Rod Campbell
@rodcampbell.bsky.social
Economist and Research Director at @australiainstitute.org.au
Honorary Fellow, Deakin University.
NOT the author of "Dear Zoo", "Oh Dear" and other classics.
Honorary Fellow, Deakin University.
NOT the author of "Dear Zoo", "Oh Dear" and other classics.
Great piece on the Dismissal by Allan Behm in @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 11, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Great piece on the Dismissal by Allan Behm in @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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It's wild to me that anyone could have described such a government as a shambles. And the "loans affair"? The Age in 1975 predicted one thing right - 50 years on nobody cares about that beatup, but we're sure interested in all we're now learning about the conspirators that was suppressed for decades
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
It's wild to me that anyone could have described such a government as a shambles. And the "loans affair"? The Age in 1975 predicted one thing right - 50 years on nobody cares about that beatup, but we're sure interested in all we're now learning about the conspirators that was suppressed for decades
11th November 1975, a pivotal moment for Australian politics and me
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Don Farrell asked why after all this time, the #NACC still hasn’t made any major findings of corruption.
“That’s an indication that the system is working. There is no corruption, & I say that's a good thing!”
Appalling response. It doesn’t even make sense. Makes my blood boil.
“That’s an indication that the system is working. There is no corruption, & I say that's a good thing!”
Appalling response. It doesn’t even make sense. Makes my blood boil.
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Don Farrell asked why after all this time, the #NACC still hasn’t made any major findings of corruption.
“That’s an indication that the system is working. There is no corruption, & I say that's a good thing!”
Appalling response. It doesn’t even make sense. Makes my blood boil.
“That’s an indication that the system is working. There is no corruption, & I say that's a good thing!”
Appalling response. It doesn’t even make sense. Makes my blood boil.
Reposted by Rod Campbell
Politics cannot be fixed by removing the politicians.
Reflections on citizens' juries and "mini-publics" from my time as a citizens' juror.
On @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Reflections on citizens' juries and "mini-publics" from my time as a citizens' juror.
On @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Serving on a citizens’ jury taught me the value of politicians
Politics cannot be fixed by removing the politicians. Instead, Australians could ask more of the politicians they do elect and participate fully in civic life – protesting, joining political parties o...
thepoint.com.au
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Politics cannot be fixed by removing the politicians.
Reflections on citizens' juries and "mini-publics" from my time as a citizens' juror.
On @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Reflections on citizens' juries and "mini-publics" from my time as a citizens' juror.
On @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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It wasnt our enviro laws that were too weak to protect the Skate or stop the North West Shelf, it was our Ministers.
Thats why Labor is trying to get the Coalition to help them water them down…to save Enviro Ministers the embarrassment of always saying yes #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Thats why Labor is trying to get the Coalition to help them water them down…to save Enviro Ministers the embarrassment of always saying yes #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
It wasn’t the laws that were too weak to stop those projects, it was the ministers
The Prime Minister is betting that by 2028 people will forget the North West Shelf and EPBC backflips, but it would be a brave backbencher willing to make that same bet.
thepoint.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
It wasnt our enviro laws that were too weak to protect the Skate or stop the North West Shelf, it was our Ministers.
Thats why Labor is trying to get the Coalition to help them water them down…to save Enviro Ministers the embarrassment of always saying yes #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Thats why Labor is trying to get the Coalition to help them water them down…to save Enviro Ministers the embarrassment of always saying yes #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Reposted by Rod Campbell
"The fact the Greens want to stop native forest logging and the Nationals want to speed up land clearing is not proof that any legislation Labor drafts must fit in the “sensible centre.” - @richarddenniss.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
It wasn’t the laws that were too weak to stop those projects, it was the ministers
The Prime Minister is betting that by 2028 people will forget the North West Shelf and EPBC backflips, but it would be a brave backbencher willing to make that same bet.
thepoint.com.au
November 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"The fact the Greens want to stop native forest logging and the Nationals want to speed up land clearing is not proof that any legislation Labor drafts must fit in the “sensible centre.” - @richarddenniss.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Hooray…Its not just fossil fuel expansion where Australia leads the world…
thepoint.com.au/news/251104-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251104-...
Gambling means Australians are the biggest losers in the world
A bet on the horses today is the only time many Australians will gamble. But this doesn’t change the reality that, collectively, Australians are the biggest gamblers in the world, wagering a total $25...
thepoint.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Hooray…Its not just fossil fuel expansion where Australia leads the world…
thepoint.com.au/news/251104-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251104-...
