Flotsam Greg
@flotsamgreg.bsky.social
Voted Yes, No new Coal/Gas, No AUKUS, No Mutual Obligation, Raise Jobkeeper, Bring back CES, Support Environment/people first, #Auspol, living on the land of the Dhudhuroa peoples
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Wrong subs. @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social on the compelling case for diesel electric submarines. Far cheaper. As @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social says we don't need Ferraris
#AUKUS #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/wrong-subs-u...
#AUKUS #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/wrong-subs-u...
Wrong subs? US Admirals’ groupthink running Australia aground - Michael West
The US Navy and Australia need new diesel-electric submarines, but don't tell American admirals who have been guiding our AUKUS disaster
michaelwest.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Wrong subs. @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social on the compelling case for diesel electric submarines. Far cheaper. As @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social says we don't need Ferraris
#AUKUS #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/wrong-subs-u...
#AUKUS #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/wrong-subs-u...
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Big COP out at PH yesterday with Nannas & BBF vigil to end Native Forest logging. Koalas, & Swift Parrots which migrate from logged habitat in Tassie to logged & mined habitat in NSW.
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Big COP out at PH yesterday with Nannas & BBF vigil to end Native Forest logging. Koalas, & Swift Parrots which migrate from logged habitat in Tassie to logged & mined habitat in NSW.
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This 🧵
"No Labor govt since [ #TheDismissal] has dared to have a suite of policies as progressive"
The do-nothing Albanese govt presides over an increasingly REgressive status quo.
Poverty, housing stress, poorer health and educational outcomes for many. Greater wealth & privilege for the few.
"No Labor govt since [ #TheDismissal] has dared to have a suite of policies as progressive"
The do-nothing Albanese govt presides over an increasingly REgressive status quo.
Poverty, housing stress, poorer health and educational outcomes for many. Greater wealth & privilege for the few.
One of the most damaging and enduring aspects of the Dismissal, fifty years ago today, was its poisoning of the electorate against the Whitlam government, ensuring that it would lose the subsequent election and creating fear of progressive government.
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#auspol
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#auspol
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This 🧵
"No Labor govt since [ #TheDismissal] has dared to have a suite of policies as progressive"
The do-nothing Albanese govt presides over an increasingly REgressive status quo.
Poverty, housing stress, poorer health and educational outcomes for many. Greater wealth & privilege for the few.
"No Labor govt since [ #TheDismissal] has dared to have a suite of policies as progressive"
The do-nothing Albanese govt presides over an increasingly REgressive status quo.
Poverty, housing stress, poorer health and educational outcomes for many. Greater wealth & privilege for the few.
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The family of two Aboriginal children left frightened of police officers after experiencing more than 150 home bail checks in just under two years, have filed a racial discrimination case in the Federal Court www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910904...
'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police
Life was happy for an Aboriginal family until police subjected them to more than 150 bail checks in...
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The family of two Aboriginal children left frightened of police officers after experiencing more than 150 home bail checks in just under two years, have filed a racial discrimination case in the Federal Court www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910904...
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Whitlams legacy lives on
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Whitlams legacy lives on
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It is truly wonderful how much those across all the parties in parliament regard Timmy with complete mocking contempt
Tim Wilson refuses to agree that Sussan Ley is the right person to lead the Liberals & warns he is “concerned” about the party’s “leadership”
Stefanovic “that doesn’t sound like a key endorsement”
Wilson “I’m happy to endorse the leader”
(If I must)🙄🤦♂️Idiot. #auspol
Stefanovic “that doesn’t sound like a key endorsement”
Wilson “I’m happy to endorse the leader”
(If I must)🙄🤦♂️Idiot. #auspol
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
It is truly wonderful how much those across all the parties in parliament regard Timmy with complete mocking contempt
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Unless I missed it, we seem to be still waiting on the Special Zionist Envoy for Genocide, Apartheid and White Supremacy Jillian Segal to call out the neo-Nazi "rally" held in Sydney the other day for its blatant anti-Semitism.
Or is she holidaying in Israel again, @albomp.bsky.social? #auspol
Or is she holidaying in Israel again, @albomp.bsky.social? #auspol
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Unless I missed it, we seem to be still waiting on the Special Zionist Envoy for Genocide, Apartheid and White Supremacy Jillian Segal to call out the neo-Nazi "rally" held in Sydney the other day for its blatant anti-Semitism.
Or is she holidaying in Israel again, @albomp.bsky.social? #auspol
Or is she holidaying in Israel again, @albomp.bsky.social? #auspol
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"while Labor’s support for net zero creates no danger for the fossil fuel industry, it creates significant danger for our democracy as millions of voters are tricked into believing that they are voting to tackle climate change, when in reality they are voting for fossil fuel expansion"
Like ‘housing affordability’ ‘net zero’ has become one of those meaningless political sayings
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Net Zero hides a truth the mining giants understand perfectly: nothing has to change
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
"while Labor’s support for net zero creates no danger for the fossil fuel industry, it creates significant danger for our democracy as millions of voters are tricked into believing that they are voting to tackle climate change, when in reality they are voting for fossil fuel expansion"
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NSW premier, Chris Minns, and the police commissioner, Mal Lanyon appear to be silent about these threats.
