Ian Martin
@4granddaughters.bsky.social
A retired professional, living in the Goulburn Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Loving life with an awesome wife & family, including 4 grand daughters.
A volunteer firefighter with an interest in honesty & integrity in politics.
Loving life with an awesome wife & family, including 4 grand daughters.
A volunteer firefighter with an interest in honesty & integrity in politics.
Dutton confirms beyond doubt that the last person speaking is setting Coalition policy on important issues.
A gov't led by Dutton was always going to be a shit show, but talk about policy on the run!
A gov't led by Dutton was always going to be a shit show, but talk about policy on the run!
Dutton: we'll split un insurance companies!
Taylor: we won't split up insurance companies!
Dutton: We'll hold a referendum to deport people
Cash: We're not going to hold a referendum to deport people
Clown car stuff.
Taylor: we won't split up insurance companies!
Dutton: We'll hold a referendum to deport people
Cash: We're not going to hold a referendum to deport people
Clown car stuff.
March 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Dutton confirms beyond doubt that the last person speaking is setting Coalition policy on important issues.
A gov't led by Dutton was always going to be a shit show, but talk about policy on the run!
A gov't led by Dutton was always going to be a shit show, but talk about policy on the run!
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Rather than dial back on the gambling ads or the kickbacks to fix its integrity nightmare, the AFL is now demanding it receive the private info of every punter so it can track who they are.
We need to break the toxic nexus between gambling and sport.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
We need to break the toxic nexus between gambling and sport.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
AFL admits it has lost control of online gambling oversight amid spike in ‘integrity risks’
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the AFL struggles to detect if players are using inside information to manipulate betting markets, despite close ties to industry
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Rather than dial back on the gambling ads or the kickbacks to fix its integrity nightmare, the AFL is now demanding it receive the private info of every punter so it can track who they are.
We need to break the toxic nexus between gambling and sport.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
We need to break the toxic nexus between gambling and sport.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Absolutely agree, and it's high time Australia stepped up and moved our allegiance away from America as they can no longer be trusted as a reliable partner in anything.
President Trump siding with the aggressor instead of helping defend Ukraine & the int’l rules-based order is deeply troubling.
Treatment of President Zelensky was disgraceful & very hard to watch.
Rest of the world stepping up is the right thing to do 🇺🇦
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
Treatment of President Zelensky was disgraceful & very hard to watch.
Rest of the world stepping up is the right thing to do 🇺🇦
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
Putin is ready to carve up the world. Trump just handed him the knife
When Donald Trump threatened Volodymyr Zelensky with the potential for World War III, he may have been drawing a more accurate historical parallel than he realised.
www.smh.com.au
March 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Absolutely agree, and it's high time Australia stepped up and moved our allegiance away from America as they can no longer be trusted as a reliable partner in anything.
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In a few short weeks, President Trump has severely damaged the government’s ability to fight climate change, upending American environmental policy with moves that could have lasting implications for the country, and the planet.
How Trump Has Undermined U.S. Climate Policy
President Trump has quickly transformed America’s approach to the environment, withholding funds and stretching the limits of presidential power.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
In a few short weeks, President Trump has severely damaged the government’s ability to fight climate change, upending American environmental policy with moves that could have lasting implications for the country, and the planet.
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Having lived through most of the Cold War l have to say I’m utterly stunned the USA has effectively sided with Russia - Eisenhower, JFK and Adlai Stevenson must be turning in their graves - Trump is a traitor to his people, pure and simple.
March 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Having lived through most of the Cold War l have to say I’m utterly stunned the USA has effectively sided with Russia - Eisenhower, JFK and Adlai Stevenson must be turning in their graves - Trump is a traitor to his people, pure and simple.
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Republican lickspittles are so used to groveling before Trump they seem genuinely perplexed why Zelenskyy wouldn't do it.
March 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Republican lickspittles are so used to groveling before Trump they seem genuinely perplexed why Zelenskyy wouldn't do it.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy is probably the sort of leader the world needs right now - he could become a lightning rod for good.
March 1, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is probably the sort of leader the world needs right now - he could become a lightning rod for good.
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With brutal greed and arrogance, Trump is planning the rape of Ukraine. Nothing less.
U.S. Pressing Tough Demands in Revised Deal for Ukraine’s Minerals
The Trump administration wants revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources, according to a draft obtained by The New York Times, with no security guarantee in exchange.
www.nytimes.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
With brutal greed and arrogance, Trump is planning the rape of Ukraine. Nothing less.
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As we should have done, just a pity we didn't support a cease fire earlier.
