@jenb46.bsky.social
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“Taylor says government should have power to deny passports to Australian citizens.”
Before you support this, think long and hard about the possible consequences of giving government this power.
#AusPol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Before you support this, think long and hard about the possible consequences of giving government this power.
#AusPol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
News live: charity calls for ‘moral clarity’ on Australians in Syrian camp, saying children devastated not to be coming home
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www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 3:36 AM
“Taylor says government should have power to deny passports to Australian citizens.”
Before you support this, think long and hard about the possible consequences of giving government this power.
#AusPol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Before you support this, think long and hard about the possible consequences of giving government this power.
#AusPol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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“Consider when recently the Commonwealth Bank recorded a boom in profits [on the back of increased lending and deposit volumes]. If they are making profits out of those two things it means the people doing well out of the deal ain’t you."
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZJVPwI
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZJVPwI
February 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
“Consider when recently the Commonwealth Bank recorded a boom in profits [on the back of increased lending and deposit volumes]. If they are making profits out of those two things it means the people doing well out of the deal ain’t you."
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZJVPwI
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZJVPwI
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Ironic that Julian Martin is advising Advance on their campaign strategy when he appears to have done work for both the Australian and NSW State Governments?
www.brandcentral.com.au/client-exper...
www.brandcentral.com.au/client-exper...
February 19, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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Well… this appears to be the kind of fascist state bullshit everyone was predicting would result from Labor’s unnecessary new hate speech laws.
The *Serious Crimes Unit*? Really?!
The *Serious Crimes Unit*? Really?!
Police seize art posters depicting Trump, Putin and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms from Canberra bar
Owner calls it ‘ludicrous’ Dissent Cafe and Bar was shut down after complaint, the first in Australia’s capital since new federal hate symbol laws
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Well… this appears to be the kind of fascist state bullshit everyone was predicting would result from Labor’s unnecessary new hate speech laws.
The *Serious Crimes Unit*? Really?!
The *Serious Crimes Unit*? Really?!
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Australian politics in a diagram.
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Australian politics in a diagram.
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"That's why many of us ... have called for NACC commissioner Paul Brereton to resign."
William Partlett from the Centre for Public Integrity has some strong words about the performance of the NACC (and how to fix it).
Thx @3rrrfm.bsky.social
William Partlett from the Centre for Public Integrity has some strong words about the performance of the NACC (and how to fix it).
Thx @3rrrfm.bsky.social
Segments: Uncommon Sense: William Partlett on the National Anti-Corruption Commission — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
William Partlett and Nick Feik talk about the National Anti-Corruption Commission. William Partlett is an Associate Professor at Melbourne Law School and Stephen Charles Fellow at the Centre for Publ...
www.rrr.org.au
February 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM
"That's why many of us ... have called for NACC commissioner Paul Brereton to resign."
William Partlett from the Centre for Public Integrity has some strong words about the performance of the NACC (and how to fix it).
Thx @3rrrfm.bsky.social
William Partlett from the Centre for Public Integrity has some strong words about the performance of the NACC (and how to fix it).
Thx @3rrrfm.bsky.social
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"Was the Adelaide University merger really worth $185 million in consultants?" @alicektg.bsky.social
The merger cost a total of $500m & Deloitte won the contract worth $185m to manage the merger.
thepoint.com.au/news/260219-...
The merger cost a total of $500m & Deloitte won the contract worth $185m to manage the merger.
thepoint.com.au/news/260219-...
Was the Adelaide University merger really worth $185 million in consultants?
The first full academic year for Adelaide University – the product of a merger between the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia – is about to start. The merger cost a total of $500...
thepoint.com.au
February 19, 2026 at 2:31 AM
"Was the Adelaide University merger really worth $185 million in consultants?" @alicektg.bsky.social
The merger cost a total of $500m & Deloitte won the contract worth $185m to manage the merger.
thepoint.com.au/news/260219-...
The merger cost a total of $500m & Deloitte won the contract worth $185m to manage the merger.
thepoint.com.au/news/260219-...
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Always good when proof of stupid laws rushed through parliament occurs quickly
Police have seized five posters from the window of a Canberra bar "depicting Donald Trump, J.D Vance, Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin dressed in Nazi-like uniforms" www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Bar declared crime scene as ACT police seize 'clearly satirical' posters under new hate laws
Police have seized five posters on display in the window of a Canberra bar, declaring a "crime scene" while they investigate the artworks under new Commonwealth hate laws.
