koz
@auskoz.bsky.social
Born 1955.
Australian. Novocastrian.
Here for politics, current affairs, etc.
#auspol
Australian. Novocastrian.
Here for politics, current affairs, etc.
#auspol
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“The f*ck are we doing?”
February 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM
“The f*ck are we doing?”
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Yesterday, alongside New York’s Cutest, I was proud to announce a major step forward for early childhood education in our city. We’re officially launching 2-K and expanding 3-K by opening a request for new providers ready to help deliver these essential services.
February 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Yesterday, alongside New York’s Cutest, I was proud to announce a major step forward for early childhood education in our city. We’re officially launching 2-K and expanding 3-K by opening a request for new providers ready to help deliver these essential services.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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I hope Dems begin to see that moderate or progressive, AIPAC is not our friend.
They endorse January 6th insurrectionists. Yet if you so much as suggest the US uphold its own Leahy laws, no matter your record, they will work against you.
They endorse January 6th insurrectionists. Yet if you so much as suggest the US uphold its own Leahy laws, no matter your record, they will work against you.
February 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I hope Dems begin to see that moderate or progressive, AIPAC is not our friend.
They endorse January 6th insurrectionists. Yet if you so much as suggest the US uphold its own Leahy laws, no matter your record, they will work against you.
They endorse January 6th insurrectionists. Yet if you so much as suggest the US uphold its own Leahy laws, no matter your record, they will work against you.
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Britain has dethroned a prince, forced Mandelson to resign, & lost confidence in Starmer because Rep. Thomas Massie & I forced the release of the Epstein files.
What is America doing to hold the Epstein class accountable?
We need to haul these powerful men before Congress.
What is America doing to hold the Epstein class accountable?
We need to haul these powerful men before Congress.
February 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Britain has dethroned a prince, forced Mandelson to resign, & lost confidence in Starmer because Rep. Thomas Massie & I forced the release of the Epstein files.
What is America doing to hold the Epstein class accountable?
We need to haul these powerful men before Congress.
What is America doing to hold the Epstein class accountable?
We need to haul these powerful men before Congress.
#auspol #Palantir
"the business contacts, the political contacts, the social contacts under which favors were done, contracts awarded to this ghastly company Palantir trying to get hold of our national health service apparently at the behest of Mandelson and others"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uE...
"the business contacts, the political contacts, the social contacts under which favors were done, contracts awarded to this ghastly company Palantir trying to get hold of our national health service apparently at the behest of Mandelson and others"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uE...
My speech on Peter Mandelson.
YouTube video by Official Jeremy Corbyn Channel
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
#auspol #Palantir
"the business contacts, the political contacts, the social contacts under which favors were done, contracts awarded to this ghastly company Palantir trying to get hold of our national health service apparently at the behest of Mandelson and others"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uE...
"the business contacts, the political contacts, the social contacts under which favors were done, contracts awarded to this ghastly company Palantir trying to get hold of our national health service apparently at the behest of Mandelson and others"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uE...
Ben-Ephraim’s words – and the explosive words of Ya’alon – need little elaboration, except to flag to readers that Ya’alon describes Israel as ethno-supremacist “Judeo-Nazis” for their crimes against Palestinian people.
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
"Probably most important Hebrew tweet" - Israel general admits Israel are the Nazis
Retired former IDF chief, Moshe 'Bogie' Ya'alon, accuses Israel of 'Jewish supremacy' and having become 'Judeo-Nazis'
www.thecanary.co
February 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Ben-Ephraim’s words – and the explosive words of Ya’alon – need little elaboration, except to flag to readers that Ya’alon describes Israel as ethno-supremacist “Judeo-Nazis” for their crimes against Palestinian people.
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
It comes after Lord Mandelson was accused of passing sensitive government information to US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while a minister in Gordon Brown's government.
The force said no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT50...
The force said no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT50...
Police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
It comes after Lord Mandelson was accused of passing sensitive government information to US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while a minister in Gordon Brown's government.
The force said no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT50...
The force said no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT50...
