Emma Brindal
@embrin.bsky.social
Passionate about Deep Ecology, Social and Environmental Justice, Permaculture and creating the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. Manager at Northey Street City Farm in Brisbane/Magandjin, on Yuggera and Turrbal Country.
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Emma Brindal
@embrin.bsky.social
· Jan 28
Hi, I’m Ellie Smith, proud Queenslander, local mum, and environmental consultant running as your independent candidate for Dickson with Dickson Decides! My goal? A community-first approach: better roads, stronger local businesses, and creating opportunities for everyone #Dickson
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Ellie SMITH - Independent for Dickson
YouTube video by Ellie Smith - Independent for Dickson
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Look out Dutton, there is an awesome independent candidate running against you in Dickson!
Ellie Smith is the kind of person we need representing us in Canberra!
If standing up for farmers, clean creeks and clean politics makes me a target—so be it. I won’t back down. I won’t play their game.
Dickson deserves better than scare campaigns and self-interest. We deserve leadership with integrity.
Dickson deserves better than scare campaigns and self-interest. We deserve leadership with integrity.
April 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ellie Smith is the kind of person we need representing us in Canberra!
Funny!!! 😂
"The fish people have taken advantage of us for years, but not anymore. You're welcome." said President Trump
Read more: chaser.com.au/world/trump-...
Read more: chaser.com.au/world/trump-...
April 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Funny!!! 😂
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PM promises to do what he promised to do last election but personally stopped from happening 🤯🤦♂️
You couldn’t make this up.
If you care about nature, Labor & Libs aren’t representing you.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
You couldn’t make this up.
If you care about nature, Labor & Libs aren’t representing you.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Labor vows to establish federal EPA if it wins second term – weeks after shelving 2022 election promise
Commitment may quell caucus angst about party’s environment credentials, but could face backlash from Western Australia’s industry and government
www.theguardian.com
March 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
PM promises to do what he promised to do last election but personally stopped from happening 🤯🤦♂️
You couldn’t make this up.
If you care about nature, Labor & Libs aren’t representing you.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
You couldn’t make this up.
If you care about nature, Labor & Libs aren’t representing you.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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March 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A terrible announcement today. Good to see the Save Victoria Park campaign have a legal fund to fight it.
No place for a #Stadium
Kerkhove said Victoria Park, which is heritage listed, is probably the most significant site of Indigenous heritage in central Brisbane.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
Kerkhove said Victoria Park, which is heritage listed, is probably the most significant site of Indigenous heritage in central Brisbane.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
Queensland plans to build 2032 Olympics stadium on significant Indigenous site
Despite premier David Crisafulli ruling it out during election, the government is expected to announce plans for stadium at Victoria Park
www.theguardian.com
March 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A terrible announcement today. Good to see the Save Victoria Park campaign have a legal fund to fight it.
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Next week will be the Parliament's last chance to spare voters from an onslaught of outright lies in political ads.
87% of Australians support truth in political advertising laws. Our Government should do its job.
Sign and share > theaus.in/TIPApetition
87% of Australians support truth in political advertising laws. Our Government should do its job.
Sign and share > theaus.in/TIPApetition
March 18, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Next week will be the Parliament's last chance to spare voters from an onslaught of outright lies in political ads.
87% of Australians support truth in political advertising laws. Our Government should do its job.
Sign and share > theaus.in/TIPApetition
87% of Australians support truth in political advertising laws. Our Government should do its job.
Sign and share > theaus.in/TIPApetition
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44% of Australians said they’d prefer a more independent foreign policy over a closer alliance with the US.
"Australians are seeing the way he's trashing the international rule of law, the way he is treating allies, and they are responding."
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
"Australians are seeing the way he's trashing the international rule of law, the way he is treating allies, and they are responding."
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
March 6, 2025 at 4:51 AM
44% of Australians said they’d prefer a more independent foreign policy over a closer alliance with the US.
"Australians are seeing the way he's trashing the international rule of law, the way he is treating allies, and they are responding."
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
"Australians are seeing the way he's trashing the international rule of law, the way he is treating allies, and they are responding."
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
Julia's interview with Ellie Smith on the Independents podcast is very inspiring and well worth a listen! I'm looking forward to listening to more interviews with independent MPs and candidates. Their presence makes a change our political system to be more democratic possible!
I might be biased but I think Julia Zemiro's fabulous "The Independents" is worth a listen! She is a wonderful conversationalist and I loved talking about what is happening here in Dickson, and what I'd love to see happen in 3 years.
March 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Julia's interview with Ellie Smith on the Independents podcast is very inspiring and well worth a listen! I'm looking forward to listening to more interviews with independent MPs and candidates. Their presence makes a change our political system to be more democratic possible!
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"Dutton’s story highlights a tension that continues to frustrate voters: politicians who enjoy superior wealth are the ones who decide the financial circumstances of their constituents’ lives."
