Janet Rice
@janetrice.bsky.social
She/Her Former Greens Senator for Vic. Wurundjeri Country. Consensus builder. Environmentalist. Campaigner for justice. Scientist. Queer. Gardener. #FreePalestine #FreeTibet #PapuaMerdeka.
I’ve got more things to say at https://substack.com/@janetrice
I’ve got more things to say at https://substack.com/@janetrice
#FreePalestine
Israel is committing genocide. Herzog is a war criminal. Albanese is supporting genocide
And the people of Naarm protest
Israel is committing genocide. Herzog is a war criminal. Albanese is supporting genocide
And the people of Naarm protest
February 9, 2026 at 7:11 AM
#FreePalestine
Israel is committing genocide. Herzog is a war criminal. Albanese is supporting genocide
And the people of Naarm protest
Israel is committing genocide. Herzog is a war criminal. Albanese is supporting genocide
And the people of Naarm protest
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These are the words of Israeli President Isaac Herzog re Palestinians. Herzog also signed bombs to be dropped on Gaza. AUS PM Albanese has invited him to visit Australia. How does Herzog pass the character test to be allowed into the country?! #auspol #IsraeliTerrorism #FreePalestine
January 31, 2026 at 12:36 PM
These are the words of Israeli President Isaac Herzog re Palestinians. Herzog also signed bombs to be dropped on Gaza. AUS PM Albanese has invited him to visit Australia. How does Herzog pass the character test to be allowed into the country?! #auspol #IsraeliTerrorism #FreePalestine
Fabulous piece by Rebecca Solnit
What technology takes from us – and how to take it back | Rebecca Solnit
The long read: Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving us life void of connection. There is a way out – but it’s going to take collectiv...
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Fabulous piece by Rebecca Solnit
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Same apartmen on fire after Israel's attack before dawn.
According to the Associated Press, this is what ceasefire looks like.
According to the Associated Press, this is what ceasefire looks like.
January 31, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Same apartmen on fire after Israel's attack before dawn.
According to the Associated Press, this is what ceasefire looks like.
According to the Associated Press, this is what ceasefire looks like.
" labour transfers are part of govt policy to forcibly re-engineer Uyghur, other minorities and Tibetans’ cultural identities under the guise of poverty alleviation,”
language, chosen communities, ways of life, ...cultural and religious practices are eroded, caus[ing] irreparable harm and loss.”
language, chosen communities, ways of life, ...cultural and religious practices are eroded, caus[ing] irreparable harm and loss.”
UN experts alarmed by reports of forced labour of Uyghur, Tibetan and other minorities across China
GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed deep concern regarding persistent allegations of forced labour affecting Uyghur, Kazakh and Kyrgyz minority groups as well as Tibetans within the Xinjiang Uyghur A...
www.ohchr.org
January 29, 2026 at 8:31 AM
" labour transfers are part of govt policy to forcibly re-engineer Uyghur, other minorities and Tibetans’ cultural identities under the guise of poverty alleviation,”
language, chosen communities, ways of life, ...cultural and religious practices are eroded, caus[ing] irreparable harm and loss.”
language, chosen communities, ways of life, ...cultural and religious practices are eroded, caus[ing] irreparable harm and loss.”
wisdom and love from rainbow lorikeets
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Rainbow lorikeets
Finding wisdom and love from these beautiful birds
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January 29, 2026 at 8:05 AM
wisdom and love from rainbow lorikeets
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Carney wants a new world order - but only for the West url:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/carney-wants-new-world-order-only-west
January 27, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Carney wants a new world order - but only for the West url:https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/carney-wants-new-world-order-only-west
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I've been a Labor supporter since Jim Cairns debated Vietnam with Jim Killen on 7.30 report in 1965. One Jim had a heart. Every ALP gov since has been imperfect but this one takes the cake. This "rusted on" is absolutely livid at the wasted opportunity and sheer gutlessness of this government.