Thanks Grog, let me save y'all a click or two:
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Thanks Grog, let me save y'all a click or two:
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"It doesn't matter whether the National Party believes in climate change, I promise everybody's insurance company believes in climate change."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks the National Party abandoning net zero on ABC News
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks the National Party abandoning net zero on ABC News
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
"It doesn't matter whether the National Party believes in climate change, I promise everybody's insurance company believes in climate change."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks the National Party abandoning net zero on ABC News
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks the National Party abandoning net zero on ABC News
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
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Great episode with @rodcampbell.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social covering EPBC reforms, 'national interest' trump card if laws threaten to actually work, "critical minerals" (what even are they?) & yet another Adani scam-dal
well worth a listen!
well worth a listen!
Australia’s environment is in crisis & its wealth is disappearing into the hands of multinational fossil fuel companies.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
@rodcampbell.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social discuss environmental protections & Adani's mates' rates. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4oh2g4R
But it doesn't have to be this way.
@rodcampbell.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social discuss environmental protections & Adani's mates' rates. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4oh2g4R
November 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Great episode with @rodcampbell.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social covering EPBC reforms, 'national interest' trump card if laws threaten to actually work, "critical minerals" (what even are they?) & yet another Adani scam-dal
well worth a listen!
well worth a listen!
"The vast majority of Australians want fewer guns in the country."
Great coverage of @australiainstitute.org.au research on gun theft.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Great coverage of @australiainstitute.org.au research on gun theft.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Guns being stolen and stripped down to be sold on the black market
Almost three decades after Australia's worst-ever mass shooting, the total number of firearms in the country is the highest it has ever been but the surge in illegal guns is not due to 3D-printed weap...
www.abc.net.au
October 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"The vast majority of Australians want fewer guns in the country."
Great coverage of @australiainstitute.org.au research on gun theft.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Great coverage of @australiainstitute.org.au research on gun theft.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Reposted by Rod Campbell
The Australia Institute proudly co-hosted a climate summit yesterday, attended by people from all over Australia.
And although there were lots of different views, everyone agreed on one thing: it's time to stop the expansion of fossil fuels.
#auspol @leanneminshull.bsky.social
And although there were lots of different views, everyone agreed on one thing: it's time to stop the expansion of fossil fuels.
#auspol @leanneminshull.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The Australia Institute proudly co-hosted a climate summit yesterday, attended by people from all over Australia.
And although there were lots of different views, everyone agreed on one thing: it's time to stop the expansion of fossil fuels.
#auspol @leanneminshull.bsky.social
And although there were lots of different views, everyone agreed on one thing: it's time to stop the expansion of fossil fuels.
#auspol @leanneminshull.bsky.social
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Labor's EPBC "reforms":
👎native veg clearing loopholes unaddressed
👎NO climate trigger
👎NO fully independent EPA decision maker
👎bilateral agreements devolving Fed powers to states/territories
👎allowing pay-to-destroy enviro offsets
are ESPECIALLY BAD for the NT
✍️Watt via Environment Centre NT
👎native veg clearing loopholes unaddressed
👎NO climate trigger
👎NO fully independent EPA decision maker
👎bilateral agreements devolving Fed powers to states/territories
👎allowing pay-to-destroy enviro offsets
are ESPECIALLY BAD for the NT
✍️Watt via Environment Centre NT
We need strong protections for nature, not weaker laws
www.ecnt.org.au
October 28, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Labor's EPBC "reforms":
👎native veg clearing loopholes unaddressed
👎NO climate trigger
👎NO fully independent EPA decision maker
👎bilateral agreements devolving Fed powers to states/territories
👎allowing pay-to-destroy enviro offsets
are ESPECIALLY BAD for the NT
✍️Watt via Environment Centre NT
👎native veg clearing loopholes unaddressed
👎NO climate trigger
👎NO fully independent EPA decision maker
👎bilateral agreements devolving Fed powers to states/territories
👎allowing pay-to-destroy enviro offsets
are ESPECIALLY BAD for the NT
✍️Watt via Environment Centre NT
Reposted by Rod Campbell
Top article here by TAI's @rodcampbell.bsky.social on gun control/ownership 👏
iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2501...
iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2501...
October 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Top article here by TAI's @rodcampbell.bsky.social on gun control/ownership 👏
iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2501...
iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2501...
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@rodcampbell.bsky.social's Five fun/not-fun facts about Australia’s environment laws
ps the @albomp.bsky.social gov made that current law in point 4, removing the Enviro Minister's ability to revoke a previous decision irrespective of new info/evidence
👉 live.thepoint.com.au/2025/10/the-...
ps the @albomp.bsky.social gov made that current law in point 4, removing the Enviro Minister's ability to revoke a previous decision irrespective of new info/evidence
👉 live.thepoint.com.au/2025/10/the-...