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
#auspol
Albo is Labor's Edsel
Albo is Labor's Edsel
How the FUCK do we live in a country where a war criminal signing bombs to be dropped on Palestinian kids is an honoured guest of our government but a woman author pleading for her people not be slaughtered is a dangerous subversive who must be banned from writer’s festivals forthwith?
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
February 6, 2026 at 11:49 AM
#auspol
Albo is Labor's Edsel
Albo is Labor's Edsel
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Word on the street is that timing is everything when it comes to meaningful coincidences.
#auspol #opusdei #christianzionism
#auspol #opusdei #christianzionism
Jeffrey Epstein ".. herzog, ehud coming to island this weekend"
Many herzogs about but worth a question if there are any journalists attending the press conference ...
Many herzogs about but worth a question if there are any journalists attending the press conference ...
February 6, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Word on the street is that timing is everything when it comes to meaningful coincidences.
#auspol #opusdei #christianzionism
#auspol #opusdei #christianzionism
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In the context of $billions being splurged on #AUKUS, this is Defence scratching about to find loose change down the back of the sofa.👇 🛋️ 💵 #auspol
Government to sell historic defence properties
The Albanese government has identified 67 defence sites for potential sale, aiming to unlock up to $1.8 billion.
www.abc.net.au
February 4, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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"[Mr Herzog] is not involved in the government, he's much like the governor-general in Australia, representing the state."
Really, Josh Burns?
I've never heard Sam Mostyn incite a genocide. #auspol
Really, Josh Burns?
I've never heard Sam Mostyn incite a genocide. #auspol
Labor's Ed Husic says it is "hard to reconcile" a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog with comments he has made in relation to the war in Gaza.
Labor MP 'uncomfortable' with Israeli president's visit
Labor's Ed Husic says it is "hard to reconcile" a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog with comments he has made in relation to the war in Gaza.
www.abc.net.au
February 4, 2026 at 10:37 AM
"[Mr Herzog] is not involved in the government, he's much like the governor-general in Australia, representing the state."
Really, Josh Burns?
I've never heard Sam Mostyn incite a genocide. #auspol
Really, Josh Burns?
I've never heard Sam Mostyn incite a genocide. #auspol
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1/2 Herzog's visit "is functioning to re-legitimise and normalise Israel in the face of massive public dissent." @deepcutnews.bsky.social #auspol
www.deepcutnews.com/p/internatio...
www.deepcutnews.com/p/internatio...
International law is clear: Inviting Isaac Herzog to Australia is complicity in genocide
The Australian government risks prosecution over Israeli President's visit, writes Melissa O'Donnell
www.deepcutnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
1/2 Herzog's visit "is functioning to re-legitimise and normalise Israel in the face of massive public dissent." @deepcutnews.bsky.social #auspol
www.deepcutnews.com/p/internatio...
www.deepcutnews.com/p/internatio...
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Great to see Senator Shoebridge quoting our research in Parliament!
The only way to fix the housing crisis is to address real issues like negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, instead of blaming immigration.
#auspol @davidshoebridge.bsky.social
The only way to fix the housing crisis is to address real issues like negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, instead of blaming immigration.
#auspol @davidshoebridge.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Great to see Senator Shoebridge quoting our research in Parliament!
The only way to fix the housing crisis is to address real issues like negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, instead of blaming immigration.
#auspol @davidshoebridge.bsky.social
The only way to fix the housing crisis is to address real issues like negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, instead of blaming immigration.
#auspol @davidshoebridge.bsky.social
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Privatised it but to religious organisations.
Australia is the most expensive place to send a kid to high school in the developed world! 🤯
"We've basically privatised our education system."
Chief Economist Greg Jericho unpacks how we got here on the latest Dollars & Sense! 💰
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
"We've basically privatised our education system."
Chief Economist Greg Jericho unpacks how we got here on the latest Dollars & Sense! 💰
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
February 6, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Privatised it but to religious organisations.
"Epstein encourages Barack to compile a list of 40 people that owe him favours from his time in Israeli government. He points out Peter Thiel, one of the founders of Palantir, a company which today has been essential to Israel's war in Gaza."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCnF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCnF...
Epstein, Trump & Mossad - it's worse than you think
YouTube video by Double Down News
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:42 AM
"Epstein encourages Barack to compile a list of 40 people that owe him favours from his time in Israeli government. He points out Peter Thiel, one of the founders of Palantir, a company which today has been essential to Israel's war in Gaza."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCnF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCnF...
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Herzog’s going to address the place most representative of Australian society - Federal Parliament
The president of apartheid Israel is going to talk about social cohesion?
Oh sure…. Hit me @albomp.bsky.social then again, cos I’m living in a dystopian coma #auspol
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mFry...
The president of apartheid Israel is going to talk about social cohesion?
Oh sure…. Hit me @albomp.bsky.social then again, cos I’m living in a dystopian coma #auspol
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mFry...
President Herzog immune from arrest in Australia | Morning News Bulletin 6 Feb 2026
YouTube video by SBS News
m.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Herzog’s going to address the place most representative of Australian society - Federal Parliament
The president of apartheid Israel is going to talk about social cohesion?
Oh sure…. Hit me @albomp.bsky.social then again, cos I’m living in a dystopian coma #auspol
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mFry...
The president of apartheid Israel is going to talk about social cohesion?
Oh sure…. Hit me @albomp.bsky.social then again, cos I’m living in a dystopian coma #auspol
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mFry...
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Gambling reform odds: Lab-Libs odds on to stall and do SFA, shorts odds to do nothing, significant reform unbackable.
#auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social #whatsthescam they just defeated a motion to talk about it
michaelwest.com.au/gambling-adv...
#auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social #whatsthescam they just defeated a motion to talk about it
michaelwest.com.au/gambling-adv...
Gambling advertising ban. Labor odds-on to do nothing - Michael West
Doing nothing on gambling advertising isn’t enough for the Albanese Government; they want to ensure nobody does.
michaelwest.com.au
February 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Gambling reform odds: Lab-Libs odds on to stall and do SFA, shorts odds to do nothing, significant reform unbackable.
#auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social #whatsthescam they just defeated a motion to talk about it
michaelwest.com.au/gambling-adv...
#auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social #whatsthescam they just defeated a motion to talk about it
michaelwest.com.au/gambling-adv...
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I’m very much looking forward to hosting this panel discussion about censorship, free speech and the rise of authoritarianism at the Newcastle Writers Festival on 28 March.
February 6, 2026 at 12:18 AM
I’m very much looking forward to hosting this panel discussion about censorship, free speech and the rise of authoritarianism at the Newcastle Writers Festival on 28 March.
#auspol
"After being shown satellite images of the cemetery, the IDF said it had been forced to take defensive measures during military operations."
Yeah, right ... just more of their bullshit
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"After being shown satellite images of the cemetery, the IDF said it had been forced to take defensive measures during military operations."
Yeah, right ... just more of their bullshit
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia vows to repair ‘distressing’ damage to war graves in Gaza bulldozed by Israeli army
Satellite photographs show rows of gravestones removed and soil disturbed at the Gaza War Cemetery where more than 250 Australians are buried
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:08 AM
#auspol
"After being shown satellite images of the cemetery, the IDF said it had been forced to take defensive measures during military operations."
Yeah, right ... just more of their bullshit
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"After being shown satellite images of the cemetery, the IDF said it had been forced to take defensive measures during military operations."
Yeah, right ... just more of their bullshit
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol A new US congressional report has openly contemplated the US navy not selling any nuclear submarines to Australia – as promised under Aukus – because the US wants to retain control of the submarines for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Possibility of US ever selling Australia nuclear submarines is increasingly remote, Aukus critics say
Malcolm Turnbull says government is ‘engaged in an exercise of denial’, as defence minister insists $368bn deal is ‘full steam ahead’
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:34 AM
#auspol A new US congressional report has openly contemplated the US navy not selling any nuclear submarines to Australia – as promised under Aukus – because the US wants to retain control of the submarines for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...