January 24, 2026 at 10:35 AM
I've been a Labor supporter since Jim Cairns debated Vietnam with Jim Killen on 7.30 report in 1965. One Jim had a heart. Every ALP gov since has been imperfect but this one takes the cake. This "rusted on" is absolutely livid at the wasted opportunity and sheer gutlessness of this government.
Amongst all the wonderful straight talking of George Monbiot in this post, here’s a beauty
‘the richest 1% of the world’s population account for 41% of greenhouse gas emissions arising from private capital ownership’
www.monbiot.com/2026/01/23/m...
‘the richest 1% of the world’s population account for 41% of greenhouse gas emissions arising from private capital ownership’
www.monbiot.com/2026/01/23/m...
Money Talks
The grim truth is that almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest.
www.monbiot.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Amongst all the wonderful straight talking of George Monbiot in this post, here’s a beauty
‘the richest 1% of the world’s population account for 41% of greenhouse gas emissions arising from private capital ownership’
www.monbiot.com/2026/01/23/m...
‘the richest 1% of the world’s population account for 41% of greenhouse gas emissions arising from private capital ownership’
www.monbiot.com/2026/01/23/m...
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don't imagine that the universe will not issue payback for this. in this lifetime of the next for these goons
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:25 AM
don't imagine that the universe will not issue payback for this. in this lifetime of the next for these goons
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Labor politicians spruiking their office is a drop off point for donated school supplies. The rage I feel at them cannot be understated. They are causing the issues by destroying public schools.
January 24, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Labor politicians spruiking their office is a drop off point for donated school supplies. The rage I feel at them cannot be understated. They are causing the issues by destroying public schools.
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Today’s gang gang cockatoo was a cutie 🥲
January 20, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Today’s gang gang cockatoo was a cutie 🥲
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Australia needs to exit the Five Eyes and AUKUS
Trump appears to have leaked a private text message from Emmanuel Macron.
Why would any leader ever trust someone who leaks their private conversations?
Why would any leader ever trust someone who leaks their private conversations?
January 20, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Australia needs to exit the Five Eyes and AUKUS
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Little note in the new Bill on Hate Speech
Good thing there will never be a Minister who acts in bad faith when they go about banning groups.
Good thing there will never be a Minister who acts in bad faith when they go about banning groups.
January 20, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Little note in the new Bill on Hate Speech
Good thing there will never be a Minister who acts in bad faith when they go about banning groups.
Good thing there will never be a Minister who acts in bad faith when they go about banning groups.
I’m currently in Jakarta for the launch of a new political party! Exciting times!
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Selamat dan sukses!
Launch of a new political force in Indonesia.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:42 AM
I’m currently in Jakarta for the launch of a new political party! Exciting times!
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open.substack.com/pub/janetric...
Fabulous piece.
'What began as as a tragedy ...deteriorated into the same amorphous call for Australians to take seriously the threat of antisemitism... which three-quarters of the time was conveniently and unhelpfully hitched to the mandatory protection of a foreign power; Israel.'
'What began as as a tragedy ...deteriorated into the same amorphous call for Australians to take seriously the threat of antisemitism... which three-quarters of the time was conveniently and unhelpfully hitched to the mandatory protection of a foreign power; Israel.'
Some thoughts on Adelaide Writers' Week and the moment we find ourselves in. It's all just so grinding. rick-morton.ghost.io/the-great-si...
The Great Silencing
Last week it snowed heavily twice in Paris, turning the city into a frigid, monochrome fantasy land over three days, and at the weekend I popped into the Musée Marmottan Monet for a spot of impression...
rick-morton.ghost.io
January 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Fabulous piece.
'What began as as a tragedy ...deteriorated into the same amorphous call for Australians to take seriously the threat of antisemitism... which three-quarters of the time was conveniently and unhelpfully hitched to the mandatory protection of a foreign power; Israel.'
'What began as as a tragedy ...deteriorated into the same amorphous call for Australians to take seriously the threat of antisemitism... which three-quarters of the time was conveniently and unhelpfully hitched to the mandatory protection of a foreign power; Israel.'
