Oldgirl
@oldgirl54.bsky.social
Naarm / Melbourne Australia
A bit left of centre. Pro public health. Say no to nuclear power
A bit left of centre. Pro public health. Say no to nuclear power
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We are meant to believe the NACC is still trying to establish if somebody should be held to account on #Robodebt.
They are now preparing for their Xmas time-off while victims and their families have to see off yet another year without justice. I’ll be thinking of them this Xmas.
They are now preparing for their Xmas time-off while victims and their families have to see off yet another year without justice. I’ll be thinking of them this Xmas.
It’s almost 2yrs since the day Commissioner Catherine Holmes handed down her final report on Robodebt & referred those responsible for criminal prosecution. It was a day we felt like finally something was happening.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
We are meant to believe the NACC is still trying to establish if somebody should be held to account on #Robodebt.
They are now preparing for their Xmas time-off while victims and their families have to see off yet another year without justice. I’ll be thinking of them this Xmas.
They are now preparing for their Xmas time-off while victims and their families have to see off yet another year without justice. I’ll be thinking of them this Xmas.
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Ah. The old “un-Australian” test. A Liberal favourite.
The real Australians were denied constitutional recognition by her predecessor’s mendacity.
So it’s just another device of racism by the nasty party.
#auspol
The real Australians were denied constitutional recognition by her predecessor’s mendacity.
So it’s just another device of racism by the nasty party.
#auspol
November 30, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Ah. The old “un-Australian” test. A Liberal favourite.
The real Australians were denied constitutional recognition by her predecessor’s mendacity.
So it’s just another device of racism by the nasty party.
#auspol
The real Australians were denied constitutional recognition by her predecessor’s mendacity.
So it’s just another device of racism by the nasty party.
#auspol
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Global IT consultancy Accenture has been accused of ‘strip mining’ the Bureau of Meteorology during its years-late delivery of a redesigned website not fit for purpose. @squigglyrick.bsky.social @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11...
Inside the Bureau of Meteorology’s $96m website fiasco
Global IT consultancy Accenture has been accused of ‘strip mining’ the Bureau of Meteorology during its years-late delivery of a redesigned website not fit for purpose.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Global IT consultancy Accenture has been accused of ‘strip mining’ the Bureau of Meteorology during its years-late delivery of a redesigned website not fit for purpose. @squigglyrick.bsky.social @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/11...
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Move over Accenture there's a new f***ed consulting group in Canberra.
November 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Move over Accenture there's a new f***ed consulting group in Canberra.
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The “debate”.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The “debate”.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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The LNP, the self-professed champion of the private sector & the avaricious capitalist free market economy, whines, bleat & bangs on about cost of electricity but omits to say it systematically privatised public energy generation in Australia!
Time it took responsibility for its failures
#auspol
Time it took responsibility for its failures
#auspol
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The LNP, the self-professed champion of the private sector & the avaricious capitalist free market economy, whines, bleat & bangs on about cost of electricity but omits to say it systematically privatised public energy generation in Australia!
Time it took responsibility for its failures
#auspol
Time it took responsibility for its failures
#auspol
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Dutton’s complete lack of appeal to AUS voters was an established fact WAY before the last Federal election
Fact that the LNP chose to follow him as their leader anyway speaks volumes about how tone deaf they are and how completely unsuited they are to leadership
Fact that the LNP chose to follow him as their leader anyway speaks volumes about how tone deaf they are and how completely unsuited they are to leadership
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Dutton’s complete lack of appeal to AUS voters was an established fact WAY before the last Federal election
Fact that the LNP chose to follow him as their leader anyway speaks volumes about how tone deaf they are and how completely unsuited they are to leadership
Fact that the LNP chose to follow him as their leader anyway speaks volumes about how tone deaf they are and how completely unsuited they are to leadership
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Here’s an idea, rather than waste money on a stadium, fix the fucking health system!
