Colleen Smith
@cjsoz.bsky.social
Practicing barrister of a certain age. She/her. Well left of centre. Living on Bundjalung land. Always was, always will be. Voted YES.
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On the anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers, I am posting the cartoon which was my response to the chest-beating nationalistic rhetoric immediately used by George W Bush to stir up support for a military response. The editor at the time would not publish it.
September 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
On the anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers, I am posting the cartoon which was my response to the chest-beating nationalistic rhetoric immediately used by George W Bush to stir up support for a military response. The editor at the time would not publish it.
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I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
September 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
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Lessons in leadership
@albomp.bsky.social
@senatorwong.bsky.social
After this, any credible leader would admit that they've misjudged things. That the people they're leading are NOT happy, and an entirely different approach is required.
THIS IS YOUR MANDATE FOR ACTION 👇
Clear as day
@albomp.bsky.social
@senatorwong.bsky.social
After this, any credible leader would admit that they've misjudged things. That the people they're leading are NOT happy, and an entirely different approach is required.
THIS IS YOUR MANDATE FOR ACTION 👇
Clear as day
@albomp.bsky.social
@senatorwong.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social
THIS is who Australians are 👇
THIS is how we deeply feel about Palestine 👇
Easily 100k+
Quite possibly double that. IN THE POURING RAIN
WE are NOT friends of this Israeli Govt
Stop trading. Sanctions. Expel.
NOW!
@senatorwong.bsky.social
@australianlabor.bsky.social
THIS is who Australians are 👇
THIS is how we deeply feel about Palestine 👇
Easily 100k+
Quite possibly double that. IN THE POURING RAIN
WE are NOT friends of this Israeli Govt
Stop trading. Sanctions. Expel.
NOW!
August 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Lessons in leadership
@albomp.bsky.social
@senatorwong.bsky.social
After this, any credible leader would admit that they've misjudged things. That the people they're leading are NOT happy, and an entirely different approach is required.
THIS IS YOUR MANDATE FOR ACTION 👇
Clear as day
@albomp.bsky.social
@senatorwong.bsky.social
After this, any credible leader would admit that they've misjudged things. That the people they're leading are NOT happy, and an entirely different approach is required.
THIS IS YOUR MANDATE FOR ACTION 👇
Clear as day
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'Right moment'? Australia risks losing power and respect on Gaza
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
'Right moment'? Australia risks losing power and respect on Gaza
Power isn’t always earned, but respect is. Wait too long and you end up diluting both. It's a lesson for Labor on the horror in Gaza.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
August 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
'Right moment'? Australia risks losing power and respect on Gaza
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
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#auspol
Imagine devoting 37 years to your political career only to end up an apologist for a genocidal regime run by a crook avoiding gaol through mass murder?
Penny Wong (and the entire ALP) should be deeply, deeply ashamed.
International law? Meh. Think of how Murdoch would damage me.
Imagine devoting 37 years to your political career only to end up an apologist for a genocidal regime run by a crook avoiding gaol through mass murder?
Penny Wong (and the entire ALP) should be deeply, deeply ashamed.
International law? Meh. Think of how Murdoch would damage me.
July 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
#auspol
Imagine devoting 37 years to your political career only to end up an apologist for a genocidal regime run by a crook avoiding gaol through mass murder?
Penny Wong (and the entire ALP) should be deeply, deeply ashamed.
International law? Meh. Think of how Murdoch would damage me.
Imagine devoting 37 years to your political career only to end up an apologist for a genocidal regime run by a crook avoiding gaol through mass murder?
Penny Wong (and the entire ALP) should be deeply, deeply ashamed.
International law? Meh. Think of how Murdoch would damage me.
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Can G7 become G6? Or do we keep it as G7 just with another country instead of the US?
June 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Can G7 become G6? Or do we keep it as G7 just with another country instead of the US?
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Been around for 93 years so very little ever surprises me but I am stunned that there are 4 animals in #Australia who would #rape a woman for 6 hours. They are absolute scum.
Teen's bravery hailed after alleged gang rape www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/n...
Teen's bravery hailed after alleged gang rape www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/n...
Teen's bravery hailed after alleged gang rape ordeal
A group of teenagers have been charged for luring a 17-year-old into a car and allegedly raping her for more than six hours.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
June 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Been around for 93 years so very little ever surprises me but I am stunned that there are 4 animals in #Australia who would #rape a woman for 6 hours. They are absolute scum.
Teen's bravery hailed after alleged gang rape www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/n...
Teen's bravery hailed after alleged gang rape www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/n...
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literally none of this is true
June 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
literally none of this is true
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BOOM! Bishop Mariann Budde has responded to her critics who told her to apologize to Donald Trump.
“I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.”
Smash that repost if you agree she owes Trump ZERO apologies!! 🦋
“I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.”
Smash that repost if you agree she owes Trump ZERO apologies!! 🦋
January 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
BOOM! Bishop Mariann Budde has responded to her critics who told her to apologize to Donald Trump.
“I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.”
Smash that repost if you agree she owes Trump ZERO apologies!! 🦋
“I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.”
Smash that repost if you agree she owes Trump ZERO apologies!! 🦋
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This is so superb I have to share again
January 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This is so superb I have to share again
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January 22, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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If the outgoing president has to do this to protect people from the incoming president, it tells you everything you need to know. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Biden pardons family members and Trump foes in effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’
Decision by Biden comes after Trump warned of enemies list, including people who investigated Capitol attack
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If the outgoing president has to do this to protect people from the incoming president, it tells you everything you need to know. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Anti-windfarm fruitcakes often claim livestock are driven crazy by infrasound from wind turbines. Just look at all these sheep getting as far away as possible from the toxic things!
January 15, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Anti-windfarm fruitcakes often claim livestock are driven crazy by infrasound from wind turbines. Just look at all these sheep getting as far away as possible from the toxic things!
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I'm referring to facebook and X as 'sociopath media companies' from now on. For accuracy
January 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I'm referring to facebook and X as 'sociopath media companies' from now on. For accuracy
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Proper nutritional food.
Secure housing.
Utilities.
Education.
If you don’t think everyone deserves these basics - what the fuck is wrong with you?
Secure housing.
Utilities.
Education.
If you don’t think everyone deserves these basics - what the fuck is wrong with you?
January 15, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Proper nutritional food.
Secure housing.
Utilities.
Education.
If you don’t think everyone deserves these basics - what the fuck is wrong with you?
Secure housing.
Utilities.
Education.
If you don’t think everyone deserves these basics - what the fuck is wrong with you?
Brisbane at dusk last night looked positively apocalyptic.
January 15, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Brisbane at dusk last night looked positively apocalyptic.
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January 12, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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People with homes are so rarely cold at night that I just don’t think homes are necessary anymore.
December 14, 2024 at 7:49 PM
People with homes are so rarely cold at night that I just don’t think homes are necessary anymore.
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This remains my favorite Twitter exchange ever:
December 6, 2024 at 7:11 PM
This remains my favorite Twitter exchange ever:
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Trump sold pardons to criminal millionaires. Miss me with the Biden pardon pearl clutching please.
December 7, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Trump sold pardons to criminal millionaires. Miss me with the Biden pardon pearl clutching please.
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The ACLU gets *zero* funding from the government.
A bit disconcerting that the fellow tasked with reducing government funding doesn't know that.
A bit disconcerting that the fellow tasked with reducing government funding doesn't know that.
December 6, 2024 at 8:59 PM
The ACLU gets *zero* funding from the government.
A bit disconcerting that the fellow tasked with reducing government funding doesn't know that.
A bit disconcerting that the fellow tasked with reducing government funding doesn't know that.