Female NSW MPs Allegra Spender and Kellie Sloane report death and rape threats after condemning neo-Nazi rally in Sydney
Allegra Spender and Kellie Sloane report threats to police, as premier says government is investigating whether ban on Nazi symbols should be expanded
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
NSW premier, Chris Minns, and the police commissioner, Mal Lanyon appear to be silent about these threats.
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Paul Begley on why Albanese is trusted ever less.
#duopoly eroding #democracy.
#auspol
#wapol
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
#duopoly eroding #democracy.
#auspol
#wapol
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
Can Anthony Albanese credibly claim to be a successor of Whitlam? - Michael West
From AUKUS to government secrecy, politics to policy, PM Anthony Albanese is closer to Liberal Scott Morrison than Gough Whitlam
michaelwest.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Paul Begley on why Albanese is trusted ever less.
#duopoly eroding #democracy.
#auspol
#wapol
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
#duopoly eroding #democracy.
#auspol
#wapol
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
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Don Farrell asked why after all this time, the #NACC still hasn’t made any major findings of corruption.
“That’s an indication that the system is working. There is no corruption, & I say that's a good thing!”
Appalling response. It doesn’t even make sense. Makes my blood boil.
“That’s an indication that the system is working. There is no corruption, & I say that's a good thing!”
Appalling response. It doesn’t even make sense. Makes my blood boil.
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Don Farrell asked why after all this time, the #NACC still hasn’t made any major findings of corruption.
“That’s an indication that the system is working. There is no corruption, & I say that's a good thing!”
Appalling response. It doesn’t even make sense. Makes my blood boil.
“That’s an indication that the system is working. There is no corruption, & I say that's a good thing!”
Appalling response. It doesn’t even make sense. Makes my blood boil.
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I'm sure it's just a coincidence...
publicintegrity.org.au/labor-rakes-...
www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05...
publicintegrity.org.au/labor-rakes-...
www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05...
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I'm sure it's just a coincidence...
publicintegrity.org.au/labor-rakes-...
www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05...
publicintegrity.org.au/labor-rakes-...
www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05...
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Any Australian ABC journalist who comes out in support of an lnp politician, or any politician for that matter, but mainly an lnp politician on air. Should immediately be sacked.
It goes against policy and charter. That they are supposed show no bias.
This News Corp ladened ABC. Knows no shame.
It goes against policy and charter. That they are supposed show no bias.
This News Corp ladened ABC. Knows no shame.
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Any Australian ABC journalist who comes out in support of an lnp politician, or any politician for that matter, but mainly an lnp politician on air. Should immediately be sacked.
It goes against policy and charter. That they are supposed show no bias.
This News Corp ladened ABC. Knows no shame.
It goes against policy and charter. That they are supposed show no bias.
This News Corp ladened ABC. Knows no shame.
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🔴Sydney Uni Protesters Vindicated, as No Evidence of Antisemitic Incidents on Campus Exists.
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/sydney-...?
Was Labor sucked in by a sophisticated 'syndicate' who not only damaged AUs reputation but stifled its free speech to plug their religious privilege?
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/sydney-...?
Was Labor sucked in by a sophisticated 'syndicate' who not only damaged AUs reputation but stifled its free speech to plug their religious privilege?
Sydney Uni Protesters Vindicated, as No Evidence of Antisemitic Incidents on Campus Exists
The mainstream media sensationalised and politicians capitalised on fabricated claims of antisemitism on campus, but a parliamentary inquiry has revealed they do not exist.
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🔴Sydney Uni Protesters Vindicated, as No Evidence of Antisemitic Incidents on Campus Exists.
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/sydney-...?
Was Labor sucked in by a sophisticated 'syndicate' who not only damaged AUs reputation but stifled its free speech to plug their religious privilege?
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/sydney-...?
Was Labor sucked in by a sophisticated 'syndicate' who not only damaged AUs reputation but stifled its free speech to plug their religious privilege?
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NSW Police fought tooth and nail to prevent a pro-Palestinian march across Sydney Harbor Bridge.
NSW Police allow neo-Nazis to rally.
NSW Police use their powers to beat-up/arrest peaceful pro-Palestinian activists.
NSW Police have no powers to stop neo-Nazis.
All cool and normal. #auspol
NSW Police allow neo-Nazis to rally.
NSW Police use their powers to beat-up/arrest peaceful pro-Palestinian activists.
NSW Police have no powers to stop neo-Nazis.
All cool and normal. #auspol
November 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
NSW Police fought tooth and nail to prevent a pro-Palestinian march across Sydney Harbor Bridge.
NSW Police allow neo-Nazis to rally.
NSW Police use their powers to beat-up/arrest peaceful pro-Palestinian activists.
NSW Police have no powers to stop neo-Nazis.
All cool and normal. #auspol
NSW Police allow neo-Nazis to rally.
