Kath Naish
@kathnaish.bsky.social
Brit/Oz, Lawyer, Feminist, Advocate. Democracy, Integrity, Accountability. Climate Action. Community Independents. Living on Gadigal land.
Pinned
Kath Naish
@kathnaish.bsky.social
· Dec 5
Teals aren’t letting the Liberals whitewash them as Greens
Allegra Spender’s push to change the definition of small business complicates the Coalition’s attempts to pigeonhole the independents as lefties.
www.afr.com
@allegraspender.bsky.social focusing on evidence-based policy development and representing her community in #Wentworth #auspol
Reposted by Kath Naish
“The latest attempt to rewrite fed environmental protection laws won’t be “credible” unless it forces decision-makers to consider climate change when assessing projects
“It’s the biggest impact on the Australian environment.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
“It’s the biggest impact on the Australian environment.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
Labor’s new environment laws won’t be ‘credible’ unless new projects consider climate change, advocates warn
Environment minister Murray Watt says the government’s thumping federal election win created a ‘very clear mandate’ to establish the EPA 2.0 and fix the nature laws
www.theguardian.com
June 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
“The latest attempt to rewrite fed environmental protection laws won’t be “credible” unless it forces decision-makers to consider climate change when assessing projects
“It’s the biggest impact on the Australian environment.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
“It’s the biggest impact on the Australian environment.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
EnergyAustralia has acknowledged
@parentsforclimate.bsky.social key argument that carbon offsets do not undo the harm to the climate of burning fossil fuels.
👏👏👏
@parentsforclimate.bsky.social key argument that carbon offsets do not undo the harm to the climate of burning fossil fuels.
👏👏👏
EnergyAustralia apologises over offsets after greenwashing lawsuit
EnergyAustralia apologises and ditches offsets after a greenwashing lawsuit exposed its Go Neutral claims as misleading to consumers.
www.smh.com.au
May 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
EnergyAustralia has acknowledged
@parentsforclimate.bsky.social key argument that carbon offsets do not undo the harm to the climate of burning fossil fuels.
👏👏👏
@parentsforclimate.bsky.social key argument that carbon offsets do not undo the harm to the climate of burning fossil fuels.
👏👏👏
Reposted by Kath Naish
Of the 16 HoR seats won by the Liberal Party so far, only 3 have female MPs
That’s 19%
Putting it another way, 66.6% of female Liberal MPs in 2025 are called Melissa, which might be a sign that more women need to be preselected for safe seats
#auspol
That’s 19%
Putting it another way, 66.6% of female Liberal MPs in 2025 are called Melissa, which might be a sign that more women need to be preselected for safe seats
#auspol
May 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Of the 16 HoR seats won by the Liberal Party so far, only 3 have female MPs
That’s 19%
Putting it another way, 66.6% of female Liberal MPs in 2025 are called Melissa, which might be a sign that more women need to be preselected for safe seats
#auspol
That’s 19%
Putting it another way, 66.6% of female Liberal MPs in 2025 are called Melissa, which might be a sign that more women need to be preselected for safe seats
#auspol
Reposted by Kath Naish
Dutton’s Dangerous Con: The Coalition’s Empty Grab for Power.
Vague Promises Today, Vested Interests Tomorrow—Australia Deserves Better.
@deniseshrivell.bsky.social
@juliankeil.bsky.social
@aaronsmith333.bsky.social
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
Vague Promises Today, Vested Interests Tomorrow—Australia Deserves Better.
@deniseshrivell.bsky.social
@juliankeil.bsky.social
@aaronsmith333.bsky.social
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
Dutton’s Dangerous Con: The Coalition’s Empty Grab for Power
Vague Promises Today, Vested Interests Tomorrow—Australia Deserves Better
open.substack.com
March 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Dutton’s Dangerous Con: The Coalition’s Empty Grab for Power.
Vague Promises Today, Vested Interests Tomorrow—Australia Deserves Better.
@deniseshrivell.bsky.social
@juliankeil.bsky.social
@aaronsmith333.bsky.social
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
Vague Promises Today, Vested Interests Tomorrow—Australia Deserves Better.
@deniseshrivell.bsky.social
@juliankeil.bsky.social
@aaronsmith333.bsky.social
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
@allegraspender.bsky.social
“Both the budget and budget reply need to set an agenda towards a better future. An agenda to increase the competitiveness of our businesses, set stronger guardrails for government spending and outline an ambition to reform our tax system.”
