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I asked why the Albanese Government hasn't rejected Trump's invitation to join his so-called "Board of Peace."
The UK, France, New Zealand, Germany & others have refused to join, because it is cooked.
Minister Wong says Labor is still considering the invite. What's to consider?
The UK, France, New Zealand, Germany & others have refused to join, because it is cooked.
Minister Wong says Labor is still considering the invite. What's to consider?
February 12, 2026 at 3:42 AM
I asked why the Albanese Government hasn't rejected Trump's invitation to join his so-called "Board of Peace."
The UK, France, New Zealand, Germany & others have refused to join, because it is cooked.
Minister Wong says Labor is still considering the invite. What's to consider?
The UK, France, New Zealand, Germany & others have refused to join, because it is cooked.
Minister Wong says Labor is still considering the invite. What's to consider?
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As Guy Rundle frequently observes, the majority of Australians are now knowledge class small ‘l’ liberals concerned at widening inequality, climate change, housing affordability and our grovelling to a failed US state. So why are the ALP, Libs, Nats and One Nation all competing for the cooker vote?
a man in a suit and tie talking on a phone with the words " i don 't understand any of this " behind him
ALT: a man in a suit and tie talking on a phone with the words " i don 't understand any of this " behind him
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:21 AM
As Guy Rundle frequently observes, the majority of Australians are now knowledge class small ‘l’ liberals concerned at widening inequality, climate change, housing affordability and our grovelling to a failed US state. So why are the ALP, Libs, Nats and One Nation all competing for the cooker vote?
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David Rowe. #auspol #SocialCohesion
February 10, 2026 at 6:28 AM
David Rowe. #auspol #SocialCohesion
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The violent scenes that played out in central Sydney last night were deeply troubling, and entirely foreseeable.
We are Australians, first and foremost. Inviting a foreign head of state to Australia when the consequences for social cohesion are so obvious shows a serious failure of judgment.
We are Australians, first and foremost. Inviting a foreign head of state to Australia when the consequences for social cohesion are so obvious shows a serious failure of judgment.
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
The violent scenes that played out in central Sydney last night were deeply troubling, and entirely foreseeable.
We are Australians, first and foremost. Inviting a foreign head of state to Australia when the consequences for social cohesion are so obvious shows a serious failure of judgment.
We are Australians, first and foremost. Inviting a foreign head of state to Australia when the consequences for social cohesion are so obvious shows a serious failure of judgment.
“ the independent MP Kate Chaney stands up and says she heard Nationals MP Colin Boyce say “rip her apart” to Watson-Brown, which receives a very audible gasp from the chamber.”
He withdrew statement, like DV perpetrators saying sorry.
Male violence in national parliament. He should be suspended.
He withdrew statement, like DV perpetrators saying sorry.
Male violence in national parliament. He should be suspended.
February 10, 2026 at 4:32 AM
“ the independent MP Kate Chaney stands up and says she heard Nationals MP Colin Boyce say “rip her apart” to Watson-Brown, which receives a very audible gasp from the chamber.”
He withdrew statement, like DV perpetrators saying sorry.
Male violence in national parliament. He should be suspended.
He withdrew statement, like DV perpetrators saying sorry.
Male violence in national parliament. He should be suspended.
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Zali Steggall points out the consequences of inviting Isaac Herzog given the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestine was 'highly foreseeable'
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
February 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Zali Steggall points out the consequences of inviting Isaac Herzog given the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestine was 'highly foreseeable'
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
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Former Labor MP Mike Kelly, an executive of Palantir, defends Herzog in the Murdoch Press and accuses opponents of Israeli genocide in Gaza of hypocrisy. His employer Palantir is central to the Israeli killing machine and the death of civilians and aid workers.
Hypocrisy?
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Hypocrisy?
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February 8, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Former Labor MP Mike Kelly, an executive of Palantir, defends Herzog in the Murdoch Press and accuses opponents of Israeli genocide in Gaza of hypocrisy. His employer Palantir is central to the Israeli killing machine and the death of civilians and aid workers.
