Fierce Dinosaur
@fiercedinosaur.bsky.social
Environmental activist, inner city latté-sipper, Friend of Malabar Headland, nature lover, neoliberal economics/politics hater.
We are governed by bloodsucking, technocratic morons. more technofuedal enshittification from the incrementalist in chief.
EXCLUSIVE: Funding and support plans for national disability insurance scheme participants will be generated by a computer program and staff will have no discretion to amend them, under a major overhaul of the NDIS to be rolled out next year, @australia.theguardian.com can reveal.
December 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A total farce.
#auspol
#auspol
I cant believe that Richardson got a a state funeral, but now to see so many “dignitaries and political heavyweights” turn up, illustrates how far corruption and jobs for mates goes in Australian politics.
Anyone remember Alpine Offset, and Swiss Banks accounts ? www.smh.com.au/national/gra...
Anyone remember Alpine Offset, and Swiss Banks accounts ? www.smh.com.au/national/gra...
Graham Richardson state funeral LIVE updates: Prime minister delivers eulogy as Labor heavyweights farewell late political kingmaker
The state funeral for controversial Labor kingmaker Graham Richardson is under way, with hundreds of dignitaries and political heavyweights in attendance.
www.smh.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A total farce.
#auspol
#auspol
$12.9mil? Govt heavily redacts Jillian Segal FOIs
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social
reports. Docs attached
#auspol #antisemitism
Segal Secrets: docs reveal Antisemitism Envoy’s big pay day michaelwest.com.au/segal-secret... via
@MichaelWestBiz
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social
reports. Docs attached
#auspol #antisemitism
Segal Secrets: docs reveal Antisemitism Envoy’s big pay day michaelwest.com.au/segal-secret... via
@MichaelWestBiz
Segal Secrets: docs reveal Antisemitism Envoy's big pay day - Michael West
Jillian Segal, Australia's controversial Antisemitism Envoy and Israel lobbyist procured an extra $12.9m funding from PM Anthony Albanese
michaelwest.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Pro-ban lobby group 36 Months spruiked a post-UN party as a “perk” for its sponsors. The guest of honour? Communications Minister Anika Wells, on the now infamous $100,000 NYC trip.
‘Everyone got paid’: How Wippa’s pro-teen social media ban group cashed in on its success
www.crikey.com.au
December 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Pro-ban lobby group 36 Months spruiked a post-UN party as a “perk” for its sponsors. The guest of honour? Communications Minister Anika Wells, on the now infamous $100,000 NYC trip.
I just read elsewhere that a report on transparency has been suppressed!
#auspol
#auspol
Here's How Elbow Is Setting Expectations:
publicintegrity.org.au/research_pap...
Lobbyists www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
transparency.org.au/close-secret...
publicintegrity.org.au/research_pap...
Lobbyists www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
transparency.org.au/close-secret...
The Albanese Government’s Integrity Report Card
The Albanese Government faces key integrity failures in transparency, lobbying, and accountability. See how it can restore trust and reform democracy.
publicintegrity.org.au
December 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I just read elsewhere that a report on transparency has been suppressed!
#auspol
#auspol
December 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
I haven't bought any new clothes for a decade - only op-shops nowadays.
I saw a woman interviewed on News Breakfast today who went for a whole year without buying any new clothes.
AND wrote a book about it.
FUCK ME DEAD!
AND wrote a book about it.
FUCK ME DEAD!
December 10, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I haven't bought any new clothes for a decade - only op-shops nowadays.
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Excellent new @commsdeclare.bsky.social work out today - read the whole thing here: commsdeclare.org/wp-content/u...
The Shell-funded education program urging students to 'design their own CCS' inspired me to re-share an original artwork of mine from a few years ago:
The Shell-funded education program urging students to 'design their own CCS' inspired me to re-share an original artwork of mine from a few years ago:
December 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Excellent new @commsdeclare.bsky.social work out today - read the whole thing here: commsdeclare.org/wp-content/u...
The Shell-funded education program urging students to 'design their own CCS' inspired me to re-share an original artwork of mine from a few years ago:
The Shell-funded education program urging students to 'design their own CCS' inspired me to re-share an original artwork of mine from a few years ago:
“Walk into any Coles outlet today and you’re not just buying milk. You’re feeding a surveillance machine processing 10 billion rows of data.”
theaimn.net/caught-in-th...
theaimn.net/caught-in-th...
CAUGHT IN THE CRUNCH: The Surveillance State Comes to Your Local Supermarket
How four decades of union destruction paved the way for algorithmic exploitation and corporate price-gouging Walk into any Coles outlet today and you’re not just buying milk. You’re feeding a surveill...
theaimn.net
December 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Among many other things, the entire teen social ban saga is a brilliant example of how shitty, badly-researcher airport books can have shockingly outsized influence
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bless IBCK
www.ifbookspod.com
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bless IBCK
www.ifbookspod.com
How Australia became the testing ground for a social media ban for young people
From nascent policy idea in one state to passing federal parliament in just days, it has been a whirlwind journey for the world-first legislation that will take effect from 10 December
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Among many other things, the entire teen social ban saga is a brilliant example of how shitty, badly-researcher airport books can have shockingly outsized influence
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bless IBCK
www.ifbookspod.com
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bless IBCK
www.ifbookspod.com
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Tired of the political pile-ons & predictable gossip? 🙅♀️
In 2026 Aust's independent news media will continue to focus on what really matters to you - from housing to climate to integrity
See the real news, not the noise. Sign up to TrueNorth #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
In 2026 Aust's independent news media will continue to focus on what really matters to you - from housing to climate to integrity
See the real news, not the noise. Sign up to TrueNorth #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Tired of the political pile-ons & predictable gossip? 🙅♀️
In 2026 Aust's independent news media will continue to focus on what really matters to you - from housing to climate to integrity
See the real news, not the noise. Sign up to TrueNorth #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
In 2026 Aust's independent news media will continue to focus on what really matters to you - from housing to climate to integrity
See the real news, not the noise. Sign up to TrueNorth #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
I've just finished reading the judgment in the Lehrmann appeal to the Federal Court and a few points really stuck out - apart from the fact that the appeal judges agreed that Lehrmann's story was an absolute fabrication.
