Janet Castle
@janetc.bsky.social
Social worker, activist, human rights and climate/ environmental campaigner.
Sydney, Australia
https://bridgeforasylumseekers.org.au/
Photo: Burning steel wool by the talented Matt White
Sydney, Australia
https://bridgeforasylumseekers.org.au/
Photo: Burning steel wool by the talented Matt White
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
Cloud full of lightning just outside Taree. Does anyone know what this phenomenon is?
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Cloud full of lightning just outside Taree. Does anyone know what this phenomenon is?
I just signed @australiainstitute.org.au's petition: Demand the gas industry pays royalties! Join me? nb.australiainstitute.org.au/collect_gas_...
✍️ SIGN: Demand the gas industry pays royalties!
Australia Institute research has found that 56% of gas exported from Australia attracts zero royalty payments, effectively giving a public resource to multinational gas corporations for free.
We need...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
November 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I just signed @australiainstitute.org.au's petition: Demand the gas industry pays royalties! Join me? nb.australiainstitute.org.au/collect_gas_...
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. I just signed this @australiainstitute.org.au petition calling to end government secrecy: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_governme...
✍️ ADD YOUR NAME: End Government Secrecy
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. But the Labor Government’s proposed changes to freedom of information laws threaten ...
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
October 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Australians have a right to access government information and to understand how decisions are made on their behalf. I just signed this @australiainstitute.org.au petition calling to end government secrecy: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/end_governme...
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Silent prayers were held in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, marking 80 years since the atomic bombing of the city by the US on August 6, 1945.
August 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Silent prayers were held in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, marking 80 years since the atomic bombing of the city by the US on August 6, 1945.
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This election was a massive rejection of nuclear. Now is the time for bold action on nuclear weapons, by signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Don't forget your promise, @albomp.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=doOr...
#nuclearban
www.youtube.com/watch?v=doOr...
#nuclearban
"Core Business" - Labor Backs the Ban
YouTube video by ICAN Australia
www.youtube.com
May 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
This election was a massive rejection of nuclear. Now is the time for bold action on nuclear weapons, by signing and ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Don't forget your promise, @albomp.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=doOr...
#nuclearban
www.youtube.com/watch?v=doOr...
#nuclearban
If you are able please donate to @ALS_NSWACT in standing up for Aboriginal peoples' rights. www.alsnswact.org.au/fight_injust...
Fight injustice and change lives with a tax-deductible donation
Together we can fight injustice and change lives. Please make a tax-deductible donation to the ALS Fighting Fund today.
www.alsnswact.org.au
June 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If you are able please donate to @ALS_NSWACT in standing up for Aboriginal peoples' rights. www.alsnswact.org.au/fight_injust...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ju...
Justice for Kumanjayi White
Warlpiri people and supporters are mobilising for justice and for systemic change in response to the horrific death in custody of Kumanjayi White. These immediate demands stem from deep grievances abo...
www.megaphone.org.au
June 23, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ju...
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Australian Government should immediately rule out any logistical support for US attacks on Iran, including by denying permission for US B-2 or B-52 bombers to transit or refuel in Australia. #nuclearban
icanw.org.au/media-releas...
icanw.org.au/media-releas...
MEDIA RELEASE: US attacks on nuclear sites are a dangerous escalation — Australia must not assist - ICAN Australia
icanw.org.au
June 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Australian Government should immediately rule out any logistical support for US attacks on Iran, including by denying permission for US B-2 or B-52 bombers to transit or refuel in Australia. #nuclearban
icanw.org.au/media-releas...
icanw.org.au/media-releas...
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Reconciliation.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
May 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Reconciliation.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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It must be time for one of my lone tree photos ...
May 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
It must be time for one of my lone tree photos ...
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i knew i had this saved in my phone for a reason
May 30, 2025 at 7:08 AM
i knew i had this saved in my phone for a reason
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Love this. The brilliant Laura Tingle.
#journalism
#journalism
May 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Love this. The brilliant Laura Tingle.
#journalism
#journalism
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Maybe people are finally catching up.
Energy Australia is in court accused of greenwashing. What is the case about and why is it significant?
Energy Australia is in court accused of greenwashing. What is the case about and why is it significant?
Climate group alleges energy giant misled 400,000 customers about ‘Go Neutral’ product, arguing that carbon credits don’t actually remove emissions
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A landmark legal case is about to begin involving one of Australia’s largest electricity and gas providers, which is alleged to have engaged in “greenwashing”.
Energy Australia will appear before the federal court on Wednesday in a case brought by the Parents for Climate group, which alleges the energy giant misled more than 400,000 customers about its “Go Neutral” product. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Maybe people are finally catching up.
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Last year taught me that life is far too short to be arguing with people who are determined not to listen, so I am adopting a no-exceptions immediate block policy if you sound like any of these squares because quite frankly if you’re going to snap out of it you’ll do it yourself.
February 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Last year taught me that life is far too short to be arguing with people who are determined not to listen, so I am adopting a no-exceptions immediate block policy if you sound like any of these squares because quite frankly if you’re going to snap out of it you’ll do it yourself.
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Just heading out to canteen. This morning so here is another quoll. Feel free to donate here citytocasino25.grassrootz.com/canteen/jon-...
May 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Just heading out to canteen. This morning so here is another quoll. Feel free to donate here citytocasino25.grassrootz.com/canteen/jon-...
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A gas exploration drilling rig has appeared within sight of one of Australia’s most loved natural wonders, the 12 Apostles.
We don’t need to turn our iconic natural wonders into gas fields. We need to prioritise Australians over exports.
@emmashortis.bsky.social went to take a look ⤵️
We don’t need to turn our iconic natural wonders into gas fields. We need to prioritise Australians over exports.
@emmashortis.bsky.social went to take a look ⤵️
There's a huge new gas rig looming over our 12 Apostles
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
youtu.be
May 12, 2025 at 6:58 AM
A gas exploration drilling rig has appeared within sight of one of Australia’s most loved natural wonders, the 12 Apostles.
We don’t need to turn our iconic natural wonders into gas fields. We need to prioritise Australians over exports.
@emmashortis.bsky.social went to take a look ⤵️
We don’t need to turn our iconic natural wonders into gas fields. We need to prioritise Australians over exports.
@emmashortis.bsky.social went to take a look ⤵️
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Wondering where major and minor parties stand on key gender equality issues?
We've put together a summary of the commitments parties have (or haven’t) made.
You can find all the candidates in your electorate and what they’ve committed to at fairandequalpledge.org
We've put together a summary of the commitments parties have (or haven’t) made.
You can find all the candidates in your electorate and what they’ve committed to at fairandequalpledge.org
April 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Wondering where major and minor parties stand on key gender equality issues?
We've put together a summary of the commitments parties have (or haven’t) made.
You can find all the candidates in your electorate and what they’ve committed to at fairandequalpledge.org
We've put together a summary of the commitments parties have (or haven’t) made.
You can find all the candidates in your electorate and what they’ve committed to at fairandequalpledge.org
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Have been a bit quiet lately as I have been busy campaigning for the federal election. Among other things I am the Greens' candidate for Werriwa in NSW. Vote 1 Greens. Vote 1 for a fairer society.
greens.org.au/nsw/person/j...
greens.org.au/nsw/person/j...
April 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Have been a bit quiet lately as I have been busy campaigning for the federal election. Among other things I am the Greens' candidate for Werriwa in NSW. Vote 1 Greens. Vote 1 for a fairer society.
greens.org.au/nsw/person/j...
greens.org.au/nsw/person/j...
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It's like paying an additional bread levy at a bakery
December 4, 2024 at 10:11 PM
It's like paying an additional bread levy at a bakery