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Always good when proof of stupid laws rushed through parliament occurs quickly
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Police charging about wrecking art & music gigs bc Netanyahu's Numpties complain, Hate Speech Laws
@joshbarnettmw.bsky.social #whatsthescam #auspol
#hatespeech
michaelwest.com.au/cafe-of-diss...
@joshbarnettmw.bsky.social #whatsthescam #auspol
#hatespeech
michaelwest.com.au/cafe-of-diss...
Cafe of Dissent. When satire meets hate speech laws - Michael West
Posters depicting world 'leaders' wearing Nazi uniforms have led to a cafe owner having to shut down gig as police established a crime scene.
michaelwest.com.au
February 19, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Police charging about wrecking art & music gigs bc Netanyahu's Numpties complain, Hate Speech Laws
@joshbarnettmw.bsky.social #whatsthescam #auspol
#hatespeech
michaelwest.com.au/cafe-of-diss...
@joshbarnettmw.bsky.social #whatsthescam #auspol
#hatespeech
michaelwest.com.au/cafe-of-diss...
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Some important analysis by @marcdaalder.bsky.social today on what the stakes really are in climate. I particularly appreciated the point that those who used to be vocal climate skeptics are now those preaching “adaptation” rather than mitigation. Thank you Marc. newsroom.co.nz/2026/02/18/c...
Climate change is here. NZ isn't ready
Analysis: A serious approach to climate adaptation requires reckoning with the grim reality the future holds: more storms, more floods, more heat.
newsroom.co.nz
February 18, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Some important analysis by @marcdaalder.bsky.social today on what the stakes really are in climate. I particularly appreciated the point that those who used to be vocal climate skeptics are now those preaching “adaptation” rather than mitigation. Thank you Marc. newsroom.co.nz/2026/02/18/c...
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This is the inevitable consequence of law-making by moral panic
Police have seized five posters from the window of a Canberra bar "depicting Donald Trump, J.D Vance, Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin dressed in Nazi-like uniforms" www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Bar declared crime scene as ACT police seize 'clearly satirical' posters under new hate laws
Police have seized five posters on display in the window of a Canberra bar, declaring a "crime scene" while they investigate the artworks under new Commonwealth hate laws.
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2026 at 2:51 AM
This is the inevitable consequence of law-making by moral panic
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Pope Leo XIV has turned down Trump's invitation to join his so-called "Board of Peace".
February 19, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Pope Leo XIV has turned down Trump's invitation to join his so-called "Board of Peace".
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'A group of 34 women and children ...'
Our ABC continues to fudge the numbers here - it's 12 women and 22 children – 22 innocent children being punished for the acts of their father & perhaps poor decisions of their mothers although who knows how many were bulldozed?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Our ABC continues to fudge the numbers here - it's 12 women and 22 children – 22 innocent children being punished for the acts of their father & perhaps poor decisions of their mothers although who knows how many were bulldozed?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
'Australia must allow them in': Legal experts on the 'ISIS brides' dilemma
Australian families with links to Islamic State fighters should be returned to Australia to prevent harm and potential radicalisation of innocent children, according to United Nations special rapporte...
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2026 at 1:08 AM
'A group of 34 women and children ...'
Our ABC continues to fudge the numbers here - it's 12 women and 22 children – 22 innocent children being punished for the acts of their father & perhaps poor decisions of their mothers although who knows how many were bulldozed?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Our ABC continues to fudge the numbers here - it's 12 women and 22 children – 22 innocent children being punished for the acts of their father & perhaps poor decisions of their mothers although who knows how many were bulldozed?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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Meanwhile, the local member for Lakemba, who is supposed to be representing these local people, is instead busy appeasing other lobby groups ⬇️
#auspol
#auspol
February 19, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Meanwhile, the local member for Lakemba, who is supposed to be representing these local people, is instead busy appeasing other lobby groups ⬇️
#auspol
#auspol
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Not being burdened by moral ambiguity is Palantir’s competitive advantage.
February 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Not being burdened by moral ambiguity is Palantir’s competitive advantage.
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You might think an essay about ferries is dull material, but I GUARANTEE you: this is the tale that keeps giving.
How the Spirit of Tasmania became the greatest infrastructure disaster in the state’s history. A tragicomedy:
Ship of Fools
How the Spirit of Tasmania became the greatest infrastructure disaster in the state’s history
open.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:41 AM
You might think an essay about ferries is dull material, but I GUARANTEE you: this is the tale that keeps giving.
