Diana
@daubyn.bsky.social
I'm interested in politics, the arts, books, video games, and nutrition.
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Parliament voted on a social media age ban with the Minister's explicit promise to exclude YouTube for educational reasons. Now they're backflipping? This shows just how rushed and poorly thought out this policy was from day one. Young Australians deserve better than this chaos
July 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Parliament voted on a social media age ban with the Minister's explicit promise to exclude YouTube for educational reasons. Now they're backflipping? This shows just how rushed and poorly thought out this policy was from day one. Young Australians deserve better than this chaos
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"The UK has had an inquiry into AUKUS.
"The US is currently holding its own inquiry into AUKUS.
"Australia meanwhile, which bears the brunt of the cost and the risk of this deal, hasn't had an inquiry."
- Dr Emma Shortis, International & Security Affairs Director
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
"The US is currently holding its own inquiry into AUKUS.
"Australia meanwhile, which bears the brunt of the cost and the risk of this deal, hasn't had an inquiry."
- Dr Emma Shortis, International & Security Affairs Director
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
"The UK has had an inquiry into AUKUS.
"The US is currently holding its own inquiry into AUKUS.
"Australia meanwhile, which bears the brunt of the cost and the risk of this deal, hasn't had an inquiry."
- Dr Emma Shortis, International & Security Affairs Director
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
"The US is currently holding its own inquiry into AUKUS.
"Australia meanwhile, which bears the brunt of the cost and the risk of this deal, hasn't had an inquiry."
- Dr Emma Shortis, International & Security Affairs Director
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
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The Australian Federal Court has ruled that opposing Zionism and criticising Israel is NOT anti-Semitic. Many Jewish people and organisations oppose Zionism and Israel's genocide in Gaza. Don't allow people to attack you simply bc you oppose genocide. #IsraeliWarCrimes #GazaGenocide
July 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Australian Federal Court has ruled that opposing Zionism and criticising Israel is NOT anti-Semitic. Many Jewish people and organisations oppose Zionism and Israel's genocide in Gaza. Don't allow people to attack you simply bc you oppose genocide. #IsraeliWarCrimes #GazaGenocide
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Let me get this straight: Trump is using millions in FEMA shelter and services funds to build the cruel and unnecessary "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility.
The cruelty is staggering.
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/a-dedicated-fema-fund-will-pay-for-alligator-alcatraz/
The cruelty is staggering.
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/a-dedicated-fema-fund-will-pay-for-alligator-alcatraz/
A Dedicated FEMA Fund Will Pay for 'Alligator Alcatraz' - FactCheck.org
Q: Are FEMA funds being used to construct an immigrant detention facility in the Everglades? A: Yes, the immigrant dete
www.factcheck.org
July 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Let me get this straight: Trump is using millions in FEMA shelter and services funds to build the cruel and unnecessary "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility.
The cruelty is staggering.
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/a-dedicated-fema-fund-will-pay-for-alligator-alcatraz/
The cruelty is staggering.
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/a-dedicated-fema-fund-will-pay-for-alligator-alcatraz/
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It's time for #Albo to pull the pin on this disastrous deal before the yanks stiff us out of $385 Billion. Or at the very least, launch a Parliamentary inquiry into it. Trump cannot be trusted. #AUKUS has been a disaster from the start. #auspol #aupol #FuckTrump #EndAUKUS
Pentagon launches review of AUKUS to ensure it fits 'America First' agenda
The Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the UK and the US to ensure it meets Donald Trump's "America First" agenda, a US defence official tells the ABC.
www.abc.net.au
June 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I am deeply concerned about my country and our sovereignty. I am old enough to remember the Vietnam war, all the way with LBJ, weapons of mass destruction, I do not want us to fight enough American war.
June 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I am deeply concerned about my country and our sovereignty. I am old enough to remember the Vietnam war, all the way with LBJ, weapons of mass destruction, I do not want us to fight enough American war.
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Our Pacific neighbours are more than a little wary of the US because it is:
- slashing aid
- trashing climate action
- smashing them with tariffs
These are fundamental things, not talking points. And Labor just says "not to worry, let's double down on Trump”
- slashing aid
- trashing climate action
- smashing them with tariffs
These are fundamental things, not talking points. And Labor just says "not to worry, let's double down on Trump”
May 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Our Pacific neighbours are more than a little wary of the US because it is:
- slashing aid
- trashing climate action
- smashing them with tariffs
These are fundamental things, not talking points. And Labor just says "not to worry, let's double down on Trump”
- slashing aid
- trashing climate action
- smashing them with tariffs
These are fundamental things, not talking points. And Labor just says "not to worry, let's double down on Trump”
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I wanted a minority Labor Govt that had to listen to the Greens and the Teal independents. The Albanese Labor Govt's ongoing inaction on the #GazaGenocide, its approval for Woodside's #NorthWestShelf project, and continued support for #AUKUS are just 3 reasons. 😔 #auspol
June 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I wanted a minority Labor Govt that had to listen to the Greens and the Teal independents. The Albanese Labor Govt's ongoing inaction on the #GazaGenocide, its approval for Woodside's #NorthWestShelf project, and continued support for #AUKUS are just 3 reasons. 😔 #auspol
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None of these wealthy, private, exclusionary schools should receive a single cent of public funding. #auspol #publiceducation
An exclusive Melbourne private school that has just opened an $85 million swimming complex has been cleared to receive three times as much federal funding as some comparable, high-fee peers. #auspol #publiceducation
https://bit.ly/202505-plc
https://bit.ly/202505-plc
Private school with $85 million pool gets all-clear for federal cash
Political heat is rising over $15.8 million in federal funding for an exclusive Melbourne girls’ school with a new $85 million aquatic and sports centre.
