Jen McKenzie
@jentmzie.bsky.social
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This is an outstanding piece, despite the hated scrolling web design.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Water is under pressure in the Great Artesian Basin
The Great Artesian Basin covers a fifth of Australia and contains water that has been there for millions of years. Now, decades of extraction are taking their toll and traditional owners are fighting ...
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This is an outstanding piece, despite the hated scrolling web design.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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David Speers “what does it mean to be a Liberal today?”
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
David Speers “what does it mean to be a Liberal today?”
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
Niki Savva “I don’t think anybody knows”🔥 Savva at her brutal best, says Libs are “disintegrating before our eyes” & that their internal war on Net Zero is not over, with Hastie claiming they may “become extinct” #Abcinsiders
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Queensland's youth detention system was already overwhelmed before the election of David Crisafulli but his law changes mean more kids are destined for them. Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber denies the report's findings of poor conditions & practices. #qldpol
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Queensland's youth detention system was already overwhelmed before the election of David Crisafulli but his law changes mean more kids are destined for them. Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber denies the report's findings of poor conditions & practices. #qldpol
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Victoria will be akin to Queensland when it changes youth justice laws to "adult time for violent crime". Advocates say the prison system isn't built to treat the issues kids have.
These are punitive measures but what are the preventative ones? #springst www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
These are punitive measures but what are the preventative ones? #springst www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Victoria’s proposed ‘adult time’ plan to impose life sentences on children condemned by advocates
In a move akin to Queensland’s youth crime laws, Jacinta Allan’s proposal could see children as young as 14 face 20-year jail terms in ‘alarming race to the bottom’, human rights expert says
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Victoria will be akin to Queensland when it changes youth justice laws to "adult time for violent crime". Advocates say the prison system isn't built to treat the issues kids have.
These are punitive measures but what are the preventative ones? #springst www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
These are punitive measures but what are the preventative ones? #springst www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Mike Seccombe: “Tony Abbott also weighed in via an interview – posted a few days ago on Facebook by the Gina Rinehart-funded Institute of Public Affairs – warning about a renewed push for a carbon tax.”
2011: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
2011: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How mining and media distort Australia's carbon tax debate | Oliver Milman
Oliver Milman: Mining magnate Gina Rinehart's influence is being felt in Australia's carbon tax battle through TV and newspapers
www.theguardian.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Mike Seccombe: “Tony Abbott also weighed in via an interview – posted a few days ago on Facebook by the Gina Rinehart-funded Institute of Public Affairs – warning about a renewed push for a carbon tax.”
2011: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
2011: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Over recent days the anti-tax, climate-sceptic hard right has busied itself trying to mount a pre-emptive scare campaign.
Ex-Treasury boss Ken Henry on the case for taxing carbon www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Ex-Treasury boss Ken Henry on the case for taxing carbon www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Ex-Treasury boss Ken Henry on the case for taxing carbon
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, who joins next month’s productivity forum, revisits the war against a carbon tax and explains the economic advantages of environmental protection.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
July 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Over recent days the anti-tax, climate-sceptic hard right has busied itself trying to mount a pre-emptive scare campaign.
Ex-Treasury boss Ken Henry on the case for taxing carbon www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
Ex-Treasury boss Ken Henry on the case for taxing carbon www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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An explosive whistle-blower report claims that the Justice Department is asking government lawyers to lie to the courts, and that this has forced career officials to chose between upholding the Constitution and pledging loyalty to the president.
Listen to today's episode of "The Daily."
Listen to today's episode of "The Daily."
A D.O.J. Whistleblower Speaks Out
In a complaint, a former Justice Department lawyer said his former colleagues were being forced to choose between the president’s agenda and their ethical obligations as attorneys.
trib.al
July 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
An explosive whistle-blower report claims that the Justice Department is asking government lawyers to lie to the courts, and that this has forced career officials to chose between upholding the Constitution and pledging loyalty to the president.
Listen to today's episode of "The Daily."
Listen to today's episode of "The Daily."