#auspol
“Both the budget and budget reply need to set an agenda towards a better future. An agenda to increase the competitiveness of our businesses, set stronger guardrails for government spending and outline an ambition to reform our tax system.”
#auspol
Budget must spend political capital on economic reform
The challenge to the major parties is there. Both of them could work with independents to guide meaningful reforms through parliament.
www.afr.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
@allegraspender.bsky.social
“Both the budget and budget reply need to set an agenda towards a better future. An agenda to increase the competitiveness of our businesses, set stronger guardrails for government spending and outline an ambition to reform our tax system.”
#auspol
“Both the budget and budget reply need to set an agenda towards a better future. An agenda to increase the competitiveness of our businesses, set stronger guardrails for government spending and outline an ambition to reform our tax system.”
#auspol
Reposted by Kath Naish
Somewhere along the way, political parties shifted from doing what’s best for communities and this country to maintaining power at all costs.
Now, when “faced with a choice between Labor and the Coalition, roughly one-third of voters say neither”.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Now, when “faced with a choice between Labor and the Coalition, roughly one-third of voters say neither”.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Teals set to seize balance of power in sink-or-swim election
Against a backdrop of Trump-driven global chaos, a group of mostly female MPs will decide which major party forms a minority government at the coming election.
www.smh.com.au
March 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Somewhere along the way, political parties shifted from doing what’s best for communities and this country to maintaining power at all costs.
Now, when “faced with a choice between Labor and the Coalition, roughly one-third of voters say neither”.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Now, when “faced with a choice between Labor and the Coalition, roughly one-third of voters say neither”.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Reposted by Kath Naish
It was disappointing to read the news that the Member for Dickson left to fly LNP fundraising event in Sydney last night.
We need leaders who stick by us here in Dickson.
Statement https://www.elliesmith.com.au/statement_on_cyclone_alfred_and_the_member_for_dickson
We need leaders who stick by us here in Dickson.
Statement https://www.elliesmith.com.au/statement_on_cyclone_alfred_and_the_member_for_dickson
March 6, 2025 at 2:35 AM
It was disappointing to read the news that the Member for Dickson left to fly LNP fundraising event in Sydney last night.
We need leaders who stick by us here in Dickson.
Statement https://www.elliesmith.com.au/statement_on_cyclone_alfred_and_the_member_for_dickson
We need leaders who stick by us here in Dickson.
Statement https://www.elliesmith.com.au/statement_on_cyclone_alfred_and_the_member_for_dickson
Reposted by Kath Naish
On Tuesday 11th March at the Red Mill Distillery, Balmain, join us to talk about big ideas to make Australia better!
Featuring:
@amyremeikis.bsky.social
@browne90.bsky.social
@alicektg.bsky.social
events.humanitix.com/alice-grundy...
Featuring:
@amyremeikis.bsky.social
@browne90.bsky.social
@alicektg.bsky.social
events.humanitix.com/alice-grundy...
Alice Grundy in conversation with Amy Remeikis and Bill Browne
ALICE GRUNDY in conversation with AMY REMEIKIS AND BILL BROWNE
events.humanitix.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
On Tuesday 11th March at the Red Mill Distillery, Balmain, join us to talk about big ideas to make Australia better!
Featuring:
@amyremeikis.bsky.social
@browne90.bsky.social
@alicektg.bsky.social
events.humanitix.com/alice-grundy...
Featuring:
@amyremeikis.bsky.social
@browne90.bsky.social
@alicektg.bsky.social
events.humanitix.com/alice-grundy...
Reposted by Kath Naish
This is your regular reminder that if you subscribe to Binge or use Real Estate dot com you are proving revenue to Murdoch’s NewsCorp
There are alternatives, #auspol.
newscorp.com/app/uploads/...
There are alternatives, #auspol.
newscorp.com/app/uploads/...
March 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
This is your regular reminder that if you subscribe to Binge or use Real Estate dot com you are proving revenue to Murdoch’s NewsCorp
There are alternatives, #auspol.
newscorp.com/app/uploads/...
There are alternatives, #auspol.
newscorp.com/app/uploads/...
Pork barrelling instead of evidence based policy….
The Coalition has not heeded messages sent in 2022 about integrity or doing politics better.
#auspol #communityindependents
The Coalition has not heeded messages sent in 2022 about integrity or doing politics better.
#auspol #communityindependents
Dutton revives controversial safety grants as he campaigns on crime
Emails obtained by this masthead reveal that Coalition MPs are urging supporters to come forward with projects they want funded from the Commonwealth cash.
www.smh.com.au
March 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Pork barrelling instead of evidence based policy….
