Leanne Veronica
@leanneveronica.bsky.social
* Public Policy
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* #auslaw
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Thinking of all the workers and volunteers risking themselves to protect our communities against these fires.
And also thinking of the pissant political class who are refusing to risk any political capital to slow the expansion of the coal mines and gas wells that are driving us towards disaster.
And also thinking of the pissant political class who are refusing to risk any political capital to slow the expansion of the coal mines and gas wells that are driving us towards disaster.
January 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Thinking of all the workers and volunteers risking themselves to protect our communities against these fires.
And also thinking of the pissant political class who are refusing to risk any political capital to slow the expansion of the coal mines and gas wells that are driving us towards disaster.
And also thinking of the pissant political class who are refusing to risk any political capital to slow the expansion of the coal mines and gas wells that are driving us towards disaster.
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At this crucial time people in Iran must be able to express themselves + access and share the information they need.
ARTICLE 19 urges authorities to restore the internet & all communications now.
#FreeIran #ایران_آزاد #اعتراضات_ایران اعتراضات_سراسری# #KeepItOn
www.article19.org/resources/ir...
ARTICLE 19 urges authorities to restore the internet & all communications now.
#FreeIran #ایران_آزاد #اعتراضات_ایران اعتراضات_سراسری# #KeepItOn
www.article19.org/resources/ir...
Iran: Communication blackout puts lives at risk and violates human rights - ARTICLE 19
Iranian authorities must restore the internet and all communications to ensure people can access information, communicate and remain safe.
www.article19.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
At this crucial time people in Iran must be able to express themselves + access and share the information they need.
ARTICLE 19 urges authorities to restore the internet & all communications now.
#FreeIran #ایران_آزاد #اعتراضات_ایران اعتراضات_سراسری# #KeepItOn
www.article19.org/resources/ir...
ARTICLE 19 urges authorities to restore the internet & all communications now.
#FreeIran #ایران_آزاد #اعتراضات_ایران اعتراضات_سراسری# #KeepItOn
www.article19.org/resources/ir...
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NEW NEWSLETTER: “The Weekly Cybers #99” buttondown.com/stilgherrian...
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist websites live on stage.
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist websites live on stage.
The Weekly Cybers #99
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist we...
buttondown.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
NEW NEWSLETTER: “The Weekly Cybers #99” buttondown.com/stilgherrian...
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist websites live on stage.
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist websites live on stage.
Victoria Police revokes powers to allow warrantless searches across inner Melbourne.
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
Victoria police revokes powers to allow warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne
Police say declaration of Melbourne CBD and surrounds as a designated area will end on 9 January, more than four months ahead of schedule
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Victoria Police revokes powers to allow warrantless searches across inner Melbourne.
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
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Draft Letters Patent Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion: www.ag.gov.au/about-us/pub... #auspol
www.ag.gov.au
January 8, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Draft Letters Patent Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion: www.ag.gov.au/about-us/pub... #auspol
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My daughter’s primary school, for example, sent out a notice to say they were going to stop using their X account for comms.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
January 7, 2026 at 10:56 PM
My daughter’s primary school, for example, sent out a notice to say they were going to stop using their X account for comms.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
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"How can you or your department remain on a platform that produces image-based sexual violence?" should be the question put to ministers. They need to be able to *justify* this decision.
X is a private company; there is NO obligation or requirement for the government to continue to use it.
X is a private company; there is NO obligation or requirement for the government to continue to use it.
January 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"How can you or your department remain on a platform that produces image-based sexual violence?" should be the question put to ministers. They need to be able to *justify* this decision.
X is a private company; there is NO obligation or requirement for the government to continue to use it.
X is a private company; there is NO obligation or requirement for the government to continue to use it.
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Inner North Melbourne people: two of Yarra Library's branches have extended opening hours on Thursday and Friday so that you can hide away from the heatwave.
January 6, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Inner North Melbourne people: two of Yarra Library's branches have extended opening hours on Thursday and Friday so that you can hide away from the heatwave.