NSW Police use their powers to beat-up/arrest peaceful pro-Palestinian activists.
NSW Police have no powers to stop neo-Nazis.
All cool and normal. #auspol
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If you're Victorian, don't miss the opportunity to hear from @mrdtjames.bsky.social, 7am host and journo, author of the Yoorrook report, and Yorta Yorta man, on the just-signed historic treaty with First Peoples, what it means to him, and all of us.
Big Picture Politics - Nov 9 - Marie Coleman and Daniel James (plus Punters Politics)
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
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November 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
If you're Victorian, don't miss the opportunity to hear from @mrdtjames.bsky.social, 7am host and journo, author of the Yoorrook report, and Yorta Yorta man, on the just-signed historic treaty with First Peoples, what it means to him, and all of us.
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lmao Dan James wondering out loud if there will be another federal coalition government in his lifetime on #SundayShot is giving me life😂
November 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
lmao Dan James wondering out loud if there will be another federal coalition government in his lifetime on #SundayShot is giving me life😂
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House prices have to fall if you seriously want more people to be able to afford them.
Agree with Andrew Bragg. And the people who have used the 5% deposit guarantee aren’t the only ones affecting prices - it’s the investors who rush in to catch a property before the rush.
#insiders
Agree with Andrew Bragg. And the people who have used the 5% deposit guarantee aren’t the only ones affecting prices - it’s the investors who rush in to catch a property before the rush.
#insiders
November 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
House prices have to fall if you seriously want more people to be able to afford them.
Agree with Andrew Bragg. And the people who have used the 5% deposit guarantee aren’t the only ones affecting prices - it’s the investors who rush in to catch a property before the rush.
#insiders
Agree with Andrew Bragg. And the people who have used the 5% deposit guarantee aren’t the only ones affecting prices - it’s the investors who rush in to catch a property before the rush.
#insiders
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the only reason we STILL have some of Whitlam’s legacy - despite ongoing efforts by the colonial machine - is that he crashed or crashed through and I personally recommend ignoring people who blame Whitlam for the unlawful acts that took him out.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
Australian politics 101: Getting the lessons wrong every time
If one thing is true for all mainstream political parties, it’s that they will always learn the wrong lessons.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
November 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
the only reason we STILL have some of Whitlam’s legacy - despite ongoing efforts by the colonial machine - is that he crashed or crashed through and I personally recommend ignoring people who blame Whitlam for the unlawful acts that took him out.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
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The Dismissal, the role of the CIA, MI6 and Austral Americans johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
The Dismissal, the role of the CIA, MI6 and Austral Americans
I was familiar with many of the events leading to the Dismissal on 11 November 1975. That knowledge was greatly increased by Professor Jenny Hocking with her long and successful campaign to have the P...
johnmenadue.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Dismissal, the role of the CIA, MI6 and Austral Americans johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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Not only has Sportsbet lobbied the govt to a standstill on gambling reform, it's taking for 4 regulators for a ride #asic #ACMA #ATO & NT Wagering.
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
A hot mess. The 'irregulation' of sneaky Sportsbet - Michael West
The accounts of Sportsbet are a hot mess. An independent analysis finds multiple breaches of accounting standards, ergo the laws of Australia.
michaelwest.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Not only has Sportsbet lobbied the govt to a standstill on gambling reform, it's taking for 4 regulators for a ride #asic #ACMA #ATO & NT Wagering.
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
We find multiple breaches of the law #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/a-hot-mess-t...
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"...while we will never know for sure if Plibersek was serious at the time, we do know for certain that her Cabinet and her Prime Minister had net-zero interest in putting the protection of endangered species ahead of the profits of polluters."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#AusPol
#AlboTheLiar
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#AusPol
#AlboTheLiar
It wasn’t the laws that were too weak to stop those projects, it was the ministers
The Prime Minister is betting that by 2028 people will forget the North West Shelf and EPBC backflips, but it would be a brave backbencher willing to make that same bet.
thepoint.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
"...while we will never know for sure if Plibersek was serious at the time, we do know for certain that her Cabinet and her Prime Minister had net-zero interest in putting the protection of endangered species ahead of the profits of polluters."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#AusPol
#AlboTheLiar
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#AusPol
#AlboTheLiar
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"Howard’s laws were also strong enough to let Labor block Woodside’s enormous North West Shelf gas expansion if Plibersek or Watt had wanted to. It wasn’t the laws that were too weak to stop those projects, it was the ministers."
Damned fucking right.
Damned fucking right.
It wasn’t the laws that were too weak to stop those projects, it was the ministers
The Prime Minister is betting that by 2028 people will forget the North West Shelf and EPBC backflips, but it would be a brave backbencher willing to make that same bet.
thepoint.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 5:40 AM
"Howard’s laws were also strong enough to let Labor block Woodside’s enormous North West Shelf gas expansion if Plibersek or Watt had wanted to. It wasn’t the laws that were too weak to stop those projects, it was the ministers."
Damned fucking right.
Damned fucking right.