Frank van de Loo
@hearingvoicesof.bsky.social
Plant biologist, winemaker, community organiser, cyclist. #VolunteersForDemocracy. DOB 320ppm. On Ngunnawal & Ngambri country.
Pinned
I had this one bookmarked at the other place. If @cathywilcox.bsky.social could dig it out of the archive I think I could repost it and then pin it and that would make me happy.
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Labor: “dont do anything to stop the hard right, just give us your money and we’ll continue to make concessions to them” x
December 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Labor: “dont do anything to stop the hard right, just give us your money and we’ll continue to make concessions to them” x
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If you thought #RisingTide was yesterday was BIG, wait until you see today‼️ 💥
November 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
If you thought #RisingTide was yesterday was BIG, wait until you see today‼️ 💥
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BREAKING: Albanese, the affirmed enemy of transparency and accountability, to set up yet another secretive body to cover for the government's shitfuckery.
#AusPol
#AUKUS
#AusPol
#AUKUS
Albanese and Ley to decide members of ‘secret’ new committee set to scrutinise Aukus – but Greens excluded
No more than seven government MPs will be appointed but Greens and independents will not be included
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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& this one - absolute genius
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
& this one - absolute genius
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Petition 👇: Calls for the Australian Government to implement economic sanctions & to cease all trade & commerce with the state of Israel, & for the prosecution of Australians that have served in the Israeli Occupation Force.
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
e-petitions
e-petitions
www.aph.gov.au
November 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Petition 👇: Calls for the Australian Government to implement economic sanctions & to cease all trade & commerce with the state of Israel, & for the prosecution of Australians that have served in the Israeli Occupation Force.
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... “The action, protester Jorgen Doyle argued, was legally justified because they were preventing Pine Gap workers from participating in the commission of genocide on the other side of the world.”
A genocide that is still in progress despite cease fire.
A genocide that is still in progress despite cease fire.
A remote spy base and a ‘criminal’ blockade raise questions about Australia’s complicity in Gaza war
A protest over Pine Gap’s claimed role in genocide has refocused attention on the secretive US satellite base near Alice Springs
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... “The action, protester Jorgen Doyle argued, was legally justified because they were preventing Pine Gap workers from participating in the commission of genocide on the other side of the world.”
A genocide that is still in progress despite cease fire.
A genocide that is still in progress despite cease fire.
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Brace for impacts.
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Brace for impacts.
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
My cartoon in today's @theageaustralia.bsky.social and @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
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Happening as we watch.
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Happening as we watch.
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What a deal.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
October 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
What a deal.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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The background ...
‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?
2/2
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?
Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The background ...
‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?
2/2
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?
2/2
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis
But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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Tell Us Your 89 Percent Story - The 89 Percent Project
89percent.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
89% of people around the world want their governments to act faster on the #climatecrisis
But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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But while being in the majority, most people mistakenly think they are in a minority
The #89%project wants to know why climate action matters to you 👇
89percent.org/tell-us-your...
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Good pro-Palestine crowd marching across Commonwealth Ave bridge again today, after great speeche, esp. by @davidshoebridge.bsky.social thank you.
October 12, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Good pro-Palestine crowd marching across Commonwealth Ave bridge again today, after great speeche, esp. by @davidshoebridge.bsky.social thank you.
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Chris Sidoti, former Human Rights Commissioner, at the National Press Club:
“The Genocide Convention not only requires that we not commit genocide - it also requires that we act to prevent genocide.”
#npc
“The Genocide Convention not only requires that we not commit genocide - it also requires that we act to prevent genocide.”
#npc
October 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Chris Sidoti, former Human Rights Commissioner, at the National Press Club:
“The Genocide Convention not only requires that we not commit genocide - it also requires that we act to prevent genocide.”
#npc
“The Genocide Convention not only requires that we not commit genocide - it also requires that we act to prevent genocide.”
#npc
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Australia should take more concrete action and play a stronger leadership role on human rights in #Palestine. As more than a middle power, if we don’t step up in a world where democracy and human rights are critically endangered and our closest ally cannot be relied on, who will? #auspol
Ben Saul on Palestinian recognition and the Trump plan
At the National Press Club this week, Ben Saul argued that Australia is more than a modest middle power and must step up on Palestine.
johnmenadue.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Australia should take more concrete action and play a stronger leadership role on human rights in #Palestine. As more than a middle power, if we don’t step up in a world where democracy and human rights are critically endangered and our closest ally cannot be relied on, who will? #auspol
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Compulsory viewing. #auspol #NPC #ChrisSidoti #BenSaul #GazaGenocide
www.youtube.com/live/MoUMmkQ...
www.youtube.com/live/MoUMmkQ...
IN FULL: Ben Saul and Chris Sidoti address Press Club on Palestine recognition | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Compulsory viewing. #auspol #NPC #ChrisSidoti #BenSaul #GazaGenocide
www.youtube.com/live/MoUMmkQ...
www.youtube.com/live/MoUMmkQ...
