Whitefella living on Stolen Land
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Formerly Well Red on Twitter. Wurundjeri Country. We are consumers & workers: Unionist. We live in a White Christian Colony. Capitalism is dystopian! Feminist. LGBTIQ+.BLM🦾
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I say it over and over again: when you have that much money, you want to live where you want to live and you are simply not going to relocate because of marginal tax rates
Alan Dershowitz will never leave Martha’s Vineyard and they won’t even sell him a pierogi
Alan Dershowitz will never leave Martha’s Vineyard and they won’t even sell him a pierogi
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I say it over and over again: when you have that much money, you want to live where you want to live and you are simply not going to relocate because of marginal tax rates
Alan Dershowitz will never leave Martha’s Vineyard and they won’t even sell him a pierogi
Alan Dershowitz will never leave Martha’s Vineyard and they won’t even sell him a pierogi
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'Queensland appoints former chair of rightwing group Advance to school curriculum board as union leaders ousted'
"At the time of [Advance's] launch, he was personally advocating against Brisbane’s Tattersall’s Club admitting women as members."
#auspol
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"At the time of [Advance's] launch, he was personally advocating against Brisbane’s Tattersall’s Club admitting women as members."
#auspol
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November 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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USA, you have a problem.
More than 16,000 children are married to adult men in the USA every year. Some as young as ten years old.
www.unchainedatlast.org/united-state...
www.unchainedatlast.org/united-state...
United States' Child Marriage Problem: Study Findings (April 2021) - Unchained At Last
The United States has a child marriage problem - but a simple solution is available. Nearly 300,000 minors, under age 18, were legally married in the U.S. between 2000 and 2018, this study found.
www.unchainedatlast.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
USA, you have a problem.
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Race car driver Dean Alessi of Alessi Motorsports has been named as a member of the National Socialist Network who attended the neo-Nazi rally at NSW Parliament last weekend. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
November 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Race car driver Dean Alessi of Alessi Motorsports has been named as a member of the National Socialist Network who attended the neo-Nazi rally at NSW Parliament last weekend. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Where Eric Abetz is treasurer. Another Liberal incompetence on our treasury.
Critics of a state-owned insurance company proposal say TasInsure has "no business case ... no financial modelling, and experts are saying it is extremely risky to the state's budget position", as draft legislation is produced for consultation.
Tasmanian government's draft bill for 'extremely risky' insurance venture
Critics of a state-owned insurance company proposal say TasInsure has "no business case ... no financial modelling, and experts are saying it is extremely risky to the state's budget position", as draft legislation is produced for consultation.
www.abc.net.au
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Where Eric Abetz is treasurer. Another Liberal incompetence on our treasury.
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The Global South is drowning in climate debt https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11/the-global-south-is-drowning-in-climate-debt #auspol
The Global South is drowning in climate debt
As deadly storms rip through the Caribbean, a new United Nations report delivers a sobering warning: the world is failing to prepare for the climate it has already created.
johnmenadue.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The Global South is drowning in climate debt https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11/the-global-south-is-drowning-in-climate-debt #auspol
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The Federal Liberal Party:
• 18 HoR MPs (out of 150)
• 20 Senators (out of 76)
Total Oppn HoR MPs: 43
Total Oppn Senators: 27
Yet the media (esp. our ABC) keeps reporting on them and interviewing them, as if they're a credible, viable alternative govt. 🙄 #auspol #journalism
• 18 HoR MPs (out of 150)
• 20 Senators (out of 76)
Total Oppn HoR MPs: 43
Total Oppn Senators: 27
Yet the media (esp. our ABC) keeps reporting on them and interviewing them, as if they're a credible, viable alternative govt. 🙄 #auspol #journalism
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The Federal Liberal Party:
• 18 HoR MPs (out of 150)
• 20 Senators (out of 76)
Total Oppn HoR MPs: 43
Total Oppn Senators: 27
Yet the media (esp. our ABC) keeps reporting on them and interviewing them, as if they're a credible, viable alternative govt. 🙄 #auspol #journalism
• 18 HoR MPs (out of 150)
• 20 Senators (out of 76)
Total Oppn HoR MPs: 43
Total Oppn Senators: 27
Yet the media (esp. our ABC) keeps reporting on them and interviewing them, as if they're a credible, viable alternative govt. 🙄 #auspol #journalism
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The person apologising for failing to pass on the Sydney neo-Nazi rally protest information is the Deputy NSW Police Commisioner.