bit.ly
June 1, 2025 at 8:38 AM
None of these wealthy, private, exclusionary schools should receive a single cent of public funding. #auspol #publiceducation
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Humpback whales have begun their annual migration up Australia's east and west coasts.
Researchers thought they headed north to give birth in warmer waters, but a new study using citizen scientist observations reports that newborn calves have been spotted as far south as Tasmania.
#auspol .. 🐳🐋🐳🐋
Researchers thought they headed north to give birth in warmer waters, but a new study using citizen scientist observations reports that newborn calves have been spotted as far south as Tasmania.
#auspol .. 🐳🐋🐳🐋
Baby humpback whales spotted further south than previously thought
Humpback whales are now migrating north to their warmer breeding waters — but some of them will give birth as far south as Tasmania, according to new research based on observations from citizen scient...
www.abc.net.au
May 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Humpback whales have begun their annual migration up Australia's east and west coasts.
Researchers thought they headed north to give birth in warmer waters, but a new study using citizen scientist observations reports that newborn calves have been spotted as far south as Tasmania.
#auspol .. 🐳🐋🐳🐋
Researchers thought they headed north to give birth in warmer waters, but a new study using citizen scientist observations reports that newborn calves have been spotted as far south as Tasmania.
#auspol .. 🐳🐋🐳🐋
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Today is the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, when over 750k Palestinians were forcibly expelled from their homes during the creation of Israel. In the last day, Israel killed 115 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has killed more than 50k Palestinians since October 7.
In Gaza, the Nakba is being relived in 2025
Ruwaida Amer’s grandparents lived through the Nakba in 1948. Now, in 2025, she is experiencing another catastrophe.
www.aljazeera.com
May 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Today is the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, when over 750k Palestinians were forcibly expelled from their homes during the creation of Israel. In the last day, Israel killed 115 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has killed more than 50k Palestinians since October 7.
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Happy Earth Day!💚
April 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Happy Earth Day!💚
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Want American style health system???
Then VOTE LABOR and save Medicare!!!!!!!
@australianlabor.bsky.social
@albomp.bsky.social
Then VOTE LABOR and save Medicare!!!!!!!
@australianlabor.bsky.social
@albomp.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Want American style health system???
Then VOTE LABOR and save Medicare!!!!!!!
@australianlabor.bsky.social
@albomp.bsky.social
Then VOTE LABOR and save Medicare!!!!!!!
@australianlabor.bsky.social
@albomp.bsky.social
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The ABC will not survive a Dutton Government.
And in some ways the ABC is playing a significant role in its own demise by cowering to the very people who want to undermine it - & due to this they are also losing their loyal audience.
C'mon ABC - get your act together #auspol
And in some ways the ABC is playing a significant role in its own demise by cowering to the very people who want to undermine it - & due to this they are also losing their loyal audience.
C'mon ABC - get your act together #auspol
April 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The ABC will not survive a Dutton Government.
And in some ways the ABC is playing a significant role in its own demise by cowering to the very people who want to undermine it - & due to this they are also losing their loyal audience.
C'mon ABC - get your act together #auspol
And in some ways the ABC is playing a significant role in its own demise by cowering to the very people who want to undermine it - & due to this they are also losing their loyal audience.
C'mon ABC - get your act together #auspol
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Our PBS is a national treasure.
Our research shows the prices Australians would pay if the US had its way and dismantled our Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Heart disease/cholesterol medicine: $25 v $968
Depression medicine: $32 v $2,244
Female contraception: $28 v $621
Our research shows the prices Australians would pay if the US had its way and dismantled our Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Heart disease/cholesterol medicine: $25 v $968
Depression medicine: $32 v $2,244
Female contraception: $28 v $621
April 3, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Our PBS is a national treasure.
Our research shows the prices Australians would pay if the US had its way and dismantled our Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Heart disease/cholesterol medicine: $25 v $968
Depression medicine: $32 v $2,244
Female contraception: $28 v $621
Our research shows the prices Australians would pay if the US had its way and dismantled our Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Heart disease/cholesterol medicine: $25 v $968
Depression medicine: $32 v $2,244
Female contraception: $28 v $621
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Wanting to send 10 year old children to prison for life should get you fired and deemed undeserving of any future leadership position.
