@aj-mua.bsky.social
Australia’s tax system is built for the rich.
The top 0.2% claim 41% of capital gains. Super tax breaks cost more than the aged pension. Yet a minor tax tweak on $3M+ balances sparks outrage affecting just 0.5% of Aussies.
Time to stop subsidising the wealthy.
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
The top 0.2% claim 41% of capital gains. Super tax breaks cost more than the aged pension. Yet a minor tax tweak on $3M+ balances sparks outrage affecting just 0.5% of Aussies.
Time to stop subsidising the wealthy.
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
The super tax debate is divorced from reality – and more proof that Australia’s tax system is built for the rich | Greg Jericho
The proposal will affect only 0.5% of people with superannuation and yet you would think the government is about to seize the means of production
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Australia’s tax system is built for the rich.
The top 0.2% claim 41% of capital gains. Super tax breaks cost more than the aged pension. Yet a minor tax tweak on $3M+ balances sparks outrage affecting just 0.5% of Aussies.
Time to stop subsidising the wealthy.
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
The top 0.2% claim 41% of capital gains. Super tax breaks cost more than the aged pension. Yet a minor tax tweak on $3M+ balances sparks outrage affecting just 0.5% of Aussies.
Time to stop subsidising the wealthy.
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
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The Coalition acknowledges that unrestrained gas exports are damaging Aus. Independent senators like David Pocock, Jacquie Lambie & Pauline Hanson agree, and the Greens.
Australia Institute research shows:
80% of Australia’s gas is exported
Gas exports have tripled Australian gas & elec prices
Australia Institute research shows:
80% of Australia’s gas is exported
Gas exports have tripled Australian gas & elec prices
Coalition, independents and Greens all agree: There is no gas supply shortage in Australia
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has confirmed what Australia Institute research has long shown – there is no gas supply shortage in Australia.
australiainstitute.org.au
March 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The Coalition acknowledges that unrestrained gas exports are damaging Aus. Independent senators like David Pocock, Jacquie Lambie & Pauline Hanson agree, and the Greens.
Australia Institute research shows:
80% of Australia’s gas is exported
Gas exports have tripled Australian gas & elec prices
Australia Institute research shows:
80% of Australia’s gas is exported
Gas exports have tripled Australian gas & elec prices
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Which makes it the ONLY thing I want to talk about. Good job, moron! 😂
Donold Furious We All Won’t Stop Talking About SignalGate
You know what to do.
www.thegodpodcast.com
March 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Which makes it the ONLY thing I want to talk about. Good job, moron! 😂
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Why is Donald Trump stifling free speech? Because that's what every dictator does.
March 31, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Why is Donald Trump stifling free speech? Because that's what every dictator does.
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Your house is becoming uninsurable due to climate risks. Albo and Dutton won’t mention it - @crikey.com.au
Our research shows a climate damage compensation levy on coal & gas exports from Australia could raise billions every year to pay costs of climate change, without raising prices in Aus.
Our research shows a climate damage compensation levy on coal & gas exports from Australia could raise billions every year to pay costs of climate change, without raising prices in Aus.
Your house is becoming uninsurable due to climate risks. Albo and Dutton won't mention it
Premiums in disaster-prone regions have increased by up to 400%, posing a systemic financial risk. Don't expect it to be an election issue.
www.crikey.com.au
April 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Your house is becoming uninsurable due to climate risks. Albo and Dutton won’t mention it - @crikey.com.au
Our research shows a climate damage compensation levy on coal & gas exports from Australia could raise billions every year to pay costs of climate change, without raising prices in Aus.
Our research shows a climate damage compensation levy on coal & gas exports from Australia could raise billions every year to pay costs of climate change, without raising prices in Aus.
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America has never been subject to this level of authoritarianism, and quite frankly, sheer incompetence.
Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.
Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.
March 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
America has never been subject to this level of authoritarianism, and quite frankly, sheer incompetence.
Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.
Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.
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The RBA should have delivered a rate cut today, from 4.1% to 3.85%.
“All the indicators have continued to move in the right direction since the last rate cut. Underlying inflation has now been below 3% for three straight months – so why wait?
Media release:
“All the indicators have continued to move in the right direction since the last rate cut. Underlying inflation has now been below 3% for three straight months – so why wait?
Media release:
Rate hold more political than the cut we should have had
Today's decision to keep interest rates on hold is just as political as if the RBA had cut rates.
australiainstitute.org.au
April 1, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The RBA should have delivered a rate cut today, from 4.1% to 3.85%.
