@dazedjosh.bsky.social
I am indeed a real person. But that's just what all the bots would say, so it's up to you to believe me or not.
Interested in AFL, Science, Music, D&D, and pretending not to care about politics in Australia, UK, Europe, America, though I really do care.
Interested in AFL, Science, Music, D&D, and pretending not to care about politics in Australia, UK, Europe, America, though I really do care.
Hoo boy, the Coalition has collapsed. Yes they will probably reform before the next election, but this is still very significant. It will give the Nats a chance to go further right, and the Libs a chance to moderate, assuming Ley doesn't get rolled
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Breaking: Nationals won't re-enter into Coalition agreement
Nationals leader David Littleproud has announced the minor party won't re-enter into a coalition agreement with the Liberal Party, ending a decades long arrangement.
www.abc.net.au
May 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Hoo boy, the Coalition has collapsed. Yes they will probably reform before the next election, but this is still very significant. It will give the Nats a chance to go further right, and the Libs a chance to moderate, assuming Ley doesn't get rolled
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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Murdoch media flags an “exclusive” saying Yallourn #coal plant will be kept open another four years. The plant owner, AEMO, and the state government say that is not true
Victoria slaps down Murdoch media reports that giant coal fired power station to be kept open
Murdoch media flags an “exclusive” saying Yallourn coal plant will be kept open another four years. The plant owner, AEMO, and the state government say that is not true.
reneweconomy.com.au
March 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Murdoch media flags an “exclusive” saying Yallourn #coal plant will be kept open another four years. The plant owner, AEMO, and the state government say that is not true
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The Aus media section with a truly crushing caption. Poor @amyremeikis.bsky.social how will she ever recover from... *checks notes*... being critical of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
March 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The Aus media section with a truly crushing caption. Poor @amyremeikis.bsky.social how will she ever recover from... *checks notes*... being critical of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
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Friends with benefits: the ideological love-in between billionaire Gina Rinehart and aspiring prime minister Peter Dutton
🎧 Read the story, then listen to a teaser of our new narrative podcast series: Gina www.theguardian.com/p/xxn6fv?CMP...
🎧 Read the story, then listen to a teaser of our new narrative podcast series: Gina www.theguardian.com/p/xxn6fv?CMP...
Friends with benefits: Gina Rinehart and Peter Dutton’s ideological love-in
Since Dutton became opposition leader, the billionaire mining magnate has cultivated their bond. We look back at their increasingly close relationship
www.theguardian.com
March 17, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Friends with benefits: the ideological love-in between billionaire Gina Rinehart and aspiring prime minister Peter Dutton
🎧 Read the story, then listen to a teaser of our new narrative podcast series: Gina www.theguardian.com/p/xxn6fv?CMP...
🎧 Read the story, then listen to a teaser of our new narrative podcast series: Gina www.theguardian.com/p/xxn6fv?CMP...
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#Energy consumer advocates say proposed electricity price hikes under DMO highlight the need for stronger consumer protections and greater investment in renewable energy
Regulatory safety nets not fit for purpose as energy consumers fall victim to rapacious utilities
Energy consumer advocates have raised concerns that market rules intended to protect vulnerable consumers from disproportionately high electricity prices are “not working,” as regulator…
reneweconomy.com.au
March 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM
#Energy consumer advocates say proposed electricity price hikes under DMO highlight the need for stronger consumer protections and greater investment in renewable energy
@rbreich.bsky.social this seems like one of those things that flies under the radar but is actually really important. Why would the Trump admin do this? Is it just to fudge GDP, unemployment, and other economic numbers in the future?
Or is there some other reason?
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Or is there some other reason?
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump administration disbands two expert panels on economic data
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has disbanded two expert committees that worked with the government to produce economic statistics, potentially affecting the quality of data.
www.reuters.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
@rbreich.bsky.social this seems like one of those things that flies under the radar but is actually really important. Why would the Trump admin do this? Is it just to fudge GDP, unemployment, and other economic numbers in the future?