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'I am the deep state': GOP pollster warns Trump he's accidentally 'turned tables' on himself
'I am the deep state': GOP pollster warns Trump he's accidentally 'turned tables' on self
President Donald Trump has positioned himself as the "deep state" by targeting his predecessor Barack Obama with possible prosecution, according to a Republican pollster.Director of National Intellige...
www.rawstory.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
'I am the deep state': GOP pollster warns Trump he's accidentally 'turned tables' on himself
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Following our God Complex story on #4Corners on Monday on issues including gender politics of neurosurgery, #surgeon and fmr AMA Vic President Dr Jill Tomlinson lamented that of Epworth’s 25 neurosurgeons, none are women. This was #Epworth neurosurgeon Paul D’Urso’s (now-deleted – 🤷🏻♀️) reply:
July 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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. . . and they lie and they lie and they lie and they lie . . .
‘Humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians, says former Israeli PM
Ehud Olmert says forcing people into camp would be ethnic cleansing, and anger at Israel is not all down to antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
July 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
. . . and they lie and they lie and they lie and they lie . . .
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Australia is one of the biggest gas exporters in the world, but we're told to worry about a domestic gas shortage?
Might have something to do with the fact that 80% of our gas is exported.
We have a gas export problem, not a supply problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
Might have something to do with the fact that 80% of our gas is exported.
We have a gas export problem, not a supply problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
July 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Australia is one of the biggest gas exporters in the world, but we're told to worry about a domestic gas shortage?
Might have something to do with the fact that 80% of our gas is exported.
We have a gas export problem, not a supply problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
Might have something to do with the fact that 80% of our gas is exported.
We have a gas export problem, not a supply problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
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"Liberals condemn gender quotas as ‘disgraceful’ and ‘antithetical’"
Look, they hate women. They've always hated women. At best they barely tolerate the Aunt Lydias and crumb maidens. None of this "news" should come as a surprise to anyone. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Look, they hate women. They've always hated women. At best they barely tolerate the Aunt Lydias and crumb maidens. None of this "news" should come as a surprise to anyone. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Liberals condemn gender quotas as ‘disgraceful’ and ‘antithetical’ in leaked messages
Former Young Liberals president Alex Dore compares push to Liberal party putting a trade union boss into a leadership position
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 6:46 AM
"Liberals condemn gender quotas as ‘disgraceful’ and ‘antithetical’"
Look, they hate women. They've always hated women. At best they barely tolerate the Aunt Lydias and crumb maidens. None of this "news" should come as a surprise to anyone. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Look, they hate women. They've always hated women. At best they barely tolerate the Aunt Lydias and crumb maidens. None of this "news" should come as a surprise to anyone. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The attack is condemned in the strongest possible language by all Australians.
The matter is with Victoria police & the courts. Australians always uphold the rule of law. The government & the people do not take instruction from a foreign power. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The matter is with Victoria police & the courts. Australians always uphold the rule of law. The government & the people do not take instruction from a foreign power. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns ‘reprehensible’ antisemitic Melbourne synagogue attack
New South Wales man, 34, charged over attack on East Melbourne Hebrew congregation on Friday night
www.theguardian.com
July 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The attack is condemned in the strongest possible language by all Australians.
The matter is with Victoria police & the courts. Australians always uphold the rule of law. The government & the people do not take instruction from a foreign power. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The matter is with Victoria police & the courts. Australians always uphold the rule of law. The government & the people do not take instruction from a foreign power. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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It has taken a court case and legal decision to highlight the undue influence of the pro-Israel lobby on the state broadcaster.
Congratulations to Lattouf and her team.
However, does raise the question of what other areas of govt policy have/are influenced by the lobby?
Congratulations to Lattouf and her team.
However, does raise the question of what other areas of govt policy have/are influenced by the lobby?
June 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It has taken a court case and legal decision to highlight the undue influence of the pro-Israel lobby on the state broadcaster.
Congratulations to Lattouf and her team.
However, does raise the question of what other areas of govt policy have/are influenced by the lobby?
Congratulations to Lattouf and her team.
However, does raise the question of what other areas of govt policy have/are influenced by the lobby?
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“The soft power suicide of the U.S. will be incomprehensible to future historians who will be dumbfounded in their attempts to explain why the global leader voluntarily wrecked one of its greatest national assets...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/b...
