Jan Williamson
@janwill.bsky.social
Interested in politics, science, gardens, cooking, making stuff. Leftie Australian on Wurundjeri land.
One interviewee claims that the amazing facilities at private schools also benefit the general public? How? These ‘charities’ don’t even pay rates, use council funded facilities for free in their areas, yet the general public has no access to their theatres, gyms etc. #privateschools
‘Cruel joke’: tax concession drives donations to Australia’s richest private schools and must stop, critics argue
Eleven private schools received more than $3m from donors in 2023, topped by St Aloysius’ College in Sydney with $9.1m
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
One interviewee claims that the amazing facilities at private schools also benefit the general public? How? These ‘charities’ don’t even pay rates, use council funded facilities for free in their areas, yet the general public has no access to their theatres, gyms etc. #privateschools
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Israel has been claiming Iran nuclear weapons are imminent for decades. Nick Feik’s excellent article should embarrass many other journalists reporting on the attacks.
Pre-emptive attack is self-defence. Bombing for peace.
On Israel and America's unprovoked attacks on Iran
nickfeik.substack.com
June 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Israel has been claiming Iran nuclear weapons are imminent for decades. Nick Feik’s excellent article should embarrass many other journalists reporting on the attacks.
Now she’s suing Mark Dreyfus? Someone of her limited ability should never have been Min for Defence. Someone of her limited empathy should never have been in charge of others at work. #Reynolds
Linda Reynolds alleges Mark Dreyfus had conflict of interest when he signed off on Brittany Higgins’ $2.4m settlement
Former Liberal senator files updated statement of claim to federal court as she sues commonwealth in effort to ‘vindicate and restore her reputation’
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Now she’s suing Mark Dreyfus? Someone of her limited ability should never have been Min for Defence. Someone of her limited empathy should never have been in charge of others at work. #Reynolds
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Ponder this.
Our political 'leaders' will risk our sovereignty & pay hundreds of billions to the U.S. in the hope we get submarines in return—we won't, read the fine details, people—but, they refuse to spend 1% (~$7 billion) of the annual budget on protecting Australia's environment & wildlife.
Our political 'leaders' will risk our sovereignty & pay hundreds of billions to the U.S. in the hope we get submarines in return—we won't, read the fine details, people—but, they refuse to spend 1% (~$7 billion) of the annual budget on protecting Australia's environment & wildlife.
June 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Ponder this.
Our political 'leaders' will risk our sovereignty & pay hundreds of billions to the U.S. in the hope we get submarines in return—we won't, read the fine details, people—but, they refuse to spend 1% (~$7 billion) of the annual budget on protecting Australia's environment & wildlife.
Our political 'leaders' will risk our sovereignty & pay hundreds of billions to the U.S. in the hope we get submarines in return—we won't, read the fine details, people—but, they refuse to spend 1% (~$7 billion) of the annual budget on protecting Australia's environment & wildlife.
Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn
Tim Wilson takes back Victorian seat of Goldstein from Zoe Daniel by 175 votes, recount confirms
Electoral commission said the partial recount had been a ‘methodical and highly transparent process’ and that a formal declaration would be made soon
www.theguardian.com
May 31, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn
Watching Goldstein and Bradfield votes today! Just imagine…
Sure to be a recount in Bradfield. Hope some box heavily favouring Zoe Daniels turns up 🤞🤞🤞
Sure to be a recount in Bradfield. Hope some box heavily favouring Zoe Daniels turns up 🤞🤞🤞
May 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Watching Goldstein and Bradfield votes today! Just imagine…
Sure to be a recount in Bradfield. Hope some box heavily favouring Zoe Daniels turns up 🤞🤞🤞
Sure to be a recount in Bradfield. Hope some box heavily favouring Zoe Daniels turns up 🤞🤞🤞
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I met Louis Theroux to share my story as a Palestinian under the constant threat of displacement. While the film is an important look into the Israeli settlers trying to erase us, there is one crucial part of our story that was left out.
mondoweiss.net/2025/05/i-wa...