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A challenge to the election results in the seat of Bradfield, mounted earlier in the year, has been abandoned by the Liberal candidate - so the win remains with independent MP Nicolette Boele (pron. Buller), after 145 days of recounts
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
@nicboele.bsky.social
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
@nicboele.bsky.social
#auspol
It’s over: After 145 days, the MP for Bradfield has been decided
Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian has accepted that she will not join her parliamentary colleagues in Canberra, despite having a shadow cabinet position on hold for her.
www.smh.com.au
September 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A challenge to the election results in the seat of Bradfield, mounted earlier in the year, has been abandoned by the Liberal candidate - so the win remains with independent MP Nicolette Boele (pron. Buller), after 145 days of recounts
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
@nicboele.bsky.social
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
@nicboele.bsky.social
#auspol
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Sensible?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
September 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Sensible?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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If we win the bid to host #COP we need to take to the streets all over the nation to embarrass the hell out of this reckless #fossil-fuel embracing #Labor govt on a huge international stage.
Then vote in #independents and #Greens at state and federal elections.
#ausvotes
#climatecrisis
Then vote in #independents and #Greens at state and federal elections.
#ausvotes
#climatecrisis
September 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If we win the bid to host #COP we need to take to the streets all over the nation to embarrass the hell out of this reckless #fossil-fuel embracing #Labor govt on a huge international stage.
Then vote in #independents and #Greens at state and federal elections.
#ausvotes
#climatecrisis
Then vote in #independents and #Greens at state and federal elections.
#ausvotes
#climatecrisis
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finally someone in Parliament said it. I am not the only one who noticed that Abbott-era bipartisan hysteria over Australians fighting with ISIS has until now been matched by complete crickets on Australians joining genocidal Israeli occupation forces.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Live: Husic calls for ban on dual citizens serving in war zones with 'plausible' genocide happening
Ed Husic is calling on the federal government to reform Australia's laws to prevent dual citizens from joining a foreign force where there is "plausible" genocide occurring. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
September 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
finally someone in Parliament said it. I am not the only one who noticed that Abbott-era bipartisan hysteria over Australians fighting with ISIS has until now been matched by complete crickets on Australians joining genocidal Israeli occupation forces.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Dear ACT Federal politicians - excluding David Pocock
Read and weep
If this is the global stat, just imagine the ACT public’s position on climate
Next election is show time. We are coming for you. Watch this space.
Read and weep
If this is the global stat, just imagine the ACT public’s position on climate
Next election is show time. We are coming for you. Watch this space.
“A representative survey of 125 countries, interviewing 130,000 individuals revealed widespread support for climate action.
* 69% were willing to contribute 1% of their personal income
* 86% endorse pro-climate social norms
* 89% demand intensified gov’t action.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
* 69% were willing to contribute 1% of their personal income
* 86% endorse pro-climate social norms
* 89% demand intensified gov’t action.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Underestimating support for climate action limits political decision making, study says
Research reveals huge disparity between perceived and actual willingness of public to contribute to fixing climate
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Dear ACT Federal politicians - excluding David Pocock
Read and weep
If this is the global stat, just imagine the ACT public’s position on climate
Next election is show time. We are coming for you. Watch this space.
Read and weep
If this is the global stat, just imagine the ACT public’s position on climate
Next election is show time. We are coming for you. Watch this space.
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We should be fining the fossil fuel billionaires for this shit
Instead we hand them cash at a rate of >$27k per minute
Instead we hand them cash at a rate of >$27k per minute
“A single unsealed coal borehole in country Queensland is releasing the greenhouse gas equivalent of 10,000 cars each driving 12,000 kilometres a year – and it’s just one of 130,000 across the state.”
www.smh.com.au/national/que...
www.smh.com.au/national/que...
The small patch of paddock emitting 10,000 cars’ worth of methane
A single hole in country Queensland has a climate impact equivalent to 10,000 cars – and it’s just one of 130,000 unsealed boreholes across the state of concern for researchers.
www.smh.com.au
September 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We should be fining the fossil fuel billionaires for this shit
Instead we hand them cash at a rate of >$27k per minute
Instead we hand them cash at a rate of >$27k per minute
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As a brown Australian who had to stay indoors fearing the cookers who marched on Sunday and had to explain to her 7yo kid that we couldn’t go out because some people might want to hurt us, this makes me extremely sad and sick in my stomach.
#auspol #racism #normalisinghate
#auspol #racism #normalisinghate
PM says some good people marched on Sunday, blames exploitation by neo-Nazis
Parliament erupted on Monday as parties blamed each other for fuelling hostilities in anti-immigration and pro-Palestine rallies.
www.smh.com.au
September 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
As a brown Australian who had to stay indoors fearing the cookers who marched on Sunday and had to explain to her 7yo kid that we couldn’t go out because some people might want to hurt us, this makes me extremely sad and sick in my stomach.
#auspol #racism #normalisinghate
#auspol #racism #normalisinghate
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Norway's government has a new tourism ad out, and it's refreshingly honest
By @thejuicemedia.bsky.social!!!!
By @thejuicemedia.bsky.social!!!!
Honest Government Ad | Visit Norway!
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
September 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Norway's government has a new tourism ad out, and it's refreshingly honest
By @thejuicemedia.bsky.social!!!!
By @thejuicemedia.bsky.social!!!!