Issy Mack
@redferngal.bsky.social
Lessgo 2026. If we're not shaking the bastions of power, we're not really shaking anything at all.
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It’s great to see the Albanese govt putting more effort and funding into recycling solar panels, in an effort that - according to the Productivity Commission - could save us billions, increase the uptake of solar, and help us reuse silver, copper, and aluminium.
The dirty secret in Australia’s love affair with rooftop solar
Nearly 4 million solar panels are discarded every year, but a new recycling scheme could turn trash into treasure.
www.theage.com.au
January 17, 2026 at 10:54 PM
It’s great to see the Albanese govt putting more effort and funding into recycling solar panels, in an effort that - according to the Productivity Commission - could save us billions, increase the uptake of solar, and help us reuse silver, copper, and aluminium.
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Just remember that last year @albomp.bsky.social’s government approved a carbon bomb, the North West Shelf Gas project.
For those that pay attention to and respect climate science, and laws of physics and chemistry, you’ll appreciate why this is an issue.
For those that pay attention to and respect climate science, and laws of physics and chemistry, you’ll appreciate why this is an issue.
Acting to prevent dangerous climate change is too costly for the economy, some say…
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Cars washed to sea, rain record smashed in Great Ocean Road deluge
People in the popular holiday region have been issued with an emergency warning afer a storm cell dumped more than 100 millimetres of rain, flooding campsites and washing three cars to sea.
www.abc.net.au
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Just remember that last year @albomp.bsky.social’s government approved a carbon bomb, the North West Shelf Gas project.
For those that pay attention to and respect climate science, and laws of physics and chemistry, you’ll appreciate why this is an issue.
For those that pay attention to and respect climate science, and laws of physics and chemistry, you’ll appreciate why this is an issue.
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Adelaide Festival board has retracted their statement of 8 January and have an extended an invite to Randa Abdel-Fattah for the 2027 Writers' Week
January 15, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Adelaide Festival board has retracted their statement of 8 January and have an extended an invite to Randa Abdel-Fattah for the 2027 Writers' Week
The Australian Federal Police Commissioner only received the draft hate speech legislation yesterday, the very same bill Albanese touting to pass Parliament next week. This bill is a huge risk for police who will now have to be the arbiter at protests of t-shirts, banners, badges, chants. WTF.
January 15, 2026 at 1:59 AM
The Australian Federal Police Commissioner only received the draft hate speech legislation yesterday, the very same bill Albanese touting to pass Parliament next week. This bill is a huge risk for police who will now have to be the arbiter at protests of t-shirts, banners, badges, chants. WTF.
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From the Adelaide Festival Board, in relation to what it did to Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah
January 15, 2026 at 12:59 AM
From the Adelaide Festival Board, in relation to what it did to Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah
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The addiction to genocide of Palestinians is total
The Israeli military is reportedly planning to restart intensive military operations in Gaza in March, targeting Gaza City.
According to The Times of Israel, the operation would push the yellow line ceasefire demarcation west toward the coast of the Gaza Strip.
According to The Times of Israel, the operation would push the yellow line ceasefire demarcation west toward the coast of the Gaza Strip.
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The addiction to genocide of Palestinians is total
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Being seen to be politically active when pressure is high is not as good as being genuinely politically effective. And that necessarily takes time and attention to detail; seeking and listening to good advice and taking great care with every word.
This is far too important to rush through.
This is far too important to rush through.
January 14, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Being seen to be politically active when pressure is high is not as good as being genuinely politically effective. And that necessarily takes time and attention to detail; seeking and listening to good advice and taking great care with every word.
This is far too important to rush through.
This is far too important to rush through.
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I’ve worked in legislative scrutiny for two governments, and on many law reform submissions, and - in news that should surprise no-one - rushing through legislation is never a good idea. Human rights-focused laws are particularly fraught in Australia because we have no Cth Human Rights Act. 1/
January 14, 2026 at 8:13 AM
I’ve worked in legislative scrutiny for two governments, and on many law reform submissions, and - in news that should surprise no-one - rushing through legislation is never a good idea. Human rights-focused laws are particularly fraught in Australia because we have no Cth Human Rights Act. 1/
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The exposure draft is 144 pages, and it’s being rammed through.
Want to make a submission into the inquiry on the "Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill that was released yesterday?