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City of Melbourne has a great map of "cool places" as well www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/heatwaves
Heatwaves
Be prepared for heatwaves and extreme weather events.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
January 5, 2026 at 7:24 AM
City of Melbourne has a great map of "cool places" as well www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/heatwaves
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I also looked at this list of specifically AU options, and was interested to learn that LMS brand Moodle (an alternative to Canvas & Blackboard) is based in Perth
January 5, 2026 at 6:48 AM
I also looked at this list of specifically AU options, and was interested to learn that LMS brand Moodle (an alternative to Canvas & Blackboard) is based in Perth
"... to preserve the rules-based international order, all states need to call out breaches of the law when they occur, including in the current instance."
International law is created by all states, not just the powerful few. This makes international community reactions to breaches particularly important.
Were the US actions in Venezuela legal under international law?
International law is created by all states, not just the powerful few. This makes international community reactions to breaches particularly important.
www.abc.net.au
January 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
"... to preserve the rules-based international order, all states need to call out breaches of the law when they occur, including in the current instance."
Happy Public Domain Day!
This year Australia will see new creators and authors entering the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who passed away in 1955: @wmau.bsky.social
This year Australia will see new creators and authors entering the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who passed away in 1955: @wmau.bsky.social
Public Domain Day 2026
Happy Public Domain Day!
wikimedia.org.au
January 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Happy Public Domain Day!
This year Australia will see new creators and authors entering the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who passed away in 1955: @wmau.bsky.social
This year Australia will see new creators and authors entering the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who passed away in 1955: @wmau.bsky.social
Does anyone have recommendations for where to get a rug washed in Melbourne?
(That doesn't cost more than our rug ...)
(That doesn't cost more than our rug ...)
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Does anyone have recommendations for where to get a rug washed in Melbourne?
(That doesn't cost more than our rug ...)
(That doesn't cost more than our rug ...)
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NEW NEWSLETTER: “The Weekly Cybers #98” buttondown.com/stilgherrian...
Bondi Beach mass shooting prompts new speech restrictions, X wins appeal against video takedowns, ASIS lifts its skirts, and much more.
That’s it for 2025. Feel free to throw in a tip at stilgherrian.com/tip.
Bondi Beach mass shooting prompts new speech restrictions, X wins appeal against video takedowns, ASIS lifts its skirts, and much more.
That’s it for 2025. Feel free to throw in a tip at stilgherrian.com/tip.
The Weekly Cybers #98
Bondi Beach mass shooting prompts new speech restrictions, X wins appeal against video takedowns, ASIS lifts its skirts, and much more.
buttondown.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
NEW NEWSLETTER: “The Weekly Cybers #98” buttondown.com/stilgherrian...
Bondi Beach mass shooting prompts new speech restrictions, X wins appeal against video takedowns, ASIS lifts its skirts, and much more.
That’s it for 2025. Feel free to throw in a tip at stilgherrian.com/tip.
Bondi Beach mass shooting prompts new speech restrictions, X wins appeal against video takedowns, ASIS lifts its skirts, and much more.
That’s it for 2025. Feel free to throw in a tip at stilgherrian.com/tip.
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hey Victorian renters! if you've used 'RentTech' (think online application platforms, rent payment apps, property management portals), please spend ~5 minutes to share your experience in this survey to contribute to important @cprc-research.bsky.social research: cprc.limesurvey.net/594888?lang=en
December 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
hey Victorian renters! if you've used 'RentTech' (think online application platforms, rent payment apps, property management portals), please spend ~5 minutes to share your experience in this survey to contribute to important @cprc-research.bsky.social research: cprc.limesurvey.net/594888?lang=en
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New Zealand has one, Canada has one, the United Kingdom has one — so why doesn't Australia have a national human rights act or charter?
The Australian government should seek to legislate a human rights act as soon as possible. Learn more ⤵️
The Australian government should seek to legislate a human rights act as soon as possible. Learn more ⤵️
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
New Zealand has one, Canada has one, the United Kingdom has one — so why doesn't Australia have a national human rights act or charter?