#Palestine #Israel
mondoweiss.net/2025/05/i-wa...
#Palestine #Israel
I was in the BBC documentary ‘The Settlers.’ This is the part of my story they didn’t tell.
I met Louis Theroux to share my story as a Palestinian under the constant threat of displacement. While the film is an important look into the Israeli settlers trying to erase us, there is one crucial...
mondoweiss.net
May 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I met Louis Theroux to share my story as a Palestinian under the constant threat of displacement. While the film is an important look into the Israeli settlers trying to erase us, there is one crucial part of our story that was left out.
mondoweiss.net/2025/05/i-wa...
#Palestine #Israel
mondoweiss.net/2025/05/i-wa...
#Palestine #Israel
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“Israel must be stopped, and so [should] the states supplying it with weapons.”
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory, has called for an end to arms transfers to Israel.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/do0fw7
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory, has called for an end to arms transfers to Israel.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/do0fw7
April 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
“Israel must be stopped, and so [should] the states supplying it with weapons.”
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory, has called for an end to arms transfers to Israel.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/do0fw7
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory, has called for an end to arms transfers to Israel.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/do0fw7
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The Liberal Party candidate for Fowler, posting in 2023 about the Voice referendum.
April 28, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The Liberal Party candidate for Fowler, posting in 2023 about the Voice referendum.
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Dutton keeps saying electricity prices have gone up $1,300. That's a complete lie - even when using his own metric of the default market offer
April 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Dutton keeps saying electricity prices have gone up $1,300. That's a complete lie - even when using his own metric of the default market offer
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April 26, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Get Ready Today With EBK (& Dogs) for the last time🥺https://emergencybk.com.au/shop
The best employees and mates any business owner could ever have💜
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#ClosingSale #Australian
The best employees and mates any business owner could ever have💜
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#ClosingSale #Australian
March 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Get Ready Today With EBK (& Dogs) for the last time🥺https://emergencybk.com.au/shop
The best employees and mates any business owner could ever have💜
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#ClosingSale #Australian
The best employees and mates any business owner could ever have💜
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#ClosingSale #Australian
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“In Wannon, if today you donate $1,500 to Liberal MP Dan Tehan, your donation is tax deductible. If today you donate the same to independent opponent Alex Dyson, it is not. Dan has a copy of the electoral roll; Alex has to pay tens of thousands for the same info.”
@simonahac.bsky.social at #npc
@simonahac.bsky.social at #npc
March 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
“In Wannon, if today you donate $1,500 to Liberal MP Dan Tehan, your donation is tax deductible. If today you donate the same to independent opponent Alex Dyson, it is not. Dan has a copy of the electoral roll; Alex has to pay tens of thousands for the same info.”
@simonahac.bsky.social at #npc
@simonahac.bsky.social at #npc
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Definitely not a Labor Liberal National Party stitch up though.
“In Wannon, if today you donate $1,500 to Liberal MP Dan Tehan, your donation is tax deductible. If today you donate the same to independent opponent Alex Dyson, it is not. Dan has a copy of the electoral roll; Alex has to pay tens of thousands for the same info.”
@simonahac.bsky.social at #npc
@simonahac.bsky.social at #npc
March 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Definitely not a Labor Liberal National Party stitch up though.
Hey @therestpolitics.bsky.social
I heard you talking about antisemitism in Oz. I’m not sure which is scarier.
I heard you talking about antisemitism in Oz. I’m not sure which is scarier.
Crucial news today, with the AFP revealing that a sizable portion of the genuinely scary antisemitic shit going down is… deliberate scaremongering by organised crime, diverting police resources, trying to secure deals with the cops, and shifting blame and attention.
