Denise Shrivell
@deniseshrivell.bsky.social
Australian political campaigner, commentator & SpinProof podcaster. Frequently makes good & necessary trouble. TrueNorth weekday substack #auspol
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Today’s Sunday Age cartoon.
February 14, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Today’s Sunday Age cartoon.
Sydney on a Monday night under the Minns NSW Labor Govt #auspol
February 15, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Sydney on a Monday night under the Minns NSW Labor Govt #auspol
Within the space of 7 days the Albanese Labor Govt has welcomed the head of state of a country committing genocide - and given another $30b of our public money to the Trump fascist administration through AUKUS.
Can’t believe it #auspol
Can’t believe it #auspol
February 15, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Within the space of 7 days the Albanese Labor Govt has welcomed the head of state of a country committing genocide - and given another $30b of our public money to the Trump fascist administration through AUKUS.
Can’t believe it #auspol
Can’t believe it #auspol
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Lightweight Libs have Labor laughing all the way to an election
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Lightweight Libs have Labor laughing all the way to an election
Short of his party moving against him, Anthony Albanese is almost certain to win another term as Prime Minister.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
February 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Lightweight Libs have Labor laughing all the way to an election
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Billions more of our public money going in to aligning ourselves even more with AUKUS and Trump - all to defend ourselves against our largest trading partner.
Meanwhile Australians can't afford to pay their bills #auspol
Meanwhile Australians can't afford to pay their bills #auspol
February 15, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Billions more of our public money going in to aligning ourselves even more with AUKUS and Trump - all to defend ourselves against our largest trading partner.
Meanwhile Australians can't afford to pay their bills #auspol
Meanwhile Australians can't afford to pay their bills #auspol
Albo talking up killing machines again and the AUKUS alliance with Trump’s US - all while they pour billions of our public money into submarines we’re unlikely to see - and Australians can’t house themselves, afford the Doctor #auspol
February 15, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Albo talking up killing machines again and the AUKUS alliance with Trump’s US - all while they pour billions of our public money into submarines we’re unlikely to see - and Australians can’t house themselves, afford the Doctor #auspol
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🧵The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) is a conference org based in the UK that is Christian Nationalist: it wants their version of God’s law running your government. It’s also fossil fuel sector money. Who are these #Auspol figures on the Advisory Board alongside?
February 13, 2026 at 10:44 PM
🧵The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) is a conference org based in the UK that is Christian Nationalist: it wants their version of God’s law running your government. It’s also fossil fuel sector money. Who are these #Auspol figures on the Advisory Board alongside?
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AOC: "Extreme level of wealth inequality leads to social instability and drives authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and really dangerous domestic internal politics. That is a direct outcome of the failure of democracies over decades to deliver."
February 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
AOC: "Extreme level of wealth inequality leads to social instability and drives authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and really dangerous domestic internal politics. That is a direct outcome of the failure of democracies over decades to deliver."
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Last night, here in Melbourne, the #USA, avidly pro Democratic Party, intensely anti #Trump, politics podcast, @podsaveamerica.crooked.com, was recorded on stage in front of a couple of thousand fans. A strange phenomenon in our digital, internet age. It was an interesting, entertaining 90 minutes.
February 14, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Last night, here in Melbourne, the #USA, avidly pro Democratic Party, intensely anti #Trump, politics podcast, @podsaveamerica.crooked.com, was recorded on stage in front of a couple of thousand fans. A strange phenomenon in our digital, internet age. It was an interesting, entertaining 90 minutes.
So Pauline got the name of the electorate wrong - it’s Farrer not Fowler - and then went there on abortion.
This is going to get extremely ugly #auspol
This is going to get extremely ugly #auspol
February 13, 2026 at 4:19 AM
So Pauline got the name of the electorate wrong - it’s Farrer not Fowler - and then went there on abortion.
This is going to get extremely ugly #auspol
This is going to get extremely ugly #auspol
February 13, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Look - it may be a good thing that Pauline is exposed to a mainstream audience - let them see what we see and be just as concerned #auspol
February 13, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Look - it may be a good thing that Pauline is exposed to a mainstream audience - let them see what we see and be just as concerned #auspol
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“At a time when they are feeling isolated from world opinion… this is a reaffirmation” – UN Humanitarian Lawyer Chris Sidoti
My latest on the social cohesion crisis created by our leaders:
'A national humiliation: Herzog in Australia'
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/joeljenk...
My latest on the social cohesion crisis created by our leaders:
'A national humiliation: Herzog in Australia'
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/joeljenk...
A national humiliation: Herzog in Australia
Our leaders have completely stuffed this up, and nothing short of a national apology will prevent a worsening impact.
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:17 AM
“At a time when they are feeling isolated from world opinion… this is a reaffirmation” – UN Humanitarian Lawyer Chris Sidoti
My latest on the social cohesion crisis created by our leaders:
'A national humiliation: Herzog in Australia'
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/joeljenk...
My latest on the social cohesion crisis created by our leaders:
'A national humiliation: Herzog in Australia'
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/joeljenk...
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The coalition/throupolition would need to win 20 seats at the next election to be competitive, 28 to take government.
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
February 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The coalition/throupolition would need to win 20 seats at the next election to be competitive, 28 to take government.
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
Why is anyone pretending this leadership change will change anything?
February 13, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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The Liberal's death spiral began in 2007 when Howard lost govt & his own seat & Costello piked out. Between 2013 & 2019 they were on life support, with News Corp operating the defibrillator. Morrison & esp Dutton proved they had lost all relevance. With Ley and Taylor we've entered the zombie era.
February 12, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The Liberal's death spiral began in 2007 when Howard lost govt & his own seat & Costello piked out. Between 2013 & 2019 they were on life support, with News Corp operating the defibrillator. Morrison & esp Dutton proved they had lost all relevance. With Ley and Taylor we've entered the zombie era.
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The calibre of Liberal leaders is frustrating enough to make me want to join the Liberal Party and run for leadership.
February 12, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The calibre of Liberal leaders is frustrating enough to make me want to join the Liberal Party and run for leadership.
It's going to be culture wars for days.
Legacy media/ABC will love it.
The most vulnerable among us will be the most negatively impacted ☹️ ☹️
Time to step up. We all have a role to play #auspol
Legacy media/ABC will love it.
The most vulnerable among us will be the most negatively impacted ☹️ ☹️
Time to step up. We all have a role to play #auspol
February 12, 2026 at 11:29 PM
It's going to be culture wars for days.
Legacy media/ABC will love it.
The most vulnerable among us will be the most negatively impacted ☹️ ☹️
Time to step up. We all have a role to play #auspol
Legacy media/ABC will love it.
The most vulnerable among us will be the most negatively impacted ☹️ ☹️
Time to step up. We all have a role to play #auspol
February 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Absolutely huge crowd in Melbourne right now.
People from all backgrounds, ages and professions - united in opposition to genocide and war.
This is what social cohesion looks like.
People from all backgrounds, ages and professions - united in opposition to genocide and war.
This is what social cohesion looks like.
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Absolutely huge crowd in Melbourne right now.
People from all backgrounds, ages and professions - united in opposition to genocide and war.
This is what social cohesion looks like.
People from all backgrounds, ages and professions - united in opposition to genocide and war.
This is what social cohesion looks like.