ACCC v Coles kicks off in the Federal Court

The ACCC alleges hundreds of products had "illusory" discounts, spiking prices for weeks just to drop them back to a "sale" price higher than the original.
Coles denies it, blaming supplier costs... again.

#AusPol #CostOfLiving #ACCC

New Year, New Liberals, sorta

Angus Taylor is officially the new Leader of the Liberal Party, ousting Sussan Ley by double the vote in the party room spill.
With Jane Hume as Deputy, Taylor promises a "focus on values" & a "back to basics" economic reset.
#AusPol #LiberalParty

When News Corp frames the story, too many journalists stop asking whether the frame is true — and democracy pays the price.

Journalists need to resist adopting News Corp’s agenda
~ Dr Victoria Fielding

Coalition Split... again: Predictions confirmed.

David Littleproud, leader of the National Party has announced that it is "tendering its resignation" to the Coalition, stating:
"We cannot be a part of a shadow ministry under Sussan Ley"

This comes after disagreements over the recent bills.
#Auspol

Coalition Crisis: The National Party frontbench has resigned.

David Littleproud & 10 colleagues quit after Sussan Ley accepted resignations from 3 senators who defied the party on Bondi hate laws. Ley rejected the walkout, urging a rethink.

Predictions of another Coalition split arised.
#AusPol

As the 2025 report card on Australia’s economy is filled in, the good news is outweighing the bad.

Facts from the coalface confirm poverty is easing
~ @alanaustin.bsky.social

Relations tighten between the European Union and Australia.

Australia’s Free Trade Agreement is Brussels' priority with:
- A mutual 4-year work visa scheme for Aussies is being discussed to "sweeten" the deal for the agreement.
- Eliminate tariffs on critical minerals headed to Europe

#AusPol #EU

Just in case you needed the reminder - the right to disconnect is now law.

Because if you're not being paid 24 hours a day, you shouldn't be on call 24 hours a day.

A "fair go" for the AI age

Microsoft & the Australian Council of Trade Unions just signed a landmark deal, guaranteeing workers a seat at the table in AI design & rollout.

Info Sharing, AI Training, Worker input into Technology Development and Collaborating on Policy and Skills.

#AI #Unions #ACTU

Coalition backflip?
After weeks demanding Parliament rush to pass "Bondi Laws" ignoring procedure, the Libs are now set to vote NO to stronger hate speech/gun reform laws.

Sussan Ley says the bill is "too broad" & rushed. Labor calls it a "betrayal of victims." Parliament returns Monday
#AusPol

Adelaide Writers’ Week cancelled after mass boycotts over the removal of an author speaking on being Palestinian-Australia.

Reasons cited were "cultural sensitivities" after the Bondi attack.

The pressure from foreign lobbies that caused this brings questions to Australias independence.

#AusPol

The Albonese Government’s new cash laws mandate is live. Here's the low down for the 1.5 million who still rely on cash:

Major supermarkets and servos with annual turnover over $10 million must accept cash for in-person transactions of $500 or less.

This applies 7am-9pm.

#AusPol #ConsumerRights

The demand for a royal commission into the Bondi killings reflects media and political pressure rather than any clear investigative necessity.

Royal commission push after Bondi killings driven by politics, not evidence
~ Dr Evan Jones

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Letting everyone know that free TAFE is an option, with the free TAFE program now made permenant, you can be assured you can find work in high-demand fields.

I am a diploma TAFE graduate myself and cannot recommend it enough for tho find university a bit too acedemic for their liking.

This Australian initiative and growing network of clinics is a critical resource for people who might require these mental health services but lack the funds.

Learn more about the centres:
www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au
Find your closest clinic at:
www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/finding-help...