Lisa Wilkinson was found to have been poorly done by in the original judgment
Lisa Wilkinson was found to have been poorly done by in the original judgment
December 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Just extraordinary to watch MSM/ABC (and some indies it has to be said) all join together in the Anika Wells pile on.
Once the pile on starts - it's irresistible - they have to join in to get the revenue/engagement from the trending algorithm.
Extraordinary to watch #auspol
Once the pile on starts - it's irresistible - they have to join in to get the revenue/engagement from the trending algorithm.
Extraordinary to watch #auspol
December 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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There's a clear difference between commentary on the social media ban in MSM/ABC - and independent media publishers and commentators - as will be highlighted in TrueNorth's newsletter today #auspol
December 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
There's a clear difference between commentary on the social media ban in MSM/ABC - and independent media publishers and commentators - as will be highlighted in TrueNorth's newsletter today #auspol
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The mismatch between commentary about the social media ban in MSM/ABC compared with commentary in independent media should concern every Australian.
We see the same with so many issues from commentary on climate to crime to immigration - and so much more!
Why? #auspol
We see the same with so many issues from commentary on climate to crime to immigration - and so much more!
Why? #auspol
December 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The mismatch between commentary about the social media ban in MSM/ABC compared with commentary in independent media should concern every Australian.
We see the same with so many issues from commentary on climate to crime to immigration - and so much more!
Why? #auspol
We see the same with so many issues from commentary on climate to crime to immigration - and so much more!
Why? #auspol
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Labor has ignored experts on the social media ban is is now putting young Australians at risk - all for their own political interests.
Same can be said for climate, gambling & other issues.
They really are Lib-lite - & increasingly more Lib than lite #auspol
Same can be said for climate, gambling & other issues.
They really are Lib-lite - & increasingly more Lib than lite #auspol
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Labor has ignored experts on the social media ban is is now putting young Australians at risk - all for their own political interests.
Same can be said for climate, gambling & other issues.
They really are Lib-lite - & increasingly more Lib than lite #auspol
Same can be said for climate, gambling & other issues.
They really are Lib-lite - & increasingly more Lib than lite #auspol
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Too young for Instagram, not too young for an ankle monitor...
The legislation removes the requirement for either the child, or their parent or guardian, to consent to wearing the device.
Children as young as 10 to be fitted with ankle monitors under proposed laws
The legislation removes the requirement for either the child, or their parent or guardian, to consent to wearing the device.
www.abc.net.au
December 10, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Too young for Instagram, not too young for an ankle monitor...
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Join our friends from @thejuicemedia.com TOMORROW for an evening with Chief Na'moks and Gwii Lok'im Gibuu of the Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan nations, to meet friends and allies in Australia fighting Woodside!
📅Thurs 11 Dec 6.15pm
📍Victoria Trades Hall
#auspol
📅Thurs 11 Dec 6.15pm
📍Victoria Trades Hall
#auspol
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Join our friends from @thejuicemedia.com TOMORROW for an evening with Chief Na'moks and Gwii Lok'im Gibuu of the Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan nations, to meet friends and allies in Australia fighting Woodside!
📅Thurs 11 Dec 6.15pm
📍Victoria Trades Hall
#auspol
📅Thurs 11 Dec 6.15pm
📍Victoria Trades Hall
#auspol
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A communications minister touring the world and boasting about a social media ban (that isn’t even in place yet!) instead of working with families and young people to deal with its impacts, is plain wrong. Young Australians deserve far better.
December 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A communications minister touring the world and boasting about a social media ban (that isn’t even in place yet!) instead of working with families and young people to deal with its impacts, is plain wrong. Young Australians deserve far better.
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I repeatedly asked the Federal Government if the UN torture inspectors’ visit was on track and if the they would gain full access to all prisons and watch houses. They said yes when the truth was no. The Commonwealth funds 80% of all NT government, including its brutal jails. Open them.
December 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I repeatedly asked the Federal Government if the UN torture inspectors’ visit was on track and if the they would gain full access to all prisons and watch houses. They said yes when the truth was no. The Commonwealth funds 80% of all NT government, including its brutal jails. Open them.
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Extra Special Envoy, Jillian Segal, asked at Estimates to provide complete list of organisations who she met with.
Responds: request is too broad to be meaningfully answered - only provides sectors she's met with.
#alltoohard
#takingthepiss
Responds: request is too broad to be meaningfully answered - only provides sectors she's met with.
#alltoohard
#takingthepiss
December 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Extra Special Envoy, Jillian Segal, asked at Estimates to provide complete list of organisations who she met with.
Responds: request is too broad to be meaningfully answered - only provides sectors she's met with.
#alltoohard
#takingthepiss
Responds: request is too broad to be meaningfully answered - only provides sectors she's met with.
#alltoohard
#takingthepiss
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Even more US military assets coming to Australia. More US bases. More US weapons. Celebrating a dominant foreign government sending its military into our harbours and cities and taking multiple footholds here … it’s cringeworthy, tragic and wrong.
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Even more US military assets coming to Australia. More US bases. More US weapons. Celebrating a dominant foreign government sending its military into our harbours and cities and taking multiple footholds here … it’s cringeworthy, tragic and wrong.
It's Anti Corruption Day and to celebrate here is the schedule for the hearing into the NACC on Thursday
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM