Patrick (Paddy) O’Leary
@padyeo.bsky.social
CEO of Country Needs People.
www.CountryNeedsPeople.org.au
Interested in a healthy future for all of us. A little on me & CNP board here. https://www.countryneedspeople.org.au/our_people
www.CountryNeedsPeople.org.au
Interested in a healthy future for all of us. A little on me & CNP board here. https://www.countryneedspeople.org.au/our_people
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NT Govt last week broke it's pre-election promise to fund NT Aboriginal Ranger Grants over 4 years in the NT budget. Funding for essential gear like quad bikes, vehicles, worksheds, key project funding. NT resident? Sign below to help restore it. #ShameJob www.countryneedspeople.org.au/nt_promises
Restore Funding for Aboriginal Rangers in the NT
Promises made are meant to be kept. Sign the petition today.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au
How can you have integrity in govt if you make an clear commitment before an election, then turn around and break it when in government? Only one way to restore integrity here. Restore the $12m that was promised to the NT budget. Territory residents sign below. Non NT residents pls share. #Shame
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If you’re getting paid twice the amount of the PM, I would expect you to be able to answer questions about money spent in your role.
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 AM
If you’re getting paid twice the amount of the PM, I would expect you to be able to answer questions about money spent in your role.
Huge congratulations to our partners at Arafura Swamp corp for taking their Indigenous Protected Area from the planning to operational stage today after many years work. Challenges to come but a day to celebrate. #CountryNeedsArafuraSwampMob
MEDIA RELEASE: Globally Significant Arafura Swamp IPA Launched
Spanning 1.3M hectares, Arafura Swamp Indigenous Protected Area was made operational this week and includes the globally significant wetland Gurruwiling.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Huge congratulations to our partners at Arafura Swamp corp for taking their Indigenous Protected Area from the planning to operational stage today after many years work. Challenges to come but a day to celebrate. #CountryNeedsArafuraSwampMob
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Labor’s 5% deposit scheme will push 🏠 prices up & make the housing crisis worse. Instead: build public & affordable housing, fix CGT & NG taxes & cap rents. There are solutions. www.deepcutnews.com/p/labors-5-d...
Labor’s 5% deposit scheme will only make the banks richer – and that’s the point
The government’s new housing policy will see banks pocket billions in extra interest and saddle a generation with more debt
www.deepcutnews.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Labor’s 5% deposit scheme will push 🏠 prices up & make the housing crisis worse. Instead: build public & affordable housing, fix CGT & NG taxes & cap rents. There are solutions. www.deepcutnews.com/p/labors-5-d...
We need positive public investment for climate and environment and many other things. This is part of how we pay for it www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
‘For every $100 of gas exported, Australia gets 43 cents’: Unions open new tax battle
The federal government this week overhauled its superannuation tax reforms. Now the union movement says it should radically overhaul taxes on gas exports.
www.theage.com.au
October 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We need positive public investment for climate and environment and many other things. This is part of how we pay for it www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
Turn on your TV’s tonight to watch our doco on Indigenous Protected Areas. 8:30pm on @NITV
October 13, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Turn on your TV’s tonight to watch our doco on Indigenous Protected Areas. 8:30pm on @NITV
Disturbing to think right now the NSW govt is weakening protections against people like this accessing guns in an effort to pander to the shooters party. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Dangerous conspiracy theories ‘translate into real-world violence’
The alleged gunman behind Tuesday’s Porepunkah shooting that left two police dead is believed to have been a self-proclaimed sovereign citizen.
www.theage.com.au
August 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Disturbing to think right now the NSW govt is weakening protections against people like this accessing guns in an effort to pander to the shooters party. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Interesting piece suggesting the govt's crackdown on 'redtape' is an excuse for not acting more directly on homes policy and rents. Developers landbanking, rent reform and tax reform too hard for timid govt so focusing on this to look like they're getting tough?
theconversation.com/is-regulatio...
theconversation.com/is-regulatio...
Is regulation really to blame for the housing affordability crisis?
The government wants to cut red tape to improve housing supply. But homes will only become more affordable if other changes are also adopted, including tax reform.
theconversation.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Interesting piece suggesting the govt's crackdown on 'redtape' is an excuse for not acting more directly on homes policy and rents. Developers landbanking, rent reform and tax reform too hard for timid govt so focusing on this to look like they're getting tough?
theconversation.com/is-regulatio...
theconversation.com/is-regulatio...
