Daniel Backie
@dbackie.bsky.social
In no particular order: Critical thinking, social work, politics, shit stirrer, neurodivergent AF, music, community, etc etc. I write here sometimes. https://open.substack.com/pub/dbaxter?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3gcxd
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No media about this?
NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences
The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas
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NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences
The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas
.
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
No media about this?
NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences
The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas
.
NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences
The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas
.
These cowards would do well to look at how foolish UK Labour look for arresting these folks and think twice. The media are doing their best to "both sides" protest actions with fascists, but things can change very quickly. #auspol
When a Govt is so intent on supporting Israel’s genocide it starts arresting their own people - doctors, nurses, priests, pensioners - as “terrorists” for wanting peace, it shreds its legitimacy. It’s UK Labour now but look out because we have Minns, Wong, Marles, Albanese and co all watching here.
September 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
These cowards would do well to look at how foolish UK Labour look for arresting these folks and think twice. The media are doing their best to "both sides" protest actions with fascists, but things can change very quickly. #auspol
This is straight out of the "great replacement" Republican handbook. Not only is this completely bonkers, totally dim-witted, but also dangerous. Here's hoping she gets bankrupted and has to leave parliament. #auspol
September 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This is straight out of the "great replacement" Republican handbook. Not only is this completely bonkers, totally dim-witted, but also dangerous. Here's hoping she gets bankrupted and has to leave parliament. #auspol
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"I like fighting Tories. That’s what I do."
Anthony Albanese
2012
Now he thinks good people attend racist rallies.
Like a comfortable, mediocre Tory might.
#AusPol
Anthony Albanese
2012
Now he thinks good people attend racist rallies.
Like a comfortable, mediocre Tory might.
#AusPol
September 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
"I like fighting Tories. That’s what I do."
Anthony Albanese
2012
Now he thinks good people attend racist rallies.
Like a comfortable, mediocre Tory might.
#AusPol
Anthony Albanese
2012
Now he thinks good people attend racist rallies.
Like a comfortable, mediocre Tory might.
#AusPol
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The Environment Minister has approved a coal mine extension overnight – the first of the new Parliament.
This is a decision that will lock Australia into providing coal for decades, and put threatened wildlife at risk.
This is not climate action. This is a climate crime.
This is a decision that will lock Australia into providing coal for decades, and put threatened wildlife at risk.
This is not climate action. This is a climate crime.
September 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The Environment Minister has approved a coal mine extension overnight – the first of the new Parliament.
This is a decision that will lock Australia into providing coal for decades, and put threatened wildlife at risk.
This is not climate action. This is a climate crime.
This is a decision that will lock Australia into providing coal for decades, and put threatened wildlife at risk.
This is not climate action. This is a climate crime.
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It's within the rules, but that should change - politicians receiving travel allowance to stay in homes they or their spouses own in Canberra is a very, very broken system
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian politicians reveal their housing portfolios, with some owning as many as six homes
Dozens of politicians are landlords, having also declared rental income from their investment properties
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It's within the rules, but that should change - politicians receiving travel allowance to stay in homes they or their spouses own in Canberra is a very, very broken system
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Has anyone heard from our antisemitism envoy yet? I would have thought multiple neo Nazi marches across the country would have prompted her to make a statement. Weird she hasn't 🤷🏽♂️. #auspol
September 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Has anyone heard from our antisemitism envoy yet? I would have thought multiple neo Nazi marches across the country would have prompted her to make a statement. Weird she hasn't 🤷🏽♂️. #auspol
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Aaaand the Albanese Government has approved its first fossil fuel expansion of the new term.
We're all (legitimately) focussed on genocide, while governments like ours are actively pursuing a policy of omnicide.
How nice to have a stinking parliamentary majority and use it for ecocide.
We're all (legitimately) focussed on genocide, while governments like ours are actively pursuing a policy of omnicide.
How nice to have a stinking parliamentary majority and use it for ecocide.
September 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Aaaand the Albanese Government has approved its first fossil fuel expansion of the new term.
We're all (legitimately) focussed on genocide, while governments like ours are actively pursuing a policy of omnicide.
How nice to have a stinking parliamentary majority and use it for ecocide.
We're all (legitimately) focussed on genocide, while governments like ours are actively pursuing a policy of omnicide.
How nice to have a stinking parliamentary majority and use it for ecocide.
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Trying hard to work out the difference between exporting ICE detainees to Uganda from Amerika and, Labor's latest abuse of asylum seekers and refugees sent to concentration camps in Nauru
Nope, I can't
Nope, I can't
August 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Trying hard to work out the difference between exporting ICE detainees to Uganda from Amerika and, Labor's latest abuse of asylum seekers and refugees sent to concentration camps in Nauru
Nope, I can't
Nope, I can't
Last time PHON had a casual vacancy, Fraser Anning ended up in parliament. What shrivelled up racist will Poorline dig up, and how long will they remain as one of her minions?
#BREAKING 🚨 NSW One Nation senator Warwick Stacey has announced he will resign from parliament only three months after his election, citing "personal health issues"
The resignation triggers a casual vacancy in the Senate, which One Nation will be able to fill
The resignation triggers a casual vacancy in the Senate, which One Nation will be able to fill
August 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Last time PHON had a casual vacancy, Fraser Anning ended up in parliament. What shrivelled up racist will Poorline dig up, and how long will they remain as one of her minions?