Hypocrisy?
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Hypocrisy?
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Colour us shocked
February 7, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Colour us shocked
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Summary of Peter Hartcher article in Nine
February 7, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Summary of Peter Hartcher article in Nine
We need the judiciary to remain strong and continue to call out dishonest commentary by the political class.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Judge criticises Abbott's 'misconceived' comments over harbour bridge protest
The former prime minister said it should not be for judges to decide when a political protest was justified, which are remarks NSW's top judge called "regrettable".
www.abc.net.au
February 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
We need the judiciary to remain strong and continue to call out dishonest commentary by the political class.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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From the AFR: sorry but this is absolutely batshit fucking crazy and it needs to stop
February 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM
From the AFR: sorry but this is absolutely batshit fucking crazy and it needs to stop
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"it’s hard to imagine a single event at this point in time more likely to harden national division and undermine social cohesion than a visit by the Israeli president. It could be the most divisive state visit to Australia since that of US president Lyndon B Johnson in October 1966" #auspol
No spine.
Albanese can still withdraw his invitation to Isaac Herzog. He should do so, for the sake of social cohesion | Chris Sidoti www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Albanese can still withdraw his invitation to Isaac Herzog. He should do so, for the sake of social cohesion | Chris Sidoti www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Albanese can still withdraw his invitation to Isaac Herzog. He should do so, for the sake of social cohesion | Chris Sidoti
The prime minister should recognise he made a terrible mistake and put a stop to this divisive political visit
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
"it’s hard to imagine a single event at this point in time more likely to harden national division and undermine social cohesion than a visit by the Israeli president. It could be the most divisive state visit to Australia since that of US president Lyndon B Johnson in October 1966" #auspol
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Maybe Penny Wong could ponder whether someone associated with a genocidal regime is the appropriate person to come along to mourn a mass murder.
The reason for a person coming do not erase who that person is
The reason for a person coming do not erase who that person is
February 4, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Maybe Penny Wong could ponder whether someone associated with a genocidal regime is the appropriate person to come along to mourn a mass murder.
The reason for a person coming do not erase who that person is
The reason for a person coming do not erase who that person is
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A callout for Australian Jews: add your name by Friday 9am!
We are taking out a full-page newspaper advertisement next week to send a loud message that Herzog is not welcome here – this is your opportunity to add your name at the link below.
www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/02/peti...
We are taking out a full-page newspaper advertisement next week to send a loud message that Herzog is not welcome here – this is your opportunity to add your name at the link below.
www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/02/peti...
February 5, 2026 at 12:52 AM
A callout for Australian Jews: add your name by Friday 9am!
We are taking out a full-page newspaper advertisement next week to send a loud message that Herzog is not welcome here – this is your opportunity to add your name at the link below.
www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/02/peti...
We are taking out a full-page newspaper advertisement next week to send a loud message that Herzog is not welcome here – this is your opportunity to add your name at the link below.
www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2026/02/peti...
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Pauline Hanson’s first act in Parliament after returning following suspension for appalling divisive behaviour is with One Nation to turn their backs on the Acknowledgement of Country. What a disgrace.
February 4, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Pauline Hanson’s first act in Parliament after returning following suspension for appalling divisive behaviour is with One Nation to turn their backs on the Acknowledgement of Country. What a disgrace.
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Talk about a wolf in sheep’s clothing - during the last election the former Liberal MP (in my seat) Jason Falinski fronted what he called a grassroots movement to attack Teal MPs who advocate climate action - turns out it was entirely funded by the Coal Industry.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Exclusive Brethren members, Gina Rinehart donate to right-wing group Advance
Clive Palmer was Australia’s biggest political donor, pouring $53 million into his failed campaign, while Coal Australia donated millions to third-party “grassroots” campaigns.
www.smh.com.au
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Talk about a wolf in sheep’s clothing - during the last election the former Liberal MP (in my seat) Jason Falinski fronted what he called a grassroots movement to attack Teal MPs who advocate climate action - turns out it was entirely funded by the Coal Industry.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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January 30, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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I'll never forget media giving Scotty a free pass on his pernicious Pentecostal views:
- End of Days meant no need for a climate policy
- Prosperity Gospel justified #robodebt and punching down on the poor
- Male Headship: women should be grateful not to be shot.
