Saltonthat
@saltonthat.bsky.social
Aussie.Queenslander. PhD in social goings-on. Sometimes working with and within community for better things. Listening and learning. Humans are messy. A good day outside restores the soul.
Another example of Albanese ALP empty performative posturing that delivers proven erosion of the things that (once) mattered to ALP voters and other Aussies.
With Lisa Cox's years of detailed investigations & reporting, there's ZERO excuse to NOT KNOW the many & varied failures of NSW's biodiversity offset scheme
Choosing to repeat these mistakes is contempt of public interest biodiversity policy
#EPBC #BiodiversityOffsets #PayToDestroy
Choosing to repeat these mistakes is contempt of public interest biodiversity policy
#EPBC #BiodiversityOffsets #PayToDestroy
The Albanese government’s nature reforms would change biodiversity offsets policy, including by setting up a “restoration contributions” fund. Guardian Australia reporting exposed major failures with a similar scheme in NSW. Experts are warning the federal plan could repeat those mistakes
November 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Another example of Albanese ALP empty performative posturing that delivers proven erosion of the things that (once) mattered to ALP voters and other Aussies.
Absolutely.
My point is that Epstein's operation was not just about sex with young girls. This was probably a blackmail operation that was used to subvert the government.
November 15, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Absolutely.
Are we about to be subject to another mass campaign, like we were for The Voice? Where anyone saying Anything Positive or informed was viciously attacked first by bots, fostering bully pile-on and requiring SILENCE for the positive ?
The Faragists, backed by Gina, are about to trigger a full blast Australian fear campaign on net zero target and “mass” migration. Resolve polling indicates electors remain undecided on these political pressure points.
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Are we about to be subject to another mass campaign, like we were for The Voice? Where anyone saying Anything Positive or informed was viciously attacked first by bots, fostering bully pile-on and requiring SILENCE for the positive ?
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I recognise this Tactic - blame the victim(s) for that which you are in fact guilty yourself.
What a hypocrite David O'Byrne is. Talks about bullying from No Stadium proponents. The irony when it is the AFL and the Premier bullying the majority of Tasmanians who don't want it. #politas
Debate begins for controversial Hobart stadium ahead of parliamentary vote
Tasmania's lower house has started debating an "order" to build the Macquarie Point stadium.
www.abc.net.au
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I recognise this Tactic - blame the victim(s) for that which you are in fact guilty yourself.
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"Electricity prices are elevated, but anyone who claims renewable energy has driven the rise is either uninformed or is deliberately lying."
Or in the case of the mainstream media:
- lazy, or
- shilling for fossil fuel interests. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Or in the case of the mainstream media:
- lazy, or
- shilling for fossil fuel interests. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Rising electricity prices have nothing to do with renewables
Electricity prices are elevated, but anyone who claims renewable energy has driven the rise is either uninformed or is deliberately lying.
johnmenadue.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"Electricity prices are elevated, but anyone who claims renewable energy has driven the rise is either uninformed or is deliberately lying."
Or in the case of the mainstream media:
- lazy, or
- shilling for fossil fuel interests. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Or in the case of the mainstream media:
- lazy, or
- shilling for fossil fuel interests. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
A farce: This year’s fossil fuel lobby represents a 12% proportional rise from last year’s climate talks in Azerbaijan, and is the largest concentration of them at Cop. The overall number is smaller this year but the proportion is higher as the Belém summit is less well-attended.
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
->The Guardian | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
->The Guardian | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the Cop30 climate negotiations in Belém, significantly outnumbering every single country’s delegation apart from the host Brazil, new analysis has found. One in every 25 participants at this year’s...
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 AM
A farce: This year’s fossil fuel lobby represents a 12% proportional rise from last year’s climate talks in Azerbaijan, and is the largest concentration of them at Cop. The overall number is smaller this year but the proportion is higher as the Belém summit is less well-attended.
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Jeff Bezos paid $50 million for a wedding. He just got a $16 billion tax break. He just laid off 60,000 people.
And you're furious about a kid getting a free school lunch?
And you're furious about a kid getting a free school lunch?
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Jeff Bezos paid $50 million for a wedding. He just got a $16 billion tax break. He just laid off 60,000 people.
And you're furious about a kid getting a free school lunch?
And you're furious about a kid getting a free school lunch?
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Your Data Will Be Used Against You.
www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24...
www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24...
Don’t ever hand your phone to the cops
Even if you’ve got nothing to hide.
www.theverge.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Your Data Will Be Used Against You.
www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24...
www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24...
Human and Planet's future is a race between our competitive greed (Darwin’s ‘law of the jungle’) and a thoughtful ethical revolution to prevent our self-destruction: instinct versus intelligence.
Change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, compassionate defiance.
Change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, compassionate defiance.