The Coalition has not heeded messages sent in 2022 about integrity or doing politics better.
#auspol #communityindependents
The Coalition has not heeded messages sent in 2022 about integrity or doing politics better.
#auspol #communityindependents
Reposted by Kath Naish
This Mardi Gras let’s not only celebrate how far we’ve come but recommit ourselves to the work still to be done. Our laws must reflect the values of fairness and inclusion that Australians hold dear. The LGBTIQ+ community deserves nothing less. @zalisteggall.bsky.social and my statement 👇
March 1, 2025 at 6:11 AM
This Mardi Gras let’s not only celebrate how far we’ve come but recommit ourselves to the work still to be done. Our laws must reflect the values of fairness and inclusion that Australians hold dear. The LGBTIQ+ community deserves nothing less. @zalisteggall.bsky.social and my statement 👇
PM: “The people of Ukraine are fighting not just for their own national sovereignty, they are fighting for the international rule of law.
We will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
#auspol #democracy
We will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
#auspol #democracy
Live: Zelenskyy regrets fiery White House talks as Trump departs to Mar-a-Lago
The Ukranian president has left the White House early after diplomatic talks with the US president and vice-president broke down in a fiery, televised clash. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
February 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
PM: “The people of Ukraine are fighting not just for their own national sovereignty, they are fighting for the international rule of law.
We will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
#auspol #democracy
We will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
#auspol #democracy
Reposted by Kath Naish
People seem to be relieved that the #SundayShot means they no longer have to hate watch #insiders! Join us at 9am AEDT for another great conversation with @pollyjhemming.bsky.social and @ketanjoshi.co - and subscribe to us on YouTube so you don't miss a minute! 👇
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
February 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
People seem to be relieved that the #SundayShot means they no longer have to hate watch #insiders! Join us at 9am AEDT for another great conversation with @pollyjhemming.bsky.social and @ketanjoshi.co - and subscribe to us on YouTube so you don't miss a minute! 👇
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
Reposted by Kath Naish
We Are All Zelensky in This War on Barbarism.
The grotesque spectacle of Trump & Vance sitting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky wasn’t just a photo-op—it was a stomach-churning betrayal of everything decent.
@deniseshrivell.bsky.social
@nickbryantoz.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
The grotesque spectacle of Trump & Vance sitting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky wasn’t just a photo-op—it was a stomach-churning betrayal of everything decent.
@deniseshrivell.bsky.social
@nickbryantoz.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
We Are All Zelensky in This War on Barbarism
The Battle for Democracy: It’s Closer to Home Than You Think
open.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
We Are All Zelensky in This War on Barbarism.
The grotesque spectacle of Trump & Vance sitting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky wasn’t just a photo-op—it was a stomach-churning betrayal of everything decent.
@deniseshrivell.bsky.social
@nickbryantoz.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
The grotesque spectacle of Trump & Vance sitting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky wasn’t just a photo-op—it was a stomach-churning betrayal of everything decent.
@deniseshrivell.bsky.social
@nickbryantoz.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
@helenhayes.bsky.social
When public trust is so low, there is a clear case for amending the NACC Act….Australians were promised a new era of transparency and accountability. That work is not done…The first step is removing the overreach of the exceptional circumstances test.
#auspol #Integrity
When public trust is so low, there is a clear case for amending the NACC Act….Australians were promised a new era of transparency and accountability. That work is not done…The first step is removing the overreach of the exceptional circumstances test.
#auspol #Integrity
How to regain public trust in the NACC
As we hurtle towards the next federal election, I often reflect on the months leading up to the last one. In those dying days of the Morrison government, the public and political push for a federal co...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
@helenhayes.bsky.social
When public trust is so low, there is a clear case for amending the NACC Act….Australians were promised a new era of transparency and accountability. That work is not done…The first step is removing the overreach of the exceptional circumstances test.
#auspol #Integrity
When public trust is so low, there is a clear case for amending the NACC Act….Australians were promised a new era of transparency and accountability. That work is not done…The first step is removing the overreach of the exceptional circumstances test.
#auspol #Integrity
Anthony Whealy KC:
Backroom deal btw Labor-Coalition a deliberate and contrived assault on the integrity of our democratic system.
May be unconstitutional.
Passing this bill without adequate debate, parliamentary or committee scrutiny “an affront to our proper democratic process.”
#auspol
Backroom deal btw Labor-Coalition a deliberate and contrived assault on the integrity of our democratic system.
