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How will Trump respond to last week's historic Democratic wins?
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
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"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
How will Trump respond to last week's historic Democratic wins?
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
"I think Trump is capable of course-correcting; he has no ideological consistency.
"But the difference with Trump 2.0 is...the way this government has been effectively overtaken by Project 2025." @emmashortis.bsky.social
Link 🔽
Australia Institute co-Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Denniss spoke to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee on Monday.
You can read more from Dr Denniss on universities here: australiainstitute.org.au/post/imagine...
You can read more from Dr Denniss on universities here: australiainstitute.org.au/post/imagine...
November 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Australia Institute co-Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Denniss spoke to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee on Monday.
You can read more from Dr Denniss on universities here: australiainstitute.org.au/post/imagine...
You can read more from Dr Denniss on universities here: australiainstitute.org.au/post/imagine...
It's been a year since Trump was re-elected, so what's happening in the US?
🛑Longest federal government shutdown in American history
↗️Sweeping victories for Democrats in multiple elections
@emmashortis.bsky.social
🛑Longest federal government shutdown in American history
↗️Sweeping victories for Democrats in multiple elections
@emmashortis.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:47 AM
It's been a year since Trump was re-elected, so what's happening in the US?
🛑Longest federal government shutdown in American history
↗️Sweeping victories for Democrats in multiple elections
@emmashortis.bsky.social
🛑Longest federal government shutdown in American history
↗️Sweeping victories for Democrats in multiple elections
@emmashortis.bsky.social
"For essentially the last 25 years every single resources minister, bar one, has left Parliament and gone to work for the resources industry."
- Senator Larissa Waters at our Revenue Summit 2025
@larissawaters.bsky.social #auspol
- Senator Larissa Waters at our Revenue Summit 2025
@larissawaters.bsky.social #auspol
November 7, 2025 at 3:58 AM
"For essentially the last 25 years every single resources minister, bar one, has left Parliament and gone to work for the resources industry."
- Senator Larissa Waters at our Revenue Summit 2025
@larissawaters.bsky.social #auspol
- Senator Larissa Waters at our Revenue Summit 2025
@larissawaters.bsky.social #auspol
"Australia kind of leads the world in stuffing up the provision of simple public services. Unis are just the latest version."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks how our university sector became so broken on the latest Follow the Money!💸
@richarddenniss.bsky.social @ebonybennett.bsky.social #auspol
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks how our university sector became so broken on the latest Follow the Money!💸
@richarddenniss.bsky.social @ebonybennett.bsky.social #auspol
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM
"Australia kind of leads the world in stuffing up the provision of simple public services. Unis are just the latest version."
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks how our university sector became so broken on the latest Follow the Money!💸
@richarddenniss.bsky.social @ebonybennett.bsky.social #auspol
- co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks how our university sector became so broken on the latest Follow the Money!💸
@richarddenniss.bsky.social @ebonybennett.bsky.social #auspol
A Deloitte report warns that natural gas could crowd out renewables undermining the WA Government’s claim that LNG exports support Asia’s clean energy transition.
“The report was kept secret…it cost taxpayers $400,000 and didn't support the Government’s claims.”
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
“The report was kept secret…it cost taxpayers $400,000 and didn't support the Government’s claims.”
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A Deloitte report warns that natural gas could crowd out renewables undermining the WA Government’s claim that LNG exports support Asia’s clean energy transition.
“The report was kept secret…it cost taxpayers $400,000 and didn't support the Government’s claims.”
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
“The report was kept secret…it cost taxpayers $400,000 and didn't support the Government’s claims.”
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
"Living in poverty while at uni, that's not the way it should be for a society that's about mobility and opportunity."
Professor George Williams discussed his new Vantage Point essay 'Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia's future' on RN Breakfast!
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Professor George Williams discussed his new Vantage Point essay 'Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia's future' on RN Breakfast!
#auspol
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"Living in poverty while at uni, that's not the way it should be for a society that's about mobility and opportunity."
Professor George Williams discussed his new Vantage Point essay 'Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia's future' on RN Breakfast!
#auspol
Professor George Williams discussed his new Vantage Point essay 'Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia's future' on RN Breakfast!
#auspol
"Our political system is structured around portfolio silos.
"The gaps between these portfolios is often where sensible reform proposals go to die."
- Dr Sophie Scamps MP on how real reform can be sidelined for short-term goals at our Revenue Summit 2025.
#auspol @sophiescamps.bsky.social
"The gaps between these portfolios is often where sensible reform proposals go to die."
- Dr Sophie Scamps MP on how real reform can be sidelined for short-term goals at our Revenue Summit 2025.
#auspol @sophiescamps.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
"Our political system is structured around portfolio silos.
"The gaps between these portfolios is often where sensible reform proposals go to die."
- Dr Sophie Scamps MP on how real reform can be sidelined for short-term goals at our Revenue Summit 2025.
#auspol @sophiescamps.bsky.social
"The gaps between these portfolios is often where sensible reform proposals go to die."
- Dr Sophie Scamps MP on how real reform can be sidelined for short-term goals at our Revenue Summit 2025.