As U.S. Dismantles Voice of America, Rival Powers Hope to Fill the Void
www.nytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“The soft power suicide of the U.S. will be incomprehensible to future historians who will be dumbfounded in their attempts to explain why the global leader voluntarily wrecked one of its greatest national assets...”
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/b...
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On this episode of What's the Big Idea, Christine Milne AO explains how proportional representation and minority governments can be more democratic, diverse, and help reduce corporate lobbying power. Hosted by Paul Barclay.
Have a listen! ⤵️
Have a listen! ⤵️
One vote. One value. - The Australia Institute
Australians know how to solve national problems, but our political system protects the duopoly that creates them. That’s why we need proportional representation.
australiainstitute.org.au
June 26, 2025 at 6:27 AM
On this episode of What's the Big Idea, Christine Milne AO explains how proportional representation and minority governments can be more democratic, diverse, and help reduce corporate lobbying power. Hosted by Paul Barclay.
Have a listen! ⤵️
Have a listen! ⤵️
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The @australiainstitute.org.au's @emmashortis.bsky.social provided excellent commentary on Australia's response to the US bombing of Iran. The images contain some key excerpts. #auspol #USA #Iran #Israel share.google/Mq7EE8KwwUQD...
June 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The @australiainstitute.org.au's @emmashortis.bsky.social provided excellent commentary on Australia's response to the US bombing of Iran. The images contain some key excerpts. #auspol #USA #Iran #Israel share.google/Mq7EE8KwwUQD...
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FOX NEWS'S JENNIFER GRIFFIN: Are you certain none of that highly enriched uranium was moved?
HEGSETH: Jennifer, you've been about the worst. The one who misrepresents the most intentionally.
GRIFFIN: I take issue with that
HEGSETH: Jennifer, you've been about the worst. The one who misrepresents the most intentionally.
GRIFFIN: I take issue with that
June 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
FOX NEWS'S JENNIFER GRIFFIN: Are you certain none of that highly enriched uranium was moved?
HEGSETH: Jennifer, you've been about the worst. The one who misrepresents the most intentionally.
GRIFFIN: I take issue with that
HEGSETH: Jennifer, you've been about the worst. The one who misrepresents the most intentionally.
GRIFFIN: I take issue with that
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Summary of Hegseth press conference:
1. Trump is the greatest military strategist & political leader in human history.
2. This was the most brilliant military operation ever.
3. Iran will ever bother anyone again thanks to Trump’s leadership.
4. The media is mean.
1. Trump is the greatest military strategist & political leader in human history.
2. This was the most brilliant military operation ever.
3. Iran will ever bother anyone again thanks to Trump’s leadership.
4. The media is mean.
June 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Summary of Hegseth press conference:
1. Trump is the greatest military strategist & political leader in human history.
2. This was the most brilliant military operation ever.
3. Iran will ever bother anyone again thanks to Trump’s leadership.
4. The media is mean.
1. Trump is the greatest military strategist & political leader in human history.
2. This was the most brilliant military operation ever.
3. Iran will ever bother anyone again thanks to Trump’s leadership.
4. The media is mean.
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Howard introduced the 50% capital gains tax discount on wealth in 1999, that did not satisfy wealth hoarders.
Howard allowed super funds to own residential property in 2007.
#auspol
Howard allowed super funds to own residential property in 2007.
#auspol
Alan Kohler explains: “superannuation was fine until 2007 when John Howard turned into into a tax dodge for the rich”
Honestly almost all the long term problems this country has emanate from Australia’s most short sighted self serving PM John Howard
in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/alan-ko...
Honestly almost all the long term problems this country has emanate from Australia’s most short sighted self serving PM John Howard
in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/alan-ko...
Alan Kohler Explains
Alan Kohler breaks down some of the big economic questions that affect you.
iview.abc.net.au
June 26, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Howard introduced the 50% capital gains tax discount on wealth in 1999, that did not satisfy wealth hoarders.
Howard allowed super funds to own residential property in 2007.
#auspol
Howard allowed super funds to own residential property in 2007.
#auspol
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Most of this “press conference” is this lunatic yelling at the media. This guy is so obsessed with his press coverage that he can’t even function.
June 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Most of this “press conference” is this lunatic yelling at the media. This guy is so obsessed with his press coverage that he can’t even function.