Claire 🇦🇺
@matchingpegs.bsky.social
I believe in evidence based policy. I work on websites for local government. I sew, 🪡 🧵 and despite being a lifelong Melbournian, I don’t wear black. My curiosity is my superpower. 🇦🇺 🦘
Living on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung of the Kulin Nation
Living on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung of the Kulin Nation
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This is obviously not any sort of apology to the Muslim community. This is in fact directly offensive, and a deliberate provocation.
Personally, I condemn the actions of police that may have impacted on the religious thing on there, regardless of context.
February 12, 2026 at 3:32 AM
This is obviously not any sort of apology to the Muslim community. This is in fact directly offensive, and a deliberate provocation.
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Thousands of people come out again and again to show they’re on the right side of history.
February 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Thousands of people come out again and again to show they’re on the right side of history.
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Huge numbers out in Naarm/Melbourne right now for the second time this week to say the war criminal Isaac Herzog isn't welcome in our city! ✊🇵🇸
February 12, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Huge numbers out in Naarm/Melbourne right now for the second time this week to say the war criminal Isaac Herzog isn't welcome in our city! ✊🇵🇸
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Our whole economic system also depends on a 5% unemployment rate.
The least we could do is pay them properly!
The least we could do is pay them properly!
I really wish more people would read this.
Australia's unemployment benefits are the lowest in the OECD.
The government claims that this is to encourage people to get a job and lowers unemployment.
Studies have shown that this is bullshit (quelle surprise)
#auspol
www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStor...
Australia's unemployment benefits are the lowest in the OECD.
The government claims that this is to encourage people to get a job and lowers unemployment.
Studies have shown that this is bullshit (quelle surprise)
#auspol
www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStor...
www.aph.gov.au
February 12, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Our whole economic system also depends on a 5% unemployment rate.
The least we could do is pay them properly!
The least we could do is pay them properly!
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It's fitting testimony to both Chris Minns' political acuity & the sheer bravery of NSW Police that it took six of his uniformed goons to tackle a septuagenarian opposed to the crime of genocide to the ground.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Video shows protestor's violent arrest began with a hand on a shoulder
New video obtained by ABC NEWS Verify shows in vivid detail the arrest of a 76-year-old man, who was later released without charge.
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2026 at 7:21 AM
It's fitting testimony to both Chris Minns' political acuity & the sheer bravery of NSW Police that it took six of his uniformed goons to tackle a septuagenarian opposed to the crime of genocide to the ground.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Melbourne rally protesting the visit to Australia by the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog.
The crowd fills the intersection of Flinders street and Swanston Street. The photo is taken from the traditional Melbourne meeting place, “under the clocks” at Flinders Street Railway station.
The crowd fills the intersection of Flinders street and Swanston Street. The photo is taken from the traditional Melbourne meeting place, “under the clocks” at Flinders Street Railway station.
February 9, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Melbourne rally protesting the visit to Australia by the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog.
The crowd fills the intersection of Flinders street and Swanston Street. The photo is taken from the traditional Melbourne meeting place, “under the clocks” at Flinders Street Railway station.
The crowd fills the intersection of Flinders street and Swanston Street. The photo is taken from the traditional Melbourne meeting place, “under the clocks” at Flinders Street Railway station.
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Editorial: Tell me Australia, which is worse: signing bombs or making anti-bomb signs? preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Editorial: Tell me Australia, which is worse: signing bombs or making anti-bomb signs? preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
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Nope Nope Nope.
We need to stop kissing Israel's arse. There's no room for antisemitism but there's no excuse for special treatment either.
#Israel has performed acts of pure evil.
Australia deserves to protest. This is only fair. #Auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
We need to stop kissing Israel's arse. There's no room for antisemitism but there's no excuse for special treatment either.
#Israel has performed acts of pure evil.
Australia deserves to protest. This is only fair. #Auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Minns invokes special powers for NSW police to restrict protests during Israeli president’s visit
Thirteen state and federal NSW MPs appeal to police to allow planned march protesting against the visit
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Nope Nope Nope.
We need to stop kissing Israel's arse. There's no room for antisemitism but there's no excuse for special treatment either.
#Israel has performed acts of pure evil.
