Cristy Clark
@cristyclark.bsky.social
Associate Professor (human rights & environmental law). I’m interested in legal geography, and water, climate & spatial justice. Co-author of The Lawful Forest (2022), author of Legal Geographies of Water (June 2025). Australian living in UK. She/her
We really need some human rights protections in Australia.
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NSW to effectively ban protests for up to three months as premier links Gaza rallies to Bondi terror attack
Chris Minns says state ‘can’t risk another mass demonstration on that scale in NSW [because] the implications can be seen, in my view, on Sunday’
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We really need some human rights protections in Australia.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
My 18yo would have been devastated by the social media ban if it had happened when they were younger. My 15yo does not really care. The only social media they use is YouTube.
December 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
My 18yo would have been devastated by the social media ban if it had happened when they were younger. My 15yo does not really care. The only social media they use is YouTube.
I don’t rate this whole cold, wet and dark at Christmas thing. I want sunshine, mangoes, cherries, beach time and picnics.
December 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I don’t rate this whole cold, wet and dark at Christmas thing. I want sunshine, mangoes, cherries, beach time and picnics.
Sunrise has been spectacular lately.
December 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Sunrise has been spectacular lately.
‘Lethally managing’. Just say killing.
“Humanely euthanise” Yeah, sure
“The ACT govt is considering lethal control of wombats due to damage caused by the animals when they burrow. The report also proposes allowing people on rural lands to humanely euthanise wombats affected with the skin condition mange”
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“The ACT govt is considering lethal control of wombats due to damage caused by the animals when they burrow. The report also proposes allowing people on rural lands to humanely euthanise wombats affected with the skin condition mange”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Lethal control of wombats being considered in the ACT
The ACT government is considering lethally managing its wombat population in response to reports from farmers that the native marsupials are causing destruction to their land.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
‘Lethally managing’. Just say killing.
PM to strengthen gun laws across Australia following Bondi attack
PM to strengthen gun laws across the nation following Bondi shooting — as it happened
Fifteen people were killed, including a 10-year-old girl. One of the two gunmen has also died, while a further 42 people were taken to hospital. Follow live.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
PM to strengthen gun laws across Australia following Bondi attack
Love and solidarity to the Jewish community after what has now apparently been confirmed as a terrorist attack, leaving a least 12 people dead on the first night of Chanukah.
We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more.
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
December 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Love and solidarity to the Jewish community after what has now apparently been confirmed as a terrorist attack, leaving a least 12 people dead on the first night of Chanukah.
Reposted by Cristy Clark
BREAKING: 9 killed in shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach and police fatally shot one of 2 gunmen, Australian Broadcasting Corp says.
Gunmen kill 9 at Bondi Beach; police kill one, arrest another
Two gunmen have shot dead nine people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. This tragic event occurred on Sunday.
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December 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
BREAKING: 9 killed in shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach and police fatally shot one of 2 gunmen, Australian Broadcasting Corp says.
Two people arrested as police respond to Bondi Beach shooting
Breaking: Two people arrested as police respond to Bondi Beach shooting
Two people have been arrested at Bondi Beach in Sydney's eastern suburb as NSW Police respond to reports of an active shooter.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Two people arrested as police respond to Bondi Beach shooting
Sending all my love to everyone in Bondi. Horrifying news.
December 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Sending all my love to everyone in Bondi. Horrifying news.
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Bondi beach shooting live updates: two people in custody after reports of gunfire, NSW police say
Bondi beach shooting live updates: two people in custody after reports of gunfire, NSW police say
Police say anyone at the scene should take shelter and more information will be provided when it is available. Follow updates live
Prime minister Anthony Albanese just released a statement. He said:
The scenes in Bondi are shocking and distressing. Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected.
I just have spoken to the AFP Commissioner and the NSW Premier. We are working with NSW Police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed.
I urge people in the vicinity to follow information from the NSW Police. Continue reading...
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December 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Bondi beach shooting live updates: two people in custody after reports of gunfire, NSW police say
If I go to sleep now (5pm) maybe I can sleep through until morning and recover from jet lag…*
*I am fully aware of how foolish this is. I may still do it.
*I am fully aware of how foolish this is. I may still do it.
December 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
If I go to sleep now (5pm) maybe I can sleep through until morning and recover from jet lag…*
*I am fully aware of how foolish this is. I may still do it.
*I am fully aware of how foolish this is. I may still do it.
Besides the fact that wealth, opportunity, safety, rights and justice are so unequally distributed, it is utterly bizarre to criticise people for working for a better world.
I find it fascinating watching Aussies sitting in a prosperous, functional, well-governed country with an unglamorous but adequate government, and somehow managing to direct their hatred against these things, rather than focusing on shitheads like Dutton/Joyce/Hanson who are trying to destroy it
December 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Besides the fact that wealth, opportunity, safety, rights and justice are so unequally distributed, it is utterly bizarre to criticise people for working for a better world.
The 2025 LSAANZ Conference, hosted by the University of Canterbury on the beautiful lands of the Ngāi Tūāhūriri, was so so good. Its themes of rights, relationality, resilience and reciprocity shone through every session. My sincere thanks to all the organisers, and especially @prof-mac.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The 2025 LSAANZ Conference, hosted by the University of Canterbury on the beautiful lands of the Ngāi Tūāhūriri, was so so good. Its themes of rights, relationality, resilience and reciprocity shone through every session. My sincere thanks to all the organisers, and especially @prof-mac.bsky.social
My (almost) three week trip to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand was great but it’s also wonderful to be home. It really struck me how much I love the gentle light in England. I wasn’t even mad when the sun set before 4:30pm yesterday.
