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February 14, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Mark Butler said he found the allegations in Courtney's story "physically sickening" to read.
"It's one of the worst cases I've seen, one of the worst stories I've read as a health minister about care being delivered in what is otherwise a terrific healthcare system.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
"It's one of the worst cases I've seen, one of the worst stories I've read as a health minister about care being delivered in what is otherwise a terrific healthcare system.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Courtney thought her doctor 'knew best'. Then she asked to see her medical records
Pathology from Courtney's seven surgeries with Dr Simon Gordon repeatedly showed no signs of endometriosis. The surgeries left her medically infertile.
www.abc.net.au
February 14, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Mark Butler said he found the allegations in Courtney's story "physically sickening" to read.
"It's one of the worst cases I've seen, one of the worst stories I've read as a health minister about care being delivered in what is otherwise a terrific healthcare system.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
"It's one of the worst cases I've seen, one of the worst stories I've read as a health minister about care being delivered in what is otherwise a terrific healthcare system.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Taylor and LNP have a shared culture, it’s entitlement & shamelessness.
He’s a symbol of LNP white male privilege in its undiluted and unapologetic form.
He solemnly lectured the nation to abide by his leadership while presiding over the undermining of Sussan Ley’s.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
He’s a symbol of LNP white male privilege in its undiluted and unapologetic form.
He solemnly lectured the nation to abide by his leadership while presiding over the undermining of Sussan Ley’s.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
One living former PM made the same choice as Sussan Ley
The issue for the Liberal Party is not simply the toppling of a female leader. It's also about what happened to that leader while she was in the job.
www.abc.net.au
February 14, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Taylor and LNP have a shared culture, it’s entitlement & shamelessness.
He’s a symbol of LNP white male privilege in its undiluted and unapologetic form.
He solemnly lectured the nation to abide by his leadership while presiding over the undermining of Sussan Ley’s.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
He’s a symbol of LNP white male privilege in its undiluted and unapologetic form.
He solemnly lectured the nation to abide by his leadership while presiding over the undermining of Sussan Ley’s.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Taylor & Hume campaign to destabilise Sussan Ley is a path followed by all past LNP’s leadership spills. It’s so curdled by grievance and enmeshed in an alternate reality that it is becoming not just culturally irrelevant, but something far worse: pitiable.
At this stage Angus Taylor has more ‘‑gates’ than a Bunnings warehouse. Watergate, Grassgate, documenygate… it’s like a loyalty card for scandals. Australia deserves leaders who don’t need a PR fire extinguisher every week. Vote for integrity. #auspol
February 13, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Taylor & Hume campaign to destabilise Sussan Ley is a path followed by all past LNP’s leadership spills. It’s so curdled by grievance and enmeshed in an alternate reality that it is becoming not just culturally irrelevant, but something far worse: pitiable.
Taylor & Hume campaign to destabilise Sussan Ley is a path followed by all past LNP’s leadership spills. It’s so curdled by grievance and enmeshed in an alternate reality that it is becoming not just culturally irrelevant, but something far worse: pitiable.
February 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Taylor & Hume campaign to destabilise Sussan Ley is a path followed by all past LNP’s leadership spills. It’s so curdled by grievance and enmeshed in an alternate reality that it is becoming not just culturally irrelevant, but something far worse: pitiable.
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#auspol Antony is amongst us we go not into this likely to be utterly feral by-election alone..
Coalition to face messy by-election in Farrer with Sussan Ley retiring. Certain to be Liberal and National candidates, One Nation in the field with the liklehood of local Independents as well.
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The Coalition to face a messy by-election in Sussan Ley’s seat of Farrer
After losing the Liberal leadership this morning, Sussan Ley has announced she will resign as member for her southern NSW seat of Farrer. Ley has held the seat since 2001 when she took it from the …
antonygreen.com.au
February 13, 2026 at 12:35 AM
#auspol Antony is amongst us we go not into this likely to be utterly feral by-election alone..
