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@laborforus.bsky.social
Irish-Australian. Universalist Social Democrat and fan of Analytical Marxism. Husband, father of a young man, believer in science, God & 'the light on the hill'.
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Green interviewing Green 😂
Tree Tories complaining and protesting again about Labor progress.
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Tree Tories complaining and protesting again about Labor progress.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Green interviewing Green 😂
Tree Tories complaining and protesting again about Labor progress.
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Tree Tories complaining and protesting again about Labor progress.
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I would expect the Australia right and far right to start going after compulsory voting and ranked choice voting given the collapse of the Liberal Party. Thru can only win by denying the vote and splintering the left. Stay alert.
January 31, 2026 at 11:24 PM
I would expect the Australia right and far right to start going after compulsory voting and ranked choice voting given the collapse of the Liberal Party. Thru can only win by denying the vote and splintering the left. Stay alert.
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Blimey it’s like Twitter in here with some of the replies.
January 31, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Blimey it’s like Twitter in here with some of the replies.
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“I am a proud Mancunian woman. I have walked the streets of this constituency. This is about Manchester… a city united, we are rejecting division. I am so looking forward to going out on the doorstep and winning this for Labour”
Angeliki Stogia
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Angeliki Stogia
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour chooses Angeliki Stogia for Gorton and Denton byelection
Manchester city councillor selected to fight seat after closely fought contest and vote by local members
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:14 PM
“I am a proud Mancunian woman. I have walked the streets of this constituency. This is about Manchester… a city united, we are rejecting division. I am so looking forward to going out on the doorstep and winning this for Labour”
Angeliki Stogia
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Angeliki Stogia
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Greatest video ever! I see you buddy ❤️
This is Zeus. He's 13 and can't howl quite like he used to. But that doesn't stop him from stepping pup when his community needs him. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday (IG: zeustheoldiegoldie)
January 31, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Greatest video ever! I see you buddy ❤️
Monitoring of disinformation online via social listening tools was done effectively throughout the campaign. CHQ was able to identify what disinformation was being spread, who was sharing it, and whether it was gaining traction.
January 31, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Monitoring of disinformation online via social listening tools was done effectively throughout the campaign. CHQ was able to identify what disinformation was being spread, who was sharing it, and whether it was gaining traction.
For future elections, a real risk lies in the dilution of campaign resources (due to 3rd party campaigns) and increased competition for media placement. This highlights the need for stronger coordination and smarter coalition-building across progressive movements.
January 31, 2026 at 10:15 AM
For future elections, a real risk lies in the dilution of campaign resources (due to 3rd party campaigns) and increased competition for media placement. This highlights the need for stronger coordination and smarter coalition-building across progressive movements.
Research confirmed that the voting patterns within CALD communities were often driven by substantially the same issues as the broader population – cost of living, housing and healthcare.
January 31, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Research confirmed that the voting patterns within CALD communities were often driven by substantially the same issues as the broader population – cost of living, housing and healthcare.
The campaign empowered the digital team with resources and a streamlined content approval process to enable agile, high-volume content production, and to stay relevant across audiences and platforms.
January 31, 2026 at 10:13 AM
The campaign empowered the digital team with resources and a streamlined content approval process to enable agile, high-volume content production, and to stay relevant across audiences and platforms.
Our evaluation also found that door conversations were more effective than phone conversations, and conversations closer to the election were also more effective. This research confirmed existing literature suggesting that recency bias is
an important factor when it comes to direct voter contact.
an important factor when it comes to direct voter contact.
January 31, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Our evaluation also found that door conversations were more effective than phone conversations, and conversations closer to the election were also more effective. This research confirmed existing literature suggesting that recency bias is
an important factor when it comes to direct voter contact.
an important factor when it comes to direct voter contact.
A robust research program underpinned every aspect of the campaign. ALP National Secretariat maintained continuous tracking of sentiment throughout the term, ramping up in the final 12 months. Insights were shared regularly across campaign units, enabling agile adjustments to comms and strategy.
January 31, 2026 at 10:06 AM
A robust research program underpinned every aspect of the campaign. ALP National Secretariat maintained continuous tracking of sentiment throughout the term, ramping up in the final 12 months. Insights were shared regularly across campaign units, enabling agile adjustments to comms and strategy.
Labor research showed the prominence of local Labor campaigns, particularly through direct voter contact in Labor-Greens contests, was more effective than Labor-Coalition contests. When Labor’s volunteers canvassed an additional 1% of an electorate, it translated to a 0.15% swing away from Greens.
January 31, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Labor research showed the prominence of local Labor campaigns, particularly through direct voter contact in Labor-Greens contests, was more effective than Labor-Coalition contests. When Labor’s volunteers canvassed an additional 1% of an electorate, it translated to a 0.15% swing away from Greens.
