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Rob of Melbourne
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Doer of things, sayer of words.
Longer form writing found here: https://gaijinrobert.wordpress.com/
Third term lucky?
December 13, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I'm sure she will have a very merry Christmas thanks to the government contracts...
December 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
For over a year?!
December 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Absolutely this.
December 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
To be fair, regardless of whether it's given enough air time or not, it's a serious issue.

Women's loneliness should also be given the attention it deserves.

Loneliness is terrible thing society-wide.
December 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Reposted by Rob of Melbourne
"The government cannot continue to defend a system that is demonstrably unlawful, harmful, and ineffective.

Employment services must be reimagined as a system of dignity and support, not punishment and surveillance" - @canberratimes.bsky.social

Read more: archive.is/sRWSJ
December 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
"Nobody left behind" has to go down in history with "no child in poverty by 1990" and "never ever GST" as one of the most empty political promises.
December 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Centrelink also makes it impossible for disabled people who can't work to have financial independence if they have a partner. It cuts off or reduces their payment even if they don't have access to their partner's funds.

Brotherhood did some research showing this rule increases the risk of DV.
December 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
South Park were on point.
December 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Maybe redirect the penalties to government Ministers - and see how fast the scheme would be shut down!
December 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
AUWU too!
December 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Musk is proof the meritocracy doesn't exist. He didn't rise to the top through sheer talent. But his wealth empowers him to punch himself and others in the face.
December 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM