Gillian Clarke
@gggilly.bsky.social
Leftie, Atheist, bit of a socialist. Leave no one behind. Disheartened with the World generally in recent times. Got to have a laugh sometimes to avoid insanity.
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It's an absolute dud. "The stadium benefits a subsection of the community, but the whole community pays for it." Both Thomas and Harriss need to say no for it to fall through. I am not feeling confident. #politas
Economic case for Hobart stadium just doesn't add up, experts say
An expert planning panel has defended their scathing assessment of Hobart's proposed Macquarie Point stadium while speaking to the politicians who will ultimately decide the project's fate.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It's an absolute dud. "The stadium benefits a subsection of the community, but the whole community pays for it." Both Thomas and Harriss need to say no for it to fall through. I am not feeling confident. #politas
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Ahem
Today my debut novel #Gunnawah officially became the Number 1 best seller
That means I'll get a private jet, and a 10 year supply of Grey Goose and Tim Tams, and a marching team of cartwheeling dachshunds and . . . . .
(I'll just get a red sticker on the front cover 😎)
#booksky #danke
Today my debut novel #Gunnawah officially became the Number 1 best seller
That means I'll get a private jet, and a 10 year supply of Grey Goose and Tim Tams, and a marching team of cartwheeling dachshunds and . . . . .
(I'll just get a red sticker on the front cover 😎)
#booksky #danke
October 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The temperature check column checking facts on heat deaths, which are in fact "a thing", contrary to coalition's briefing
The temperature check column checking facts on heat deaths, which are in fact "a thing", contrary to coalition's briefing
Despite what a thinktank bleats to the Coalition, heat deaths are in fact ‘a thing’ | Temperature Check
Centre for Independent Studies points to climate risk report to back up its dismissal of heat-related deaths, but neglects to use the part that actually concerns the future
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The temperature check column checking facts on heat deaths, which are in fact "a thing", contrary to coalition's briefing
The temperature check column checking facts on heat deaths, which are in fact "a thing", contrary to coalition's briefing
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“We are seeing a troubling trend of American-style abortion politics being imported into Australia. It’s coming from a small group on the right seeking to politicise a deeply personal issue.”
If Andrew Hastie's Christo-fascist views are the Liberal party's future, they're toast. #WarOnWomen #auspol
If Andrew Hastie's Christo-fascist views are the Liberal party's future, they're toast. #WarOnWomen #auspol
Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie rebuked for ‘playing politics’ on abortion in debate on stillbirth leave
Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie rebuked for ‘playing politics’ on abortion in debate on stillbirth leave
Experts warn the fearmongering about late-term terminations is straight out of the anti-abortion handbook
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A group of Coalition parliamentarians, including Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie, have seized on a proposed new law to give paid parental leave to parents of a child who is stillborn or dies, arguing it should not be available to anyone needing a late-term abortion.
A senior doctor has labelled the comments as “terrible, cynical, awful” things to say about an often heartbreaking decision, as experts point out that the vast majority of later terminations are forced by major health issues and warn fearmongering about the issue is straight out of the anti-abortion handbook. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“We are seeing a troubling trend of American-style abortion politics being imported into Australia. It’s coming from a small group on the right seeking to politicise a deeply personal issue.”
If Andrew Hastie's Christo-fascist views are the Liberal party's future, they're toast. #WarOnWomen #auspol
If Andrew Hastie's Christo-fascist views are the Liberal party's future, they're toast. #WarOnWomen #auspol
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NBN Co expedited a request from Sky News to install a business-grade internet connection at Andrew Bolt's home on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula in 2021. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Leaked emails show NBN Co fast-tracked upgrade for Andrew Bolt
Senior managers at the National Broadband Network intervened to accelerate a home internet upgrade for News Corp pundit Andrew Bolt and resolve a technical problem for a top executive's friend during ...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
NBN Co expedited a request from Sky News to install a business-grade internet connection at Andrew Bolt's home on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula in 2021. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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How in the fuck do we live in a world where Trump can openly fund a bloody genocidal war then later get praised for a ceasefire of the same bloody genocidal war?
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
October 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
How in the fuck do we live in a world where Trump can openly fund a bloody genocidal war then later get praised for a ceasefire of the same bloody genocidal war?
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
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There’s Ac lasts someone who has receipts.
October 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM
There’s Ac lasts someone who has receipts.
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NO LIVE EXPORTS FOR REMAINDER OF 2025
"No live export vessels are scheduled to take sheep from Australia to the Middle East for the rest of 2025, raising speculation an unofficial end to the trade could come ahead of a legislated ban in 2028."
#AusPol #AnimalAg
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"No live export vessels are scheduled to take sheep from Australia to the Middle East for the rest of 2025, raising speculation an unofficial end to the trade could come ahead of a legislated ban in 2028."
#AusPol #AnimalAg
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High prices, looming ban factors in disappearance of sheep export ships
Market dynamics are stopping live export ships from coming to WA for the rest of the year, raising the prospect of an official end to the trade years before a legislated ban is enforced.
www.abc.net.au
September 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
NO LIVE EXPORTS FOR REMAINDER OF 2025
"No live export vessels are scheduled to take sheep from Australia to the Middle East for the rest of 2025, raising speculation an unofficial end to the trade could come ahead of a legislated ban in 2028."
#AusPol #AnimalAg
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"No live export vessels are scheduled to take sheep from Australia to the Middle East for the rest of 2025, raising speculation an unofficial end to the trade could come ahead of a legislated ban in 2028."
#AusPol #AnimalAg
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AUKUS means we give bases to the Americans to use. This isnt making us safer! It’s making us a target! Fuck AUKUS off!
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Australia strengthens AUKUS with new base facilities for U.S. Apache helicopters
Australia strengthens AUKUS with new base facilities for U.S. Apache helicopters
armyrecognition.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
AUKUS means we give bases to the Americans to use. This isnt making us safer! It’s making us a target! Fuck AUKUS off!
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Neil the Seal waiting for his fish and chips (hold the chips) from the Seven Mile Beach Servo/Takeaway/General Store/Post Office, only minutes from the Hobart airport.
August 30, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Neil the Seal waiting for his fish and chips (hold the chips) from the Seven Mile Beach Servo/Takeaway/General Store/Post Office, only minutes from the Hobart airport.
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"our one big idea is to rebalance the tax system so that productivity gains are fairly shared, housing becomes more affordable, and essential services are properly funded."
Hardly radical.
Dispiriting that such basic principles need to be argued for at all. #inequality #auspol
Hardly radical.
Dispiriting that such basic principles need to be argued for at all. #inequality #auspol
The ultra-wealthy have exploited Australia’s tax system for too long. It’s time to ensure everyone pays their fair share | Sally McManus
The ultra-wealthy have exploited Australia’s tax system for too long. It’s time to ensure everyone pays their fair share | Sally McManus
When the very wealthy pay less tax than a bus driver or an aged care worker, something is very wrong
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Unions want to tackle intergenerational inequality by reforming Australia’s tax system. For the first time in living memory, younger Australians risk facing lower living standards than those before them. This is not acceptable to the union movement, so our one big idea is to rebalance the tax system so that productivity gains are fairly shared, housing becomes more affordable, and essential services are properly funded. Continue reading...
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August 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"our one big idea is to rebalance the tax system so that productivity gains are fairly shared, housing becomes more affordable, and essential services are properly funded."
Hardly radical.
Dispiriting that such basic principles need to be argued for at all. #inequality #auspol
Hardly radical.
Dispiriting that such basic principles need to be argued for at all. #inequality #auspol
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Blowing up your small-town writers festival because your local university needs to crack down on free speech because there’s a genocide we can’t talk about is so utterly on-brand for Australian culture. Cowards and fools 3-deep at the canapés tray
August 15, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Blowing up your small-town writers festival because your local university needs to crack down on free speech because there’s a genocide we can’t talk about is so utterly on-brand for Australian culture. Cowards and fools 3-deep at the canapés tray
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So, we're just going to let Morrison enjoy his millions and his dregs continue to profit from their safe jobs and forget about ROBODEBT are we? The NACC is a sick joke. People died, but we'll just forget about it this time eh? Everyone should remind the politicians that we're waiting for justice.
August 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
So, we're just going to let Morrison enjoy his millions and his dregs continue to profit from their safe jobs and forget about ROBODEBT are we? The NACC is a sick joke. People died, but we'll just forget about it this time eh? Everyone should remind the politicians that we're waiting for justice.
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Morrison’s enthusiasm for AUKUS raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, particularly in light of his rapid transition to high-paying roles in the defence and strategic advisory industries after leaving politics.
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The AUKUS Alliance: A Bad Deal for Australia
Extensive concerns plague the AUKUS deal, highlighting the risks to Australia of this bad deal.
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August 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Morrison’s enthusiasm for AUKUS raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, particularly in light of his rapid transition to high-paying roles in the defence and strategic advisory industries after leaving politics.
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Let's all keep expressing our opposition to this appointment and keep the pressure on her to resign.
#SackSegal
#Auspol
#SackSegal
#Auspol
Three options:
1. Jillian Segal resigns.
2. The PM asks for her resignation.
3. The PM fires her.
Option 3 is the best option.
Her appointment to the important role of Antisemitism Envoy was completely inappropriate. #auspol #ZionismIsNotJudaism
1. Jillian Segal resigns.
2. The PM asks for her resignation.
3. The PM fires her.
Option 3 is the best option.
Her appointment to the important role of Antisemitism Envoy was completely inappropriate. #auspol #ZionismIsNotJudaism
August 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Let's all keep expressing our opposition to this appointment and keep the pressure on her to resign.
#SackSegal
#Auspol
#SackSegal
#Auspol
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I'm sure Jillian Segal will write it up in her report if sh'es not too busy keeping tabs on the ABC and universities and arts centres.
Jillian?
Jillian?