#auspol @sophiescamps.bsky.social
“Instead of pouring more fuel on the fire with billions in fossil fuel subsidies, it’s time the government taxed the fossil fuel industry to create a National Climate Disaster Fund."
- Senior Economist @jack-thrower.bsky.social quoted in @thepointau.bsky.social
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- Senior Economist @jack-thrower.bsky.social quoted in @thepointau.bsky.social
#auspol
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
“Instead of pouring more fuel on the fire with billions in fossil fuel subsidies, it’s time the government taxed the fossil fuel industry to create a National Climate Disaster Fund."
- Senior Economist @jack-thrower.bsky.social quoted in @thepointau.bsky.social
#auspol
- Senior Economist @jack-thrower.bsky.social quoted in @thepointau.bsky.social
#auspol
The Government is seeking a deal with the Coalition to pass changes to our environment laws….
Which means those changes will need the support of climate sceptics like Matt Canavan, who recently called for renewable projects to be replaced by new coal plants.
📺 @ebonybennett.bsky.social
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Which means those changes will need the support of climate sceptics like Matt Canavan, who recently called for renewable projects to be replaced by new coal plants.
📺 @ebonybennett.bsky.social
#auspol
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The Government is seeking a deal with the Coalition to pass changes to our environment laws….
Which means those changes will need the support of climate sceptics like Matt Canavan, who recently called for renewable projects to be replaced by new coal plants.
📺 @ebonybennett.bsky.social
#auspol
Which means those changes will need the support of climate sceptics like Matt Canavan, who recently called for renewable projects to be replaced by new coal plants.
📺 @ebonybennett.bsky.social
#auspol
Australia's the second-largest LNG exporter in the world, but Australians have to pay through the nose for their own gas!
And on top of that, we're giving half of our exported gas away for free!
📺Stephen Long, Senior Fellow & Contributing Editor
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
And on top of that, we're giving half of our exported gas away for free!
📺Stephen Long, Senior Fellow & Contributing Editor
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Australia's the second-largest LNG exporter in the world, but Australians have to pay through the nose for their own gas!
And on top of that, we're giving half of our exported gas away for free!
📺Stephen Long, Senior Fellow & Contributing Editor
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
And on top of that, we're giving half of our exported gas away for free!
📺Stephen Long, Senior Fellow & Contributing Editor
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
Australians believe universities are too expensive and not doing their job according to new Australia Institute research.
80% of Australians think that educating students should be the main focus of universities, yet 44% actually believe it’s currently the case.
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
80% of Australians think that educating students should be the main focus of universities, yet 44% actually believe it’s currently the case.
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Australians believe universities are too expensive and not doing their job according to new Australia Institute research.
80% of Australians think that educating students should be the main focus of universities, yet 44% actually believe it’s currently the case.
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
80% of Australians think that educating students should be the main focus of universities, yet 44% actually believe it’s currently the case.
@skyelark.bsky.social #auspol
'In Australia...Ministers for the Environment are also there to speak up for environmental exploitation, and that needs to change."
- Bob Brown unpacks just some of the issues with proposed changes to our environment laws #auspol
- Bob Brown unpacks just some of the issues with proposed changes to our environment laws #auspol
November 5, 2025 at 6:52 AM
'In Australia...Ministers for the Environment are also there to speak up for environmental exploitation, and that needs to change."
- Bob Brown unpacks just some of the issues with proposed changes to our environment laws #auspol
- Bob Brown unpacks just some of the issues with proposed changes to our environment laws #auspol
Since the mid 1990s, Norway has imposed a 56 per cent "special tax" for oil and gas companies, alongside a 22 per cent corporate tax rate.
Australia could learn a lesson from this and make companies pay their fair share for our natural resources.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Australia could learn a lesson from this and make companies pay their fair share for our natural resources.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Since the mid 1990s, Norway has imposed a 56 per cent "special tax" for oil and gas companies, alongside a 22 per cent corporate tax rate.
Australia could learn a lesson from this and make companies pay their fair share for our natural resources.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Australia could learn a lesson from this and make companies pay their fair share for our natural resources.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
New Australia Institute polling research shows most Australians, regardless of who they vote for, think most university degrees are too expensive.
“University fees are totally out of step with community expectations.”
- Jack Thrower, Senior Economist
@jack-thrower.bsky.social #auspol
“University fees are totally out of step with community expectations.”
- Jack Thrower, Senior Economist
@jack-thrower.bsky.social #auspol
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
New Australia Institute polling research shows most Australians, regardless of who they vote for, think most university degrees are too expensive.
“University fees are totally out of step with community expectations.”
- Jack Thrower, Senior Economist
@jack-thrower.bsky.social #auspol
“University fees are totally out of step with community expectations.”
- Jack Thrower, Senior Economist
@jack-thrower.bsky.social #auspol
Despite the University of Newcastle's audited accounts showing a surplus of $61.3 million, the vice-chancellor says to focus on the unaudited figures that claim an 'underlying deficit.'