Taylor & Hume campaign to destabilise Sussan Ley is a path followed by all past LNP’s leadership spills. It’s so curdled by grievance and enmeshed in an alternate reality that it is becoming not just culturally irrelevant, but something far worse: pitiable.
#BREAKING 🚨 Sussan Ley has confirmed she will resign from parliament in the coming months, triggering a by-election in the seat of Farrer
The Liberals have held the seat since 2001, but recent 6 News projections show it could be competitive for One Nation or an independent
The Liberals have held the seat since 2001, but recent 6 News projections show it could be competitive for One Nation or an independent
February 13, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Taylor & Hume campaign to destabilise Sussan Ley is a path followed by all past LNP’s leadership spills. It’s so curdled by grievance and enmeshed in an alternate reality that it is becoming not just culturally irrelevant, but something far worse: pitiable.
Taylor & Hume campaign to destabilise Sussan Ley is a path followed by all past LNP’s leadership spills. It’s so curdled by grievance and enmeshed in an alternate reality that it is becoming not just culturally irrelevant, but something far worse: pitiable.
“We are excited to have him fill in for the time being.” chaser.com.au/national/ang...
February 13, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Taylor & Hume campaign to destabilise Sussan Ley is a path followed by all past LNP’s leadership spills. It’s so curdled by grievance and enmeshed in an alternate reality that it is becoming not just culturally irrelevant, but something far worse: pitiable.
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
February 13, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
One of many challenges for the newly minted federal opposition leader, Angus Taylor, is a by election in Farrer as Sussan Ley bails from federal politics. The coalition roiling continues. Another lurch to the adamantly reactionary right, anti #renewables & all, while hard right Andrew Hastie waits.
February 13, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
Today, Angus Taylor became Liberal leader. They're calling it a "fresh start." It's not.
It's the same playbook. Same donors. Same destruction. Same US-style politics that has captured our conservative parties and paralysed Labor.
Read more 👇
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It's the same playbook. Same donors. Same destruction. Same US-style politics that has captured our conservative parties and paralysed Labor.
Read more 👇
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
How US-Style Politics Hijacked Australia - And How We Take It Back
For 31 years, I’ve built trust through conversations- across teams, cultures, and continents. I know what makes relationships work. So why are we importing the exact opposite into our democracy?
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
The most corrupt politician in Australia. That’s who he is. #Auspol.
Who is Angus Taylor?
1. MP who it seems used to run multiple sock-puppet socials accounts so that he could praise himself online, perhaps when few others would, until he mixed up his logins, and ... oops.
1. MP who it seems used to run multiple sock-puppet socials accounts so that he could praise himself online, perhaps when few others would, until he mixed up his logins, and ... oops.
February 13, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
The Liberals have chosen Angus Taylor, a proven liar who is opposed to net zero policies, as the man to lead the parliamentary party.
LEY DOWN! Libs opt for "Fantastic" failure Taylor — liar, denier and water rorter
~ Steve Bishop
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
LEY DOWN! Libs opt for "Fantastic" failure Taylor — liar, denier and water rorter
~ Steve Bishop
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
LEY DOWN! Libs opt for "Fantastic" failure Taylor — liar, denier and water rorter
The Liberals have chosen Angus Taylor, a proven liar who is opposed to net zero policies, as the man to lead the parliamentary party.
independentaustralia.net
February 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Angus is an example of LNP ‘Full Monty’ of white male privilege. He is a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton, Morrison etc. . .
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
LNP policy vacuum -
it’s ideas are less about content, more about the desire to tap into the current anger about, housing and the cost of living.
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"As for the peculiar logic of the Adelaide board, I just found it shameful to attempt to connect an individual Palestinian academic with a terrorist attack. To me, that’s the logic of the mob. It’s not people running a literary festival, and a Palestinian writer is not a terrorist with a gun."
