Scott Hamilton

@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social

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Author, researcher and policy advisor. Adjunct Associate Professor Monash Uni, Senior Advisor Smart Energy Council, ‘A Better Australia’ 📕 ‘Sold Down The River’ 📕 #RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis #EnergyTransition

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Nov 12

‘If America had Australia’s level of voter participation +59 million US citizens would have their votes counted…
…+100 women would be in Congress…~40,000 fewer Americans would die each year from gun violence’
#democracysausage #auspol #USElection24
www.themandarin.com.au/280390-say-h...

Say hello to your (policy) friend down under

At a critical moment for the US, Australian culture has won a small victory -- and there is scope for an even more important Australia-American exchange via the sphere of public policy.

www.themandarin.com.au

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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 6d

Sussan Ley has rejected speculation she could be deposed as Liberal leader within weeks as "ridiculous". Follow live.

Live: Ley rejects 'ridiculous' speculation she could be deposed within weeks

Sussan Ley has rejected speculation she could be deposed as Liberal leader within weeks as "ridiculous". Follow live.

www.abc.net.au

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 8d

Important piece. AUS needs charter of Human Rights #auspol

podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/7...

7am

Daily News Podcast · Updated Daily · An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

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Blakandblack @blakandblack.bsky.social · 9d

In 1996 Pauline Hanson gave her infamous “Please Explain” interview with 60 minutes … the cringeworthy interview was basically a litany of uninformed complaints. 30 years on Hanson is still prattling on about the same “boogeyman” - what policies or legislation has she drafted?

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Pauline Hanson infamous 1996 interview | 60 Minutes Australia

YouTube video by 60 Minutes Australia

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 9d

Yes, but still interesting

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 9d

Yes, but still interesting

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Michael Dowling aka MeckeringBoy @meckeringboy.bsky.social · 10d

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The science is clear:

“Academics from World Weather Attribution have already published an analysis that found the heatwave that blanketed much of Australia in early Jan was 5x more likely to occur now than before human-caused global heating changed the climate.”

Through the heatwave haze, the hypocrisy of Australia’s fossil fuel policy shines bright | Clean Air

The heatwave in Melbourne and Adelaide this week is likely to become the norm. We should prepare now

www.theguardian.com

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 10d

Very Very Interesting !! #StrongerTogether #auspol youtu.be/yOHxuunPwVM?...

Australia BREAKS RANKS With Trump — Invites Carney to Parliament | George Conway Explains

YouTube video by M.A.N Media

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cleaneconomy.bsky.social @cleaneconomy.bsky.social · 11d

Can the Opposition Leader be based in the Cayman Islands? (Asking for a friend)

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 11d

Streets of Minneapolis #BeLikeBruce #StrongerTogether 💙 youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 12d

‘The shift to clean electric options has its own momentum. The question is whether the shift away from coal, oil and gas will be orderly – or chaotic.’ Wesley Morgan @climatecouncil.org.au #auspol #ClimateCrisis theconversation.com/fossil-fuels...

Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them

Yes, climate change is worsening and action is uneven. But the shift away from fossil fuels is beginning.

theconversation.com

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 16d

"I agree with him," Albanese said, referring to the speech that drew criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. #auspol #TACO #StrongerTogether www.reuters.com/world/americ...

Canada's Carney to visit Australia in March

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Australia in March, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday, as he backed a speech by his Canadian counterpart decrying powerful nations using eco...

www.reuters.com

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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 17d

“Ley’s willingness to be Dutton’s attack dog in the Coalition’s previous term in opposition, and the ease with which she has repeatedly caved in to right-wing colleagues as leader, may raise doubts about her true values,” writes Chris Wallace.
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A brief history of Liberal Party collapses

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 19d

“Nostalgia is not a strategy”
H/t @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social #StrongerTogether

A must WATCH IN FULL ‼️ youtu.be/_RjXKC0Xla8?...

Canada's Mark Carney calls for middle powers to unite amid 'rupture' in world order | ABC NEWS

YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 19d

“If the Cook Government wants to reassure investors, industry and consumers that it’s serious about providing lower cost energy security, it would commit to a 2030 Renewable Energy Target,” CEO John Grimes @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #auspol reneweconomy.com.au/w-a-backflip...

W.A. backflips on loss-making coal generator, promises more subsidies to keep plant open

State government has already ploughed more than $300 million into embattled coal generator, and has now promised more just six months after saying it wouldn't.

reneweconomy.com.au

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 20d

#TACO U-turn www.mediaite.com/media/news/b...