Australia deserves to protest. This is only fair. #Auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
We need to stop kissing Israel's arse. There's no room for antisemitism but there's no excuse for special treatment either.
#Israel has performed acts of pure evil.
Australia deserves to protest. This is only fair. #Auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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I’m not sure we’ve properly addressed how profoundly disturbing it is that America can largely shrug at the stashing of human beings in giant warehouses.
February 6, 2026 at 5:12 AM
I’m not sure we’ve properly addressed how profoundly disturbing it is that America can largely shrug at the stashing of human beings in giant warehouses.
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Anyone who is paying attention to the reality of AUKUS (not Labor and Richard Marles) knows we’ll never get any subs and the US will just squeeze as much money out of us as they can before officially admitting this. It’s time to find some backbone and get out of AUKUS!
February 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Anyone who is paying attention to the reality of AUKUS (not Labor and Richard Marles) knows we’ll never get any subs and the US will just squeeze as much money out of us as they can before officially admitting this. It’s time to find some backbone and get out of AUKUS!
As Israel’s President visits Australia, genocide continues in Gaza and serious legal concerns remain unanswered. We’re calling on the government to uphold Australian and international law: Detain and investigate Isaac Herzog. ✍️ Add your name getup.to/e7zjSJCnQXFk
✍️SIGN: Detain and investigate Herzog
As Israel’s President visits Australia, genocide continues in Gaza and serious legal concerns remain unanswered. We’re calling on the government to uphold Australian and international law: Detain and ...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM
As Israel’s President visits Australia, genocide continues in Gaza and serious legal concerns remain unanswered. We’re calling on the government to uphold Australian and international law: Detain and investigate Isaac Herzog. ✍️ Add your name getup.to/e7zjSJCnQXFk
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Thank you Kate Chaney, first politician to speak in parliament about the Terrorist Attack in Perth.
It still took 10 days from the attack.
Tell me Aboriginal people are treated equally, and I’ll rip you a new arsehole! Through your throat!
It still took 10 days from the attack.
Tell me Aboriginal people are treated equally, and I’ll rip you a new arsehole! Through your throat!
February 5, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Thank you Kate Chaney, first politician to speak in parliament about the Terrorist Attack in Perth.
It still took 10 days from the attack.
Tell me Aboriginal people are treated equally, and I’ll rip you a new arsehole! Through your throat!
It still took 10 days from the attack.
Tell me Aboriginal people are treated equally, and I’ll rip you a new arsehole! Through your throat!
The world needs more of this!
Spain’s PM: “The time of hiding behind servers is at an end.”
February 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The world needs more of this!
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Don't know why it's taken so long to be classified as such. But I'm glad that it now has.
Breaking: Invasion Day rally attempted bombing declared terrorist act
The attempted bombing of an Invasion Day rally in Perth's CBD last week is declared a terrorist attack by authorities.
www.abc.net.au
February 5, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Don't know why it's taken so long to be classified as such. But I'm glad that it now has.
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To @albomp.bsky.social
History wouldn't look favourably on leaders who invited Hitler over, if at the time they'd full knowledge of WWII genocide crimes.
May the dead & currently starving children in Gaza, haunt you during Herzog's invited visit to Australia,
Disgustingly
Australia #Auspol
History wouldn't look favourably on leaders who invited Hitler over, if at the time they'd full knowledge of WWII genocide crimes.
May the dead & currently starving children in Gaza, haunt you during Herzog's invited visit to Australia,
Disgustingly
Australia #Auspol
February 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM
To @albomp.bsky.social
History wouldn't look favourably on leaders who invited Hitler over, if at the time they'd full knowledge of WWII genocide crimes.
May the dead & currently starving children in Gaza, haunt you during Herzog's invited visit to Australia,
Disgustingly
Australia #Auspol
History wouldn't look favourably on leaders who invited Hitler over, if at the time they'd full knowledge of WWII genocide crimes.
May the dead & currently starving children in Gaza, haunt you during Herzog's invited visit to Australia,
Disgustingly
Australia #Auspol
Colour me surprised! 🙃
Striking paper from researchers at Anthropic using a randomised control trial to look at the effects of AI use on skills acquisition.
TL:DR ‘We found that using AI assistance led to a statistically significant decrease in mastery.’