Or is there some other reason?
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Or is there some other reason?
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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Can we just say this out loud? The muted and almost light tone of coverage of this guy breaking into an airport and managing to board a plane with a LOADED SHOTGUN would be wildly different if he wasn't white.
Shearer who tackled alleged gun-wielding teen gets hero's welcome from Jetstar staff
Shearing contractor Barry Clark arrived in Sydney on Friday to cheers from Jetstar staff, thanking him for his quick actions to subdue a 17-year-old who allegedly had a shotgun.
www.abc.net.au
March 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Can we just say this out loud? The muted and almost light tone of coverage of this guy breaking into an airport and managing to board a plane with a LOADED SHOTGUN would be wildly different if he wasn't white.
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Um…its because we are burning so many fossil fuels.
The media are unable to link fossil fuels to climate change to the damage of climate change
Burning coal, oil & gas heats oceans and atmosphere &causes more storms, bigger storms, more damage and higher insurance premiums.
Its not complicated
The media are unable to link fossil fuels to climate change to the damage of climate change
Burning coal, oil & gas heats oceans and atmosphere &causes more storms, bigger storms, more damage and higher insurance premiums.
Its not complicated
March 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Um…its because we are burning so many fossil fuels.
The media are unable to link fossil fuels to climate change to the damage of climate change
Burning coal, oil & gas heats oceans and atmosphere &causes more storms, bigger storms, more damage and higher insurance premiums.
Its not complicated
The media are unable to link fossil fuels to climate change to the damage of climate change
Burning coal, oil & gas heats oceans and atmosphere &causes more storms, bigger storms, more damage and higher insurance premiums.
Its not complicated
Some Democrats seem to understand that they need to stop the corruption in government and focus on the working class in America.
I love the use of AI in this by @rokhanna.bsky.social as it lets him gets these out quicker than traditional media operations.
I love the use of AI in this by @rokhanna.bsky.social as it lets him gets these out quicker than traditional media operations.
love this @rokhanna.bsky.social
We need more proposals like this that co-opt the chaos
Please share off line as well !!!
We need more proposals like this that co-opt the chaos
Please share off line as well !!!
March 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Some Democrats seem to understand that they need to stop the corruption in government and focus on the working class in America.
I love the use of AI in this by @rokhanna.bsky.social as it lets him gets these out quicker than traditional media operations.
I love the use of AI in this by @rokhanna.bsky.social as it lets him gets these out quicker than traditional media operations.
I can't help but think with all this news about Dutton and his investment portfolio, Albanese is going to call an #auspol election in the next few days.
He'll want to make sure it's the first thing the country thinks about going into a cost of living election.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
He'll want to make sure it's the first thing the country thinks about going into a cost of living election.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
The Duttons’ empty trust fund could have cut their tax bill. Here’s how it worked
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed his family’s trust holds no assets after being used for years in property transactions.
www.smh.com.au
February 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I can't help but think with all this news about Dutton and his investment portfolio, Albanese is going to call an #auspol election in the next few days.
He'll want to make sure it's the first thing the country thinks about going into a cost of living election.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
He'll want to make sure it's the first thing the country thinks about going into a cost of living election.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Following on from my other post, Dutton received a lovely tax discount on his investment properties. The CGT discount needs to go. Even if it's just a Diet CGT that only applies to the first 2 or 3 properties, that will greatly increase tax revenue. But we know the LNP will never do that.
#auspol
#auspol
Dutton's property investments... A reminder, on this property he made $3,675,000. But because you get a 50% discount on capital gains, he only had to pay tax on $1,837,500.
That tax discount each year costs around $22bn - of which $18bn goes to the richest 10%
That tax discount each year costs around $22bn - of which $18bn goes to the richest 10%
February 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Following on from my other post, Dutton received a lovely tax discount on his investment properties. The CGT discount needs to go. Even if it's just a Diet CGT that only applies to the first 2 or 3 properties, that will greatly increase tax revenue. But we know the LNP will never do that.