He was recently the acting NSW Police Commissioner and applied for the top job.
But 3 months ago he was passed over for the Commissioner's job.
Yes, indeed 😎
He was recently the acting NSW Police Commissioner and applied for the top job.
But 3 months ago he was passed over for the Commissioner's job.
Yes, indeed 😎
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The person apologising for failing to pass on the Sydney neo-Nazi rally protest information is the Deputy NSW Police Commisioner.
He was recently the acting NSW Police Commissioner and applied for the top job.
But 3 months ago he was passed over for the Commissioner's job.
Yes, indeed 😎
He was recently the acting NSW Police Commissioner and applied for the top job.
But 3 months ago he was passed over for the Commissioner's job.
Yes, indeed 😎
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There were cops present, watching & listening to the nazis as they broke laws around hate speech & inciting hate. Were they instructed not to intervene .... with bats, pepper spray & arrests .... like they do with climate change or anti genocide protesters??
What instructions were they given ??
What instructions were they given ??
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
There were cops present, watching & listening to the nazis as they broke laws around hate speech & inciting hate. Were they instructed not to intervene .... with bats, pepper spray & arrests .... like they do with climate change or anti genocide protesters??
What instructions were they given ??
What instructions were they given ??
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"Speersy" manages to bury the lead in the 10th paragraph of #theirABC reporting on #NOidea #NOalition decision:
Just released World Energy Report "clearly finds that following a pathway to net zero emissions by 2050 is the best way to deliver lower household bills" #auspol
Just released World Energy Report "clearly finds that following a pathway to net zero emissions by 2050 is the best way to deliver lower household bills" #auspol
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"Speersy" manages to bury the lead in the 10th paragraph of #theirABC reporting on #NOidea #NOalition decision:
Just released World Energy Report "clearly finds that following a pathway to net zero emissions by 2050 is the best way to deliver lower household bills" #auspol
Just released World Energy Report "clearly finds that following a pathway to net zero emissions by 2050 is the best way to deliver lower household bills" #auspol
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Tasmania's lower house has started debating an "order" to build the Macquarie Point stadium.
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 13, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Tasmania's lower house has started debating an "order" to build the Macquarie Point stadium.
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21/ Note that a number of Complainy Janeys on the federal crossbench have questioned why AFP & VicPol have thus far refused to prosecute the alleged assault on the sacred site as a hate crime.
www.southbanklocalnews.com.au/crossbencher...
www.southbanklocalnews.com.au/crossbencher...
Crossbenchers criticise police for weak response to Camp Sovereignty neo-Nazi attack
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Victoria Police have been criticised for holding back on investigating and prosecuting the Camp Sovereignty attack as a hate crime, despite mounting pressure fr...
www.southbanklocalnews.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
21/ Note that a number of Complainy Janeys on the federal crossbench have questioned why AFP & VicPol have thus far refused to prosecute the alleged assault on the sacred site as a hate crime.
www.southbanklocalnews.com.au/crossbencher...
www.southbanklocalnews.com.au/crossbencher...
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Woodside Energy’s partnership with Monash University to end after protests by staff and students
Woodside Energy’s partnership with Monash University to end after protests by staff and students
Under the deal, Woodside paid Monash University $43m over seven years and company was given naming rights to building on one of the Melbourne campuses
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A contentious partnership between Monash University and Woodside Energy will end after a campaign by staff and students over concerns about the relationship, but discussions are under way about future collaborations.
The Monash University vice-chancellor, Prof Sharon Pickering, appeared before a Senate committee hearing examining university governance on Wednesday, where she confirmed that the existing partnership is due to end “at the end of this year.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Woodside Energy’s partnership with Monash University to end after protests by staff and students
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Victoria's first treaty with Aboriginal people will today be signed by members of the Aboriginal community, the premier and state governor.
Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people set to become law in Victoria
Victoria's first treaty with Aboriginal people will today be signed by members of the Aboriginal community, the premier and state governor.
www.abc.net.au
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Victoria's first treaty with Aboriginal people will today be signed by members of the Aboriginal community, the premier and state governor.
Costs of specialists are out of reach for those on Centrelink.
Out of pocket costs are putting specialist medical care out of reach of pensioners & many other Australians.
