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Proposed changes to Australia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) laws would make a repeat of the Robodebt coverup more likely according to new Australia Institute research.
‘Members of the public have a right to access government documents.'
- Skye Predavec, Researcher
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
‘Members of the public have a right to access government documents.'
- Skye Predavec, Researcher
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
October 20, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Proposed changes to Australia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) laws would make a repeat of the Robodebt coverup more likely according to new Australia Institute research.
‘Members of the public have a right to access government documents.'
- Skye Predavec, Researcher
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
‘Members of the public have a right to access government documents.'
- Skye Predavec, Researcher
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/or9PZfjCE8LTa
Billionaire Hands off Public Policy!
Tesla's chair is in charge of our tech future - but it should be us shaping policy
getup.to
October 15, 2025 at 6:39 AM
A Tesla executive is leading Australia’s R&D review. That’s not OK. Public roles should serve the people – not billionaires. Add your name to demand Denholm’s resignation and new integrity laws: getup.to/or9PZfjCE8LTa
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Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
September 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
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Climate change
September 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Climate change
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#Auspol. Remember Australia, Murdoch owns FOX. We need that Royal Commission into Murdoch Media to proceed and Media Integrity ( truth in media ) Legislation in Australia. @albomp.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
#Auspol. Remember Australia, Murdoch owns FOX. We need that Royal Commission into Murdoch Media to proceed and Media Integrity ( truth in media ) Legislation in Australia. @albomp.bsky.social
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Proud to be Antifa.
September 19, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Proud to be Antifa.
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The climate change scenario that could leave Australia 'unrecognisable'
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
The climate change scenario that could leave Australia 'unrecognisable'
A new report has found climate change is accelerating, with current global efforts "dangerously inadequate". Here's what it means for Australia.
www.sbs.com.au
July 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The climate change scenario that could leave Australia 'unrecognisable'
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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Larissa Waters: “Labor must protect environment and redesign ‘ridiculous’ Howard-era rules which must include explicit consideration of climate.”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jun/27/greens-leader-larissa-waters-labor-national-environment-laws.
Labor must protect environment while rewriting laws ‘written to facilitate development’, Larissa Waters says
Greens leader says redesign of ‘ridiculous’ Howard-era rules must include explicit consideration of climate
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Larissa Waters: “Labor must protect environment and redesign ‘ridiculous’ Howard-era rules which must include explicit consideration of climate.”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jun/27/greens-leader-larissa-waters-labor-national-environment-laws.
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This headline needs to read:
Australia STILL collects more revenue from HECS that from the PRRT
So we run down universities, charge our young to go there ( inequality structure ), then #subsidise #FossilFuels to trash the planet.
#auspol
Australia STILL collects more revenue from HECS that from the PRRT
So we run down universities, charge our young to go there ( inequality structure ), then #subsidise #FossilFuels to trash the planet.
#auspol
Australia collects more revenue from HECS than from the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.
It’s time to increase the PRRT so that gas companies pay their fair share. Sign and share > theaus.in/increasePRRT
It’s time to increase the PRRT so that gas companies pay their fair share. Sign and share > theaus.in/increasePRRT
June 26, 2025 at 6:27 AM
This headline needs to read:
Australia STILL collects more revenue from HECS that from the PRRT
So we run down universities, charge our young to go there ( inequality structure ), then #subsidise #FossilFuels to trash the planet.
#auspol
Australia STILL collects more revenue from HECS that from the PRRT
So we run down universities, charge our young to go there ( inequality structure ), then #subsidise #FossilFuels to trash the planet.
#auspol
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Ask yourself who is more likely to be telling the truth.
China, who has never threatened Australia and is our largest trading partner.
Or a self confessed wife beater, alcoholic, white nationalist former Fox News reporter who doesn’t give a shit about our country?
China, who has never threatened Australia and is our largest trading partner.
Or a self confessed wife beater, alcoholic, white nationalist former Fox News reporter who doesn’t give a shit about our country?
