Dee
@koroitpharm.bsky.social
Grandmother, Mother, Daughter, Wife. Leaning left not just because of right ear deafness. No longer a working Pharmacist. Living on Arakwal land NSW
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Dee
@koroitpharm.bsky.social
· Mar 31
I've always been a centrist it's the populist right who have become increasingly selfish, greedy and unable to tolerate others who are not in their tribe. So now I'm called woke 🙄. ...Which is apparently a bad thing.
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"The money has and must be going somewhere". Has Australia been played by Nauru for a cool $2B?
Human rights lawyer @alisonbattisson.bsky.social finds blacked out FOIs and no trust deed for asylum seekers deal #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/no-trust-dee...
Human rights lawyer @alisonbattisson.bsky.social finds blacked out FOIs and no trust deed for asylum seekers deal #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/no-trust-dee...
No trust deed. Billions of tax dollars to be spent without oversight by Nauru - Michael West
The Labor Government's deal with Nauru to resettle unwanted refugees will cost Australian taxpayers billions, spent on who knows what.
michaelwest.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 4:57 AM
"The money has and must be going somewhere". Has Australia been played by Nauru for a cool $2B?
Human rights lawyer @alisonbattisson.bsky.social finds blacked out FOIs and no trust deed for asylum seekers deal #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/no-trust-dee...
Human rights lawyer @alisonbattisson.bsky.social finds blacked out FOIs and no trust deed for asylum seekers deal #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/no-trust-dee...
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Dont remember seeing any Australian media articles about this - although i was at a conference last week. But it seems kind of a big deal that the # GBR wont survive till the end of the century and will decline sig by mid century. #auspol #qldpol #cop30
A rapidly closing window for coral persistence under global warming - Nature Communications
Global warming is causing widespread coral mortality through bleaching. Here, simulations of coral eco-evolutionary dynamics forecast strong population declines in the 21st century. Coral reefs may co...
www.nature.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Failed projects leave our uniformed sons and daughters on the battlefield with old capabilities, and fighting obsolescence and defects instead of the enemy. Changes to Defence procurement are needed before we throw more money at Defence. 2/2 #auspol
Dumb Ways to Buy: Defence "shambles" unveiled - former submariner and senator Rex Patrick - Michael West
"The AUKUS nuclear submarine project will bleed the Australian Defence Force white", on top of the billions in annual Defence spending waste
michaelwest.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Failed projects leave our uniformed sons and daughters on the battlefield with old capabilities, and fighting obsolescence and defects instead of the enemy. Changes to Defence procurement are needed before we throw more money at Defence. 2/2 #auspol
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I don't believe in banning any political ideology's right to speak in public. I loathe Nazism, it's full of hate, plays the victim card and has a tenuous grip on reality and but so does Sky News After Dark and that is broadcast nationally. The only difference is the uniforms. #auspol
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I don't believe in banning any political ideology's right to speak in public. I loathe Nazism, it's full of hate, plays the victim card and has a tenuous grip on reality and but so does Sky News After Dark and that is broadcast nationally. The only difference is the uniforms. #auspol
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The government of secrecy NOT transparency.
Albo is vying for Scomo’s position of the Pinocchio Minister
#auspol
Albo is vying for Scomo’s position of the Pinocchio Minister
#auspol
Labor and the Coalition are setting up a closed-door joint parliamentary Defence oversight committee that can receive secret testimony. Greens and independent MPs/senators will be excluded - no critical eyes welcome. Happy days for Defence and their $B in waste! #AUKUS #auspol
The duopoly's secret 'Defence Oversight Committee'. What's the scam? - Michael West
The Government has introduced a Bill to establish a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence to have general oversight of our defence agencies
michaelwest.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The government of secrecy NOT transparency.
Albo is vying for Scomo’s position of the Pinocchio Minister
#auspol
Albo is vying for Scomo’s position of the Pinocchio Minister
#auspol
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Exports of Australian gas carry “substantial risks” of slowing the move to cleaner energy in Asian countries, according to a confidential report that undermines the government’s own narrative that the industry helps cut global emissions.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Confidential Western Australian government report warns gas exports risk slowing Asia’s move to clean energy
Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Exports of Australian gas carry “substantial risks” of slowing the move to cleaner energy in Asian countries, according to a confidential report that undermines the government’s own narrative that the industry helps cut global emissions.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Today I cross-examine a secret witness on his/her secret evidence (some of which I've now seen) as to why the Australian War Memorial censored the official history of ADF operations in Timor. Although I'm allowed in, the Tribunal door will be closed to the public . #FOI #auspol
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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I’m rereading Liz Cheney’s book Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning. It occurs to me that Moses Mike Johnson is clearly guilty of treason. It also provides valuable insight on why he committed it. So he could personally benefit.