But here we are.
But here we are.
Queensland children as young as 10 could face life in prison for non-violent crime under new laws
LNP admits legislation contradicts international and domestic human rights and would disproportionately affect Indigenous children
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Wanting to send 10 year old children to prison for life should get you fired and deemed undeserving of any future leadership position.
But here we are.
But here we are.
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We also need a return to the former Commonwealth Employment Service model that actually helped ppl find jobs. The current privateer model gives incentive to keep ppl unemployed on their books to keep getting $, not lose them off the books by finding them a job. #Auspol
March 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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There are reports that a Dutton Government would cut 40,000 public servant jobs, including in education.
He's seen what Trump is doing and would love to do the same in Australia.
This is seriously dangerous and weird stuff.
He's seen what Trump is doing and would love to do the same in Australia.
This is seriously dangerous and weird stuff.
March 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
There are reports that a Dutton Government would cut 40,000 public servant jobs, including in education.
He's seen what Trump is doing and would love to do the same in Australia.
This is seriously dangerous and weird stuff.
He's seen what Trump is doing and would love to do the same in Australia.
This is seriously dangerous and weird stuff.
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I predicted a brain drain. The brightest & best always leave when fascism arrives. They know they’ll be hunted down otherwise. Australia should be offering opportunities to people like this academic & fast tracking their applications. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Yale professor who studies fascism fleeing US to work in Canada
Jason Stanley, who says grandmother fled Berlin with his father in 1939, says US may become ‘fascist dictatorship’
www.theguardian.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I predicted a brain drain. The brightest & best always leave when fascism arrives. They know they’ll be hunted down otherwise. Australia should be offering opportunities to people like this academic & fast tracking their applications. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Two thirds of retirees who rent privately live in poverty in Australia and its only getting worse.
In this wealthy country, nobody should have to retire into poverty just because they don't own a home.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
In this wealthy country, nobody should have to retire into poverty just because they don't own a home.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Retirees who rent ‘really struggling’ financially, researchers say – and the problem is getting worse
Two-thirds of retirees in private rentals live in poverty, Grattan report finds, with more than half reporting net worth of less than $25,000
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Two thirds of retirees who rent privately live in poverty in Australia and its only getting worse.
In this wealthy country, nobody should have to retire into poverty just because they don't own a home.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
In this wealthy country, nobody should have to retire into poverty just because they don't own a home.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Australian industry would receive $4 billion to manufacture drones and missiles under a new Greens party policy, which would come from scrapping billions of dollars in US contracts.
Greens promise $4b for 'self-defence' missiles in first defence spending policy
Australian industry would receive $4 billion to manufacture drones and missiles under a new Greens party policy, which would come from scrapping billions of dollars in US contracts.
www.abc.net.au
March 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Australian industry would receive $4 billion to manufacture drones and missiles under a new Greens party policy, which would come from scrapping billions of dollars in US contracts.
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We welcome the Australian Government's budget announcement to increase aid by $135.8 million, affirming a commitment to partners in the Asia-Pacific region amidst a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Our response to the 2025 Budget with @unitingchurchau.bsky.social and its agencies:
Our response to the 2025 Budget with @unitingchurchau.bsky.social and its agencies:
Uniting Church Assembly responds to 2025 Budget – Uniting Church Australia
uniting.church
March 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
We welcome the Australian Government's budget announcement to increase aid by $135.8 million, affirming a commitment to partners in the Asia-Pacific region amidst a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Our response to the 2025 Budget with @unitingchurchau.bsky.social and its agencies:
Our response to the 2025 Budget with @unitingchurchau.bsky.social and its agencies:
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In a wealthy country like ours, everyone should be able to afford the basics: a home, food, and have access to world class health and education.
Yet right now, one in three big corporations pays zero tax.
Yet right now, one in three big corporations pays zero tax.
March 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
In a wealthy country like ours, everyone should be able to afford the basics: a home, food, and have access to world class health and education.
Yet right now, one in three big corporations pays zero tax.
Yet right now, one in three big corporations pays zero tax.
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Australia’s billionaires raked in $67,000 an hour last year.
While millions struggled to afford rent or groceries.
It’s time to turn the tables.
The Greens have announced our plan to tax Australia's 150 billionaires to fund cost of living relief.
Join the campaign: greens.org.au/billionaires
While millions struggled to afford rent or groceries.
It’s time to turn the tables.
The Greens have announced our plan to tax Australia's 150 billionaires to fund cost of living relief.
Join the campaign: greens.org.au/billionaires
February 12, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Australia’s billionaires raked in $67,000 an hour last year.
While millions struggled to afford rent or groceries.
It’s time to turn the tables.
The Greens have announced our plan to tax Australia's 150 billionaires to fund cost of living relief.
Join the campaign: greens.org.au/billionaires
While millions struggled to afford rent or groceries.
It’s time to turn the tables.
The Greens have announced our plan to tax Australia's 150 billionaires to fund cost of living relief.
Join the campaign: greens.org.au/billionaires