Griffith MP Max Chandler-Mather was the most prominent driver of this strategy, and Labor’s research throughout 2024 identified that frustration with Greens obstruction was particularly pronounced in Griffith and Brisbane – where Max Chandler-Mather was most prominent.
January 31, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Griffith MP Max Chandler-Mather was the most prominent driver of this strategy, and Labor’s research throughout 2024 identified that frustration with Greens obstruction was particularly pronounced in Griffith and Brisbane – where Max Chandler-Mather was most prominent.
Finding: Labor’s nationally co-ordinated approach to Labor-Greens contests was effective and ensured that the unique challenge of these contests was incorporated into our election strategy and all aspects of campaign activity.
January 31, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Finding: Labor’s nationally co-ordinated approach to Labor-Greens contests was effective and ensured that the unique challenge of these contests was incorporated into our election strategy and all aspects of campaign activity.
Post-election quantitative research commissioned by ALP National Secretariat showed that increasing bulk billing and reducing the price of medicines on the PBS were Labor’s most popular policies with 72% support each, followed by providing tax cuts (59% support).
January 31, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Post-election quantitative research commissioned by ALP National Secretariat showed that increasing bulk billing and reducing the price of medicines on the PBS were Labor’s most popular policies with 72% support each, followed by providing tax cuts (59% support).
Labor performed particularly well in culturally diverse areas with high concentrations of people with university degrees. Urban seats with these characteristics continued to move towards Labor, building on earlier swings to Labor in 2019 and 2022.
January 31, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Labor performed particularly well in culturally diverse areas with high concentrations of people with university degrees. Urban seats with these characteristics continued to move towards Labor, building on earlier swings to Labor in 2019 and 2022.
The Coalition’s focus on the Voice referendum during the federal election may have backfired significantly. Liberal-leaning voters who recalled voting “Yes” in the 2023 referendum were 3 times more likely to switch to Labor during the campaign than Liberal-leaning voters who recalled
voting “No”.
voting “No”.
January 31, 2026 at 9:54 AM
The Coalition’s focus on the Voice referendum during the federal election may have backfired significantly. Liberal-leaning voters who recalled voting “Yes” in the 2023 referendum were 3 times more likely to switch to Labor during the campaign than Liberal-leaning voters who recalled
voting “No”.
voting “No”.
The 'good' news is that if he invades Iran, it will be the beginning of World War 3, millions of men will die around the world and a 'Board of Peace' will be even more meaningless.
I fear what is about to happen is that Trump will invade Iran, and instead of transitioning to democracy, he will put his Board of Peace, headed by himself, in charge. He will probably do the same for Venezuela, Cuba, and any other country with oil or resources that he wants to personally control.
January 31, 2026 at 4:31 AM
The 'good' news is that if he invades Iran, it will be the beginning of World War 3, millions of men will die around the world and a 'Board of Peace' will be even more meaningless.
Nor can any Catholic - even an Australian one.
Fun fact.
An Australian can become Queen of Denmark,
An Australian cannot become Queen of Australia.
#auspol
An Australian can become Queen of Denmark,
An Australian cannot become Queen of Australia.
#auspol
January 30, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Nor can any Catholic - even an Australian one.
As have the Greens on specific occasions for political reasons... People do not fully comprehend the damage killing off the Carbon Pricing Scheme is still doing #auspol
Just a reminder that in an era of climate change, the Coalition has fought against renewable energy every step of the way.
Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
As have the Greens on specific occasions for political reasons... People do not fully comprehend the damage killing off the Carbon Pricing Scheme is still doing #auspol
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Just a reminder that in an era of climate change, the Coalition has fought against renewable energy every step of the way.
Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish
Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish
Solar met the majority of electricity demand between 9am and 6pm in the past week as much of the country cranked air conditioners
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Australia’s power grid is changing rapidly – so rapidly that it can feel difficult to keep up.
This week, as an oppressive heatwave in the country’s south-east rewrote temperature records, there was also plenty of evidence demonstrating just how fast long-held assumptions about the electricity system are being overturned. Continue reading...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Just a reminder that in an era of climate change, the Coalition has fought against renewable energy every step of the way.
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Your use of the word "person" (after the age and race references) did suggest to me you were actually referring to a female. What an awful woman #auspol
You couldn’t script this. Middle aged white person who voted to prevent indigenous peoples to have a voice to parliament asks for indigenous bloke to be silenced because…not everyone has a voice. (I’m paraphrasing so don’t even). 🙄 #auspol
January 30, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Your use of the word "person" (after the age and race references) did suggest to me you were actually referring to a female. What an awful woman #auspol
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Monday I’ll be making an announcement that will shock many. But it’s for the best of the country. 🇦🇺
January 30, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Monday I’ll be making an announcement that will shock many. But it’s for the best of the country. 🇦🇺