@rodcampbell.bsky.social writes about the hidden tax structures contributing to inequality. #auspol
@rodcampbell.bsky.social writes about the hidden tax structures contributing to inequality. #auspol
Politics and property – how our leaders are among the privileged using legal loopholes to build their wealth
Reports of Peter Dutton’s property portfolio has focussed attention on politicians’ wealth and the financial vehicles available to legally lower their tax.
theconversation.com
February 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"Dutton’s story highlights a tension that continues to frustrate voters: politicians who enjoy superior wealth are the ones who decide the financial circumstances of their constituents’ lives."
@rodcampbell.bsky.social writes about the hidden tax structures contributing to inequality. #auspol
@rodcampbell.bsky.social writes about the hidden tax structures contributing to inequality. #auspol
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Opinion | University Australia's backing of a new definition of antisemitism will be devastating to the principles on which all universities are supposed to be built. Among them, equality.
Antisemitism definition will be devastating for academic freedom, and equality itself
Of all the panicked silencing measures executed by Australian institutions in defence of Israel over the past year, this is the worst. Yet.
www.crikey.com.au
February 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Opinion | University Australia's backing of a new definition of antisemitism will be devastating to the principles on which all universities are supposed to be built. Among them, equality.
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We spoke to @australia.theguardian.com about the dangers of the new antisemitism definition and its chilling on academic speech about Palestine. By labelling Palestinian political expressions as antisemitic, it will institutionalise anti-Palestinian racism.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian universities’ new antisemitism definition has some academics worried. Here’s why
Warnings decision could have ‘chilling’ effect and limit scope of education on Middle East
www.theguardian.com
February 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
We spoke to @australia.theguardian.com about the dangers of the new antisemitism definition and its chilling on academic speech about Palestine. By labelling Palestinian political expressions as antisemitic, it will institutionalise anti-Palestinian racism.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Great to see this!
Here’s our (glitch-free) video of some of the 500+ members of the Australian Jewish community who took out a full-page ad urging Australia to reject Trump’s plan for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza.
youtube.com/shorts/IP3xt...
#ozjewssayno #no2ethniccleansing #no2trumpsgazaplan
youtube.com/shorts/IP3xt...
#ozjewssayno #no2ethniccleansing #no2trumpsgazaplan
500+ Jewish Australians say no to the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians
YouTube video by Jewish Council of Australia
youtube.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Great to see this!
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"Murujuga, that is one of the most important artworks in the world...they've turned it into an industrial park. I think it's disgraceful."
"Hopefully we stop the acid gas emissions continuing from the North West Shelf gas project."
@markogge.bsky.social in Fremantle last week #auspol
"Hopefully we stop the acid gas emissions continuing from the North West Shelf gas project."
@markogge.bsky.social in Fremantle last week #auspol
February 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
"Murujuga, that is one of the most important artworks in the world...they've turned it into an industrial park. I think it's disgraceful."
"Hopefully we stop the acid gas emissions continuing from the North West Shelf gas project."
@markogge.bsky.social in Fremantle last week #auspol
"Hopefully we stop the acid gas emissions continuing from the North West Shelf gas project."
@markogge.bsky.social in Fremantle last week #auspol
When will people get over the entitlement that makes us think this is ok?
February 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
When will people get over the entitlement that makes us think this is ok?
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Proud to be one of 500+ Jewish Australians signed on to this open letter published in today’s Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne Age, saying #OzJewsSayNO #No2ethniccleansing #NO2TrumpsGazaPlan
It feels like there is the inkling of a shift in our community
It feels like there is the inkling of a shift in our community
February 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Proud to be one of 500+ Jewish Australians signed on to this open letter published in today’s Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne Age, saying #OzJewsSayNO #No2ethniccleansing #NO2TrumpsGazaPlan
It feels like there is the inkling of a shift in our community
It feels like there is the inkling of a shift in our community
Well, well, interesting times in the seat of Dickson. Go Ellie Smith!!!!
Well - what a day for these billboards to go live in Dickson!
Feedback on the ground for Ellie’s campaign is very strong echoing major party dissatisfaction being felt around the country - which MSM/ABC are largely missing in their commentary.
Let’s do this! #auspol #DicksonVotes
Feedback on the ground for Ellie’s campaign is very strong echoing major party dissatisfaction being felt around the country - which MSM/ABC are largely missing in their commentary.
Let’s do this! #auspol #DicksonVotes
February 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Well, well, interesting times in the seat of Dickson. Go Ellie Smith!!!!
Gotta love Juice Media! They are always spot on. This upcoming federal election is a real opportunity for community independents to make a difference and bring more real democracy to our political system.
The Australien Government has made an ad to announce the 2025 election, and it's surprisingly honest and informative. #auspol
Honest Government Ad | Our Last Fair Election?
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Gotta love Juice Media! They are always spot on. This upcoming federal election is a real opportunity for community independents to make a difference and bring more real democracy to our political system.