“Pessimism won’t help… change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, compassionate defiance of the prevailing rules. This is the key to guaranteeing the future”
Democracy thrives on high expectations, great piece by Bob Brown #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Democracy thrives on high expectations, great piece by Bob Brown #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Successful defiance is a front-foot thing. It is active, not passive.
Optimism in the face of overwhelming odds may seem misguided – but the course of human history remains in our collective hands, and change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, c...
thepoint.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Human and Planet's future is a race between our competitive greed (Darwin’s ‘law of the jungle’) and a thoughtful ethical revolution to prevent our self-destruction: instinct versus intelligence.
Change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, compassionate defiance.
Change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, compassionate defiance.
Appreciate some optimistic action oriented realism.
“Pessimism won’t help… change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, compassionate defiance of the prevailing rules. This is the key to guaranteeing the future”
Democracy thrives on high expectations, great piece by Bob Brown #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Democracy thrives on high expectations, great piece by Bob Brown #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Successful defiance is a front-foot thing. It is active, not passive.
Optimism in the face of overwhelming odds may seem misguided – but the course of human history remains in our collective hands, and change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, c...
thepoint.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Appreciate some optimistic action oriented realism.
What a fantastic resource; of value to all Tasmanian residents and visitors.
#Dailyglimmer Attended a smoking ceremony led by Palawa leader Trish Hodge the other day. She kindly shared her knowledge of country & I got a quick look at her new wonderful book, Palawa tunapri - Knowledge of Our Ancestors, on uses of hundred of native plants in Lutruwita/ Tasmania. 🌱
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
What a fantastic resource; of value to all Tasmanian residents and visitors.
UK does not believe the Trump administration’s controversial practice of sinking boats allegedly used by drug traffickers is legal.
UK pauses intelligence-sharing with US on suspected drug vessels in Caribbean
Rare rupture between military allies comes as concerns grow over Trump administration’s lethal sinking of boats
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Special Envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal has a fully staffed office in Parliament to speak truth to power.
Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, doesn't appear to have his own dedicated office with staff there.
& First People of Australia have no voice & no office.
Why?
Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, doesn't appear to have his own dedicated office with staff there.
& First People of Australia have no voice & no office.
Why?
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Special Envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal has a fully staffed office in Parliament to speak truth to power.
Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, doesn't appear to have his own dedicated office with staff there.
& First People of Australia have no voice & no office.
Why?
Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, doesn't appear to have his own dedicated office with staff there.
& First People of Australia have no voice & no office.
Why?
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@MikeCarlton01
Tony guts, fillets and minces the Beetrooter. He does not 👍miss
Tony guts, fillets and minces the Beetrooter. He does not 👍miss
November 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
@MikeCarlton01
Tony guts, fillets and minces the Beetrooter. He does not 👍miss
Tony guts, fillets and minces the Beetrooter. He does not 👍miss
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One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
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Hey @albomp.bsky.social -
"you need to look out for Australia’s interests instead of a multinational bookmaker’s interests.
Tell your Labor Party to stop taking Sportsbet money and respond to, and act on, the 31 recommendations in the Murphy report from 2023." #auspol
"you need to look out for Australia’s interests instead of a multinational bookmaker’s interests.
Tell your Labor Party to stop taking Sportsbet money and respond to, and act on, the 31 recommendations in the Murphy report from 2023." #auspol
Not only has Sportsbet lobbied the govt to a standstill on gambling reform, it's taking for 4 regulators for a ride #asic #ACMA #ATO & NT Wagering.
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
A hot mess. The 'irregulation' of sneaky Sportsbet - Michael West
The accounts of Sportsbet are a hot mess. An independent analysis finds multiple breaches of accounting standards, ergo the laws of Australia.
michaelwest.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Hey @albomp.bsky.social -
"you need to look out for Australia’s interests instead of a multinational bookmaker’s interests.
Tell your Labor Party to stop taking Sportsbet money and respond to, and act on, the 31 recommendations in the Murphy report from 2023." #auspol
"you need to look out for Australia’s interests instead of a multinational bookmaker’s interests.
Tell your Labor Party to stop taking Sportsbet money and respond to, and act on, the 31 recommendations in the Murphy report from 2023." #auspol
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whistleblowers evidence paints a devastating picture of a gov system “enabling corruption,” where millions were paid for services “no longer required or delivered,” & Home Affairs officials were pressured to cover up wrongdoing to keep offshore system running at any cost #60mins
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
whistleblowers evidence paints a devastating picture of a gov system “enabling corruption,” where millions were paid for services “no longer required or delivered,” & Home Affairs officials were pressured to cover up wrongdoing to keep offshore system running at any cost #60mins
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"Current and former detainees, and whistleblowers from the Israeli military, have all detailed systemic violations of international law."
But the US, Australian and other western governments who used to talk about a 'rules-based global order' do.... nothing.