#auspol
#auspol
Oh look, Peter Dutton has a fuckload of investment properties that have made him millions, "that he has frequently declared to parliament late, partially, or not at all"
I'm sure we can trust him to fix the housing crisis we have in this country.
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
I'm sure we can trust him to fix the housing crisis we have in this country.
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
26 properties in 35 years: Peter Dutton’s extensive property portfolio revealed
The opposition leader has made property sales of $18.8 million in transactions that he has frequently declared to parliament late, partially, or not at all.
www.smh.com.au
February 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Oh look, Peter Dutton has a fuckload of investment properties that have made him millions, "that he has frequently declared to parliament late, partially, or not at all"
I'm sure we can trust him to fix the housing crisis we have in this country.
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
I'm sure we can trust him to fix the housing crisis we have in this country.
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Who wants to bet they've negotiated a bloody massive loophole to avoid paying the government any fees or royalties?
#auspol
#auspol
Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export project is a disaster on five fronts:
🔴 Plummeting royalties
🔴 Threat to WA domestic gas reserves
🔴 Tripled WA’s wholesale gas + electricity prices
🔴 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions
🔴 Corroding ancient rock art
#climate #auspol
Read:
🔴 Plummeting royalties
🔴 Threat to WA domestic gas reserves
🔴 Tripled WA’s wholesale gas + electricity prices
🔴 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions
🔴 Corroding ancient rock art
#climate #auspol
Read:
Woodside's North West Shelf gas export project: a disaster on five fronts
Australia Institute analysis reveals Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export project is driving up WA energy prices, threatening the state's domestic gas reserves, paying even fewer royalties, corrodin...
australiainstitute.org.au
February 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Who wants to bet they've negotiated a bloody massive loophole to avoid paying the government any fees or royalties?
#auspol
#auspol
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I'm looking forward to participating in an Ask Me Anything session tonight on Reddit. Come and join me from 5-6 pm!
#auspol
www.reddit.com/r/Australian...
#auspol
www.reddit.com/r/Australian...
February 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I'm looking forward to participating in an Ask Me Anything session tonight on Reddit. Come and join me from 5-6 pm!
#auspol
www.reddit.com/r/Australian...
#auspol
www.reddit.com/r/Australian...
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Superannuation tax concessions are making inequality worse
australiainstitute.org.au/post/superan...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/superan...
February 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Superannuation tax concessions are making inequality worse
australiainstitute.org.au/post/superan...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/superan...
"Starve the beast" is the strategy of conservative governments everywhere to ruin the services the public expects from the government and to justify the sale of vital public systems to private enterprise. The Tories do it in the UK, the LNP do it in Australia, the US has been doing it for years.
The GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to programs that millions of people rely on.
4) Repeat.
They're trying it again this week. Don't let them get away with it.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to programs that millions of people rely on.
4) Repeat.
They're trying it again this week. Don't let them get away with it.
February 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Starve the beast" is the strategy of conservative governments everywhere to ruin the services the public expects from the government and to justify the sale of vital public systems to private enterprise. The Tories do it in the UK, the LNP do it in Australia, the US has been doing it for years.
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Rebates are temporary band-aids.
Let’s invest smarter: rooftop solar and batteries deliver lasting relief on energy bills saving households up to $3,000 a year.
It would cut inflation, boost energy security, and free us from global price shocks.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
Let’s invest smarter: rooftop solar and batteries deliver lasting relief on energy bills saving households up to $3,000 a year.
It would cut inflation, boost energy security, and free us from global price shocks.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
February 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Rebates are temporary band-aids.
Let’s invest smarter: rooftop solar and batteries deliver lasting relief on energy bills saving households up to $3,000 a year.
It would cut inflation, boost energy security, and free us from global price shocks.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
Let’s invest smarter: rooftop solar and batteries deliver lasting relief on energy bills saving households up to $3,000 a year.