A toxic impact on public policy.
- End of Days meant no need for a climate policy
- Prosperity Gospel justified #robodebt and punching down on the poor
- Male Headship: women should be grateful not to be shot.
A toxic impact on public policy.
Noted pentacostalist Scott Morrison, in Jerusalem, stirs up anti-Muslim prejudice after Bondi massacre. Irresponsible. Religiously intolerant. Every Australian of good faith is trying to stop ancient “holy wars” being incited here. Royal Commission investigation has yet to start.
January 29, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I'll never forget media giving Scotty a free pass on his pernicious Pentecostal views:
- End of Days meant no need for a climate policy
- Prosperity Gospel justified #robodebt and punching down on the poor
- Male Headship: women should be grateful not to be shot.
A toxic impact on public policy.
- End of Days meant no need for a climate policy
- Prosperity Gospel justified #robodebt and punching down on the poor
- Male Headship: women should be grateful not to be shot.
A toxic impact on public policy.
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The point isn't that the authorities are dragging their feet, it's that for once they're saying hang on let's do this carefully, by contrast with the instant moral panic that always attends anything with a whiff of Islamic extremism or contrary to the vested interests of the politically powerful.
January 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM
The point isn't that the authorities are dragging their feet, it's that for once they're saying hang on let's do this carefully, by contrast with the instant moral panic that always attends anything with a whiff of Islamic extremism or contrary to the vested interests of the politically powerful.
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A white guy threw a homemade bomb into a crowd protesting colonialism in Australia and the media have broadly reframed it in more gentle terms, eg this describing it as a "device" that was 'designed to explode'.
Device allegedly thrown into Invasion Day crowd designed to 'explode on impact', say police
A 31-year-old man is charged with making explosives in suspicious circumstances after a device was allegedly thrown into a crowd of hundreds of people attending an Invasion Day rally in central Perth ...
www.abc.net.au
January 28, 2026 at 7:10 AM
A white guy threw a homemade bomb into a crowd protesting colonialism in Australia and the media have broadly reframed it in more gentle terms, eg this describing it as a "device" that was 'designed to explode'.
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White racist literally threw a bomb at black people to kill them, apparently not a sufficient cause to have a moral panic, special envoy, national introspection, royal commission, terrorism declaration, new laws, 1,000 op-eds in The Australian. We're struggling to identify why that might be.
Device allegedly thrown into Invasion Day crowd designed to 'explode on impact', say police
A 31-year-old man is charged with making explosives in suspicious circumstances after a device was allegedly thrown into a crowd of hundreds of people attending an Invasion Day rally in central Perth ...
www.abc.net.au
January 28, 2026 at 4:57 AM
White racist literally threw a bomb at black people to kill them, apparently not a sufficient cause to have a moral panic, special envoy, national introspection, royal commission, terrorism declaration, new laws, 1,000 op-eds in The Australian. We're struggling to identify why that might be.
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How is this not terrorism?
January 28, 2026 at 4:59 AM
How is this not terrorism?
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News rooms urge caution around using the word 'terrorism' when talking about throwing a bomb at an Invasion Day protest, "it's not like something extreme happened like a uni student eating a slice of watermelon."
January 28, 2026 at 5:18 AM
News rooms urge caution around using the word 'terrorism' when talking about throwing a bomb at an Invasion Day protest, "it's not like something extreme happened like a uni student eating a slice of watermelon."
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The devil is definitely going to be in the details of Australia's free midday solar scheme - lots to criticise in its current design
theenergy.co/article/indu...
theenergy.co/article/indu...
January 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The devil is definitely going to be in the details of Australia's free midday solar scheme - lots to criticise in its current design
theenergy.co/article/indu...
theenergy.co/article/indu...