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Dear Peter M, #Australia has invited a man to visit our shores who's currently part of a group committing genocide in #Palestine. As you appear to dislike terrorism, are you not obligated to call #Albo and voice some opposition to #Issac Herzog's visit to our country? #Bondi #Auspol #Adelaide
January 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Dear Peter M, #Australia has invited a man to visit our shores who's currently part of a group committing genocide in #Palestine. As you appear to dislike terrorism, are you not obligated to call #Albo and voice some opposition to #Issac Herzog's visit to our country? #Bondi #Auspol #Adelaide
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Every western country on earth is currently both (A) hollering about the need to free people from authoritarian governments and (B) gradually making it illegal to criticize the state of Israel.
January 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Every western country on earth is currently both (A) hollering about the need to free people from authoritarian governments and (B) gradually making it illegal to criticize the state of Israel.
Great write up of our court hearing yesterday for our arrests at the Rising Tide protest in November.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/915102...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/915102...
Bushfire evacuee slams 'selling the future for money'
An activist arrested while blocking a major port has slammed the "unbelievably irresponsible" federal government after fighting to...
www.canberratimes.com.au
January 13, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Great write up of our court hearing yesterday for our arrests at the Rising Tide protest in November.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/915102...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/915102...
‘[the bill] reframes political expression as regulation of “conduct” by expressly capturing the wearing of clothing in public. It expands protected attributes to national origin, pulling criticism of a foreign state into the criminal frame.’
Sheesh 😠
Sheesh 😠
Antisemitism Bill. Same shirt. Different stairs. Years in prison. - Michael West
Antisemitism is about to become a criminal offence under the proposed Combatting Antisemitism Hate and Extremism Bill.
michaelwest.com.au
January 13, 2026 at 7:20 AM
‘[the bill] reframes political expression as regulation of “conduct” by expressly capturing the wearing of clothing in public. It expands protected attributes to national origin, pulling criticism of a foreign state into the criminal frame.’
Sheesh 😠
Sheesh 😠
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"Following a deadly series of attacks Saturday that killed 14 Palestinian civilians, #Israeli forces continued... on Sunday, killing 4 Palestinian civilians...
Also, the baby Mohammad Wissam Abu Harbeid, aged two months, in #Gaza City, died due to the severe cold."
imemc.org/article/gaza...
Also, the baby Mohammad Wissam Abu Harbeid, aged two months, in #Gaza City, died due to the severe cold."
imemc.org/article/gaza...
Gaza on Sunday: Israel Kills 4, Wounds 6 Palestinians in Continued Ceasefire Violations
Following a deadly series of attacks Saturday that killed 14 Palestinian civilians, Israeli forces continued their ongoing violations of the October 11, 202 ...
imemc.org
January 13, 2026 at 7:13 AM
"Following a deadly series of attacks Saturday that killed 14 Palestinian civilians, #Israeli forces continued... on Sunday, killing 4 Palestinian civilians...
Also, the baby Mohammad Wissam Abu Harbeid, aged two months, in #Gaza City, died due to the severe cold."
imemc.org/article/gaza...
Also, the baby Mohammad Wissam Abu Harbeid, aged two months, in #Gaza City, died due to the severe cold."
imemc.org/article/gaza...
I’ve been in court this morning ✊
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We are the Rising Tide
Climate Catastrophe and Courtroom 3.2 Newcastle Court
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January 13, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I’ve been in court this morning ✊
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I was brought up on a diet of ABC News. I was, some would say, an obsessive listener and watcher and reader until Gaza. Now I largely just don’t engage. My life doesn’t need any more right wing talking points.
I guess it's not surprising but it is still completely disgusting and outrageous that the ABC is going to both-sides American fascist militia murdering civilians
January 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM
I was brought up on a diet of ABC News. I was, some would say, an obsessive listener and watcher and reader until Gaza. Now I largely just don’t engage. My life doesn’t need any more right wing talking points.