We need a healthcare system where people can access the care they need, not just what they can afford.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
We need a healthcare system where people can access the care they need, not just what they can afford.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Pensioners say they are just 'waiting to die' as specialist costs rise
Victorian pensioner Eddie Rushforth says he does not know whether his bowel cancer has returned because he cannot afford the cost of the scans.
www.abc.net.au
September 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Costs of specialists are out of reach for those on Centrelink.
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Queensland Labor does not have the numbers on the floor of the Queensland Parliament to repeal this. We Queenslanders can give them the numbers in 2028. We've booted both parties from office in the recent past. Mess with us and find out. #qldpol www.9news.com.au/national/pil...
Queensland becomes first Australian state to ban pill testing
Queensland has become the first Australian state to ban pill testing after the LNP government rushed amend...
www.9news.com.au
September 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Queensland Labor does not have the numbers on the floor of the Queensland Parliament to repeal this. We Queenslanders can give them the numbers in 2028. We've booted both parties from office in the recent past. Mess with us and find out. #qldpol www.9news.com.au/national/pil...
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Kimmel vs Kilmeade...
September 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Kimmel vs Kilmeade...
George Monbiot 20/9 “Power is the rock on which truth founders. It will always find willing enforcers: no one ever lost money by telling billionaires what they want to hear. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital”
September 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
George Monbiot 20/9 “Power is the rock on which truth founders. It will always find willing enforcers: no one ever lost money by telling billionaires what they want to hear. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital”
When a white man does a hit and run causing the death of a black man, gets a non custodial sentence. Whilst Blak kids are locked up for stealing lollies. Welcome to the racist NT
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Conflict of interest claims over attorney-general's link to hit-run driver
The Northern Territory's attorney-general is facing backlash after failing to publicly declare a potential conflict of interest regarding a fatal hit-and-run driver before court.
www.abc.net.au
September 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
When a white man does a hit and run causing the death of a black man, gets a non custodial sentence. Whilst Blak kids are locked up for stealing lollies. Welcome to the racist NT
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
The sentence was non custodial for a death by hit & run and 1 other injured. Blak deaths don’t seem to count among the white people in charge.
Despicable.
Despicable.
NT attorney-general accused of hiding potential conflict of interest in link to hit-and-run driver - ABC News share.google/GJqkq82lzzfe.... She needs to go and the age kids can be jailed increased from age 10 to 14 or 15. End the racism on our Indiginous youth..
Conflict of interest claims over attorney-general's link to hit-run driver
The Northern Territory's attorney-general is facing backlash after failing to publicly declare a potential conflict of interest regarding a fatal hit-and-run driver before court.
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September 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The sentence was non custodial for a death by hit & run and 1 other injured. Blak deaths don’t seem to count among the white people in charge.
Despicable.
Despicable.
This is outrageous. State sanctioned murder.
So he's just murdering people now
Trump says U.S. military has struck another alleged drug boat, killing 3
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Trump says U.S. military has struck another alleged drug boat, killing 3
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Trump says U.S. military has struck another alleged drug boat, killing 3
President Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat accused of carrying drugs.
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September 20, 2025 at 6:18 AM
This is outrageous. State sanctioned murder.
Capitalism is all about profit. Workers are expendable. When safety costs more than an insurance payout, guess which way capitalists will choose?
Ausgrid slashes safety inspectors after report finds cheaper to pay permanent disability injury compensation
Ausgrid slashes safety inspectors after report finds cheaper to pay permanent disability injury compensation
Secret report from CutlerMerz finds yearly cost of inspections – $520,219 – is more than cost of paying compensation – $28,375 a year
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Ausgrid cut safety inspector numbers by more than half after receiving a secret report that said it was cheaper for the company to pay compensation for a permanent disability injury than to continue paying for the inspections.
The secret report, conducted by consultancy CutlerMerz and seen by Guardian Australia, recommended Ausgrid slash the inspections it was doing by as much as 55%, saying the cost – $520,219 per year – was “grossly disproportionate to the cost of the consequence being managed”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Capitalism is all about profit. Workers are expendable. When safety costs more than an insurance payout, guess which way capitalists will choose?
Conservatives need to know that people take drugs. Pill testing is preventative health, but the LNP Gov just banned it. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Queensland government rams through law changes to ban drug checking
The Queensland government has been unrepentant in its tough stance on drugs, with Health Minister Tim Nicholls telling state parliament this week it doesn't "support drug dealers", writes Janelle Mile...
www.abc.net.au
September 19, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Conservatives need to know that people take drugs. Pill testing is preventative health, but the LNP Gov just banned it. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...