#BREAKING: Australia has split from the US to vote with more than 150 countries at the UN for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza
Australia backs UN motion for ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’ in Gaza
Australia also voted with the vast majority of world nations to demand Israel reverse its ban on the Palestinian aid agency Unrwa
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 11:39 PM
As we should have done, just a pity we didn't support a cease fire earlier.
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Written with all respect to followers and everyone else ...
Political parties (Labor/Liberal/Nationals/Greens) have "toe the party line" from "the boss."
Whereas so-called "teals" and indepenents. They don't have a "boss" or "master" other than their constituents. 1/
Political parties (Labor/Liberal/Nationals/Greens) have "toe the party line" from "the boss."
Whereas so-called "teals" and indepenents. They don't have a "boss" or "master" other than their constituents. 1/
December 5, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Written with all respect to followers and everyone else ...
Political parties (Labor/Liberal/Nationals/Greens) have "toe the party line" from "the boss."
Whereas so-called "teals" and indepenents. They don't have a "boss" or "master" other than their constituents. 1/
Political parties (Labor/Liberal/Nationals/Greens) have "toe the party line" from "the boss."
Whereas so-called "teals" and indepenents. They don't have a "boss" or "master" other than their constituents. 1/
About bloody time, what has been happening in Palestine is an absolute disgrace & indictment on all who are proving arms and support.
Netanyahu is just a war monger.
Netanyahu is just a war monger.
Australia splits with US to back UN resolution demanding end to Israel occupation of Palestinian territories
Australia splits with US to back UN resolution demanding end to Israel occupation of Palestinian territories
Vote marks a change to the nation’s official stance held for more than two decades
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Australia has split with the US and voted with 156 other countries at the United Nations to demand the end of Israel’s “unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as rapidly as possible”.
The vote marks Australia’s return to the position for the first time in more than two decades.
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December 4, 2024 at 2:20 AM
About bloody time, what has been happening in Palestine is an absolute disgrace & indictment on all who are proving arms and support.
Netanyahu is just a war monger.
Netanyahu is just a war monger.
Yes, please, & when will the Gov't realise they represent us voters, not the lobbyists who invade their space around Canberra.
Gambling ads between Frozen and Bluey songs.
This shouldn’t be happening. Govt needs to have the guts to ban gambling advertising.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This shouldn’t be happening. Govt needs to have the guts to ban gambling advertising.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian father calls out Spotify for allegedly playing Sportsbet ads during Frozen and Bluey songs
Man says gambling ads ‘potentially damaging’ for his children who regularly listen to Disney and the Wiggles on his account on music streaming app
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Yes, please, & when will the Gov't realise they represent us voters, not the lobbyists who invade their space around Canberra.
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Here's an idea for tax reform:
1. stop subsidising gas and coal mining
2. start making them pay their fair share of tax
You can help by adding your name to our petition to increase the PRRT: theaus.in/increasePRRT #auspol
1. stop subsidising gas and coal mining
2. start making them pay their fair share of tax
You can help by adding your name to our petition to increase the PRRT: theaus.in/increasePRRT #auspol
✍️ SIGN: Demand the gas industry pays its fair share. Fix the PRRT!
The government collects more money from HECS than it does from the PRRT.
Australians are missing out on important revenue for public services while gas companies make record profits.
We need to inc...
theaus.in
November 27, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Here's an idea for tax reform:
1. stop subsidising gas and coal mining
2. start making them pay their fair share of tax
You can help by adding your name to our petition to increase the PRRT: theaus.in/increasePRRT #auspol
1. stop subsidising gas and coal mining
2. start making them pay their fair share of tax
You can help by adding your name to our petition to increase the PRRT: theaus.in/increasePRRT #auspol
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So glad to see that dickhead Dick Smith and ABC radio’s resident right wing idiot Macca get brutally fact checked by ABC media watch on their climate lies on renewables #mediawatch
November 25, 2024 at 10:48 AM
So glad to see that dickhead Dick Smith and ABC radio’s resident right wing idiot Macca get brutally fact checked by ABC media watch on their climate lies on renewables #mediawatch
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All I want for Christmas is for Twitter to keep bleeding away millions of users every day to Bluesky until Twitter is nothing more than a bigger, emptier, Truth Social shithole.
Manifest THAT. 🙏🎁
Manifest THAT. 🙏🎁
November 25, 2024 at 5:07 AM
All I want for Christmas is for Twitter to keep bleeding away millions of users every day to Bluesky until Twitter is nothing more than a bigger, emptier, Truth Social shithole.
Manifest THAT. 🙏🎁
Manifest THAT. 🙏🎁
And you can guarantee that when the Gov't & the Opposition are in furious agreement on rushing it through (even if not fully agreed on every word) there is a win for both sides, at the expense of the taxpayer yet again.
And "screwing" of minors and independents is a bonus for them both.
Disgusting!