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Despite the University of Newcastle's audited accounts showing a surplus of $61.3 million, the vice-chancellor says to focus on the unaudited figures that claim an 'underlying deficit.'
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
"Shortages of food...combined with unreasonably high university fees, have become the reality of higher education today for many students."
Read an extract from Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia's future by Prof George Williams in the Sydney Morning Herald! #auspol
Read an extract from Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia's future by Prof George Williams in the Sydney Morning Herald! #auspol
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
"Shortages of food...combined with unreasonably high university fees, have become the reality of higher education today for many students."
Read an extract from Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia's future by Prof George Williams in the Sydney Morning Herald! #auspol
Read an extract from Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia's future by Prof George Williams in the Sydney Morning Herald! #auspol
New Australia Institute polling shows most Australians, regardless of who they vote for, think cash-for access payments represent corrupt conduct.
“Politicians could improve public faith in democracy by ruling out taking money in a way that most view as corrupt.’
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
“Politicians could improve public faith in democracy by ruling out taking money in a way that most view as corrupt.’
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 AM
New Australia Institute polling shows most Australians, regardless of who they vote for, think cash-for access payments represent corrupt conduct.
“Politicians could improve public faith in democracy by ruling out taking money in a way that most view as corrupt.’
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
“Politicians could improve public faith in democracy by ruling out taking money in a way that most view as corrupt.’
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
‘With the Coalition in disarray and a third term almost guaranteed, Labor is proposing to weaken environment laws even further, and that is not the Greens or Coalition’s fault.’
- Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
- Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
‘With the Coalition in disarray and a third term almost guaranteed, Labor is proposing to weaken environment laws even further, and that is not the Greens or Coalition’s fault.’
- Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
- Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
According to new Australia Institute analysis Australian households are paying higher prices for electricity than Japanese consumers, despite our enormous energy reserves.
From Principal Advisor Mark Ogge in The Point
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
From Principal Advisor Mark Ogge in The Point
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 AM
According to new Australia Institute analysis Australian households are paying higher prices for electricity than Japanese consumers, despite our enormous energy reserves.
From Principal Advisor Mark Ogge in The Point
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
From Principal Advisor Mark Ogge in The Point
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
New Australia Institute polling reveals only 8% of Australians are genuinely convinced Australia “shares values” with Trump’s America.
“It is past time Australia rethinks national security – and focuses on fairness and climate action, not blind fealty to America.’
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
“It is past time Australia rethinks national security – and focuses on fairness and climate action, not blind fealty to America.’
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
November 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
New Australia Institute polling reveals only 8% of Australians are genuinely convinced Australia “shares values” with Trump’s America.
“It is past time Australia rethinks national security – and focuses on fairness and climate action, not blind fealty to America.’
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
“It is past time Australia rethinks national security – and focuses on fairness and climate action, not blind fealty to America.’
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
It looks like the Liberals will join the Nationals in dumping net zero, but will that be enough to save Sussan Ley from a spill?
Keep up with what's going on in Parliament as it happens, with @amyremeikis.bsky.social live on The Point!
#auspol
live.thepoint.com.au
Keep up with what's going on in Parliament as it happens, with @amyremeikis.bsky.social live on The Point!
#auspol
live.thepoint.com.au
The Point Live: Ley expected to follow Nationals on net zero to extend leadership
Last night the consensus from the Liberal party was that Sussan Ley would cave to the Nationals pressure and join them in dumping net zero in a bid to buy her leadership some more time, but some in th...
live.thepoint.com.au
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It looks like the Liberals will join the Nationals in dumping net zero, but will that be enough to save Sussan Ley from a spill?
Keep up with what's going on in Parliament as it happens, with @amyremeikis.bsky.social live on The Point!
#auspol
live.thepoint.com.au
Keep up with what's going on in Parliament as it happens, with @amyremeikis.bsky.social live on The Point!
#auspol
live.thepoint.com.au
“The Australian Government is telling Australians that we don’t have enough gas for manufacturing…yet it allowed the export of enough gas to supply manufacturing for 60 years.”
📺Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
📺Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
November 3, 2025 at 6:58 AM
“The Australian Government is telling Australians that we don’t have enough gas for manufacturing…yet it allowed the export of enough gas to supply manufacturing for 60 years.”
📺Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
📺Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
AUKUS will not make Australia safer.
It makes Australia more vulnerable and compromises our ability to make independent decisions about our own security.
#auspol
It makes Australia more vulnerable and compromises our ability to make independent decisions about our own security.
#auspol
November 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
AUKUS will not make Australia safer.
It makes Australia more vulnerable and compromises our ability to make independent decisions about our own security.
#auspol
It makes Australia more vulnerable and compromises our ability to make independent decisions about our own security.
#auspol
“We have a gas export problem, and more and more Australians are waking up to the scam that has been happening for the last two decades.”
- David Pocock, Senator for the ACT
@davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol
- David Pocock, Senator for the ACT
@davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
“We have a gas export problem, and more and more Australians are waking up to the scam that has been happening for the last two decades.”
- David Pocock, Senator for the ACT
@davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol
- David Pocock, Senator for the ACT
@davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol