Dylan Griffiths
@dylaninnerwest.bsky.social
Educator | unionist | Inner West 🍉
We’re at a turning point for public education.
The Fed gov has promised to full funding with $4.8B for public education over the next decade. The Greens want full funding sooner.
As Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton has never once supported the full funding of public schools.
The Fed gov has promised to full funding with $4.8B for public education over the next decade. The Greens want full funding sooner.
As Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton has never once supported the full funding of public schools.
April 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
We’re at a turning point for public education.
The Fed gov has promised to full funding with $4.8B for public education over the next decade. The Greens want full funding sooner.
As Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton has never once supported the full funding of public schools.
The Fed gov has promised to full funding with $4.8B for public education over the next decade. The Greens want full funding sooner.
As Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton has never once supported the full funding of public schools.
This is the wrong approach.
You can’t build peace by spending $4B on drones.
You can’t build peace by spending $4B on drones.
March 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM
This is the wrong approach.
You can’t build peace by spending $4B on drones.
You can’t build peace by spending $4B on drones.
“Wealth transfers are one of the most ethically indefensible types of financial transaction because it’s completely unearned,”
“It’s all to do with what family you’re born into, which is entirely random.”
Great quotes - @garethbryant.bsky.social
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
“It’s all to do with what family you’re born into, which is entirely random.”
Great quotes - @garethbryant.bsky.social
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Sara’s parents own two homes, but she won’t buy until she’s 80. Here’s why
Young Sydneysiders on the wrong side of a $3.5 trillion wealth transfer are staring down decades of housing pain.
www.smh.com.au
January 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
“Wealth transfers are one of the most ethically indefensible types of financial transaction because it’s completely unearned,”
“It’s all to do with what family you’re born into, which is entirely random.”
Great quotes - @garethbryant.bsky.social
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
“It’s all to do with what family you’re born into, which is entirely random.”
Great quotes - @garethbryant.bsky.social
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Yes, let’s suggest a new flat tax in a cost of living crisis that will disproportionately impact those doing it tough.
Australia, it’s time for a sugary drinks tax.
By Millie Muroi in The Age and SMH, with a little help from Peter Breadon and the Health team at Grattan Institute.
www.smh.com.au/business/the... #auspol #obesity #diabetes
By Millie Muroi in The Age and SMH, with a little help from Peter Breadon and the Health team at Grattan Institute.
www.smh.com.au/business/the... #auspol #obesity #diabetes
The secret to better health and less obesity is a tax
One in three of us are obese and another third overweight. Here’s how we can curb our sweet tooth.
www.smh.com.au
January 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Yes, let’s suggest a new flat tax in a cost of living crisis that will disproportionately impact those doing it tough.
How many people are going to use Minn’s festival drug testing tent while dozens of cops and sniffer dogs are around?
December 20, 2024 at 7:03 AM
How many people are going to use Minn’s festival drug testing tent while dozens of cops and sniffer dogs are around?
NSW Labor showing its disdain towards industrial democracy and unions.
All workers, including transport workers, have the right to withdraw their labor - forcing people to work is a violation of human rights.
All workers, including transport workers, have the right to withdraw their labor - forcing people to work is a violation of human rights.
December 20, 2024 at 4:09 AM
NSW Labor showing its disdain towards industrial democracy and unions.
All workers, including transport workers, have the right to withdraw their labor - forcing people to work is a violation of human rights.
All workers, including transport workers, have the right to withdraw their labor - forcing people to work is a violation of human rights.
Reposted by Dylan Griffiths
Welfare for the wealthy -
Costs to the budget:
$55.5 billion in superannuation
$51.5 bill tax exemptions on family home
$67 bill family trusts
$26.5 bill in rental deductions as part of negative gearing
Where’s the reform agenda??
www.watoday.com.au/politics/fed...
Costs to the budget:
$55.5 billion in superannuation
$51.5 bill tax exemptions on family home
$67 bill family trusts
$26.5 bill in rental deductions as part of negative gearing
Where’s the reform agenda??
www.watoday.com.au/politics/fed...
Never mind negative gearing. Australians pushed $67b through this tax vehicle
The record amount has flowed through a growing number of trusts to help Australians, mostly high-income earners, reduce their tax bills.
www.watoday.com.au
December 18, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Welfare for the wealthy -
Costs to the budget:
$55.5 billion in superannuation
$51.5 bill tax exemptions on family home
$67 bill family trusts
$26.5 bill in rental deductions as part of negative gearing
Where’s the reform agenda??
www.watoday.com.au/politics/fed...
Costs to the budget:
$55.5 billion in superannuation
$51.5 bill tax exemptions on family home
$67 bill family trusts
$26.5 bill in rental deductions as part of negative gearing
Where’s the reform agenda??
www.watoday.com.au/politics/fed...
