Caramelised Cat
@caramelisedcat.bsky.social
On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog.
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It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
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Yeah, no matter how much advocacy work my comrades do, the "bludger" rhetoric has done soo much fucking damage 😔
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Yeah, no matter how much advocacy work my comrades do, the "bludger" rhetoric has done soo much fucking damage 😔
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It's fascinating how in a policy expert culture dominated by economism - everything is about efficient taxes, behavioural distortions and deadweight losses - we have a huge effective tax on something as profound to society as relationship formation and exit and the wonk class has no interest in it
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
It's fascinating how in a policy expert culture dominated by economism - everything is about efficient taxes, behavioural distortions and deadweight losses - we have a huge effective tax on something as profound to society as relationship formation and exit and the wonk class has no interest in it
Happy Four Seasons Total Landscaping Press Conference Day to all who celebrate. 🙏
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy Four Seasons Total Landscaping Press Conference Day to all who celebrate. 🙏
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High Court granted special leave to appeal Fed Court’s decision in the Chaplin v DSS case (related to Centrelink’s assessment of employment income and income apportionment).
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
www.hcourt.gov.au
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
High Court granted special leave to appeal Fed Court’s decision in the Chaplin v DSS case (related to Centrelink’s assessment of employment income and income apportionment).
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
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what might establish misconduct? clear hallucinations, fake references. objective, demonstrable fabrication: whether AI or not.
check references against sources.
if that is too weak, and you have zero tolerance for AI, you must abandon any external and non-invigilated assessment. simple as that
check references against sources.
if that is too weak, and you have zero tolerance for AI, you must abandon any external and non-invigilated assessment. simple as that
aggressive advertising of so-called AI detection apps (themselves AI) to educators. misleading implies that they're conclusive, while flattering markers' prejudices.
no your instinct plus an AI tool don't "confirm" anything.
no your instinct plus an AI tool don't "confirm" anything.
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
what might establish misconduct? clear hallucinations, fake references. objective, demonstrable fabrication: whether AI or not.
check references against sources.
if that is too weak, and you have zero tolerance for AI, you must abandon any external and non-invigilated assessment. simple as that
check references against sources.
if that is too weak, and you have zero tolerance for AI, you must abandon any external and non-invigilated assessment. simple as that
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Oh hi! Intimidation, power games, university’s best interest much lower on the list of priorities than petty fights: sounds familiar.
More of these deep dives that expose the mess that passes for “governance” in #UKHE, please. You could do one of these on each uni: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More of these deep dives that expose the mess that passes for “governance” in #UKHE, please. You could do one of these on each uni: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Oh hi! Intimidation, power games, university’s best interest much lower on the list of priorities than petty fights: sounds familiar.
More of these deep dives that expose the mess that passes for “governance” in #UKHE, please. You could do one of these on each uni: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More of these deep dives that expose the mess that passes for “governance” in #UKHE, please. You could do one of these on each uni: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I can't wait to safely discuss progressive patriotism with other verified adults
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I can't wait to safely discuss progressive patriotism with other verified adults
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31% of Jewish New Yorkers voted for Mamdani.
To me, this says the absolute dominance of Zionism in the diaspora has broken. As New York goes, the rest of the diaspora follows. This is massive.
To me, this says the absolute dominance of Zionism in the diaspora has broken. As New York goes, the rest of the diaspora follows. This is massive.
November 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
31% of Jewish New Yorkers voted for Mamdani.
To me, this says the absolute dominance of Zionism in the diaspora has broken. As New York goes, the rest of the diaspora follows. This is massive.
To me, this says the absolute dominance of Zionism in the diaspora has broken. As New York goes, the rest of the diaspora follows. This is massive.
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The cops have provided an embarrassing response to the ABC.
They & @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social are utterly failing to engage with the concerns about the clear risk of unintended consequences raised by welfare, family violence survivors, disability, First Nations & legal advocates.
They & @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social are utterly failing to engage with the concerns about the clear risk of unintended consequences raised by welfare, family violence survivors, disability, First Nations & legal advocates.
Fears fugitive welfare cut-off will capture innocent people
Fugitives wanted for some of the most serious crimes and sexual offences could soon be stripped of their welfare payments.
www.abc.net.au
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 AM
The cops have provided an embarrassing response to the ABC.
They & @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social are utterly failing to engage with the concerns about the clear risk of unintended consequences raised by welfare, family violence survivors, disability, First Nations & legal advocates.
They & @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social are utterly failing to engage with the concerns about the clear risk of unintended consequences raised by welfare, family violence survivors, disability, First Nations & legal advocates.
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Online now - The Right to Power - Keeping First Nations
communities on prepayment connected
researchers-admin.westernsydney.edu.au/ws/portalfil...
@firstnationscen.bsky.social @cleanenergywire.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @elfdock.bsky.social @ketanjoshi.co
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communities on prepayment connected
researchers-admin.westernsydney.edu.au/ws/portalfil...
@firstnationscen.bsky.social @cleanenergywire.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @elfdock.bsky.social @ketanjoshi.co
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November 4, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Online now - The Right to Power - Keeping First Nations
communities on prepayment connected
researchers-admin.westernsydney.edu.au/ws/portalfil...
@firstnationscen.bsky.social @cleanenergywire.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @elfdock.bsky.social @ketanjoshi.co
🧪🔌⚡
communities on prepayment connected
researchers-admin.westernsydney.edu.au/ws/portalfil...
@firstnationscen.bsky.social @cleanenergywire.bsky.social @climatenews.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @elfdock.bsky.social @ketanjoshi.co
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fortunately for the minister's husband, he is too wealthy to be affected by the move to cut centrelink payments for people accused by police of a serious offence before they have appeared before a judge
Is it too soon to point out that the Minister's own partner once committed a crime that in many countries would attract the death penalty
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
fortunately for the minister's husband, he is too wealthy to be affected by the move to cut centrelink payments for people accused by police of a serious offence before they have appeared before a judge
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The bill will be up in the senate soon. You can watch proceedings here: www.youtube.com/live/axWXqZd...
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The bill will be up in the senate soon. You can watch proceedings here: www.youtube.com/live/axWXqZd...
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A "serious power" is not an acceptable euphemism for breaching the right to due process.
The list of groups opposing this move is growing, with NATSILS, the Australian Council of Social Services and Economic Justice Australia speaking out today.
Thank you @joshbutler.bsky.social for reporting.
The list of groups opposing this move is growing, with NATSILS, the Australian Council of Social Services and Economic Justice Australia speaking out today.
Thank you @joshbutler.bsky.social for reporting.
November 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A "serious power" is not an acceptable euphemism for breaching the right to due process.
The list of groups opposing this move is growing, with NATSILS, the Australian Council of Social Services and Economic Justice Australia speaking out today.
Thank you @joshbutler.bsky.social for reporting.
The list of groups opposing this move is growing, with NATSILS, the Australian Council of Social Services and Economic Justice Australia speaking out today.
Thank you @joshbutler.bsky.social for reporting.
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what total depravity from the perpetrators of the abuse right up to Netanyahu who blames the “reputational damage” on the woman who leaked the video
The government of Israel going after its own citizens who reveal horrific abuses it carries out.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
A leaked video showed an alleged abuse. It's sparked a political fight in Israel
Israel's top military lawyer is behind bars after leaking a video of shocking alleged abuse of a Palestinian man in a military jail. This is why the case has shaken politics and the military to the co...
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
what total depravity from the perpetrators of the abuse right up to Netanyahu who blames the “reputational damage” on the woman who leaked the video
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this is why Normalposting Academy is needed. i can talk to my Normalposting tutor about whether you can join. soon you to can post things like: when the world is perfect, every diplomatic conference will involve national leaders fusing themselves into one, glistening flesh
November 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
this is why Normalposting Academy is needed. i can talk to my Normalposting tutor about whether you can join. soon you to can post things like: when the world is perfect, every diplomatic conference will involve national leaders fusing themselves into one, glistening flesh
What could possibly go wrong?
Stats NZ is moving away from traditional census taking and is seeking public input on the new era of enumeration www.stats.govt.nz/news/public-...
November 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
What could possibly go wrong?
Coalition looking to win net zero urban seats in 2028
📢 It is now all but inevitable that the Liberal Party will also dump support for Australia to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
The Nationals’ decision on net zero will push Sussan Ley’s leadership to the brink
www.smh.com.au
November 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Coalition looking to win net zero urban seats in 2028
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A hard rain is going to fall on unis using (bogus) AI detection tools, the results of which are themselves AI slop, to presume students’ guilty of cheating. Then reverse burden of proof and demand students prove their innocence. Sensing class actions, Robodebt 2.0.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Over a dozen universities are using AI to catch AI — and getting it wrong
At least a dozen Australian universities are using AI to detect AI. But they're not always catching cheats. Instead, they're wrongly accusing students of academic misconduct.
www.abc.net.au
October 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A hard rain is going to fall on unis using (bogus) AI detection tools, the results of which are themselves AI slop, to presume students’ guilty of cheating. Then reverse burden of proof and demand students prove their innocence. Sensing class actions, Robodebt 2.0.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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My colleagues and I are embarking on the first history of grandparenting in Australia, you can be involved too grandparentsaustralia.net
October 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
My colleagues and I are embarking on the first history of grandparenting in Australia, you can be involved too grandparentsaustralia.net
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Terror on our streets yet government does nothing
October 30, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Terror on our streets yet government does nothing
This from @davidpocock.bsky.social is guaranteed to make our petty PM extremely mad. 🍿🍿🍿
October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This from @davidpocock.bsky.social is guaranteed to make our petty PM extremely mad. 🍿🍿🍿
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One of the amazing things about Robodebt is that the ALP was handed the perfect opportunity to completely remake the APS however it liked - both on a personnel and structural basis - and then decided to keep everything exactly as it was.
The dishonesty around the use of Robodebt in prosecuting the government’s Freedom of Information secrecy drive is galling in the extreme. I set out some facts that deflate the specious claims being used as cover. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi...
‘Absurdist leaps of logic’: Robodebt misused in FOI reforms
I am furious. Angry, certainly, about the federal government’s proposed freedom of information laws, which mock the very idea of transparency, but seething especially about the justification for them,...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
October 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
One of the amazing things about Robodebt is that the ALP was handed the perfect opportunity to completely remake the APS however it liked - both on a personnel and structural basis - and then decided to keep everything exactly as it was.
The competition for the most completely unelectable Liberal Party just keeps hotting up.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/909899...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/909899...
Castley seeks to expel Lee, Cain from Canberra Liberals
Opposition Leader has suspended the pair from her party room.
www.canberratimes.com.au
October 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The competition for the most completely unelectable Liberal Party just keeps hotting up.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/909899...
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/909899...
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Another Bill retrospectively making unlawful decisions lawful - this time in regards to Child Care Subsidy decisions relating to end of year reconciliation. Unclear how many have been affected since 2018 www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025
Key points
The Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025 (the Bill) amends:
the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (the ESOS Act) to introduce new m...
www.aph.gov.au
October 23, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Another Bill retrospectively making unlawful decisions lawful - this time in regards to Child Care Subsidy decisions relating to end of year reconciliation. Unclear how many have been affected since 2018 www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...