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
TL:DR ‘We found that using AI assistance led to a statistically significant decrease in mastery.’
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
February 4, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Colour me surprised! 🙃
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#ShareGoodNewsToo
"A vaccine called GBP511 has begun clinical testing in Australia. Pioneered by UW Medicine researchers, it is intended to protect against COVID-19 and related coronaviruses — including some that haven’t yet jumped to humans. www.ipd.uw.edu/2026/02/gbp5...
"A vaccine called GBP511 has begun clinical testing in Australia. Pioneered by UW Medicine researchers, it is intended to protect against COVID-19 and related coronaviruses — including some that haven’t yet jumped to humans. www.ipd.uw.edu/2026/02/gbp5...
First vaccine targeting SARS virus family enters human trials – Institute for Protein Design
The computer-designed vaccine aims to protect against coronaviruses that haven't yet emerged, including pandemic threats
www.ipd.uw.edu
February 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM
#ShareGoodNewsToo
"A vaccine called GBP511 has begun clinical testing in Australia. Pioneered by UW Medicine researchers, it is intended to protect against COVID-19 and related coronaviruses — including some that haven’t yet jumped to humans. www.ipd.uw.edu/2026/02/gbp5...
"A vaccine called GBP511 has begun clinical testing in Australia. Pioneered by UW Medicine researchers, it is intended to protect against COVID-19 and related coronaviruses — including some that haven’t yet jumped to humans. www.ipd.uw.edu/2026/02/gbp5...
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Just Epstein and Peter Mandelson engaged in strategies for Australia on behalf of mining companies from the #EpsteinFiles
February 4, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Just Epstein and Peter Mandelson engaged in strategies for Australia on behalf of mining companies from the #EpsteinFiles
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Latest edition of the now-called Clear Language Club newsletter from last week includes:
– plain language vs plain English by @cjforms.bsky.social
– user research with disabled people
– designing for people who are deaf by @vitalyf.bsky.social
– screen readers misconceptions by @tetralogical.com
– plain language vs plain English by @cjforms.bsky.social
– user research with disabled people
– designing for people who are deaf by @vitalyf.bsky.social
– screen readers misconceptions by @tetralogical.com
Ready for an update
Content journey mapping, user research with disabled people, designing for people who are deaf, and plain language versus plain English.
www.clearlanguage.club
February 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Sharing to read later…
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Get this: the Israeli president’s visit will be so divisive, according to NSW Police, that the appropriate response is to ban all public assemblies while he’s here, rather than, say, him not coming.
February 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Get this: the Israeli president’s visit will be so divisive, according to NSW Police, that the appropriate response is to ban all public assemblies while he’s here, rather than, say, him not coming.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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This is very, very good.
Here's how Epstein broke the internet
His meeting with the founder of 4chan and his quest to profit off the end of democracy
www.garbageday.email
February 3, 2026 at 12:54 AM
This is very, very good.
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In Australia we are really quick to call graffiti, dodgy caravans and other things terrorism but when actual terrorism turns up we’re like yeah, nah.
Dickheads. #NoDickheads.
Dickheads. #NoDickheads.
The homemade explosive thrown into a crowd on #InvasionDay has been described by police as “designed to explode” with “mass casualty” potential.
If that’s not terrorism, we need to re-write the dictionary.
If that’s not terrorism, we need to re-write the dictionary.
February 3, 2026 at 12:55 AM
In Australia we are really quick to call graffiti, dodgy caravans and other things terrorism but when actual terrorism turns up we’re like yeah, nah.
Dickheads. #NoDickheads.
Dickheads. #NoDickheads.
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“Industry lobby group Coal Australia donated more than $5 million to third-party campaigns that attacked Labor, the teals, and Greens under the guise of grassroots groups.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Exclusive Brethren members, Gina Rinehart donate to right-wing group Advance
Clive Palmer was Australia’s biggest political donor, pouring $53 million into his failed campaign, while Coal Australia donated millions to third-party “grassroots” campaigns.
www.smh.com.au
February 2, 2026 at 7:14 AM
“Industry lobby group Coal Australia donated more than $5 million to third-party campaigns that attacked Labor, the teals, and Greens under the guise of grassroots groups.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...