November 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I’m rereading Liz Cheney’s book Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning. It occurs to me that Moses Mike Johnson is clearly guilty of treason. It also provides valuable insight on why he committed it. So he could personally benefit.
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3/3 And that’s the core problem...he treats nuclear war...like a chess match…when in the real world...it’s mutually assured destruction.
That disconnect between his fantasies...and actual consequences...is what makes him so uniquely dangerous
That disconnect between his fantasies...and actual consequences...is what makes him so uniquely dangerous
November 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
3/3 And that’s the core problem...he treats nuclear war...like a chess match…when in the real world...it’s mutually assured destruction.
That disconnect between his fantasies...and actual consequences...is what makes him so uniquely dangerous
That disconnect between his fantasies...and actual consequences...is what makes him so uniquely dangerous
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Trump wants a moment so huge…
so irreversible…
that history can never ignore him again.
This newsletter explains why nuclear fire
fits his psychology like a tailored suit.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
so irreversible…
that history can never ignore him again.
This newsletter explains why nuclear fire
fits his psychology like a tailored suit.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Trump wants a moment so huge…
so irreversible…
that history can never ignore him again.
This newsletter explains why nuclear fire
fits his psychology like a tailored suit.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
so irreversible…
that history can never ignore him again.
This newsletter explains why nuclear fire
fits his psychology like a tailored suit.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
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Hey @australianlabor.bsky.social Israel has violated ceasefire over 100 times. Why does your party still support supplying a country committing war crimes with weapons parts? Why hasn’t it sanctioned Israel? Does it like countries committing war crimes? #auspol
November 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hey @australianlabor.bsky.social Israel has violated ceasefire over 100 times. Why does your party still support supplying a country committing war crimes with weapons parts? Why hasn’t it sanctioned Israel? Does it like countries committing war crimes? #auspol
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November 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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ONE PERSON DEAD PER MINUTE 🌡️
"Govts gave out $2.5bn a day in direct subsidies to fossil fuel users and producers in 2023 - while people lost about the same amount because of high temps preventing them from working on farms and building sites."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#AusPol #Climate
"Govts gave out $2.5bn a day in direct subsidies to fossil fuel users and producers in 2023 - while people lost about the same amount because of high temps preventing them from working on farms and building sites."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#AusPol #Climate
Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals
Biggest analysis of its kind finds millions are dying each year from combined effects of failure to tackle climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
ONE PERSON DEAD PER MINUTE 🌡️
"Govts gave out $2.5bn a day in direct subsidies to fossil fuel users and producers in 2023 - while people lost about the same amount because of high temps preventing them from working on farms and building sites."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#AusPol #Climate
"Govts gave out $2.5bn a day in direct subsidies to fossil fuel users and producers in 2023 - while people lost about the same amount because of high temps preventing them from working on farms and building sites."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#AusPol #Climate
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#Democracy requires transparency and the ethical principles. It's our job to hold the #duopoly, which now call themselves the 'parties of government', accountable.
#corruption
#conflictofinterest
#auspol
#wapol
#corruption
#conflictofinterest
#auspol
#wapol
If you wish to complain about NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton, and what looks like (another) huge conflict of interest, you can at the NACC Inspector’s website. You can even complain anonymously if you wish. naccinspector.gov.au/make-complaint
October 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM
#Democracy requires transparency and the ethical principles. It's our job to hold the #duopoly, which now call themselves the 'parties of government', accountable.
#corruption
#conflictofinterest
#auspol
#wapol
#corruption
#conflictofinterest
#auspol
#wapol
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“…the architect of the pernicious #Robodebt scheme was himself the beneficiary of a massive, secret overpayment when sacked as managing director of #TourismAustralia in 2006. …Scott Morrison was overpaid by up to $212,000 in a “handshake” severance deal…” #Auspol #politicalclass #protectionracket
October 1, 2025 at 6:51 AM
“…the architect of the pernicious #Robodebt scheme was himself the beneficiary of a massive, secret overpayment when sacked as managing director of #TourismAustralia in 2006. …Scott Morrison was overpaid by up to $212,000 in a “handshake” severance deal…” #Auspol #politicalclass #protectionracket
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More accurate headline:
Privatization of human services kills people.