Jillian?
Jillian?
Fri 08Aug25 1am, a small group of masked neo-Nazis marched through the streets of Melbourne CBD. I'm not sharing any images, video or even the news media headlines bc I don't want to give them any publicity. Cowardly goons, marching in the middle of the night, wearing masks. 🙄 #NoRoomForRacism
August 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I'm sure Jillian Segal will write it up in her report if sh'es not too busy keeping tabs on the ABC and universities and arts centres.
Jillian?
Jillian?
Jillian?
Jillian?
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Imagine if the 5 indis & 5 grns came together & said to Winter we will seek to form government. We will not "trade off on our policies"
Dean Winter you have 55% of the needed votes; no position to claim you will not trade off. Grow up. #politas
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Dean Winter you have 55% of the needed votes; no position to claim you will not trade off. Grow up. #politas
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pulsetasmania.com.au/news/greens-...
Greens ghosted by Labor despite holding key to toppling Rockliff government
The party says Labor should not assume they will simply fall into line…
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August 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Imagine if the 5 indis & 5 grns came together & said to Winter we will seek to form government. We will not "trade off on our policies"
Dean Winter you have 55% of the needed votes; no position to claim you will not trade off. Grow up. #politas
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Dean Winter you have 55% of the needed votes; no position to claim you will not trade off. Grow up. #politas
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pulsetasmania.com.au/news/greens-...
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It's way past time this turnstile of gift stopped. In any commercial enterprise.
There MUST be a period before these appointments can be accepted. Insider knowledge and sphere of influence is gone. Likewise, opening the books on lobbying. Without these measures we remain open to corruption!
There MUST be a period before these appointments can be accepted. Insider knowledge and sphere of influence is gone. Likewise, opening the books on lobbying. Without these measures we remain open to corruption!
The revolving door between government jobs and the defence industry is especially problematic when we see massive contracts awarded without due process.
My CleanUp Politics Act would close that door & stop senior public servants & politicians using insider knowledge in their post-politics careers.
My CleanUp Politics Act would close that door & stop senior public servants & politicians using insider knowledge in their post-politics careers.
Battle stations: The former PM, ministers, and military brass cashing in on Australia’s defence spending bonanza
With billions of dollars in AUKUS spending looming, the rush to join defence industry contractors and advisory firms has never been greater.
www.theage.com.au
August 2, 2025 at 3:35 AM
It's way past time this turnstile of gift stopped. In any commercial enterprise.
There MUST be a period before these appointments can be accepted. Insider knowledge and sphere of influence is gone. Likewise, opening the books on lobbying. Without these measures we remain open to corruption!
There MUST be a period before these appointments can be accepted. Insider knowledge and sphere of influence is gone. Likewise, opening the books on lobbying. Without these measures we remain open to corruption!
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So on investigation, Stats NZ says butter prices rose 46.5% in the year to June. Meanwhile, ANZ's Commodity Indices shows the NZ dollar denominated measure of dairy prices rose 23.6% over the same period. Hopefully useful for a journalist asking Fonterra and/or Nicola Willis about butter prices.
July 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
So on investigation, Stats NZ says butter prices rose 46.5% in the year to June. Meanwhile, ANZ's Commodity Indices shows the NZ dollar denominated measure of dairy prices rose 23.6% over the same period. Hopefully useful for a journalist asking Fonterra and/or Nicola Willis about butter prices.
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"What's remarkable about AUKUS is it was signed up without even a formal cabinet brief.
"It was signed up without any kind of serious scrutiny, either from within Defence or within the Parliament."
-Senator David Shoebridge
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol
"It was signed up without any kind of serious scrutiny, either from within Defence or within the Parliament."
-Senator David Shoebridge
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol
July 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"What's remarkable about AUKUS is it was signed up without even a formal cabinet brief.
"It was signed up without any kind of serious scrutiny, either from within Defence or within the Parliament."
-Senator David Shoebridge
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol
"It was signed up without any kind of serious scrutiny, either from within Defence or within the Parliament."
-Senator David Shoebridge
@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol
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Wind output smashes through 10 GW barrier for first time on Australia's main grid reneweconomy.com.au/wind-output-...
Wind output smashes through 10 GW barrier for first time on Australia’s main grid
Wind and big batteries pass significant milestones on Australia’s main grid, and new output records also set for wind in South Australia and wind and solar in Queensland.
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July 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Wind output smashes through 10 GW barrier for first time on Australia's main grid reneweconomy.com.au/wind-output-...
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And there it is. This whole thing reeks. If you just release the files you don’t have to make deals with one of the worst child sex traffickers in history to protect Trump. bsky.app/profile/acyn...
Ghislaine Maxwell Attorney: We haven't spoken to the president or anybody about a pardon just yet. The president this morning said he had the power to do so and we hope he exercises that power in a right and just way.
July 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
And there it is. This whole thing reeks. If you just release the files you don’t have to make deals with one of the worst child sex traffickers in history to protect Trump. bsky.app/profile/acyn...