Unbelievable that both our major parties have signed up for the clearly dud deal on AUKUS subs. Leaves Australia exposed, cedes our sovereignty over our own defence capability and drains our taxes for our essential needs by $360b for next 20 years. Shocker. Hope we have a plan B #AUKUS #4Corners
June 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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How can you have integrity in govt if you make an clear commitment before an election, then turn around and break it when in government? Only one way to restore integrity here. Restore the $12m that was promised to the NT budget. Territory residents sign below. Non NT residents pls share. #Shame
NT Govt last week broke it's pre-election promise to fund NT Aboriginal Ranger Grants over 4 years in the NT budget. Funding for essential gear like quad bikes, vehicles, worksheds, key project funding. NT resident? Sign below to help restore it. #ShameJob www.countryneedspeople.org.au/nt_promises
Restore Funding for Aboriginal Rangers in the NT
Promises made are meant to be kept. Sign the petition today.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au
May 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
How can you have integrity in govt if you make an clear commitment before an election, then turn around and break it when in government? Only one way to restore integrity here. Restore the $12m that was promised to the NT budget. Territory residents sign below. Non NT residents pls share. #Shame
How can you have integrity in govt if you make an clear commitment before an election, then turn around and break it when in government? Only one way to restore integrity here. Restore the $12m that was promised to the NT budget. Territory residents sign below. Non NT residents pls share. #Shame
NT Govt last week broke it's pre-election promise to fund NT Aboriginal Ranger Grants over 4 years in the NT budget. Funding for essential gear like quad bikes, vehicles, worksheds, key project funding. NT resident? Sign below to help restore it. #ShameJob www.countryneedspeople.org.au/nt_promises
Restore Funding for Aboriginal Rangers in the NT
Promises made are meant to be kept. Sign the petition today.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au
May 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
How can you have integrity in govt if you make an clear commitment before an election, then turn around and break it when in government? Only one way to restore integrity here. Restore the $12m that was promised to the NT budget. Territory residents sign below. Non NT residents pls share. #Shame
He’s also been a consistent supporter of Indigenous Rangers and Indigenous Protected Areas. He has a deeper and more practical understanding of remote communities than most in the parliament.
It has been reported today that Mark Dreyfus may lose his position as Attorney-General in an impending cabinet reshuffle following Labor's historic election victory. Under Labor's internal processes, factional leaders negotiate behind closed doors to decide who should serve in Cabinet.
Why Mark Dreyfus must stay: A steady hand for Aboriginal justice
It has been reported today that Mark Dreyfus may lose his position as Attorney-General in an impending cabinet reshuffle following Labor's historic election victory. Under Labor's internal processes, factional leaders negotiate behind closed doors to decide who should serve in Cabinet.
nit.com.au
May 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
He’s also been a consistent supporter of Indigenous Rangers and Indigenous Protected Areas. He has a deeper and more practical understanding of remote communities than most in the parliament.
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Wondering where the main parties in the WA election stand on backing Indigenous Rangers ?
Find out here: www.countryneedspeople.org.au/wa_party_pos...
Find out here: www.countryneedspeople.org.au/wa_party_pos...
WA State Election 2025: Where the Pollies Stand on Aboriginal Rangers
Where do the major parties stand on Aboriginal Rangers in the 2025 WA Election?
www.countryneedspeople.org.au
March 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Wondering where the main parties in the WA election stand on backing Indigenous Rangers ?
Find out here: www.countryneedspeople.org.au/wa_party_pos...
Find out here: www.countryneedspeople.org.au/wa_party_pos...
We need to back each other and keep pushing for more positive action from our governments and pollies of all stripes. Sign the petition below to back nature, culture, and people & for a better future for us all. #CountryNeedsUs #Environment #Auspol #AusVotes2025
Right now you can take an easy but important step to support positive action for nature, culture and people. Indigenous Rangers and Indigenous Protected Areas benefit every Aussie. Sign the petition to tell federal pollies to strengthen their support www.countryneedspeople.org.au/full_support
Sign the Petition to Secure Indigenous Rangers into the Future
Indigenous Rangers are an Aussie success story. Sign the petition today.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au
March 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
We need to back each other and keep pushing for more positive action from our governments and pollies of all stripes. Sign the petition below to back nature, culture, and people & for a better future for us all. #CountryNeedsUs #Environment #Auspol #AusVotes2025
We need to get behind positive things that benefit everyone. If you’re in West Australia sign the petition below supporting Indigenous Rangers funding in WA.
Our Western Australian petition is working, thanks to hundreds of West Aussies who are signing their support. If you back Indigenous Rangers at this link sign below. Now we need the Libs, Nats, Greens and independents to state their position. www.countryneedspeople.org.au/warangers
January 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
We need to get behind positive things that benefit everyone. If you’re in West Australia sign the petition below supporting Indigenous Rangers funding in WA.
Fascinating analysis of fact that around 19m voters in U.S. that voted Dem in 2020 don’t vote AT ALL in 2024! So no rightward shift as much as Dems failing to motivate what should have been their constituency.
"America didn’t swing rightward, but couchward."
How Trump “Won”
The Anesthetized Anti-MAGA Majority
www.weekendreading.net
January 6, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Fascinating analysis of fact that around 19m voters in U.S. that voted Dem in 2020 don’t vote AT ALL in 2024! So no rightward shift as much as Dems failing to motivate what should have been their constituency.
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Are you a West Australian? You can sign our petition to make sure ALL pollies get behind WA's Aboriginal Rangers and help strengthen their future. Community run, protecting biodiversity, supporting culture, creating jobs where they are needed most. www.countryneedspeople.org.au/warangers
Sign the petition to ensure a stronger future for Western Australia's Aboriginal Rangers
Sign our petition today to ensure WA Aboriginal Rangers are supported into the future.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au
December 20, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Are you a West Australian? You can sign our petition to make sure ALL pollies get behind WA's Aboriginal Rangers and help strengthen their future. Community run, protecting biodiversity, supporting culture, creating jobs where they are needed most. www.countryneedspeople.org.au/warangers
People on both sides of this negotiation were working incredibly hard to get this through the Senate. Pretty grim to see them undermined from the very top. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labor’s sad capitulation on the environment has shaken even true believers like me | Felicity Wade
As Australia’s natural environment declines, Labor appears to cave to vested interests, writes Felicity Wade
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:13 PM
People on both sides of this negotiation were working incredibly hard to get this through the Senate. Pretty grim to see them undermined from the very top. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Grim situation....the government needs to redeem itself on this.
November 28, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Grim situation....the government needs to redeem itself on this.
Great to see desert women Rangers stepping up and reconnect with our mate Sam Murray. Great work Sam. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Female rangers lead the way in sharing their work on country and inspiring others
More than 400 Indigenous rangers attend a conference at Uluru to share important cultural and land management knowledge, focusing on themes of fire management, protecting native animals and plants, an...
www.abc.net.au
November 15, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Great to see desert women Rangers stepping up and reconnect with our mate Sam Murray. Great work Sam. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Hi. I’m lucky to work with a stack of Indigenous organisations in Australia & beyond. We have a majority Indigenous board. We work to boost funding & support for Indigenous land & sea management nationally & sometimes get to help out our Canadian & U.S. mates a bit. www.CountryNeedsPeople.org.au
Country Needs People
Indigenous Ranger and Protected Area programs are proven success stories, not only for the health of our shared natural heritage but for the lives of Indigenous people in remote communities.
www.CountryNeedsPeople.org.au
November 14, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Hi. I’m lucky to work with a stack of Indigenous organisations in Australia & beyond. We have a majority Indigenous board. We work to boost funding & support for Indigenous land & sea management nationally & sometimes get to help out our Canadian & U.S. mates a bit. www.CountryNeedsPeople.org.au
Listening to men’s panel at Indigenous Desert Alliance meeting at Uluṟu NT. Talking about how to encourage young people to work on Country - and cooking competitions!
November 14, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Listening to men’s panel at Indigenous Desert Alliance meeting at Uluṟu NT. Talking about how to encourage young people to work on Country - and cooking competitions!
Our comments on the first stage rollout of our non partisan campaign to double federally funded Indigenous Ranger jobs in Australia. Thanks to all our Indigenous partner network groups who have worked with us for this outcome. The hard work starts now. www.countryneedspeople.org.au/media_releas...
MEDIA RELEASE: Massive Boost for Indigenous Ranger Jobs
Country Needs People welcome massive boost for Indigenous Ranger jobs and increase in women rangers, resulting from sustained campaign by Traditional Owners network.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au
November 14, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Our comments on the first stage rollout of our non partisan campaign to double federally funded Indigenous Ranger jobs in Australia. Thanks to all our Indigenous partner network groups who have worked with us for this outcome. The hard work starts now. www.countryneedspeople.org.au/media_releas...
Good to see the results of our campaign work with Indigenous partners starting to roll out across Australia. Lots of work to do now to ensure these orgs are set up & supported to succeed not fail. Our comments in part in below article. nit.com.au/01-11-2024/1...
New Ranger funding welcomed by community groups
The federal government's funding announcement for 1000 Indigenous rangers has been labelled a 'massive boost' by organisations on the ground, who argue it is a direct result of lobbying for more range...
nit.com.au
November 13, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Good to see the results of our campaign work with Indigenous partners starting to roll out across Australia. Lots of work to do now to ensure these orgs are set up & supported to succeed not fail. Our comments in part in below article. nit.com.au/01-11-2024/1...
A huge boost to people, culture, nature & climate resilience. But let’s set this up for success & better support local Indigenous orgs to deliver. Kudos Tanya Plibersek and Malarndirri McCarthy for delivering stage 1. Thanks to all those who backed our campaign for this nit.com.au/30-10-2024/1...
More than 1000 new Indigenous Ranger positions - the majority for First Nations women - to be created
More than 1000 Indigenous Ranger positions will be created Australia-wide—up to 770 of them for First Nations women.The expansion of the Indigenous Rangers Program will see a $355 million invest...
nit.com.au
November 13, 2024 at 11:24 PM
A huge boost to people, culture, nature & climate resilience. But let’s set this up for success & better support local Indigenous orgs to deliver. Kudos Tanya Plibersek and Malarndirri McCarthy for delivering stage 1. Thanks to all those who backed our campaign for this nit.com.au/30-10-2024/1...