Josh Bornstein
@joshbornstein.bsky.social
Employment and industrial relations lawyer, Author ‘Working for the Brand: how corporations are destroying free speech’ Scribe, 2024👇,tribunal member. Anti-fascist.
https://scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/working-for-the-brand-9781761381041
https://scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/books/working-for-the-brand-9781761381041
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Josh Bornstein
@joshbornstein.bsky.social
· Jun 26
If you want to understand how the ABC ended up in this god awful cluster fiasco, harming the careers of @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social , Stan Grant, Emma Alberici, Yasmin Abdel Magid, Andrew Probyn, Nick Ross & the many that you don’t hear about, I explain it in my recent book:
The controversy engulfing the #BBC underscores the powerful forces that seek to undermine public broadcasting & that have also weakened the ABC. Pandering to those forces never works.
Extract below from Working for the Brand.
Extract below from Working for the Brand.
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The controversy engulfing the #BBC underscores the powerful forces that seek to undermine public broadcasting & that have also weakened the ABC. Pandering to those forces never works.
Extract below from Working for the Brand.
Extract below from Working for the Brand.
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'The mandatory veiling of women was once a pillar of the Islamic Republic. Now it’s almost gone.'
The Battle Iranian Women Are Winning
- by Arash Azizi
#Iran #women #rights
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
The Battle Iranian Women Are Winning
- by Arash Azizi
#Iran #women #rights
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
The Battle Iranian Women Are Winning
The mandatory veiling of women was once a pillar of the Islamic Republic. Now it’s almost gone.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
'The mandatory veiling of women was once a pillar of the Islamic Republic. Now it’s almost gone.'
The Battle Iranian Women Are Winning
- by Arash Azizi
#Iran #women #rights
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
The Battle Iranian Women Are Winning
- by Arash Azizi
#Iran #women #rights
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
WTAF
The Bureau of Meteorology’s new website was rushed out – years overdue and almost $47 million over budget – despite testing scores falling below the standard for release. Read more: satpa.pe/GSlS9rm
November 1, 2025 at 1:33 AM
WTAF
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The world has been witnessing the dreadful toll of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and Trump’s ceasefire agreement has little resolution for lasting peace.
‘Any agreement that doesn’t include Palestinians is not a plan for lasting and genuine peace in the region.’
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol #gaza
‘Any agreement that doesn’t include Palestinians is not a plan for lasting and genuine peace in the region.’
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol #gaza
October 21, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The world has been witnessing the dreadful toll of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and Trump’s ceasefire agreement has little resolution for lasting peace.
‘Any agreement that doesn’t include Palestinians is not a plan for lasting and genuine peace in the region.’
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol #gaza
‘Any agreement that doesn’t include Palestinians is not a plan for lasting and genuine peace in the region.’
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol #gaza
Legend
September 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Legend
Has Portland been conquered already ?
September 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Has Portland been conquered already ?
More power to your arm Karen
Karen Attiah, a Washington Post opinion writer fired this month for her social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has filed a grievance arguing that she should have been allowed to share her views on news events under the company’s labor agreement and social media policy.
September 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
More power to your arm Karen
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Trump donor Larry Ellison’s Oracle will oversee TikTok’s algorithm.
His media company owns CBS News and is plotting a bid for Warner Bros., which owns CNN.
When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
His media company owns CBS News and is plotting a bid for Warner Bros., which owns CNN.
When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
September 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Trump donor Larry Ellison’s Oracle will oversee TikTok’s algorithm.
His media company owns CBS News and is plotting a bid for Warner Bros., which owns CNN.
When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
His media company owns CBS News and is plotting a bid for Warner Bros., which owns CNN.
When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
For those who argue the Right has just discovered cancel culture, there are 2 words to consider: Anthony Fauci.
September 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
For those who argue the Right has just discovered cancel culture, there are 2 words to consider: Anthony Fauci.
more corporate cancel culture
It's not just Jimmie Kimmel. Per Newsweek & other outlets, at least 33 people, including pilots, teachers, professors, & government employees, have been fired, suspended, or placed on leave over posts about Kirk’s death. If it happens to you, fight back: see your lawyer, & post it here. #ProudBlue
September 18, 2025 at 7:23 AM
more corporate cancel culture
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Brisbane Folk: come along and hear from Executive Committee member, Bart Shteinman at this event we're pleased to co-host! events.humanitix.com/should-anti-...
Should anti-semitism be exceptionalised or should we combat all forms of racism together?
Hear diverse community leaders discuss racism; antisemitism and legitimate criticism of Israel; and Palestinian rights. Fellowship/supper will follow the Q&A.
events.humanitix.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Brisbane Folk: come along and hear from Executive Committee member, Bart Shteinman at this event we're pleased to co-host! events.humanitix.com/should-anti-...
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No-one was MAKING staff go to this session. If anyone felt unsafe hearing about children’s health during war, they could have just …. chosen not to attend.
It was obviously cancelled to ensure NO-ONE would talk about it.
It was obviously cancelled to ensure NO-ONE would talk about it.
Again and again: free speech silenced at the behest of an organised pro-Israel lobby group by weak-kneed management.
If people don’t stand up to this pressure there won’t be a single institution left in which anyone can talk about the genocide in Gaza.
If people don’t stand up to this pressure there won’t be a single institution left in which anyone can talk about the genocide in Gaza.