Comprehensive reporting on the background to Comedor shutting up shop in Newtown.
And council approved privatising a portion of Campo to the resturant… can you imagine this guy kicking back on a private deck in our park 🤦♂️
And council approved privatising a portion of Campo to the resturant… can you imagine this guy kicking back on a private deck in our park 🤦♂️
December 16, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Comprehensive reporting on the background to Comedor shutting up shop in Newtown.
And council approved privatising a portion of Campo to the resturant… can you imagine this guy kicking back on a private deck in our park 🤦♂️
And council approved privatising a portion of Campo to the resturant… can you imagine this guy kicking back on a private deck in our park 🤦♂️
I said it when I was on council and I’ll say it again. We can’t allow heritage rules to prevent residents putting solar panels on their homes.
youtu.be/YboUrJKGbN4?...
youtu.be/YboUrJKGbN4?...
When you disagree with council rules | Grand Designs Australia | ABC iview
YouTube video by ABC iview
youtu.be
December 14, 2024 at 2:47 AM
I said it when I was on council and I’ll say it again. We can’t allow heritage rules to prevent residents putting solar panels on their homes.
youtu.be/YboUrJKGbN4?...
youtu.be/YboUrJKGbN4?...
Hoping for a more liberal Syria, not another dictatorship, or a puppet for imperial powers.
December 8, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Hoping for a more liberal Syria, not another dictatorship, or a puppet for imperial powers.
Reposted by Dylan Griffiths
Two great bits of news:
1️⃣ NTEU is winning when it comes to improving university governance, and
2️⃣ @nteunion.bsky.social is on Bluesky! 💙
Join today at www.nteu.au/join ✊
1️⃣ NTEU is winning when it comes to improving university governance, and
2️⃣ @nteunion.bsky.social is on Bluesky! 💙
Join today at www.nteu.au/join ✊
NTEU members have secured a significant win in our campaign to fix university governance. Now we need to hold all governments to account to ensure we convert this win into meaningful and lasting action. Get involved at betterunis.nteu.au youtu.be/2mihySeza34
This week in the campaign for better universities
YouTube video by NTEU
youtu.be
November 26, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Two great bits of news:
1️⃣ NTEU is winning when it comes to improving university governance, and
2️⃣ @nteunion.bsky.social is on Bluesky! 💙
Join today at www.nteu.au/join ✊
1️⃣ NTEU is winning when it comes to improving university governance, and
2️⃣ @nteunion.bsky.social is on Bluesky! 💙
Join today at www.nteu.au/join ✊
While too low in the first place, the Help to Buy scheme income limits are trapped in 2022 and haven’t adjusted with inflation spikes leading into 2024.
The vast majority of teachers, RNs, firefighters, and ambos will be above the income cap and ineligible.
The vast majority of teachers, RNs, firefighters, and ambos will be above the income cap and ineligible.
November 27, 2024 at 1:07 AM
While too low in the first place, the Help to Buy scheme income limits are trapped in 2022 and haven’t adjusted with inflation spikes leading into 2024.
The vast majority of teachers, RNs, firefighters, and ambos will be above the income cap and ineligible.
The vast majority of teachers, RNs, firefighters, and ambos will be above the income cap and ineligible.
Arcane season 2 was a bit of a flop imo.
Tried to do too much and departed from the dynamics that made season 1 great.
Tried to do too much and departed from the dynamics that made season 1 great.
November 26, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Arcane season 2 was a bit of a flop imo.
Tried to do too much and departed from the dynamics that made season 1 great.
Tried to do too much and departed from the dynamics that made season 1 great.
Personally, I hope the Help to Buy passes, but if it doesnt its due to Labor’s arrogance.
The Greens have shifted their demands significantly. Labor doesn’t have a majority and they need to be open to negotiation.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
The Greens have shifted their demands significantly. Labor doesn’t have a majority and they need to be open to negotiation.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Housing supports to be put to vote without a deal, after Greens compromise rejected
Two housing proposals will be put to a vote this week without a deal to seem them made law. It will be the last chance before the election for the government's proposals to co-purchase homes with firs...
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Personally, I hope the Help to Buy passes, but if it doesnt its due to Labor’s arrogance.
The Greens have shifted their demands significantly. Labor doesn’t have a majority and they need to be open to negotiation.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
The Greens have shifted their demands significantly. Labor doesn’t have a majority and they need to be open to negotiation.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Reposted by Dylan Griffiths
Long buildings don’t need long corridors!
Housing in Geneva, designed by Nicholas De Courten Architects
Housing in Geneva, designed by Nicholas De Courten Architects
November 24, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Long buildings don’t need long corridors!