And "screwing" of minors and independents is a bonus for them both.
Disgusting!
If a Government is trying to rush a bill through Parliament, then odds are something fishy is going on.
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
November 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM
And you can guarantee that when the Gov't & the Opposition are in furious agreement on rushing it through (even if not fully agreed on every word) there is a win for both sides, at the expense of the taxpayer yet again.
And "screwing" of minors and independents is a bonus for them both.
Disgusting!
And "screwing" of minors and independents is a bonus for them both.
Disgusting!
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Labor's electoral donation reforms lock out independent & smaller parties, denying voters the ability to choose outside the major parties. A healthy & robust democracy champions choice, it doesn't stamp it out. We need an inquiry now. #auspol
November 21, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Labor's electoral donation reforms lock out independent & smaller parties, denying voters the ability to choose outside the major parties. A healthy & robust democracy champions choice, it doesn't stamp it out. We need an inquiry now. #auspol
I absolutely agree, it is clear that Auntie is having a clean out of some on air people, and yet Macca, who is beyond dreary, lazy & totally self-absorbed, gets to crap on every Sunday morning.
There must be more appropriate people to present an entertaining show each week, and win back listeners.
There must be more appropriate people to present an entertaining show each week, and win back listeners.
I’ve signed the petition to keep Sarah Macdonald at ABC Sydney. Getting rid of her while they keep people like Macca is beyond me.
chng.it/LFt7g2V7pR
chng.it/LFt7g2V7pR
Sign the Petition
Bring back Sarah Macdonald on ABC Radio Sydney 702
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November 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
I absolutely agree, it is clear that Auntie is having a clean out of some on air people, and yet Macca, who is beyond dreary, lazy & totally self-absorbed, gets to crap on every Sunday morning.
There must be more appropriate people to present an entertaining show each week, and win back listeners.
There must be more appropriate people to present an entertaining show each week, and win back listeners.
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This massive stitch-up by the major parties leaves community independents to pay the price without any consultation or robust debate. We need greater transparency in parliament but this is not how to do it… #auspol
November 20, 2024 at 6:52 AM
This massive stitch-up by the major parties leaves community independents to pay the price without any consultation or robust debate. We need greater transparency in parliament but this is not how to do it… #auspol
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If you bring central London to a halt in order to campaign against catastrophic climate change then you're a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
November 19, 2024 at 10:22 AM
If you bring central London to a halt in order to campaign against catastrophic climate change then you're a "barmy" eco "fanatic" who deserves to be locked up.
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
If you do the same to hang on to your multimillion pound inheritance tax exemption then you're a brave freedom fighter defying the odds
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"Polling by the Australia Institute reveals more than 4 in 5 voters believe proposed changes to Australian electoral laws should be reviewed before they are introduced to Parliament" - Helen Haines MP
85% of new proposed administrative funding will go to the major parties #auspol
85% of new proposed administrative funding will go to the major parties #auspol
November 20, 2024 at 2:56 AM
"Polling by the Australia Institute reveals more than 4 in 5 voters believe proposed changes to Australian electoral laws should be reviewed before they are introduced to Parliament" - Helen Haines MP
85% of new proposed administrative funding will go to the major parties #auspol
85% of new proposed administrative funding will go to the major parties #auspol
@fireypete83.bsky.social you will find most of the worthwhile people from X here now, and a much nicer environment with hardly any idiots.
Better late than never.
Better late than never.
November 20, 2024 at 3:47 AM
@fireypete83.bsky.social you will find most of the worthwhile people from X here now, and a much nicer environment with hardly any idiots.
Better late than never.
Better late than never.
This is absolutely dreadful.
Whenever the Coalition and Labor gang up together to rush something through, you can absolutely guarantee there is something in for both, and that any scrutiny would show it as a shonky deal for many, except themselves!
Whenever the Coalition and Labor gang up together to rush something through, you can absolutely guarantee there is something in for both, and that any scrutiny would show it as a shonky deal for many, except themselves!
POV: the ENTIRE senate crossbench voting for parliamentary scrutiny of 400 pages of electoral reform that doesn't commence until 2028
Major parties teaming up to oppose & hide from scrutiny their desperate attempt to maintain the duopoly.
Major parties teaming up to oppose & hide from scrutiny their desperate attempt to maintain the duopoly.
November 19, 2024 at 10:22 AM
This is absolutely dreadful.
Whenever the Coalition and Labor gang up together to rush something through, you can absolutely guarantee there is something in for both, and that any scrutiny would show it as a shonky deal for many, except themselves!
Whenever the Coalition and Labor gang up together to rush something through, you can absolutely guarantee there is something in for both, and that any scrutiny would show it as a shonky deal for many, except themselves!