Complaint letter emerges after Melbourne hospital’s decision to cancel ‘children and war’ panel angers staff
Exclusive: Letter to CEO argued event would pose a risk of ‘moral injury, vicarious trauma and harmful workplace behaviours’ to staff and patients
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
No-one was MAKING staff go to this session. If anyone felt unsafe hearing about children’s health during war, they could have just …. chosen not to attend.
It was obviously cancelled to ensure NO-ONE would talk about it.
It was obviously cancelled to ensure NO-ONE would talk about it.
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“More than 20 million Australians in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide could swelter through deadly heatwaves of more than 44 degrees stretching across 1.72 million square kilometres if temperatures rise by 3 degrees.”
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
‘Like a Mad Max movie’: How hot it will really get in ‘unliveable Australia’
Parts of Australia would become unliveable if Australia’s temperatures rise by three degrees.
www.smh.com.au
September 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
“More than 20 million Australians in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide could swelter through deadly heatwaves of more than 44 degrees stretching across 1.72 million square kilometres if temperatures rise by 3 degrees.”
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
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“Calling people a fascist is dangerous, violent rhetoric.” ...
Here's a compilation of Trump doing precisely that:
ht: @micaherfan.com
Here's a compilation of Trump doing precisely that:
ht: @micaherfan.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“Calling people a fascist is dangerous, violent rhetoric.” ...
Here's a compilation of Trump doing precisely that:
ht: @micaherfan.com
Here's a compilation of Trump doing precisely that:
ht: @micaherfan.com
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Judges and barristers in England and Wales who bully and harass junior colleagues benefit from a 'culture of impunity' and a complaints system that penalises victims, a damning review has found. on.ft.com/4mP2Rdf
September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Judges and barristers in England and Wales who bully and harass junior colleagues benefit from a 'culture of impunity' and a complaints system that penalises victims, a damning review has found. on.ft.com/4mP2Rdf
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Once more for the commuter set.
September 5, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Once more for the commuter set.
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Being the Special Envoy for Antisemitism and refusing to address nazis is like being the Special Envoy for Black Lung Disease refusing to address coal. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Failure to tackle antisemitism should see organisations’ funding cut like subpar childcare centres, special envoy says
At a Gold Coast conference, Jillian Segal declined to address the presence of neo-Nazis at Sunday’s anti-immigration marches
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Being the Special Envoy for Antisemitism and refusing to address nazis is like being the Special Envoy for Black Lung Disease refusing to address coal. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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My favorite sentence in the New York Times explainer on Mamdani and socialism.
August 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My favorite sentence in the New York Times explainer on Mamdani and socialism.
So is it true that Trump is trying to fire someone for ‘making misleading statements’?
August 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
So is it true that Trump is trying to fire someone for ‘making misleading statements’?
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Point Cook MP calls for greater staff representation on university councils.
State MPs like Mathew Hilakari are backing NTEU’s campaign for improved university governance in Victoria.
Find out more and how to support change at our unis: betterunis.nteu.au
#highereducation #auspol #HigherEd
State MPs like Mathew Hilakari are backing NTEU’s campaign for improved university governance in Victoria.
Find out more and how to support change at our unis: betterunis.nteu.au
#highereducation #auspol #HigherEd
August 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Point Cook MP calls for greater staff representation on university councils.
State MPs like Mathew Hilakari are backing NTEU’s campaign for improved university governance in Victoria.
Find out more and how to support change at our unis: betterunis.nteu.au
#highereducation #auspol #HigherEd
State MPs like Mathew Hilakari are backing NTEU’s campaign for improved university governance in Victoria.
Find out more and how to support change at our unis: betterunis.nteu.au
#highereducation #auspol #HigherEd
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I did an interview with the ABC about so-called Sovereign Citizens, so if you’re looking for background and context about the alleged circumstances of events in Porepunkah, Australia, it is here just after the 2hr mark: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Breakfast - ABC listen
Have your breakfast with ABC Riverina. News, weather and local stories.
www.abc.net.au
August 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I did an interview with the ABC about so-called Sovereign Citizens, so if you’re looking for background and context about the alleged circumstances of events in Porepunkah, Australia, it is here just after the 2hr mark: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Sneak preview of the cover of the Polish edition of Working for the Brand. Out soon. In good bookstores in Poland.
August 24, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Sneak preview of the cover of the Polish edition of Working for the Brand. Out soon. In good bookstores in Poland.
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Traffic pollution in Australia contributes to more than 1,800 premature deaths per year, study estimates
www.abc.net.au/news/science... #aushealth
paper www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.abc.net.au/news/science... #aushealth
paper www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Car pollution is deadly. New research shows us just how much
Vehicle emissions may contribute to more than 1,800 premature deaths in Australia each year, according to the nation's first assessment of the health impact of traffic-related pollution.
www.abc.net.au
August 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Traffic pollution in Australia contributes to more than 1,800 premature deaths per year, study estimates
www.abc.net.au/news/science... #aushealth
paper www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.abc.net.au/news/science... #aushealth
paper www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Federal court imposes record penalty against Qantas over illegal union busting.
'Wrong kind of sorry': Qantas fined $90 million penalty for illegally outsourcing jobs
The airline giant will face a $90 million penalty over its decision to illegally outsource more than 1,800 ground handling jobs during the COVID pandemic.
www.abc.net.au
August 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Federal court imposes record penalty against Qantas over illegal union busting.