@allanpatience.bsky.social
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Labor pledged to save $6.4bn through cutting the government's use of consultants and external labour, and yet here they are forking out more. The government's focus must be on rebuilding the public service for core work functions.
October 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Labor pledged to save $6.4bn through cutting the government's use of consultants and external labour, and yet here they are forking out more. The government's focus must be on rebuilding the public service for core work functions.
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in a way it's heartening to see journalists realizing they don't need physical access to the halls of power in order to report on what's happening in them.
Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...
www.npr.org
October 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
in a way it's heartening to see journalists realizing they don't need physical access to the halls of power in order to report on what's happening in them.
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NEW: The escalating crackdown on dissenting thought and opinion is taking Australia down a dark road, writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social
www.deepcutnews.com/p/from-charl...
www.deepcutnews.com/p/from-charl...
From Charlie Kirk to Gaza, disagreement is treason
The escalating crackdown on dissenting thought and opinion is taking Australia down a dark road
www.deepcutnews.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
NEW: The escalating crackdown on dissenting thought and opinion is taking Australia down a dark road, writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social
www.deepcutnews.com/p/from-charl...
www.deepcutnews.com/p/from-charl...
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What does anyone think a meeting between Albanese and Trump would actually achieve?
September 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
What does anyone think a meeting between Albanese and Trump would actually achieve?
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Honestly Trump sounds quite pathetic - whiny and miserably inadequate.
If I was an American I would be mortified and humiliated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw9f...
If I was an American I would be mortified and humiliated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw9f...
President Trump delivers remarks to the United Nations General Assembly
YouTube video by U.S. Department of State
www.youtube.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Honestly Trump sounds quite pathetic - whiny and miserably inadequate.
If I was an American I would be mortified and humiliated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw9f...
If I was an American I would be mortified and humiliated.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw9f...
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the only clash this guy has seen is in the pattern between his shirts and ties
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered hundreds of generals to travel on short notice from around the world to hear him make a short speech on military standards and the “warrior ethos.”
New details emerge on Hegseth’s unusual mass gathering of top brass
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of generals for what is expected to be a short lecture on the “warrior ethos.” But top brass is bracing for possible firings or demotions.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
the only clash this guy has seen is in the pattern between his shirts and ties
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September 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Even the external barrister hired to do the internal review of a NSW GIPA (FoI) decision was told it didn't exist. But it did. It had been emailed to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Prof. Kathryn McGrath, as requested. She said she discussed it with the VC. The VC signed the contract!
September 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Even the external barrister hired to do the internal review of a NSW GIPA (FoI) decision was told it didn't exist. But it did. It had been emailed to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Prof. Kathryn McGrath, as requested. She said she discussed it with the VC. The VC signed the contract!
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University of Technology Sydney ordered a spreadsheet from KPMG targeting individual academics by research income, which might contravene the bargaining agreement. They repeatedly denied it even existed for several info requests. But that wasn't true. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
Exclusive: University sought secret KPMG staff spreadsheet
The University of Technology Sydney denied the existence of a KPMG spreadsheet ranking the research performance of academics, in breach of its EBA, until it was forced to release it.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
September 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
University of Technology Sydney ordered a spreadsheet from KPMG targeting individual academics by research income, which might contravene the bargaining agreement. They repeatedly denied it even existed for several info requests. But that wasn't true. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
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Under @albomp.bsky.social’s new #FOI laws, Deloitte, EY, KPMG & PWC can make a submission to Cabinet (on a topic you won’t know about) and you won’t get to see how they influenced the Govt until 20 years later. How’s that for democracy? #auspol
September 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Under @albomp.bsky.social’s new #FOI laws, Deloitte, EY, KPMG & PWC can make a submission to Cabinet (on a topic you won’t know about) and you won’t get to see how they influenced the Govt until 20 years later. How’s that for democracy? #auspol
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#Trump has remade white male America in his own image. This is a society we should steer clear of, at least until this group ceases to dominate it.
www.foxsports.com.au...
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‘Very f***ing satisfying’: Victorious Rory responds to ‘astonishing’ Ryder Cup crowd behaviour
‘F***ing satisfying’: Victorious Rory responds to ‘astonishing’ Ryder Cup crowd behaviour
www.foxsports.com.au
September 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
#Trump has remade white male America in his own image. This is a society we should steer clear of, at least until this group ceases to dominate it.
www.foxsports.com.au...
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@squigglyrick.bsky.social so well done - just a shame neither @alboMP or his piss weak NACC did nothing about it
theconversation.com/prime-minist...
theconversation.com/prime-minist...
Prime Minister’s Literary Awards winners 2025: investigating power, privilege and inequality
The winners of this year’s awards include celebrated novelist Michelle de Kretser, journalist Rick Morton on Robodebt and poet David Brooks.
theconversation.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:20 AM
@squigglyrick.bsky.social so well done - just a shame neither @alboMP or his piss weak NACC did nothing about it
theconversation.com/prime-minist...
theconversation.com/prime-minist...
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“In a research paper from the @australiainstitute.org.au called *Cooking the books at the Australian National University*, David Richardson and @richarddenniss.bsky.social said the ANU's argument about its unhealthy financial position was "flimsy".”