Here’s an idea, rather than waste money on a stadium, fix the fucking health system!
Mental health beds closed in Hobart due to rat infestation
A rat infestation has forced the temporary closure of Peacock House, one of Tasmania's few public inpatient mental health facilities.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Here’s an idea, rather than waste money on a stadium, fix the fucking health system!
Here’s an idea, rather than waste money on a stadium, fix the fucking health system!
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The study co-author Ian McAllister said Dutton’s unpopularity “broke several records”.
“According to voters, the leadership qualities [Dutton] most lacked were inspiration, closely followed by compassion,” McAllister, a professor in ANU’s school of politics and international relations. #Auspol
“According to voters, the leadership qualities [Dutton] most lacked were inspiration, closely followed by compassion,” McAllister, a professor in ANU’s school of politics and international relations. #Auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The Liberal Party is completely bereft of talent, that's why they sound like an empty kerosine tin
The Liberal Party is completely bereft of talent, that's why they sound like an empty kerosine tin
Peter Dutton’s unpopularity ‘broke several records’ and Labor more trusted on economy, ANU study finds
Voters thought ‘leadership qualities Dutton most lacked were inspiration, closely followed by compassion’, co-author of Australian Electoral Study says
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The study co-author Ian McAllister said Dutton’s unpopularity “broke several records”.
“According to voters, the leadership qualities [Dutton] most lacked were inspiration, closely followed by compassion,” McAllister, a professor in ANU’s school of politics and international relations. #Auspol
“According to voters, the leadership qualities [Dutton] most lacked were inspiration, closely followed by compassion,” McAllister, a professor in ANU’s school of politics and international relations. #Auspol
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Thank me.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thank me.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Intimidation, harassment and standover tactics were widespread at the 2025 election, say polling day volunteers. The “democracy sausage vibe” is under threat. #AusVotes #AustralianPolitics #Democracy #ElectoralReform
Losing the democracy sausage vibe
The last federal election saw a sharp rise in harassment and aggression at polling places, according to submissions from around the country. From death threats to deception, the once-peaceful ritual of casting a vote is under threat – and Australia needs to act.
johnmenadue.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Intimidation, harassment and standover tactics were widespread at the 2025 election, say polling day volunteers. The “democracy sausage vibe” is under threat. #AusVotes #AustralianPolitics #Democracy #ElectoralReform
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Farmers are furious — a $96 M BOM website that can’t even give basic GPS weather data.
And the same company now gets the mobile black spots contract?
We won't see results until 2027.
How is failure rewarded with more work?
#auspol #Mallee #Accountability #MobileBlackSpots #Agriculture
And the same company now gets the mobile black spots contract?
We won't see results until 2027.
How is failure rewarded with more work?
#auspol #Mallee #Accountability #MobileBlackSpots #Agriculture
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Farmers are furious — a $96 M BOM website that can’t even give basic GPS weather data.
And the same company now gets the mobile black spots contract?
We won't see results until 2027.
How is failure rewarded with more work?
#auspol #Mallee #Accountability #MobileBlackSpots #Agriculture
And the same company now gets the mobile black spots contract?
We won't see results until 2027.
How is failure rewarded with more work?
#auspol #Mallee #Accountability #MobileBlackSpots #Agriculture
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What the actual %#^*
Accenture were paid $78 million for redesigning the BoM website - like what????? 🙀
Surely this needs looking into @davidpocock.bsky.social @barbarapocock.bsky.social
Accenture were paid $78 million for redesigning the BoM website - like what????? 🙀
Surely this needs looking into @davidpocock.bsky.social @barbarapocock.bsky.social
Total bill for BoM’s new website came in at $96 million
In his first interview, new Bureau of Meteorology chief Stuart Minchin has revealed the eye-watering true cost of its lambasted new website.