Housing in Geneva, designed by Nicholas De Courten Architects
Housing in Geneva, designed by Nicholas De Courten Architects
Trying to make sure the lads can create and interpret scatter graphs ahead of the yearly exam…
‘Culturally relevant examples such as the price of TN shoes when teaching graphs/ correlation’.
‘Culturally relevant examples such as the price of TN shoes when teaching graphs/ correlation’.
November 24, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Trying to make sure the lads can create and interpret scatter graphs ahead of the yearly exam…
‘Culturally relevant examples such as the price of TN shoes when teaching graphs/ correlation’.
‘Culturally relevant examples such as the price of TN shoes when teaching graphs/ correlation’.
Reposted by Dylan Griffiths
The NSW supreme court has overturned a government attempt to prevent Rising Tide climate protesters from accessing Newcastle Harbour.
NSW government bid to prevent Rising Tide protest in Newcastle harbour invalid, court finds
Four-day exclusion zone an improper use of Marine Safety Act, judge rules, despite ‘skilful’ submission from transport minister Jo Haylen
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:34 AM
The NSW supreme court has overturned a government attempt to prevent Rising Tide climate protesters from accessing Newcastle Harbour.
Reposted by Dylan Griffiths
88% of staff have rejected #ANU's attempt to take away the next pay rise.
"This vote is a clear vote of no confidence in their management style." - #NTEU ANU Branch President Millan Pintos-Lopez
"This vote is a clear vote of no confidence in their management style." - #NTEU ANU Branch President Millan Pintos-Lopez
Overwhelming majority of ANU staff vote 'no' to giving up next pay rise
Vice-chancellor says ANU will look a other ways to cut costs.
buff.ly
November 21, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Reposted by Dylan Griffiths
ANU staff voted NO to forgoing the agreed pay-rise 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
‘A total of 4782 staff participated in the vote, with 88 per cent voting not in favour of the proposed variation to the Agreement.’
‘A total of 4782 staff participated in the vote, with 88 per cent voting not in favour of the proposed variation to the Agreement.’
November 21, 2024 at 4:11 AM
ANU staff voted NO to forgoing the agreed pay-rise 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
‘A total of 4782 staff participated in the vote, with 88 per cent voting not in favour of the proposed variation to the Agreement.’
‘A total of 4782 staff participated in the vote, with 88 per cent voting not in favour of the proposed variation to the Agreement.’
Arrests warrants issued by ICC on Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
Will @albomp.bsky.social ensure Australia enforces these orders should an opportunity ever arise?
Will @albomp.bsky.social ensure Australia enforces these orders should an opportunity ever arise?
November 21, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Arrests warrants issued by ICC on Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
Will @albomp.bsky.social ensure Australia enforces these orders should an opportunity ever arise?
Will @albomp.bsky.social ensure Australia enforces these orders should an opportunity ever arise?
Standing the test of time, true artistic flare.
November 21, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Standing the test of time, true artistic flare.
Transport is chaos under Labor.
Train staff on strike and using workbans.
Industrial action on the Inner West tram line, which is privatised with wages far below Melbourne.
Labor promised to end privatisation, yet our bus system operates in private hands for profit.
Train staff on strike and using workbans.
Industrial action on the Inner West tram line, which is privatised with wages far below Melbourne.
Labor promised to end privatisation, yet our bus system operates in private hands for profit.
Sydney trains services will come to a halt from Thursday to Sunday this week due to industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union.
Sydney train services to halt from Thursday to Sunday due to industrial action
Sydney trains services will come to a halt from Thursday to Sunday this week due to industrial action by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2024 at 5:45 AM
Transport is chaos under Labor.
Train staff on strike and using workbans.
Industrial action on the Inner West tram line, which is privatised with wages far below Melbourne.
Labor promised to end privatisation, yet our bus system operates in private hands for profit.
Train staff on strike and using workbans.
Industrial action on the Inner West tram line, which is privatised with wages far below Melbourne.
Labor promised to end privatisation, yet our bus system operates in private hands for profit.
Good media watch episode on the misreporting of Israeli hooligans in Amsterdam by basically all Australian and western media including the ABC.
November 18, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Good media watch episode on the misreporting of Israeli hooligans in Amsterdam by basically all Australian and western media including the ABC.
Reposted by Dylan Griffiths
MUA and Illawarra Trades Hall ad in the Mercury calling for ban on all weapons and defence trade with Israel.
November 17, 2024 at 8:59 PM
MUA and Illawarra Trades Hall ad in the Mercury calling for ban on all weapons and defence trade with Israel.
Labor wants an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice to parliament yet censures Lidia Thorpe to suck up to King Charles. Deranged.
November 18, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Labor wants an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice to parliament yet censures Lidia Thorpe to suck up to King Charles. Deranged.