The Australian government should seek to legislate a human rights act as soon as possible. Learn more ⤵️
The Australian government should seek to legislate a human rights act as soon as possible. Learn more ⤵️
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12 dead at a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.💔
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
December 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
12 dead at a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.💔
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.
Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️
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Australia has had strict laws on gun control since the late 90s. But the system is a lot looser than people think, with some big loopholes allowing long guns to be bought legally www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia had the ‘gold standard’ on gun control. The Bondi beach terror attack will force it to confront its surging number of weapons
There are now more guns in the community per capita than in the aftermath of the Port Arthur massacre, with at least 2,000 new firearms lawfully entering the community every week
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Australia has had strict laws on gun control since the late 90s. But the system is a lot looser than people think, with some big loopholes allowing long guns to be bought legally www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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NEW NEWSLETTER: “The Weekly Cybers #97” buttondown.com/stilgherrian...
Australia’s social media age restrictions have come into force. It’s too early to judge their success or otherwise, obviously, but there’s plenty of commentary. And AI continues to dominate the rest of the news.
Australia’s social media age restrictions have come into force. It’s too early to judge their success or otherwise, obviously, but there’s plenty of commentary. And AI continues to dominate the rest of the news.
The Weekly Cybers #97
Australia’s social media age restrictions have come into force. It’s too early to judge their success or otherwise, obviously, but there’s plenty of commentary. And AI continues to dominate the rest o...
buttondown.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:38 AM
NEW NEWSLETTER: “The Weekly Cybers #97” buttondown.com/stilgherrian...
Australia’s social media age restrictions have come into force. It’s too early to judge their success or otherwise, obviously, but there’s plenty of commentary. And AI continues to dominate the rest of the news.
Australia’s social media age restrictions have come into force. It’s too early to judge their success or otherwise, obviously, but there’s plenty of commentary. And AI continues to dominate the rest of the news.
Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia’s under-16s social media minimum age legislation on the grounds that it contravenes the implied freedom of political communication
#auslaw
#auslaw
Reddit launches high court challenge to Australia’s under-16s social media ban
Platform fighting world-leading ban on grounds it contravenes implied freedom of political communication in constitution
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia’s under-16s social media minimum age legislation on the grounds that it contravenes the implied freedom of political communication
#auslaw
#auslaw
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Kudos to the Victorian EPA.
December 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kudos to the Victorian EPA.
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There are lots of myths about the Australian #SocialMediaBan for under16s. One is that it will stop cyberbullying. It won't.
Here's a short, blunt piece from me in @theconversation.com explaining why: theconversation.com/australias-s...
Here's a short, blunt piece from me in @theconversation.com explaining why: theconversation.com/australias-s...
Australia’s social media ban won’t stop cyberbullying
A technical fix can’t solve a social problem.
theconversation.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
There are lots of myths about the Australian #SocialMediaBan for under16s. One is that it will stop cyberbullying. It won't.
Here's a short, blunt piece from me in @theconversation.com explaining why: theconversation.com/australias-s...
Here's a short, blunt piece from me in @theconversation.com explaining why: theconversation.com/australias-s...
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I love this one! Yolngu also uses 'rupiah' as 'money'
December 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I love this one! Yolngu also uses 'rupiah' as 'money'
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December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Donations will go to running our services, and will give certainty to our passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated team.
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Are you a renter, and have you ever had a property manager use a 360 camera when conducting routine inspections or condition reports? I really, really wanna talk with you. Get in touch!
I’m researching ways that digital technologies in Australia's private rental sector are impacting renters and housing justice.
I’m looking for more interview participants. If you are a renter and have experience using ‘RentTech’ - I want to speak with you!
More info and EOI here:
I’m looking for more interview participants. If you are a renter and have experience using ‘RentTech’ - I want to speak with you!
More info and EOI here:
The Machine-Readable Renter — Samantha Floreani
Participants needed! Are you a renter in Australia? Have you ever used tech to find and apply for a home, log maintenance, or pay rent? I want to speak with you!
www.samanthafloreani.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Are you a renter, and have you ever had a property manager use a 360 camera when conducting routine inspections or condition reports? I really, really wanna talk with you. Get in touch!