Michele 💚
@michelemcg.bsky.social
Wife, mother.
Learn MMT, tax the rich, help the vulnerable, emergency climate action now!
Learn MMT, tax the rich, help the vulnerable, emergency climate action now!
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Australia’s New South Wales streamlines rooftop solar for 1,810 heritage-listed properties #energysky -- via pv-tech:
NSW streamlines rooftop solar for 1,810 heritage-listed properties - PV Tech
NSW has removed regulatory barriers that previously prevented owners of heritage-listed properties from installing rooftop solar.
www.pv-tech.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Australia’s New South Wales streamlines rooftop solar for 1,810 heritage-listed properties #energysky -- via pv-tech:
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I assume Sussan’s war on dependency will extend to the $14.9 billion of annual subsidies to major producers & users of fossil fuels? And end the dependency of wealthy property investors on annual tax breaks of $12bn? Or is she just talking people with disabilities?
September 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I assume Sussan’s war on dependency will extend to the $14.9 billion of annual subsidies to major producers & users of fossil fuels? And end the dependency of wealthy property investors on annual tax breaks of $12bn? Or is she just talking people with disabilities?
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Tell me again how planning laws, rather than the tax system, that are behind the housing crisis…$1.2m tax free in a year…
Australia needs to rein in exemptions and concessions from capital gains tax and spend more public money building the kind of houses, in the kind of places that need them most
Australia needs to rein in exemptions and concessions from capital gains tax and spend more public money building the kind of houses, in the kind of places that need them most
July 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Tell me again how planning laws, rather than the tax system, that are behind the housing crisis…$1.2m tax free in a year…
Australia needs to rein in exemptions and concessions from capital gains tax and spend more public money building the kind of houses, in the kind of places that need them most
Australia needs to rein in exemptions and concessions from capital gains tax and spend more public money building the kind of houses, in the kind of places that need them most
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What good is the common law if it’s “not suitable”? Especially when the Cmth continues to act against best science & evidence & continues to ignore & act against Torres Strait Islanders & a future for all of us? What recourse is there? #AustralianClimateCase #auspol #climatechange
July 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
What good is the common law if it’s “not suitable”? Especially when the Cmth continues to act against best science & evidence & continues to ignore & act against Torres Strait Islanders & a future for all of us? What recourse is there? #AustralianClimateCase #auspol #climatechange
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It might be the spirit of the Coalition, but this government's climate agenda deserves to be called AlboGeddon.
The PM owns it now.
The PM owns it now.
The spirit of the Coalition lives on in the Labor Government. Giving cash to a carbon capture and storage project co-owned by INPEX, Woodside and TotalEnergies & calling it a RENEWABLE ENERGY VENTURE. Angus Taylor would be so proud. 🥲
#auspol #climate
www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/ti...
#auspol #climate
www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/ti...
July 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
It might be the spirit of the Coalition, but this government's climate agenda deserves to be called AlboGeddon.
The PM owns it now.
The PM owns it now.
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There are few places more breathtaking than Ningaloo.
But the major parties keep approving projects that are killing it.
We have the technology to transition.
What we lack is leaders with the courage to act.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
But the major parties keep approving projects that are killing it.
We have the technology to transition.
What we lack is leaders with the courage to act.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It was our hope spot’: scientists heartbroken as pristine coral gardens hit by Western Australia’s worst bleaching event
Usually alive with colour and fish, Ningaloo reef and the Rowley Showls now look as though they are ‘painted white’ as temperatures rise
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
There are few places more breathtaking than Ningaloo.
But the major parties keep approving projects that are killing it.
We have the technology to transition.
What we lack is leaders with the courage to act.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
But the major parties keep approving projects that are killing it.
We have the technology to transition.
What we lack is leaders with the courage to act.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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*Killed amid gunfire*
Not by it.
Not by anyone in particular.
Not by it.
Not by anyone in particular.
June 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
*Killed amid gunfire*
Not by it.
Not by anyone in particular.
Not by it.
Not by anyone in particular.
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10 years after gas exports from Queensland began, all of the gas companies involved, bar one, have not paid a cent in company tax.
This is despite them selling $125 billion worth of LNG out of Queensland, and reporting $330 billion in total Australian revenue. #auspol
This is despite them selling $125 billion worth of LNG out of Queensland, and reporting $330 billion in total Australian revenue. #auspol
June 3, 2025 at 4:07 AM
10 years after gas exports from Queensland began, all of the gas companies involved, bar one, have not paid a cent in company tax.
This is despite them selling $125 billion worth of LNG out of Queensland, and reporting $330 billion in total Australian revenue. #auspol
This is despite them selling $125 billion worth of LNG out of Queensland, and reporting $330 billion in total Australian revenue. #auspol
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A carbon market without integrity undermines real climate action. We need a market that rewards high-quality carbon removal, not creative accounting.