October 28, 2025 at 3:32 AM
@rodcampbell.bsky.social's Five fun/not-fun facts about Australia’s environment laws
ps the @albomp.bsky.social gov made that current law in point 4, removing the Enviro Minister's ability to revoke a previous decision irrespective of new info/evidence
👉 live.thepoint.com.au/2025/10/the-...
ps the @albomp.bsky.social gov made that current law in point 4, removing the Enviro Minister's ability to revoke a previous decision irrespective of new info/evidence
👉 live.thepoint.com.au/2025/10/the-...
October 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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When @australiainstitute.org.au polled NSW residents last year, only 7% correctly identified less than 10% as the amount Westpac contributes to the running of the rescue helicopter.
Your taxes, not corporate largess, keep the choppers in the air. australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-muc...
Your taxes, not corporate largess, keep the choppers in the air. australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-muc...
How much does Westpac contribute to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter? Much less than you might think.
Westpac may have recorded a 7-billion-dollar profit in its latest financial accounts, released yesterday, but its contribution to the iconic rescue helicopter which bears its name and logo is much les...
australiainstitute.org.au
October 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
When @australiainstitute.org.au polled NSW residents last year, only 7% correctly identified less than 10% as the amount Westpac contributes to the running of the rescue helicopter.
Your taxes, not corporate largess, keep the choppers in the air. australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-muc...
Your taxes, not corporate largess, keep the choppers in the air. australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-muc...
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Many NSW residents don't realise that the "Westpac" Rescue Helicopter's operations aren't funded by Westpac, but by taxpayers.
Ripper piece from @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Ripper piece from @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
‘Every dollar counts’: Westpac Rescue spends big on high teas, golf days, lavish balls
The service, which has announced an investigation into allegations of a toxic and unsafe workplace, splashes more on fundraising and events than other agencies.
www.smh.com.au
October 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Many NSW residents don't realise that the "Westpac" Rescue Helicopter's operations aren't funded by Westpac, but by taxpayers.
Ripper piece from @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Ripper piece from @sydmorningherald.bsky.social
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Reposted by Rod Campbell
What did we learn from yesterday's election data drop and why will we have to wait till February for the full picture?
@rashidajourno.bsky.social explains on SBS News. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
@rashidajourno.bsky.social explains on SBS News. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Big bills, no seat: Some of the federal election's big spenders didn't actually win
Independent candidates received and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to get elected to federal parliament — some unsuccessfully.
www.sbs.com.au
October 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
What did we learn from yesterday's election data drop and why will we have to wait till February for the full picture?
@rashidajourno.bsky.social explains on SBS News. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
@rashidajourno.bsky.social explains on SBS News. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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This is humiliating for The Australian - whose rep signed a press policy from the Pentagon so censorious and restrictive even *Newsmax* wouldn’t sign it. #auspol
October 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This is humiliating for The Australian - whose rep signed a press policy from the Pentagon so censorious and restrictive even *Newsmax* wouldn’t sign it. #auspol
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"Perhaps the single most effective democratic reform open to this Parliament is a large increase in the number of parliamentarians."
"More MPs would mean more local concerns are better represented."
Australia Institute researcher Skye Predevac
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
"More MPs would mean more local concerns are better represented."
Australia Institute researcher Skye Predevac
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
October 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Perhaps the single most effective democratic reform open to this Parliament is a large increase in the number of parliamentarians."
"More MPs would mean more local concerns are better represented."
Australia Institute researcher Skye Predevac
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
"More MPs would mean more local concerns are better represented."
Australia Institute researcher Skye Predevac
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
Reposted by Rod Campbell
The big gas and oil companies have been having it their way for too long. We are calling for a 25% tax on gas exports. This would have raised $17.1 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year. Enough to build 50,000 new homes.
October 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The big gas and oil companies have been having it their way for too long. We are calling for a 25% tax on gas exports. This would have raised $17.1 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year. Enough to build 50,000 new homes.
Reposted by Rod Campbell
New Australia Institute research reveals that QLD has missed out on almost $400 million after Adani sold discounted coal to Indian companies.
‘It’s time Australian governments started charging for Australian resources and stopped giving them away for free.’
@rodcampbell.bsky.social #auspol
‘It’s time Australian governments started charging for Australian resources and stopped giving them away for free.’
@rodcampbell.bsky.social #auspol
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM
New Australia Institute research reveals that QLD has missed out on almost $400 million after Adani sold discounted coal to Indian companies.
‘It’s time Australian governments started charging for Australian resources and stopped giving them away for free.’
@rodcampbell.bsky.social #auspol
‘It’s time Australian governments started charging for Australian resources and stopped giving them away for free.’
@rodcampbell.bsky.social #auspol