“All the indicators have continued to move in the right direction since the last rate cut. Underlying inflation has now been below 3% for three straight months – so why wait?
Media release:
“All the indicators have continued to move in the right direction since the last rate cut. Underlying inflation has now been below 3% for three straight months – so why wait?
Media release:
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Dutton and the IPA have it on their list to privatise our BOM #auspol #Australia #Politics #BOM #AusVotes25 #AusElection2025
The Theft, Harm, and Presidential Grift of Privatizing the National Weather Service
Our investment in National Weather Service is repaid many times over in economic benefit.
blog.ucs.org
March 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Dutton and the IPA have it on their list to privatise our BOM #auspol #Australia #Politics #BOM #AusVotes25 #AusElection2025
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By cutting fossil fuel subsidies, ending the gas industry’s free ride, reforming negative gearing and closing tax loopholes for superannuation and luxury utes, Treasury would raise between $12 billion and $63 billion.
Read: 5 ideas for a better tax system:
Read: 5 ideas for a better tax system:
Raising revenue right: Better tax ideas for the 48th Parliament
The 48th Parliament has the opportunity to tackle some of Australia’s biggest problems – inequality, poverty, sustainability, health and education
australiainstitute.org.au
March 24, 2025 at 2:54 AM
By cutting fossil fuel subsidies, ending the gas industry’s free ride, reforming negative gearing and closing tax loopholes for superannuation and luxury utes, Treasury would raise between $12 billion and $63 billion.
Read: 5 ideas for a better tax system:
Read: 5 ideas for a better tax system:
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Watch the full press conference: youtu.be/YdN6vbFurRs
Big Gas is taking the Piss - Press Conference
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
youtu.be
March 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Watch the full press conference: youtu.be/YdN6vbFurRs
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"Our governments are letting a handful of giant multinational oil and gas companies drain Australia of gas."
"There's only one way to keep Australian gas for Australians, and that is to cut gas exports. "
- Principal Advisor Mark Ogge
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
"There's only one way to keep Australian gas for Australians, and that is to cut gas exports. "
- Principal Advisor Mark Ogge
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
March 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
"Our governments are letting a handful of giant multinational oil and gas companies drain Australia of gas."
"There's only one way to keep Australian gas for Australians, and that is to cut gas exports. "
- Principal Advisor Mark Ogge
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
"There's only one way to keep Australian gas for Australians, and that is to cut gas exports. "
- Principal Advisor Mark Ogge
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
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If Palestine is the litmus test everybody has failed it, so it's not a surprise the West is in a dire State. The same men bombing brown & Black people indiscriminately will also snatch your white elderly Mom's social security. That's why fighting for rights can't be selective. Everybody or nobody.
March 24, 2025 at 4:42 AM
If Palestine is the litmus test everybody has failed it, so it's not a surprise the West is in a dire State. The same men bombing brown & Black people indiscriminately will also snatch your white elderly Mom's social security. That's why fighting for rights can't be selective. Everybody or nobody.
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Trump is waging "an undisguised war on information and evidence; retribution for the objective reporting of Trump and a naked attempt to replace it with slavish sycophancy from supportive outlets" @zoedaniel.bsky.social
Dutton's praise for Trump is a big threat.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dutton's praise for Trump is a big threat.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s attacks on freedom of speech are a threat to us all – and not the product of a ‘big thinker’ | Zoe Daniel
The US president’s war on information has wide-ranging ramifications beyond the media and should be called out
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Trump is waging "an undisguised war on information and evidence; retribution for the objective reporting of Trump and a naked attempt to replace it with slavish sycophancy from supportive outlets" @zoedaniel.bsky.social
Dutton's praise for Trump is a big threat.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dutton's praise for Trump is a big threat.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
March 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
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Something special is happening!
Bless these people!
Bless these people!
The Rebellion Is Growing And It’s Glorious
Dear Humans,
www.thegodpodcast.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Something special is happening!
Bless these people!
Bless these people!
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At Republican Congressman Mike Flood's town hall last night in Nebraska, the crowd broke out in chants of "tax the rich."
They're right. Here's why.
They're right. Here's why.
12 Myths About Taxing the Rich | Robert Reich
Robert Reich debunks 12 misconceptions about tax policy in America. Watch More: Do Corporate Tax Cuts Actually Help Americans? ►► https://youtu.be/srJZHQHHT8g Citations: http://bit.ly/12mythscitations
www.youtube.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
At Republican Congressman Mike Flood's town hall last night in Nebraska, the crowd broke out in chants of "tax the rich."
They're right. Here's why.
They're right. Here's why.
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"Everyone talks about wanting to make a change.
"The biggest change you can make is voting for the people who want to do that change that you believe in."
Listen to the full discussion 'How to Fix the Housing Crisis' with @amyremeikis.bsky.social at Adelaide Writers' Week on ABC Listen now!👇
"The biggest change you can make is voting for the people who want to do that change that you believe in."
Listen to the full discussion 'How to Fix the Housing Crisis' with @amyremeikis.bsky.social at Adelaide Writers' Week on ABC Listen now!👇
March 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"Everyone talks about wanting to make a change.
"The biggest change you can make is voting for the people who want to do that change that you believe in."
Listen to the full discussion 'How to Fix the Housing Crisis' with @amyremeikis.bsky.social at Adelaide Writers' Week on ABC Listen now!👇
"The biggest change you can make is voting for the people who want to do that change that you believe in."
Listen to the full discussion 'How to Fix the Housing Crisis' with @amyremeikis.bsky.social at Adelaide Writers' Week on ABC Listen now!👇
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Why are we being told Australia could run out of gas, when we have more than almost any other country?
And we export 80% of it?
The gas industry just wants an excuse to drill for more.
@joshuablackjb.bsky.social #auspol
And we export 80% of it?
The gas industry just wants an excuse to drill for more.
@joshuablackjb.bsky.social #auspol
March 20, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Why are we being told Australia could run out of gas, when we have more than almost any other country?
And we export 80% of it?
The gas industry just wants an excuse to drill for more.
@joshuablackjb.bsky.social #auspol
And we export 80% of it?
The gas industry just wants an excuse to drill for more.
@joshuablackjb.bsky.social #auspol
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It's enough to give you the sh*ts. @rodcampbell.bsky.social reveals that Tasmanian salmon farms produce 6 times more pollution than all of Tasmania's sewage #OffTheCharts
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-big...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-big...
March 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
It's enough to give you the sh*ts. @rodcampbell.bsky.social reveals that Tasmanian salmon farms produce 6 times more pollution than all of Tasmania's sewage #OffTheCharts
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-big...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-big...
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Big gas export companies in QLD want to export gas that's supposed to go to Australian households and businesses.
If that happens, it will drive up gas and electricity bills, costing Aussies tens of billions of dollars.
Principal Advisor @MarkOgge explains. #auspol
If that happens, it will drive up gas and electricity bills, costing Aussies tens of billions of dollars.
Principal Advisor @MarkOgge explains. #auspol
March 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Big gas export companies in QLD want to export gas that's supposed to go to Australian households and businesses.
If that happens, it will drive up gas and electricity bills, costing Aussies tens of billions of dollars.
Principal Advisor @MarkOgge explains. #auspol
If that happens, it will drive up gas and electricity bills, costing Aussies tens of billions of dollars.
Principal Advisor @MarkOgge explains. #auspol
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The putrid connections between great wealth and great power are now on display for all to see. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/27/america-billionaires-bezos-zuckerberg-musk
Three billionaires: America’s oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich
As Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk alter US media, the connections between wealth and power are in plain sight
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The putrid connections between great wealth and great power are now on display for all to see. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/27/america-billionaires-bezos-zuckerberg-musk
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So increasing the minimum wage to a livable wage is “socialism”?
But Amazon union busting, keeping wages low, and forcing workers onto public assistance while its founder increases his net worth by $7.9M an hour is the "free market"?
Perhaps this could be a WaPo opinion piece.
But Amazon union busting, keeping wages low, and forcing workers onto public assistance while its founder increases his net worth by $7.9M an hour is the "free market"?
Perhaps this could be a WaPo opinion piece.
February 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
So increasing the minimum wage to a livable wage is “socialism”?
But Amazon union busting, keeping wages low, and forcing workers onto public assistance while its founder increases his net worth by $7.9M an hour is the "free market"?
Perhaps this could be a WaPo opinion piece.
But Amazon union busting, keeping wages low, and forcing workers onto public assistance while its founder increases his net worth by $7.9M an hour is the "free market"?
Perhaps this could be a WaPo opinion piece.
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In Australia, the wealthy also control our mainstream news media, to promote their own business interests. Australians need to boycott Seven (Stokes), Nine, and NewsCorp (Murdoch). #auspol #journalism #media
February 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
In Australia, the wealthy also control our mainstream news media, to promote their own business interests. Australians need to boycott Seven (Stokes), Nine, and NewsCorp (Murdoch). #auspol #journalism #media