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K’gari at risk of being ‘destroyed’ by overtourism, world heritage advisory committee warns
K’gari at risk of being ‘destroyed’ by overtourism, world heritage advisory committee warns
Exclusive: The new Queensland government reversed Labor’s decision to set limits on visitor numbers
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K’gari’s world heritage advisory committee (KWHAC) has advised the Queensland…
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
K’gari at risk of being ‘destroyed’ by overtourism, world heritage advisory committee warns
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"Ellie Smith says the reason she decided to try to unseat Peter Dutton in his Brisbane electorate is simple.
“...it was about having a local MP who reflects our community,” she said. “It kind of didn’t make sense to me that we had an MP that was so divisive.”"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
“...it was about having a local MP who reflects our community,” she said. “It kind of didn’t make sense to me that we had an MP that was so divisive.”"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Don’t call me teal: meet the Climate 200-backed candidate set to take on Peter Dutton
Environmental consultant Ellie Smith knows she has a tough job ahead of her to unseat the federal opposition leader, but she’s up for the challenge
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"Ellie Smith says the reason she decided to try to unseat Peter Dutton in his Brisbane electorate is simple.
“...it was about having a local MP who reflects our community,” she said. “It kind of didn’t make sense to me that we had an MP that was so divisive.”"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
“...it was about having a local MP who reflects our community,” she said. “It kind of didn’t make sense to me that we had an MP that was so divisive.”"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Look out Dutton, there is an awesome independent candidate running against you in Dickson!
Hi, I’m Ellie Smith, proud Queenslander, local mum, and environmental consultant running as your independent candidate for Dickson with Dickson Decides! My goal? A community-first approach: better roads, stronger local businesses, and creating opportunities for everyone #Dickson
youtu.be/hBBpAHsR8zA
youtu.be/hBBpAHsR8zA
Ellie SMITH - Independent for Dickson
YouTube video by Ellie Smith - Independent for Dickson
youtu.be
January 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Look out Dutton, there is an awesome independent candidate running against you in Dickson!
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Every billionaire is a policy failure
Every billionaire has extracted their wealth from the poor and the middle and the Earth
Every billionaire is proof that capitalism is a destructive system that needs to be ended before it ends us
Every billionaire should be taxed out of existence
Every billionaire has extracted their wealth from the poor and the middle and the Earth
Every billionaire is proof that capitalism is a destructive system that needs to be ended before it ends us
Every billionaire should be taxed out of existence
Australian billionaires make $67,000 an hour, Oxfam says in call for tax on super-rich
Analysis shows local billionaire wealth rose by 8% last year, meaning tycoons such as Gina Rinehart make 1,300 times more than average person’s pay
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Every billionaire is a policy failure
Every billionaire has extracted their wealth from the poor and the middle and the Earth
Every billionaire is proof that capitalism is a destructive system that needs to be ended before it ends us
Every billionaire should be taxed out of existence
Every billionaire has extracted their wealth from the poor and the middle and the Earth
Every billionaire is proof that capitalism is a destructive system that needs to be ended before it ends us
Every billionaire should be taxed out of existence
Wow, this bishop is awesome. On Tuesday she spoke some important words while President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance were seated in the front row. The video is really worth a watch.
www.ijpr.org/npr-news/202...
www.ijpr.org/npr-news/202...
Bishop confronts Trump during sermon at inaugural prayer service
At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.
www.ijpr.org
January 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Wow, this bishop is awesome. On Tuesday she spoke some important words while President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance were seated in the front row. The video is really worth a watch.
www.ijpr.org/npr-news/202...
www.ijpr.org/npr-news/202...
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BREAKING: Heavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza after the announcement of a ceasefire deal has killed at least 32 people, medics reported.
Yesterday world leaders were doing victory laps, as if they somehow managed to stop Netanyahu murdering more innocents. They’ll say nothing about this.
Yesterday world leaders were doing victory laps, as if they somehow managed to stop Netanyahu murdering more innocents. They’ll say nothing about this.
January 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
BREAKING: Heavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza after the announcement of a ceasefire deal has killed at least 32 people, medics reported.
Yesterday world leaders were doing victory laps, as if they somehow managed to stop Netanyahu murdering more innocents. They’ll say nothing about this.
Yesterday world leaders were doing victory laps, as if they somehow managed to stop Netanyahu murdering more innocents. They’ll say nothing about this.
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Wildlife carers on the frontlines are being run ragged with little to no government support, and more injured animals coming into their care than they can care for
Mystery syndrome killing rainbow lorikeets and flying foxes leaves scientists baffled www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Mystery syndrome killing rainbow lorikeets and flying foxes leaves scientists baffled
‘The animals that don’t die need total nursing care,’ wildlife rescuer says, ahead of a potential spike in cases in coming weeks
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Wildlife carers on the frontlines are being run ragged with little to no government support, and more injured animals coming into their care than they can care for