December 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
My (almost) three week trip to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand was great but it’s also wonderful to be home. It really struck me how much I love the gentle light in England. I wasn’t even mad when the sun set before 4:30pm yesterday.
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Just 0.001% of humanity hold three times the wealth of poorest half, report finds - that's fewer than 60,000 people vs 4bn
- World #Inequality Report says such extreme divides are no longer sustainable for societies or ecosystems
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- World #Inequality Report says such extreme divides are no longer sustainable for societies or ecosystems
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www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%
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December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Just 0.001% of humanity hold three times the wealth of poorest half, report finds - that's fewer than 60,000 people vs 4bn
- World #Inequality Report says such extreme divides are no longer sustainable for societies or ecosystems
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www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
- World #Inequality Report says such extreme divides are no longer sustainable for societies or ecosystems
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www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
It does seem like Australian governments don’t see children as rights-bearing people who deserve evidence-based laws that respect their autonomy and need for connection & community, and allow them the space to mature and learn.
“Let them be kids!”
But Victoria passed the Adult Time for Violent Crime legislation which can send 14 year olds to adult jails.
Which is it you want them to be? Adults or children?
Or simply not seen or heard at all?
But Victoria passed the Adult Time for Violent Crime legislation which can send 14 year olds to adult jails.
Which is it you want them to be? Adults or children?
Or simply not seen or heard at all?
December 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It does seem like Australian governments don’t see children as rights-bearing people who deserve evidence-based laws that respect their autonomy and need for connection & community, and allow them the space to mature and learn.
Why are announcements on planes, buses etc so excessively loud? It is so unpleasant.
December 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Why are announcements on planes, buses etc so excessively loud? It is so unpleasant.
It was a cold December afternoon, the line stretched round the block
And some of them were weeping and some were still in shock
Seven thousand came that day to pay their last respects
To fourteen women slaughtered for no reason but their sex.
Judy Small’s Montreal, December '89 always makes me cry.
And some of them were weeping and some were still in shock
Seven thousand came that day to pay their last respects
To fourteen women slaughtered for no reason but their sex.
Judy Small’s Montreal, December '89 always makes me cry.
December 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
It was a cold December afternoon, the line stretched round the block
And some of them were weeping and some were still in shock
Seven thousand came that day to pay their last respects
To fourteen women slaughtered for no reason but their sex.
Judy Small’s Montreal, December '89 always makes me cry.
And some of them were weeping and some were still in shock
Seven thousand came that day to pay their last respects
To fourteen women slaughtered for no reason but their sex.
Judy Small’s Montreal, December '89 always makes me cry.
Reposted by Cristy Clark
141 people have been arrested in Australia as climate activists stop ships reaching the world’s biggest coal port
Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
NSW police arrest 141 people as campaigners demand federal government cancel planned fossil fuel projects and tax existing operations at 78%
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November 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
141 people have been arrested in Australia as climate activists stop ships reaching the world’s biggest coal port
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Newcastle Port now closed to coal ships! Wish we had drone footage of 5 Nannas in a tinny breaching 100m exclusion zone in an ‘exciting back &forth with police boats’. (Observers report). No arrests. Harbour authorities closed the port to coal ships. @risingtideaus.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Newcastle Port now closed to coal ships! Wish we had drone footage of 5 Nannas in a tinny breaching 100m exclusion zone in an ‘exciting back &forth with police boats’. (Observers report). No arrests. Harbour authorities closed the port to coal ships. @risingtideaus.bsky.social
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Episode 14 of Law at the End of the World is now out. I love this one. @prof-mac.bsky.social has a brilliant chat with César Rodríguez-Garavito (NYU Law) about making a difference in the world. It’s full of hope and inspiration.
Making a Difference through More-than-Human Rights - Episode 14 (with César Rodríguez-Garavito) - Law at the End of the World
In this conversation, César Rodríguez-Garavito (NYU Law) reflects on his fascinating academic career, explaining his drive to produce 'action research' that enables a positive impact for communities a...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Episode 14 of Law at the End of the World is now out. I love this one. @prof-mac.bsky.social has a brilliant chat with César Rodríguez-Garavito (NYU Law) about making a difference in the world. It’s full of hope and inspiration.
Ugh
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Ugh
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#Cop30 live: standoff over inclusion of fossil fuel phaseout in final text escalates
- Following a dramatic fire yesterday, the climate summit is meant to finish this evening, but disagreements over the final text look difficult to resolve
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
- Following a dramatic fire yesterday, the climate summit is meant to finish this evening, but disagreements over the final text look difficult to resolve
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Cop30 live: standoff over inclusion of fossil fuel phaseout in final text escalates
Following a dramatic fire yesterday, the climate summit is due to finish this evening, but disagreements over the final text look difficult to resolve
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
#Cop30 live: standoff over inclusion of fossil fuel phaseout in final text escalates
- Following a dramatic fire yesterday, the climate summit is meant to finish this evening, but disagreements over the final text look difficult to resolve
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
- Following a dramatic fire yesterday, the climate summit is meant to finish this evening, but disagreements over the final text look difficult to resolve
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...