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907948...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907948...
'Cooking the books': national think tank questions ANU finances
'They should make clear how they use such donations.'
www.canberratimes.com.au
October 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“In a research paper from the @australiainstitute.org.au called *Cooking the books at the Australian National University*, David Richardson and @richarddenniss.bsky.social said the ANU's argument about its unhealthy financial position was "flimsy".”
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907948...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907948...
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Important new independent analysis from David Richardson and @richarddenniss.bsky.social at @australiainstitute.org.au
They argue that ANU’s books “appear designed to present a ‘crisis’ that is contradicted by the audited financial statements.”
australiainstitute.org.au/report/cooki...
They argue that ANU’s books “appear designed to present a ‘crisis’ that is contradicted by the audited financial statements.”
australiainstitute.org.au/report/cooki...
Cooking the books at the Australian National University - An analysis of the ANU accounts
Audited financial statements show that the ANU made a ‘profit’ of $90 million in 2024 and $136 million in 2023. Despite such strong financial results, ANU
australiainstitute.org.au
October 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Important new independent analysis from David Richardson and @richarddenniss.bsky.social at @australiainstitute.org.au
They argue that ANU’s books “appear designed to present a ‘crisis’ that is contradicted by the audited financial statements.”
australiainstitute.org.au/report/cooki...
They argue that ANU’s books “appear designed to present a ‘crisis’ that is contradicted by the audited financial statements.”
australiainstitute.org.au/report/cooki...
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Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla Mandela is among nearly 500 people, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, kidnapped by Israel in international waters on their way to deliver aid to Gaza on the Global Sumud flotilla
capeargus.co.za/news/politic...
capeargus.co.za/news/politic...
Mandela’s grandsons demand the release of their cousin Mandla detained by Isreal
Mayibuye Melisizwe Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, demands the immediate release of his cousin and other activists detained by Israeli authorities during a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza, condemni...
capeargus.co.za
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla Mandela is among nearly 500 people, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, kidnapped by Israel in international waters on their way to deliver aid to Gaza on the Global Sumud flotilla
capeargus.co.za/news/politic...
capeargus.co.za/news/politic...
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There are more guns in Australia than ever before.
The gun lobby says it is "winning".
Howard-era promises remain unfulfilled and laws being weakened.
Expect more of this.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
The gun lobby says it is "winning".
Howard-era promises remain unfulfilled and laws being weakened.
Expect more of this.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Between '50 and 100 shots' discharged in Sydney shooting, man critical
NSW Police say the alleged gunman had been "firing indiscriminately at passing vehicles including police vehicles".
www.abc.net.au
October 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
There are more guns in Australia than ever before.
The gun lobby says it is "winning".
Howard-era promises remain unfulfilled and laws being weakened.
Expect more of this.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
The gun lobby says it is "winning".
Howard-era promises remain unfulfilled and laws being weakened.
Expect more of this.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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De Brouwer made the exact same argument two years ago after the Robodebt Royal Commission report was delivered. This is how I treated it in Mean Streak: "Grow up."
October 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
De Brouwer made the exact same argument two years ago after the Robodebt Royal Commission report was delivered. This is how I treated it in Mean Streak: "Grow up."
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Opinion | From AUKUS to our timid climate target, there are a thousand questions that should be asked at Senate estimates. Too bad they won't be, @amyremeikis.bsky.social writes.
Here's a list of questions for Senate estimates that will probably, definitely, not be asked
We’ve compiled a short list of the questions that could be asked at estimates, but probably won’t be.
www.crikey.com.au
October 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Opinion | From AUKUS to our timid climate target, there are a thousand questions that should be asked at Senate estimates. Too bad they won't be, @amyremeikis.bsky.social writes.
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Australian citizens have the right to return to Australia. Calling them 'Isis brides' does not change the law. They are Australian.
October 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Australian citizens have the right to return to Australia. Calling them 'Isis brides' does not change the law. They are Australian.
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This is about the 100th article I've seen on the need for a robust public conversation about "the future of our foreign policy and alliance with the US".
That the Albanese govt is avoiding it should make us very worried.
And confirms its urgency. #AUKUS #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...
That the Albanese govt is avoiding it should make us very worried.
And confirms its urgency. #AUKUS #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...
The US has changed. Australia hasn’t. It’s time to talk about where the relationship goes from here
Seven months after Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term as US president, we are facing the most important moment in Australia’s foreign policy since the Iraq war. Australia needs to have a n...
johnmenadue.com
August 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This is about the 100th article I've seen on the need for a robust public conversation about "the future of our foreign policy and alliance with the US".
That the Albanese govt is avoiding it should make us very worried.
And confirms its urgency. #AUKUS #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...
That the Albanese govt is avoiding it should make us very worried.
And confirms its urgency. #AUKUS #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...
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One of the biggest issues in mainstream media is not just a fear of the Israeli lobby, but a genuine lack of knowledge of history, international law and context
Dr Assal Rad—
“Because it’s not a “relocation plan.” Forced displacement is a war crime.”
“Because it’s not a “relocation plan.” Forced displacement is a war crime.”
August 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
One of the biggest issues in mainstream media is not just a fear of the Israeli lobby, but a genuine lack of knowledge of history, international law and context