Europe-Bound Air Force One Turns Around With Trump on Board

While carrying President Donald Trump, Air Force One took a U-turn shortly after taking off for Davos, Switzerland, where Trump is scheduled to speak on Wednesday.

www.mediaite.com

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 23d

"The 10 million people who go to sleep beneath panels each night want to know that they'll be recycled once they reach end-of-life, or are up-graded," said John Grimes CEO @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #auspol #recycling

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 24d

‘He said the legislation creating a national gun buy-back scheme and cracking down on importation of dangerous weapons would be introduced on Tuesday morning’
#auspol #LibSplits #GunReform #ABetterAus
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Labor to separate gun control from proposed laws to address hate speech, PM says

Anthony Albanese says government will not proceed with racial vilification provisions, which in current form ‘do not have the support of the Senate’

www.theguardian.com

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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 26d

More than 228 homes have been confirmed destroyed by bushfires across Victoria, with authorities warning the total is likely to rise.

Firefighters gain ground across Victoria as damage toll rises

More than 228 homes have been confirmed destroyed by bushfires across Victoria, with authorities warning the total is likely to rise.

www.abc.net.au

Reposted by Iain Davidson

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 29d

‘The CSIRO has found that extreme fire weather days have increased in Australia by 56 per cent over the past four decades.’

STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP‼️ #Climatecrisis #auspol #BlackSummers
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Jan 4

MEANWHILE, THE WORLD CONTINUES TO 🔥

STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP ‼️

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Jan 2

#ClarkeAndDawe absolute legends. #skytv #auspol youtu.be/JxRMlQyNpYQ?...

Clarke and Dawe - 2000's Compilation

YouTube video by Blar Knee

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Jan 2

Loved it @wendyharmer.bsky.social 🙌

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Wendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · Jan 1

For those who watched the John Clarke doco on the ABC tonight... You're welcome farnaklers!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X454...

The Gillies Report 12 - Farnarkeling Monologues plus Song

YouTube video by Heraklitus1

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Dec 29

Great to see #ABetterAus in great company in @percapitaaustralia.bsky.social Summer Reading List 2025. w/ John Brumby & @stuartkells.bsky.social #books #skybooks #auspol

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Dec 29

‘John Howard’s world-leading 1996 gun control laws are arguably the best example of bipartisanship in Australian politics.’ w/ @stuartkells.bsky.social #books #ABetterAus

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Nov 29

“Tasmania went into shock. The whole state was reeling with grief. It was a scenario where everybody had to put aside normal political engagement—a bit like in COVID, but more shocking,” said @christinemilne.bsky.social #ABetterAus www.themandarin.com.au/282593-gun-r...

Good policy in action: Gun reform in Australia

John Howard's world-leading 1996 gun control laws are arguably the best example of bipartisanship in Australian politics.

www.themandarin.com.au

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Dec 28

"Climate change is the far bigger threat to biodiversity, to our environment, agricultural systems and economy." said @frankjotzo.bsky.social

STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

Climate a bigger threat to biodiversity than renewables, experts say

As the green energy boom gathers pace, experts say climate change is a bigger threat to biodiversity than wind farms and other renewables projects.

www.abc.net.au

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Dec 21

Classic

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Dec 21

#GravyDayChallenge post your favourite #PaulKelly song #GravyDay #Skymusic youtu.be/iYqIF2XkqKU?...

Paul Kelly - How To Make Gravy (Official Video)

YouTube video by Paul Kelly

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Dec 20

Never Forget #BlackSummer
#ClimateCrisis

STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS ASAP !!

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Dec 27

#BlackSummer
10 Dec 2019: Toxic smoke engulfs Sydney
14-15 Dec 2019:
Fire moves to Southern Highlands, NSW. 2 firefighters killed.
15 Dec 2019:
Backburn in Mount Wilson and Mount Irvine, NSW, grows out of control, engulfs 350,000 ha.
26 Dec 2019:
Lightning sparks fire in the Sterling Ranges, WA

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Dec 7

‘The Ad Standards panel agreed the ads breached three sections of its environmental claims code. It said the claim was “misleading and unsubstantiated, was vague, and did not communicate a genuine environmental benefit”.’
#Gas Is A Gamble !! #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

South Australian bus ads misled public by claiming gas is ‘clean and green’, regulator finds

Ads to be removed from Adelaide Metro buses after advertising regulator rules they breach its environmental claims code

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