The govt should implement all recommendations from the Chubb Review of 🇦🇺 carbon credits as a matter of urgency.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
The govt should implement all recommendations from the Chubb Review of 🇦🇺 carbon credits as a matter of urgency.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
Bad carbon credits are undermining climate progress
One thing both the left and right ought to be able to agree upon is that an effective market for high quality carbon credits is important.
www.afr.com
June 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A carbon market without integrity undermines real climate action. We need a market that rewards high-quality carbon removal, not creative accounting.
The govt should implement all recommendations from the Chubb Review of 🇦🇺 carbon credits as a matter of urgency.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
The govt should implement all recommendations from the Chubb Review of 🇦🇺 carbon credits as a matter of urgency.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...
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Today we honour Eddie Mabo's courage in challenging the lie of terra nullius. His victory recognized what First Nations people always knew - this land was never empty. On #MaboDay, we commit to the unfinished business of Truth, Treaty and justice.
June 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Today we honour Eddie Mabo's courage in challenging the lie of terra nullius. His victory recognized what First Nations people always knew - this land was never empty. On #MaboDay, we commit to the unfinished business of Truth, Treaty and justice.
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Key line in the FWC's decision
June 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Key line in the FWC's decision
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Just a reminder that increases in Minimum Wages/Awards have no impact on inflation
June 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Just a reminder that increases in Minimum Wages/Awards have no impact on inflation
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If the Liberals want to project as compassionate conservatives who treat people with dignity they need to strongly recognise that their form on welfare since and even pre Howard has been the polar opposite of such.
June 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM
If the Liberals want to project as compassionate conservatives who treat people with dignity they need to strongly recognise that their form on welfare since and even pre Howard has been the polar opposite of such.
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Climate impacts:
This couple’s insurance premiums went from $2000 to $28000 in two years.
Across the road is $75000. Per year.
What’s Labor’s plan? *approves massive gas field out to 2070*
This couple’s insurance premiums went from $2000 to $28000 in two years.
Across the road is $75000. Per year.
What’s Labor’s plan? *approves massive gas field out to 2070*
Flooded residents priced out of soaring insurance left with 'nothing'
Insurers want governments to invest in a "flood-defence fund" as residents on the NSW Mid North Coast count the costs of last week's inundation and skyrocketing premiums.
www.abc.net.au
May 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Climate impacts:
This couple’s insurance premiums went from $2000 to $28000 in two years.
Across the road is $75000. Per year.
What’s Labor’s plan? *approves massive gas field out to 2070*
This couple’s insurance premiums went from $2000 to $28000 in two years.
Across the road is $75000. Per year.
What’s Labor’s plan? *approves massive gas field out to 2070*
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Gas companies are so desperate for applause for paying royalties.
It’d be like Coles and Woolies expecting congratulations for paying farmers for the bananas they sell in their stores.
Royalties are an input cost *NOT* a tax.
It’d be like Coles and Woolies expecting congratulations for paying farmers for the bananas they sell in their stores.
Royalties are an input cost *NOT* a tax.
May 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Gas companies are so desperate for applause for paying royalties.
It’d be like Coles and Woolies expecting congratulations for paying farmers for the bananas they sell in their stores.
Royalties are an input cost *NOT* a tax.
It’d be like Coles and Woolies expecting congratulations for paying farmers for the bananas they sell in their stores.
Royalties are an input cost *NOT* a tax.
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A sign of what the climate crisis is delivering to our beautiful coastline, marine life and the jobs and businesses that depend on it. We cannot keep putting fuel on the pollution fire. A tragedy unfolding before our eyes. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
'This could be the beginning of the end': Toxic algal bloom a sign of a changing climate
A mysterious, brown foam appeared on a beach an hour south of Adelaide. It was just the beginning of a toxic algal bloom that has now grown to thousands of square kilometres in size, killing precious ...
www.abc.net.au
May 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A sign of what the climate crisis is delivering to our beautiful coastline, marine life and the jobs and businesses that depend on it. We cannot keep putting fuel on the pollution fire. A tragedy unfolding before our eyes. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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Australia's tax system is currently geared to help the very richest avoid paying tax.
That means everyone else has to pay more to ensure we have the things we need.
That means everyone else has to pay more to ensure we have the things we need.
Worried you might one day have more than $3m in super and then might get less of a tax break?
First off, seriously, you are worried about having $3m in super??
Secondly, as @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, stop worrying you are not going to ever have $3m
australiainstitute.org.au/post/dont-be...
First off, seriously, you are worried about having $3m in super??
Secondly, as @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, stop worrying you are not going to ever have $3m
australiainstitute.org.au/post/dont-be...
May 23, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Australia's tax system is currently geared to help the very richest avoid paying tax.
That means everyone else has to pay more to ensure we have the things we need.
That means everyone else has to pay more to ensure we have the things we need.