You got till 4pm Thursday (ie TOMORROW)
That is quite disgraceful
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
You got till 4pm Thursday (ie TOMORROW)
That is quite disgraceful
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Review of the Exposure Draft Legislation: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
The Minister for Home Affairs, Hon Tony Burke MP, wrote to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) on 12 January 2026 to refer an Exposure Draft of the Combattin...
www.aph.gov.au
January 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The exposure draft is 144 pages, and it’s being rammed through.
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The Hate Speech bill is about control, not protection. It's dangerous
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
January 13, 2026 at 9:38 PM
The Hate Speech bill is about control, not protection. It's dangerous
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
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In Albo's new antisemitism bill, the definition of "hate crime", which underpins the new regime to proscribe "hate groups" like the Nazis, specifically excludes "advocating genocide". That is, advocating genocide is treated as not being a racist hate crime. Now, why would that be?
January 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM
In Albo's new antisemitism bill, the definition of "hate crime", which underpins the new regime to proscribe "hate groups" like the Nazis, specifically excludes "advocating genocide". That is, advocating genocide is treated as not being a racist hate crime. Now, why would that be?
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“A master class of poor governance” - Louise Adler in excellent interview 7.30 in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/7-30
January 13, 2026 at 10:41 AM
“A master class of poor governance” - Louise Adler in excellent interview 7.30 in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/7-30
Randa Abdel-Fattah is a significant academic, awarded both a DECRA and a Future Fellow, not to mention writing 12 books, many award-winning. researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/r...
Randa Abdel Fattah
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January 13, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Randa Abdel-Fattah is a significant academic, awarded both a DECRA and a Future Fellow, not to mention writing 12 books, many award-winning. researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/r...
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This, to be clear, is not an apology. Not sure what it is.
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 AM
This, to be clear, is not an apology. Not sure what it is.
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Solidarity with Louise Adler and Randa Abdel-Fattah. We stand against this retrograde decision and with the countless authors withdrawing in support of Randa and her work.
January 13, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Solidarity with Louise Adler and Randa Abdel-Fattah. We stand against this retrograde decision and with the countless authors withdrawing in support of Randa and her work.
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Yes we are aware of what Premier Malinauskas said about Randa Abdel-Fattah today and no we don't think it's ok for a public official to talk about a private citizen in such terms.
January 13, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Yes we are aware of what Premier Malinauskas said about Randa Abdel-Fattah today and no we don't think it's ok for a public official to talk about a private citizen in such terms.
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Great cartoon, nothing to apologise for
January 11, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Great cartoon, nothing to apologise for
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Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah is our client and we are proud to represent her. This cancellation is unjustifiable, morally and legally.
Authors withdraw from festival after Palestinian Australian author dropped
After Randa Abdel-Fattah was dropped from Adelaide Writers' Week by the Adelaide Festival Board, a slew of authors, including Michelle de Kretser, have withdrawn from the event.
www.abc.net.au
January 8, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah is our client and we are proud to represent her. This cancellation is unjustifiable, morally and legally.
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“Cultural sensitivity” means destroying an entire arts festival rather than allowing a Palestinian person to come along and talk about her new novel.
January 9, 2026 at 12:09 AM
“Cultural sensitivity” means destroying an entire arts festival rather than allowing a Palestinian person to come along and talk about her new novel.
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The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
January 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The Adelaide Writers Festival now wrecked by the Adelaide Festival Board, half of which was appointed late last year: a marketing executive; a former politician; a local councillor/real estate agent; an airport manager; a lawyer; a media consultant; and a banker. Another public arts takeover fiasco.
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Zelensky on Venezuela:
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
January 4, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Zelensky on Venezuela:
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
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Mamdani: "While only action can change minds, I promise you this: If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn along side you, and not for a second hide from you."
January 1, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Mamdani: "While only action can change minds, I promise you this: If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn along side you, and not for a second hide from you."
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In my experience, the best way to help a country succeed is to not invade it.
December 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM
In my experience, the best way to help a country succeed is to not invade it.
This is so sad. Emma Johnston was a champion of science, women and for women in science. Fckty fck cancer. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
University of Melbourne’s pioneering vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52
Emma Johnston AO became first woman to lead the 172-year-old institution in February 2025
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM
This is so sad. Emma Johnston was a champion of science, women and for women in science. Fckty fck cancer. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...