June 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Ask yourself who is more likely to be telling the truth.
China, who has never threatened Australia and is our largest trading partner.
Or a self confessed wife beater, alcoholic, white nationalist former Fox News reporter who doesn’t give a shit about our country?
China, who has never threatened Australia and is our largest trading partner.
Or a self confessed wife beater, alcoholic, white nationalist former Fox News reporter who doesn’t give a shit about our country?
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If Australian politicians were serious about long term productivity and could read the writing on the wall they would invest heavily in national R&D now including universities.
May 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
If Australian politicians were serious about long term productivity and could read the writing on the wall they would invest heavily in national R&D now including universities.
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Australia's tax system is currently geared to help the very richest avoid paying tax.
That means everyone else has to pay more to ensure we have the things we need.
That means everyone else has to pay more to ensure we have the things we need.
Worried you might one day have more than $3m in super and then might get less of a tax break?
First off, seriously, you are worried about having $3m in super??
Secondly, as @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, stop worrying you are not going to ever have $3m
australiainstitute.org.au/post/dont-be...
First off, seriously, you are worried about having $3m in super??
Secondly, as @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, stop worrying you are not going to ever have $3m
australiainstitute.org.au/post/dont-be...
May 23, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Australia's tax system is currently geared to help the very richest avoid paying tax.
That means everyone else has to pay more to ensure we have the things we need.
That means everyone else has to pay more to ensure we have the things we need.
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Did Australia really reject Trumpism at the federal election?
open.substack.com/pub/tdunlop/...
open.substack.com/pub/tdunlop/...
Did Australia really reject Trumpism at the federal election?
If so, someone should tell the prime minister
open.substack.com
May 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Did Australia really reject Trumpism at the federal election?
open.substack.com/pub/tdunlop/...
open.substack.com/pub/tdunlop/...
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What didn't get smashed @davidshoebridge.bsky.social was the vote against human rights. This election was not a win for the vulnerable.
Australia = Business As Usual, Punching Down On The Poor.
Adam Bandt lost his seat, Australia lost against racism.
#whiteaustralia #colonialism #wealthinequality
Australia = Business As Usual, Punching Down On The Poor.
Adam Bandt lost his seat, Australia lost against racism.
#whiteaustralia #colonialism #wealthinequality
May 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
What didn't get smashed @davidshoebridge.bsky.social was the vote against human rights. This election was not a win for the vulnerable.
Australia = Business As Usual, Punching Down On The Poor.
Adam Bandt lost his seat, Australia lost against racism.
#whiteaustralia #colonialism #wealthinequality
Australia = Business As Usual, Punching Down On The Poor.
Adam Bandt lost his seat, Australia lost against racism.
#whiteaustralia #colonialism #wealthinequality
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‘… the new, yet unspoken, reality of Australian politics: that the ALP is no longer a party of the centre left but the new party of the centre right.’
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au
May 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
‘… the new, yet unspoken, reality of Australian politics: that the ALP is no longer a party of the centre left but the new party of the centre right.’
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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"Legal System ≠ Justice System"
Seen on the old Australian Parliament building in Canberra
Seen on the old Australian Parliament building in Canberra
May 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
"Legal System ≠ Justice System"
Seen on the old Australian Parliament building in Canberra
Seen on the old Australian Parliament building in Canberra
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Opinion | The Greens received a steady primary vote at Saturday's election — so why was it such a disaster for them? As Natalie Feliks writes, Australia's two-party system makes life very hard for any would-be progressive challengers.
The Greens proved a sad truth. Progressive politics and electoralism don't mix
To say that the Greens' result was due to voters rejecting 'extremism' isn’t only false, it’s counterproductive.
www.crikey.com.au
May 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Opinion | The Greens received a steady primary vote at Saturday's election — so why was it such a disaster for them? As Natalie Feliks writes, Australia's two-party system makes life very hard for any would-be progressive challengers.
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