AFP Deputy Commissioner National Security Krissy Barrett: statement on Operation Kissinger | Australian Federal Police
This is the first time the AFP has publicly provided details about Operation Kissinger, which is an investigation into those responsible for a caravan found with explosives and antisemitic material in...
www.afp.gov.au
March 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Hey @therestpolitics.bsky.social
I heard you talking about antisemitism in Oz. I’m not sure which is scarier.
I heard you talking about antisemitism in Oz. I’m not sure which is scarier.
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If Australian voters have an ounce of decency, remembering this story should be enough to stop them voting for Dutton www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Dutton praises 'shrewd' and 'reasonable' Trump after Gaza comments
The opposition leader said Trump was a "big thinker and a deal maker" with a "genuine desire to see peace and stability".
www.abc.net.au
March 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
If Australian voters have an ounce of decency, remembering this story should be enough to stop them voting for Dutton www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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Try reading past the phrase "shrewd" and "reasonable" Trump.
This should run as negative campaign ads.
This should run as negative campaign ads.
March 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Try reading past the phrase "shrewd" and "reasonable" Trump.
This should run as negative campaign ads.
This should run as negative campaign ads.
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SIXTY!!!
The salmon industry has finally owned up and admitted that there are 60 salmon farming jobs on Tasmania's west coast, not 400, as has been often claimed.
Story in the ABC:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Story in the ABC:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Clarion call for PM to ditch plans to protect Tasmanian salmon
As the Tasmanian salmon industry battles to control the fallout from dead fish washing up on local beaches and revelations the state's environmental watchdog is clueless as to how many fish have died,...
www.abc.net.au
March 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
SIXTY!!!
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At a time when events are moving rapidly and fascism is gaining ground, the Liberal’s No 1 SA Senate candidate hasn’t been shy of cheering Trump and attacking Zelenskyy. There’s a moral choice here. Senator Antic chose the morally bankrupt path. #auspol
Liberal Senator Alex Antic faces heat after calling Zelenskyy 'the little fella' in Parliament
Australian Liberal Senator Alex Antic has been called to withdraw a statement in the Senate after describing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “the little fella from Ukraine”, followed by “an...
www.sbs.com.au
March 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
At a time when events are moving rapidly and fascism is gaining ground, the Liberal’s No 1 SA Senate candidate hasn’t been shy of cheering Trump and attacking Zelenskyy. There’s a moral choice here. Senator Antic chose the morally bankrupt path. #auspol
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March 4, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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March 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Good coffee & morning☕
Wept with gratitude this morning at all the orders that came in overnight (see 2/ below) as well as lovely comments, likes, shares...💜
Best gift I could've gotten, happily busy today/this week packing orders. Thank-you🫂
Have a great day xx
Wept with gratitude this morning at all the orders that came in overnight (see 2/ below) as well as lovely comments, likes, shares...💜
Best gift I could've gotten, happily busy today/this week packing orders. Thank-you🫂
Have a great day xx
March 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Good coffee & morning☕
Wept with gratitude this morning at all the orders that came in overnight (see 2/ below) as well as lovely comments, likes, shares...💜
Best gift I could've gotten, happily busy today/this week packing orders. Thank-you🫂
Have a great day xx
Wept with gratitude this morning at all the orders that came in overnight (see 2/ below) as well as lovely comments, likes, shares...💜
Best gift I could've gotten, happily busy today/this week packing orders. Thank-you🫂
Have a great day xx
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HEY EVERYONE REMEMBER WHEN TRUMP WAS IMPEACHED FOR DENYING AID TO UKRAINE BECAUSE HE WANTED ZELENSKY TO LIE AND SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT BIDEN AND ZELENKSY WOULDN’T DO IT?
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
March 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
HEY EVERYONE REMEMBER WHEN TRUMP WAS IMPEACHED FOR DENYING AID TO UKRAINE BECAUSE HE WANTED ZELENSKY TO LIE AND SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT BIDEN AND ZELENKSY WOULDN’T DO IT?
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.