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With Wilson as shadow Treasurer, Well Done Angus as leader, and hard right figures like Hastie and Price elevated, the 'alternative government' is now more than ever the Australian political wing of the Atlas Network.
Something few in legacy media are willing or able to investigate. #auspol
Something few in legacy media are willing or able to investigate. #auspol
🧵Note #Auspol. We now have as Shadow Treasurer someone who was not only an Atlas Network partner actor, and also on the Mont Pelerin Society, but someone who was shortlisted for the top 🌎 Atlas Network prize for betraying Australia for fossil fuel. He led a team rewarded for killing the carbon price
February 18, 2026 at 1:17 AM
With Wilson as shadow Treasurer, Well Done Angus as leader, and hard right figures like Hastie and Price elevated, the 'alternative government' is now more than ever the Australian political wing of the Atlas Network.
Something few in legacy media are willing or able to investigate. #auspol
Something few in legacy media are willing or able to investigate. #auspol
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The @albomp.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social Govt was gifted a once in a generation mandate to demonstrably improve the lives of the nations’ population.
WE didn’t elect them to cosy up to corporates, big business, and the cabal of private sector lobbyists.
Govt is for The People
#auspol
@australianlabor.bsky.social Govt was gifted a once in a generation mandate to demonstrably improve the lives of the nations’ population.
WE didn’t elect them to cosy up to corporates, big business, and the cabal of private sector lobbyists.
Govt is for The People
#auspol
February 19, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The @albomp.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social Govt was gifted a once in a generation mandate to demonstrably improve the lives of the nations’ population.
WE didn’t elect them to cosy up to corporates, big business, and the cabal of private sector lobbyists.
Govt is for The People
#auspol
@australianlabor.bsky.social Govt was gifted a once in a generation mandate to demonstrably improve the lives of the nations’ population.
WE didn’t elect them to cosy up to corporates, big business, and the cabal of private sector lobbyists.
Govt is for The People
#auspol
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Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer
Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer
PM says measure, also applied to deepfake nudes, is needed owing to a ‘national emergency’ of online misogyny
Deepfake nudes and “revenge porn” must be removed from the internet within 48 hours or technology firms risk being blocked in the UK, Keir Starmer has said, calling it a “national emergency” that the government must confront.
Companies could be fined millions or even blocked altogether if they allow the images to spread or be reposted after victims give notice. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer
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"Marles’ has kept us captive to the floundering AUKUS project & in unnecessary conflict with China. Wong’s handling of foreign affairs has the nation clinging to Trump’s toxic America & Israel’s grim determination to 'bury the idea of a Palestinian state'."
Kym Davey
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
Kym Davey
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
What does Albo stand for?
With a commanding parliamentary position and no credible opposition, Labor has unprecedented room to lead. Instead, caution, foreign policy timidity and deference to powerful lobbies are defining its ...
johnmenadue.com
February 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM
"Marles’ has kept us captive to the floundering AUKUS project & in unnecessary conflict with China. Wong’s handling of foreign affairs has the nation clinging to Trump’s toxic America & Israel’s grim determination to 'bury the idea of a Palestinian state'."
Kym Davey
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
Kym Davey
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
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Malevolent MAGA forces are ramming hard right messaging into news stories.
They call themselves "Advance" and they are sworn to install the Trump/One Nation racist model to Australian govt ..aided by Rupert Murdoch.
"Truth Lies & Media" is live! ⚡️
On Apple & Spotify🎙️
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They call themselves "Advance" and they are sworn to install the Trump/One Nation racist model to Australian govt ..aided by Rupert Murdoch.
"Truth Lies & Media" is live! ⚡️
On Apple & Spotify🎙️
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February 18, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Malevolent MAGA forces are ramming hard right messaging into news stories.
They call themselves "Advance" and they are sworn to install the Trump/One Nation racist model to Australian govt ..aided by Rupert Murdoch.
"Truth Lies & Media" is live! ⚡️
On Apple & Spotify🎙️
Promo Match Frame Editing
They call themselves "Advance" and they are sworn to install the Trump/One Nation racist model to Australian govt ..aided by Rupert Murdoch.
"Truth Lies & Media" is live! ⚡️
On Apple & Spotify🎙️
Promo Match Frame Editing