It would cut inflation, boost energy security, and free us from global price shocks.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
That sound you here is the other shoe dropping, Labor will fund Medicare, but the LNP will only match it after they cut thousands of public service jobs. Peter Dutton, always looking to lower the bar. Don't let the LNP win at the next election. They cannot be trusted with government.
#auspol
#auspol
Dutton says Coalition will pay to match Labor’s $8.5bn Medicare boost by cutting thousands of public service jobs
Dutton says Coalition will pay to match Labor’s $8.5bn Medicare boost by cutting thousands of public service jobs
Opposition leader claims plan to reduce workforce by nearly all jobs added under Labor would save $6bn annually
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Peter Dutton…
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
That sound you here is the other shoe dropping, Labor will fund Medicare, but the LNP will only match it after they cut thousands of public service jobs. Peter Dutton, always looking to lower the bar. Don't let the LNP win at the next election. They cannot be trusted with government.
#auspol
#auspol
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90% of WA’s gas is exported and the federal government gives them three quarters of the gas royalty-free. To add insult to injury, no gas export project has EVER paid PRRT.
Big gas is taking the piss.
We held a Politics in the Pub event with @johnbutlermusic.bsky.social to see what can be done.
Big gas is taking the piss.
We held a Politics in the Pub event with @johnbutlermusic.bsky.social to see what can be done.
Big Gas is taking the piss, and what to do about it | Politics in the Pub with John Butler
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
youtu.be
February 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
90% of WA’s gas is exported and the federal government gives them three quarters of the gas royalty-free. To add insult to injury, no gas export project has EVER paid PRRT.
Big gas is taking the piss.
We held a Politics in the Pub event with @johnbutlermusic.bsky.social to see what can be done.
Big gas is taking the piss.
We held a Politics in the Pub event with @johnbutlermusic.bsky.social to see what can be done.
Labor making more announcements that actually do something. I'd be stoked if this was the election that Labor stopped playing small target politics and actually swung for the fences. This will help deliver jobs and renewables.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
PM promises $500 million to support Australian steel use in wind turbines
The federal government will provide $500 million in funding and set "ambitious" targets to use locally-made steel and aluminium in renewable projects, including offshore wind.
www.abc.net.au
February 23, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Labor making more announcements that actually do something. I'd be stoked if this was the election that Labor stopped playing small target politics and actually swung for the fences. This will help deliver jobs and renewables.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
I criticise the ALP for not doing enough on the environment or trying to maintain a two party system, etc. but every now and again they announce ambitious policy that helps people, and deserve credit. This is one of those times.
ALP deserve credit for this.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
ALP deserve credit for this.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
GP visits to become free for most under $8.5b Labor Medicare promise
Labor says nine out of 10 GP visits will be free from out-of-pocket expenses by 2030 under an $8.5 billion Medicare election funding promise, to be announced by the prime minister on Sunday.
www.abc.net.au
February 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I criticise the ALP for not doing enough on the environment or trying to maintain a two party system, etc. but every now and again they announce ambitious policy that helps people, and deserve credit. This is one of those times.
ALP deserve credit for this.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
ALP deserve credit for this.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Remember, the ALP and LNP have been trying to get the fix in for some time. For a lot of folks, myself included, the summaries of it are convoluted and dull. But the Honest Government Ad folks have you covered. Please, preference other parties first.
#auspol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYI...
#auspol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYI...
Honest Government Ad | Our Last Fair Election?
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
February 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Remember, the ALP and LNP have been trying to get the fix in for some time. For a lot of folks, myself included, the summaries of it are convoluted and dull. But the Honest Government Ad folks have you covered. Please, preference other parties first.
#auspol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYI...
#auspol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYI...
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I have long believed that not enough has been written about how GOP members have felt physically intimidated by Trump supporters. It doesn’t excuse their cowardice, but it still deserves more attention.
“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on Congress
With the president smashing norm after norm, even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making.
www.vanityfair.com
February 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I have long believed that not enough has been written about how GOP members have felt physically intimidated by Trump supporters. It doesn’t excuse their cowardice, but it still deserves more attention.