- neoliberal government policy puts the nail in the coffin. #agedcare #auspol
Privatization of human services kills people.
- neoliberal government policy puts the nail in the coffin. #agedcare #auspol
Aged care waiting lists a ‘calculated denial of services’ that could be fatal, Senate inquiry warns
Aged care waiting lists a ‘calculated denial of services’ that could be fatal, Senate inquiry warns
Greens-chaired inquiry says system should be demand-driven despite Labor’s dissenting view that this could cause unintended flow-on issues
A Senate inquiry into the delayed aged care scheme has sounded the alarm on the potentially fatal consequences of what it has labelled a “calculated denial” of services as more than 200,000 elderly Australians remain on waiting lists.
The majority report of the Greens-chaired inquiry, released Wednesday, said the system should be demand-driven, as recommended by the aged care royal commission, instead of offering elderly Australians a limited number of places. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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14/9 2025
Aljazeera Live updates
#auspol #nzpol #canpol #uspol #ukpol #frpol #eupol #depol #nopol #sepol #fipol #dkpol
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Aljazeera Live updates
#auspol #nzpol #canpol #uspol #ukpol #frpol #eupol #depol #nopol #sepol #fipol #dkpol
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At least 35 people killed after ‘another sleepless night’ across Gaza
At least 35 people killed since dawn by Israeli attacks as Qatar prepares to host Arab and Muslim leaders.
aje.io
September 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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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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26 Police Officers were injured at today's riots but only 9 people were arrested.
Compare that with the peaceful Palestine Action protest where 0 Police Officers were injured but nearly 900 people were arrested.
The Government has got Law Enforcement ridiculously wrong.
Compare that with the peaceful Palestine Action protest where 0 Police Officers were injured but nearly 900 people were arrested.
The Government has got Law Enforcement ridiculously wrong.
September 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
26 Police Officers were injured at today's riots but only 9 people were arrested.
Compare that with the peaceful Palestine Action protest where 0 Police Officers were injured but nearly 900 people were arrested.
The Government has got Law Enforcement ridiculously wrong.
Compare that with the peaceful Palestine Action protest where 0 Police Officers were injured but nearly 900 people were arrested.
The Government has got Law Enforcement ridiculously wrong.
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Singapore is spending $4.2B on six highly capable AIP subs (4 built).
Australia has spent $4B not getting French subs, is spending $4.7B on buildings in the US and, now, $12B on buildings here.
China is noting both, for different reasons. 🤦♂️ #AUKUS #auspol
Australia has spent $4B not getting French subs, is spending $4.7B on buildings in the US and, now, $12B on buildings here.
China is noting both, for different reasons. 🤦♂️ #AUKUS #auspol
Government pledges $12b for AUKUS facility it expects will be used by US
The Albanese government will spend $12 billion on building a submarine and naval shipbuilding facility south of Perth under AUKUS, as doubts linger over the agreement's future.
www.abc.net.au
September 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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I’m basic, if the mob who have lived there for 60-80 000 years say that’s sacred water, I believe them.
“”Because that water was there for a reason, you know, to keep this world in balance. Otherwise we spiral out of control,” O’Keefe says.””
#auspol #climate #NT
“”Because that water was there for a reason, you know, to keep this world in balance. Otherwise we spiral out of control,” O’Keefe says.””
#auspol #climate #NT
“The largest groundwater extraction licence in the country has been granted for aquifers which nourish Kaytetye country. The Territory government granted the 40-gigalitre-a-yea licence to Fortune Agribusiness in 2021, for the development of Singleton Station”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Most precious thing in the desert’: the fight to protect sacred sites against the NT’s largest water licence
Traditional owners have lost repeated legal challenges over the 40-gigalitre-per year water licence at Singleton Station – and now they’re taking it to the high court
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Make religious belief a protected attribute in federal anti-discrimination law—as long as we don't also introduce special privileges allowing the religious to discriminate against other groups. #auspol
http://bit.ly/48cvI6P
http://bit.ly/48cvI6P
Try again on religious discrimination laws, says Islamophobia envoy
In a landmark report, newly-appointed Aftab Malik also calls for counter-terrorism laws and approaches to be reviewed, and for national inquiries into Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism.
bit.ly
September 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Make religious belief a protected attribute in federal anti-discrimination law—as long as we don't also introduce special privileges allowing the religious to discriminate against other groups. #auspol
http://bit.ly/48cvI6P
http://bit.ly/48cvI6P