May be unconstitutional.
Passing this bill without adequate debate, parliamentary or committee scrutiny “an affront to our proper democratic process.”
#auspol
Think the major parties have turned their backs on democracy? Here’s proof
Australians have a healthy distrust of politicians. Now the major party duopoly has abandoned accountability and integrity with new laws that cement their dominance.
www.smh.com.au
February 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Anthony Whealy KC:
Backroom deal btw Labor-Coalition a deliberate and contrived assault on the integrity of our democratic system.
May be unconstitutional.
Passing this bill without adequate debate, parliamentary or committee scrutiny “an affront to our proper democratic process.”
#auspol
Backroom deal btw Labor-Coalition a deliberate and contrived assault on the integrity of our democratic system.
May be unconstitutional.
Passing this bill without adequate debate, parliamentary or committee scrutiny “an affront to our proper democratic process.”
#auspol
Reposted by Kath Naish
The fix is in
We've known from the start this would be a major party stitch up to lock out new community-backed independents.
Giving more taxpayer $$ to pollies with no truth in political advertising protections is particularly shameful👎
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
We've known from the start this would be a major party stitch up to lock out new community-backed independents.
Giving more taxpayer $$ to pollies with no truth in political advertising protections is particularly shameful👎
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Labor and Coalition strike electoral reform deal
The major parties have agreed to more than double the donation threshold, ending a months-long stalemate to strike a deal that will infuriate the crossbench.
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The fix is in
We've known from the start this would be a major party stitch up to lock out new community-backed independents.
Giving more taxpayer $$ to pollies with no truth in political advertising protections is particularly shameful👎
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
We've known from the start this would be a major party stitch up to lock out new community-backed independents.
Giving more taxpayer $$ to pollies with no truth in political advertising protections is particularly shameful👎
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Reposted by Kath Naish
But just now - a stich up is under way.
February 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
But just now - a stich up is under way.
Reposted by Kath Naish
Centre for Public Integrity: it is an “affront to our democratic process” that such complex legislation could be rammed through without the scrutiny of a parliamentary inquiry.
#auspol
#auspol
Crossbench sidelined as Labor strikes deal with Coalition on political donations and spending caps
Don Farrell agrees to amendments to secure Coalition support on electoral law reforms
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Reposted by Kath Naish
Your new alternative to #insiders The Sunday Shot premieres on Sunday at 9am!
For those intending to watch, please click below and subscribe to our new YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot - apparently we need at least 50 subscribers to ensure a smooth YouTube livestream experience!
For those intending to watch, please click below and subscribe to our new YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot - apparently we need at least 50 subscribers to ensure a smooth YouTube livestream experience!
The Sunday Shot
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Your new alternative to #insiders The Sunday Shot premieres on Sunday at 9am!
For those intending to watch, please click below and subscribe to our new YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot - apparently we need at least 50 subscribers to ensure a smooth YouTube livestream experience!
For those intending to watch, please click below and subscribe to our new YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot - apparently we need at least 50 subscribers to ensure a smooth YouTube livestream experience!
Reposted by Kath Naish
Labor and the Coalition have struck a deal to protect their power, boost their own funding, and shut out competition. They’re taking an additional $4.8M a year from taxpayers while weakening transparency laws—proving they’ll do whatever it takes to maintain control and block community independents
February 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Labor and the Coalition have struck a deal to protect their power, boost their own funding, and shut out competition. They’re taking an additional $4.8M a year from taxpayers while weakening transparency laws—proving they’ll do whatever it takes to maintain control and block community independents
Reposted by Kath Naish
As their primary vote continues to fall & Australians wake up to the fact that all the issues we face are due to decades of putting their needs above ours - expect the major parties to increasingly circle the wagons to entrench their power - as we've seen today with electoral reform #auspol
February 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
As their primary vote continues to fall & Australians wake up to the fact that all the issues we face are due to decades of putting their needs above ours - expect the major parties to increasingly circle the wagons to entrench their power - as we've seen today with electoral reform #auspol
Centre for Public Integrity: it is an “affront to our democratic process” that such complex legislation could be rammed through without the scrutiny of a parliamentary inquiry.
#auspol
#auspol
Crossbench sidelined as Labor strikes deal with Coalition on political donations and spending caps
Don Farrell agrees to amendments to secure Coalition support on electoral law reforms
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Centre for Public Integrity: it is an “affront to our democratic process” that such complex legislation could be rammed through without the scrutiny of a parliamentary inquiry.
#auspol
#auspol