We have less than 10 days to stop this. I've just signed the petition calling on the new Environment Minister to reject Australia's biggest fossil fuel project. SIGN NOW! nb.australiainstitute.org.au/reject_north...
#rejectnorthwestshelf #nonewcoalandgas
#rejectnorthwestshelf #nonewcoalandgas
SIGN NOW: REJECT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST FOSSIL FUEL PROJECT!
Sign the petition: REJECT AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST FOSSIL FUEL PROJECT!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
May 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We have less than 10 days to stop this. I've just signed the petition calling on the new Environment Minister to reject Australia's biggest fossil fuel project. SIGN NOW! nb.australiainstitute.org.au/reject_north...
#rejectnorthwestshelf #nonewcoalandgas
#rejectnorthwestshelf #nonewcoalandgas
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The election proves the country backs Labor to pursue a more ambitious shift to renewables.
But local battles and tensions will continue in the places projects are built.
Supporting communities needs to be at centre of Labor's second term #LocalEnergyHubs reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-s...
But local battles and tensions will continue in the places projects are built.
Supporting communities needs to be at centre of Labor's second term #LocalEnergyHubs reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-s...
Renewables sector “letting frustrations fester,” says new energy infrastructure czar
Tony Mahar isn’t seeing enough action to implement the Dyer review recommendations, despite early adoptions and promises.
reneweconomy.com.au
May 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The election proves the country backs Labor to pursue a more ambitious shift to renewables.
But local battles and tensions will continue in the places projects are built.
Supporting communities needs to be at centre of Labor's second term #LocalEnergyHubs reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-s...
But local battles and tensions will continue in the places projects are built.
Supporting communities needs to be at centre of Labor's second term #LocalEnergyHubs reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-s...
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The climate movement rallied effectively to defeat Dutton's nuclear fantasy, but we need to get much better at championing our own proactive vision while holding Labor's feet to the fire on fossil fuels this term.
May 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The climate movement rallied effectively to defeat Dutton's nuclear fantasy, but we need to get much better at championing our own proactive vision while holding Labor's feet to the fire on fossil fuels this term.
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Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings
When will we stop using ‘people having fun’ images to convey messages about climate change?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
When will we stop using ‘people having fun’ images to convey messages about climate change?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings
Police say open water swimming poses ‘hidden dangers’ as Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registers 29.3C
www.theguardian.com
May 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings
When will we stop using ‘people having fun’ images to convey messages about climate change?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
When will we stop using ‘people having fun’ images to convey messages about climate change?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Honestly, if I were an advisor to the Libs, I'd be screaming at them to support the expansion of territorial representation in the Senate because they're probably not winning a Senator for the ACT for a generation if there remain only two
April 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Honestly, if I were an advisor to the Libs, I'd be screaming at them to support the expansion of territorial representation in the Senate because they're probably not winning a Senator for the ACT for a generation if there remain only two
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It's on in Chisholm!
voicesofchisholm.org
Voices of Chisholm has a candidate for the federal election.
Kath Davies has stepped up.
#Auspol
voicesofchisholm.org
Voices of Chisholm has a candidate for the federal election.
Kath Davies has stepped up.
#Auspol
Voices of Chisholm - Local Independent politics | Voices of Chisholm
Voices of Chisholm is a volunteer community group dedicated to having the concerns of Chisholm voters properly represented in Federal.
We believe our voices are presently not properly heard, but tha...
voicesofchisholm.org
March 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
It's on in Chisholm!
voicesofchisholm.org
Voices of Chisholm has a candidate for the federal election.
Kath Davies has stepped up.
#Auspol
voicesofchisholm.org
Voices of Chisholm has a candidate for the federal election.
Kath Davies has stepped up.
#Auspol
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Labor & Albo would rather amend environmental law & sideline their own Environment Minister (again) to favour a polluting, toxic industry owned by multi-nationals that pay sfa tax than ensure a healthy environment & the long-term survival of the Maugean skate www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Apoplectic’ environment groups halt Coalition attack ads to take aim at Albanese over species’ ‘death warrant’
Exclusive: Australia’s top green organisations suspend anti-nuclear power ads to fund campaign against Labor’s move to protect salmon industry
www.theguardian.com
March 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Labor & Albo would rather amend environmental law & sideline their own Environment Minister (again) to favour a polluting, toxic industry owned by multi-nationals that pay sfa tax than ensure a healthy environment & the long-term survival of the Maugean skate www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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It definitely feels like burning fewer fossil fuels is taking a back seat to ensuring Aussie Gas™ 🇦🇺 stays in Australia™🇦🇺🦘
www.davidpocock.com.au/australian_g...
www.davidpocock.com.au/australian_g...
March 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It definitely feels like burning fewer fossil fuels is taking a back seat to ensuring Aussie Gas™ 🇦🇺 stays in Australia™🇦🇺🦘
www.davidpocock.com.au/australian_g...
www.davidpocock.com.au/australian_g...