www.smh.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
What the actual %#^*
Accenture were paid $78 million for redesigning the BoM website - like what????? 🙀
Surely this needs looking into @davidpocock.bsky.social @barbarapocock.bsky.social
Accenture were paid $78 million for redesigning the BoM website - like what????? 🙀
Surely this needs looking into @davidpocock.bsky.social @barbarapocock.bsky.social
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🚨 NEW: 'Don't know' is the preferred Liberal Party leader in the latest Newspoll, followed by Sussan Ley and Andrew Hastie
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🚨 NEW: 'Don't know' is the preferred Liberal Party leader in the latest Newspoll, followed by Sussan Ley and Andrew Hastie
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How can a website cost $96 MILLION?! 🤯
Yes the BOM website is complex, but this seems like is a waste of taxpayers dollars that we need see some accountability for so it doesn’t happen again.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Yes the BOM website is complex, but this seems like is a waste of taxpayers dollars that we need see some accountability for so it doesn’t happen again.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Total bill for BoM’s new website came in at $96 million
In his first interview, new Bureau of Meteorology chief Stuart Minchin has revealed the eye-watering true cost of its lambasted new website.
www.smh.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM
How can a website cost $96 MILLION?! 🤯
Yes the BOM website is complex, but this seems like is a waste of taxpayers dollars that we need see some accountability for so it doesn’t happen again.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Yes the BOM website is complex, but this seems like is a waste of taxpayers dollars that we need see some accountability for so it doesn’t happen again.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Excellent 100 by Travis Head
Poms crushed 🏏
Poms crushed 🏏
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Excellent 100 by Travis Head
Poms crushed 🏏
Poms crushed 🏏
November 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
Labor tipped to drop proposal for online gambling ad ban
Political and industry sources expect Communications Minister Anika Wells to crack-down on illegal offshore gambling websites.
www.afr.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
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This from Sen. David Shoebridge:
'AUKUS submarines create nuclear waste-and they want to dump it on this Arrente land near - Alice Springs. The same US companies running Pine Gap want to turn this ancient salt lake into a global nuclear dump.'
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social
#AUKUS #nuclearwaste
'AUKUS submarines create nuclear waste-and they want to dump it on this Arrente land near - Alice Springs. The same US companies running Pine Gap want to turn this ancient salt lake into a global nuclear dump.'
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social
#AUKUS #nuclearwaste
November 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
This from Sen. David Shoebridge:
'AUKUS submarines create nuclear waste-and they want to dump it on this Arrente land near - Alice Springs. The same US companies running Pine Gap want to turn this ancient salt lake into a global nuclear dump.'
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social
#AUKUS #nuclearwaste
'AUKUS submarines create nuclear waste-and they want to dump it on this Arrente land near - Alice Springs. The same US companies running Pine Gap want to turn this ancient salt lake into a global nuclear dump.'
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social
#AUKUS #nuclearwaste
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VIC LABOR GOVT SUPPORTS NATIVE DUCK SLAUGHTER 🔫🦆
Premier Jacinta Allan's Vic Labor Govt claims "recreational duck and quail hunting is a legitimate activity".
This cruel, violent and unnecessary annual slaughter will again commence on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
#AusPol #SpringSt #Wildlife #Birds
Premier Jacinta Allan's Vic Labor Govt claims "recreational duck and quail hunting is a legitimate activity".
This cruel, violent and unnecessary annual slaughter will again commence on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
#AusPol #SpringSt #Wildlife #Birds
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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With more than 1600 fossil fuel lobbyists attending the current conference in Brazil, Minister Bowen should demonstrate real commitment and leadership by banning fossil fuel lobbyists from COP31. It's time to stop the gaslighting, and kick fossil fuel interests out of climate conferences.
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
With more than 1600 fossil fuel lobbyists attending the current conference in Brazil, Minister Bowen should demonstrate real commitment and leadership by banning fossil fuel lobbyists from COP31. It's time to stop the gaslighting, and kick fossil fuel interests out of climate conferences.