated more than $185m in revenue in 2024-25 but reported no taxable income
Call centre operator that won major Centrelink contract paid no corporate tax for two years
Telco Services Australia generated more than $185m in revenue in 2024-25 and $130m the year before but paid zero tax
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:19 PM
An outsourced call centre operator for Centrelink paid no corporate tax for several years even after winning a major government agency contract worth tens of millions of dollars
Telco Services Australia, generated more than $185m in revenue in 2024-25 but reported no taxable income
Telco Services Australia, generated more than $185m in revenue in 2024-25 but reported no taxable income
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Crazy how the US has got ICE just executing people in the streets, bombing foreign countries and kidnapping their leaders and wife and Albo is just gonna send them $400 billion for funzies
January 8, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Crazy how the US has got ICE just executing people in the streets, bombing foreign countries and kidnapping their leaders and wife and Albo is just gonna send them $400 billion for funzies
Your own words recognise financial control as abuse and dignity as a right.
The Partner Income Test violates both.
That’s not inconsistency it’s harm.
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social
The Partner Income Test violates both.
That’s not inconsistency it’s harm.
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Your own words recognise financial control as abuse and dignity as a right.
The Partner Income Test violates both.
That’s not inconsistency it’s harm.
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social
The Partner Income Test violates both.
That’s not inconsistency it’s harm.
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social
When the system knows you’re drowning and tightens the grip anyway, that’s not governance. it is cruelty dressed up as policy.
January 11, 2026 at 1:24 AM
When the system knows you’re drowning and tightens the grip anyway, that’s not governance. it is cruelty dressed up as policy.
We’ve officially started work on the website for the End Partner Income Test campaign. Infrastructure matters. Progress continues.
January 5, 2026 at 4:51 AM
We’ve officially started work on the website for the End Partner Income Test campaign. Infrastructure matters. Progress continues.
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Blog for End Partner Income Testing campaign is live.
Website is not far off.
endpartnerincometesting.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/e...
Website is not far off.
endpartnerincometesting.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/e...
End Partner Income Testing
Welcome to the End Partner Income Testing blog! We are excited to launch this campaign. As at December 2025, we have a small but growing team of volunteers dedicated to ending Centrelink’s partner …
endpartnerincometesting.wordpress.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Blog for End Partner Income Testing campaign is live.
Website is not far off.
endpartnerincometesting.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/e...
Website is not far off.
endpartnerincometesting.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/e...
So what is the government going to do about this?
Nothing.
That’s why advocates are stepping in and we’re not backing down.
Nothing.
That’s why advocates are stepping in and we’re not backing down.
January 4, 2026 at 5:01 AM
So what is the government going to do about this?
Nothing.
That’s why advocates are stepping in and we’re not backing down.
Nothing.
That’s why advocates are stepping in and we’re not backing down.
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Surely Ray White know it’s against the realestate.com ToS to list carparks as studio apartments lol
January 2, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Surely Ray White know it’s against the realestate.com ToS to list carparks as studio apartments lol
Hi. I’m Elle.
I’m not new to thinking, just new to being here.
I’m not new to thinking, just new to being here.
January 4, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Hi. I’m Elle.
I’m not new to thinking, just new to being here.
I’m not new to thinking, just new to being here.
January 1, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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Happy new years from aus!
May all the corrupt people in power have justice and accountability held upon them for once
For once
Please
May all the corrupt people in power have justice and accountability held upon them for once
For once
Please
December 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Happy new years from aus!
May all the corrupt people in power have justice and accountability held upon them for once
For once
Please
May all the corrupt people in power have justice and accountability held upon them for once
For once
Please
Someone asked why people on DSP or other payments should get the full rate if their partner earns 80k. Because disability is individual. Support isn’t shared income. A partner’s wage isn’t guaranteed or safe to rely on.
#endpartnerincometesting #PIT
#endpartnerincometesting #PIT
December 31, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Someone asked why people on DSP or other payments should get the full rate if their partner earns 80k. Because disability is individual. Support isn’t shared income. A partner’s wage isn’t guaranteed or safe to rely on.
#endpartnerincometesting #PIT
#endpartnerincometesting #PIT
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The richest 10% of Australian households get more money from the capital gains tax discount than the government spends on Jobseeker, the childcare subsidy, government schools or higher education - nearly $4.5bn more than it would cost to include dental in Medicare.
Treasury figures reveal $18 billion capital gains windfall for Australia’s richest 10 per cent
The latest tax expenditure figures released on Friday by the Treasury department show this financial year the richest 10 percent of Australians will receive $18bn worth of tax breaks from the capital ...
thepoint.com.au
December 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The richest 10% of Australian households get more money from the capital gains tax discount than the government spends on Jobseeker, the childcare subsidy, government schools or higher education - nearly $4.5bn more than it would cost to include dental in Medicare.
Welfare reform doesn’t require new compassion. It requires evidence, autonomy, and the courage to stop punishing people for circumstances they didn’t choose.
December 30, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Welfare reform doesn’t require new compassion. It requires evidence, autonomy, and the courage to stop punishing people for circumstances they didn’t choose.
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“Australia is rich,” writes Richard Denniss. “Despite this, our business community remains determined to keep this one of the lowest taxed countries in the world, which makes those of us who rely on public schools, public hospitals and public transport feel poor.” satpa.pe/FGLdv3p
The fight Chalmers has to have
ANALYSIS: Having finally persuaded most voters that it is the better economic manager, Labor is well placed to pursue an obvious solution to the problems to come.
satpa.pe
December 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“Australia is rich,” writes Richard Denniss. “Despite this, our business community remains determined to keep this one of the lowest taxed countries in the world, which makes those of us who rely on public schools, public hospitals and public transport feel poor.” satpa.pe/FGLdv3p
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Minister Plibersek is always open to constructive feedback.
[email protected]
[email protected]
December 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Minister Plibersek is always open to constructive feedback.
[email protected]
[email protected]
#endpartnerincometest #uppayments #PIT
No one should have to prove they’re “poor enough” to deserve safety.
The Partner Income Test is a system failure.
No one should have to prove they’re “poor enough” to deserve safety.
The Partner Income Test is a system failure.
December 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
#endpartnerincometest #uppayments #PIT
No one should have to prove they’re “poor enough” to deserve safety.
The Partner Income Test is a system failure.
No one should have to prove they’re “poor enough” to deserve safety.
The Partner Income Test is a system failure.
When people ask me about such things.. have you seen the state of the world …
December 28, 2025 at 6:05 AM
When people ask me about such things.. have you seen the state of the world …