But the US, Australian and other western governments who used to talk about a 'rules-based global order' do.... nothing.
Israel is detaining dozens of civilians from Gaza in an underground prison where detainees are held without charge, trial, or exposure to daylight, and with limited food or contact
Among those is a nurse & an 18-year-old food seller.
Both beaten & subjected to conditions consistent with torture.
Among those is a nurse & an 18-year-old food seller.
Both beaten & subjected to conditions consistent with torture.
Israel’s underground jail, where Palestinians are held without charge and never see daylight
Exclusive: Detainees at Rakefet include nurse deprived of natural light since January, and teenager held for nine months
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"Current and former detainees, and whistleblowers from the Israeli military, have all detailed systemic violations of international law."
But the US, Australian and other western governments who used to talk about a 'rules-based global order' do.... nothing.
But the US, Australian and other western governments who used to talk about a 'rules-based global order' do.... nothing.
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Murdoch’s culture warriors are interlinked with the Atlas Network & national conservatism more and less officially. Rita Panahi is pushing Atlas partner affiliate Jacinta N Price with natcon-ish Andrew Hastie as a ticket. This is part of Murdochista’s job. #Auspol open.substack.com/pub/lucyham2...
Andrew Hastie: soldier for an extreme version of governing by Christ
Andrew Hastie is a more extreme Fundamentalist Christian than Scott Morrison. Australians cannot let his attempts to lead the nation go unchallenged. His place on the ARC Board is a warning.
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Not only has Sportsbet lobbied the govt to a standstill on gambling reform, it's taking for 4 regulators for a ride #asic #ACMA #ATO & NT Wagering.
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
A hot mess. The 'irregulation' of sneaky Sportsbet - Michael West
The accounts of Sportsbet are a hot mess. An independent analysis finds multiple breaches of accounting standards, ergo the laws of Australia.
michaelwest.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Not only has Sportsbet lobbied the govt to a standstill on gambling reform, it's taking for 4 regulators for a ride #asic #ACMA #ATO & NT Wagering.
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
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"It is tricky to determine whether Andrew Hastie’s Fundamentalist Christianity or his global networking with Trumpist forces should worry Australians more"
If Andrew Hastie becomes Liberal leader, says @lucyham.bsky.social, it will be for "the Christian Nationalist and ethnostate faction". #auspol
If Andrew Hastie becomes Liberal leader, says @lucyham.bsky.social, it will be for "the Christian Nationalist and ethnostate faction". #auspol
Murdoch’s culture warriors are interlinked with the Atlas Network & national conservatism more and less officially. Rita Panahi is pushing Atlas partner affiliate Jacinta N Price with natcon-ish Andrew Hastie as a ticket. This is part of Murdochista’s job. #Auspol open.substack.com/pub/lucyham2...
Andrew Hastie: soldier for an extreme version of governing by Christ
Andrew Hastie is a more extreme Fundamentalist Christian than Scott Morrison. Australians cannot let his attempts to lead the nation go unchallenged. His place on the ARC Board is a warning.
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"It is tricky to determine whether Andrew Hastie’s Fundamentalist Christianity or his global networking with Trumpist forces should worry Australians more"
If Andrew Hastie becomes Liberal leader, says @lucyham.bsky.social, it will be for "the Christian Nationalist and ethnostate faction". #auspol
If Andrew Hastie becomes Liberal leader, says @lucyham.bsky.social, it will be for "the Christian Nationalist and ethnostate faction". #auspol
Beautiful work.
Women in the bush.
Women in the bush.
UN photographer turns lens on women of rural Australia
Parisian-born UN photographer Martine Perret turns her lens to capture the resilience and strength of women in rural Australia.
www.abc.net.au
November 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Beautiful work.
Women in the bush.
Women in the bush.
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the nurses were sacked and are being prosecuted after speculating about imaginary Israelis to one person, who posted a video. The nazis making direct threats to Jews on the steps of parliament are not arrested, not investigated, not charged, and not prosecuted.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bankstown nurse sacked over viral video has charge of threatening to kill Israeli patients dropped
Sarah Abu Lebdeh yet to enter plea for other charges related to video in which she and a colleague allegedly said they would refuse to treat Israeli patients
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
the nurses were sacked and are being prosecuted after speculating about imaginary Israelis to one person, who posted a video. The nazis making direct threats to Jews on the steps of parliament are not arrested, not investigated, not charged, and not prosecuted.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Peking University just dropped an analog chip that crushes Nvidia's H100 with 1,000x speed and 100x energy savings, solving century-old hurdles in AI computing. #ChinaTech
November 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Peking University just dropped an analog chip that crushes Nvidia's H100 with 1,000x speed and 100x energy savings, solving century-old hurdles in AI computing. #ChinaTech