"If you create a special category of speech, in this case the speech of Palestinians, which is to be silenced before it’s even heard, then I think you make yourself ridiculous." www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
‘The logic of the mob’: Why Zadie Smith withdrew from Adelaide Writers’ Week
The acclaimed novelist explains her decision and why she believes writers have a duty to speak.
www.theage.com.au
February 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"As for the peculiar logic of the Adelaide board, I just found it shameful to attempt to connect an individual Palestinian academic with a terrorist attack. To me, that’s the logic of the mob. It’s not people running a literary festival, and a Palestinian writer is not a terrorist with a gun."
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Watching the moguls last night, it was brilliant seeing how ecstatic Matt Graham was for Cameron Woods. It wasn't just "well done mate" it was pure joy for him.
February 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Watching the moguls last night, it was brilliant seeing how ecstatic Matt Graham was for Cameron Woods. It wasn't just "well done mate" it was pure joy for him.
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
The last, tiny dregs of the Menzies era is over. The long tail of Howardism still holds significant sway incl over reflexively self-wedging @australianlabor.bsky.social @albomp.bsky.social An enervating low point in Oz political history. Will a new “centre right” party emerge? #auspol #democracy
The Plonker, far right, Angus Taylor, with his callow, “clarity, courage, confidence” slogan pitch. Will his colleagues scrutinise his record? His hapless political communications, his deceits? Harry Hubris makes his run. #auspol #democracy www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
February 12, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
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At least Australians can be proud of Grace Tame. #auspol #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust #HerzogNotWelcome
February 11, 2026 at 10:21 PM
At least Australians can be proud of Grace Tame. #auspol #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust #HerzogNotWelcome
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor says the party has been left with “no choice” but to vote on the leadership to put an end to all the damaging rumours he started about the leadership
More: theshovel.com.au/2026/02/12/angus-taylor-says-leadership-spill-necessary-to-end-instability-caused-by-constant-talk-of-leadership-spill/
More: theshovel.com.au/2026/02/12/angus-taylor-says-leadership-spill-necessary-to-end-instability-caused-by-constant-talk-of-leadership-spill/
February 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
As it appears enough of the Liberals will sufficiently succumb to madness to endorse him as their next hapless leader, here's a piece I wrote way back in 2021 about the many and varied and still unexplained controversies that have swirled around Angus Taylor.
theshot.net.au/news/opinion...
theshot.net.au/news/opinion...
How the hell is Angus Taylor still a thing? - The Shot
Angus Taylor a walking Venn Diagram intersection of fossil fuel fervour and cash for the boys.
theshot.net.au
February 12, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Angus Taylor is the ultimate Australian expression of falling up syndrome
February 12, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
February 12, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton.
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton
Angus Taylor resigns from nothing to be nothing
February 12, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Taylor ill-conceived spill is the result of a pathological system in the LNP that rewards men for their incompetence.
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton
Taylor is a symptom, not a cause, undermining, smug dismissiveness, is his & Littleproud’s default setting. They’re a product of the same underlying forces that brought us Dutton
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“many of the officers were literally grinning as they were hitting us”
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Herzog protests. Medics attacked too, lawyers question police violence - Michael West
Monday's police actions against anti-genocide protestors in Sydney represent a significant escalation of unwarranted violence.
michaelwest.com.au
February 11, 2026 at 7:11 AM
“many of the officers were literally grinning as they were hitting us”
michaelwest.com.au/herzog-prote...
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Congrats to everyone who fought to keep it alive.
Very unexpected and welcome news!
QUT will become the new custodian of Meanjin, Australia's most eminent literary journal, bringing the publication back to Brisbane.
www.qut.edu.au/about/meanjin
QUT will become the new custodian of Meanjin, Australia's most eminent literary journal, bringing the publication back to Brisbane.
www.qut.edu.au/about/meanjin
February 11, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Congrats to everyone who fought to keep it alive.