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Israel is taking harsher steps against Australia for our government’s pending recognition of Palestine than Australia has taken against Israel for its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
August 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Israel is taking harsher steps against Australia for our government’s pending recognition of Palestine than Australia has taken against Israel for its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
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📢 The decision comes ahead of a hearing in November to determine whether the council’s decision to make public camping illegal violates human rights.
SEQ council ordered to stop removing tents of rough sleepers
www.smh.com.au
August 15, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Here's me. "Two states of bullshit"
Two states of bullshit - The Shot
The broken logic, morality and impracticalness of the Hasbaric “two-state solution” should be apparent to anyone cursed to own a phone.
theshot.net.au
August 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Here's me. "Two states of bullshit"
Imagine being in a position to govern, but hate the greens so much you would rather be in opposition than negotiate with them...#politas
The island state’s second election in two years was brought on by a no-confidence vote. And there’s another one coming - even more complicated than the last.
Greens may be a problem for Labor in next week’s Tasmanian no-confidence vote
theconversation.com
August 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Imagine being in a position to govern, but hate the greens so much you would rather be in opposition than negotiate with them...#politas
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Amazing news!
Transphobe Kirralie Smith has lost her appeal in the Australian courts.
Her Apprehended Violence Order stands, which was originally for her heinous actions against a trans sportswoman who was doing nothing but playing football with her team.
Transphobe Kirralie Smith has lost her appeal in the Australian courts.
Her Apprehended Violence Order stands, which was originally for her heinous actions against a trans sportswoman who was doing nothing but playing football with her team.
August 15, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Amazing news!
Transphobe Kirralie Smith has lost her appeal in the Australian courts.
Her Apprehended Violence Order stands, which was originally for her heinous actions against a trans sportswoman who was doing nothing but playing football with her team.
Transphobe Kirralie Smith has lost her appeal in the Australian courts.
Her Apprehended Violence Order stands, which was originally for her heinous actions against a trans sportswoman who was doing nothing but playing football with her team.
Iconic.
August 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Iconic.
Just like clockwork. His billboards have barely been taken down. If only the millions he spends on his political ambitions were spent on tax! #auspol
Clive Palmer says he is considering a comeback over the PM's decision to cut parliamentary staff for crossbenchers, including senator Ralph Babet
"Labor wants a one-party system. If that is the path they choose, I will step back into the political arena to ensure Australians have a real choice."
"Labor wants a one-party system. If that is the path they choose, I will step back into the political arena to ensure Australians have a real choice."
August 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Just like clockwork. His billboards have barely been taken down. If only the millions he spends on his political ambitions were spent on tax! #auspol
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RBA discovers that workers have not got the benefits of productivity growth.
Next up they provide proof that water is wet.
Oh well. Nice of them to catch up.
www.rba.gov.au/publications...
Next up they provide proof that water is wet.
Oh well. Nice of them to catch up.
www.rba.gov.au/publications...
Abstract for RDP 2025-05: How Costly are Mark-ups in Australia? The Effect of Declining Competition on Misallocation and Productivity
www.rba.gov.au
August 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
RBA discovers that workers have not got the benefits of productivity growth.
Next up they provide proof that water is wet.
Oh well. Nice of them to catch up.
www.rba.gov.au/publications...
Next up they provide proof that water is wet.
Oh well. Nice of them to catch up.
www.rba.gov.au/publications...
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Ahead of @jimchalmers.bsky.social Productivity Roundtable, the govt still hasn’t released the national climate risk assessment. Most Australians haven’t even heard of “climate risk” while insurers, polluters & govt act on data the public can’t see.
australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/u... #auspol
australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/u... #auspol
August 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Ahead of @jimchalmers.bsky.social Productivity Roundtable, the govt still hasn’t released the national climate risk assessment. Most Australians haven’t even heard of “climate risk” while insurers, polluters & govt act on data the public can’t see.
australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/u... #auspol
australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/u... #auspol
The Christian leadership industrial complex is, and was, a grift that was about power, book deals, and pop psychology in a vague clergy cloak. The fruit is Donald Trump, abuse, and the exploitation of people you will never hear about. Maxwell, along with his SA buddy Hybels nerd to get in the bin.
Leadership guru John C. Maxwell shocked many by praising disgraced Rev. Bill Hybels at Willow Creek's annual Global Leadership Summit last week—and survivors are speaking out.
Our podcast asks: How can someone who touts 'values-based leadership' praise an abuser?
julieroys.com/podcast/hono...
Our podcast asks: How can someone who touts 'values-based leadership' praise an abuser?
julieroys.com/podcast/hono...
‘Honoring the Abuser’: John Maxwell Praises Bill Hybels at GLS
Leadership guru John Maxwell shocked many by publicly honoring disgraced pastor Bill Hybels at the Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek.
julieroys.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The Christian leadership industrial complex is, and was, a grift that was about power, book deals, and pop psychology in a vague clergy cloak. The fruit is Donald Trump, abuse, and the exploitation of people you will never hear about. Maxwell, along with his SA buddy Hybels nerd to get in the bin.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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I took a break from here...is this place still popping?
August 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I took a break from here...is this place still popping?