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Not quite as low as 'Children Overboard' but shades of. We unpack the Nauru deal, which is turning out to be an epic, inhumane and costly stuff-up
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Australia’s 2.4 Billion Nauru Scam | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
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November 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Not quite as low as 'Children Overboard' but shades of. We unpack the Nauru deal, which is turning out to be an epic, inhumane and costly stuff-up
#auspol
youtu.be/zrO9YTXtwq8?...
#auspol
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Mark Dreyfus appointed as Special Envoy for International Human Rights ... must be quite on the backbench
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Mark Dreyfus appointed as Special Envoy for International Human Rights ... must be quite on the backbench
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This spook scandal cries out for investigation. ANAO, IGIS & PJCIS should all be on the case, but there should be public scrutiny, not the usual behind closed doors cover-up. High time too for senior bureaucrats publicly disclosed their interests. #auspol
Spy agency awards $200m in deals to firms run by workers and spouses
The news follows revelations that the Australian Signals Directorate head was investigated over contracts given to a company where her husband worked.
www.afr.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This spook scandal cries out for investigation. ANAO, IGIS & PJCIS should all be on the case, but there should be public scrutiny, not the usual behind closed doors cover-up. High time too for senior bureaucrats publicly disclosed their interests. #auspol
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The Barilaro-Berejiklian 'save the pest horses' bill is finally revoked.
Controversial 'Brumby Bill' recognising horses' heritage value dumped: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-28/nsw-upper-house-vote-scrap-brumby-bill/105916360
Controversial 'Brumby Bill' recognising horses' heritage value dumped
The bill which recognised the heritage value of wild horses in horses in Kosciuszko National Park but was widely criticised by conservation groups will be scrapped after a vote to repeal the law passed NSW parliament.
www.abc.net.au
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The Barilaro-Berejiklian 'save the pest horses' bill is finally revoked.
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Barnaby out.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Barnaby out.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Well look at that - the ALP and Greens working together. What next ye gads, dogs and cats living together in domestic harmony? Shows you what's possible when people put on their fully functional adult pants instead of throwing rancid meat to their hangry, rusted on micro-bases.
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Well look at that - the ALP and Greens working together. What next ye gads, dogs and cats living together in domestic harmony? Shows you what's possible when people put on their fully functional adult pants instead of throwing rancid meat to their hangry, rusted on micro-bases.
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Israel wants to start negotiations over a massive new aid deal that could shape the U.S.-Israeli relationship for the next 20 years. But it is far from certain, as support for Israel is at an all-time low. The time to stop the deal is now.
mondoweiss.net/2025/11/isra...
mondoweiss.net/2025/11/isra...
Israel is launching its campaign for a massive increase in U.S. aid - will it succeed?
Israel wants to start negotiations over a massive new aid deal that could shape the U.S.-Israeli relationship for the next 20 years. But it is far from certain, as support for Israel is at an…
mondoweiss.net
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Israel wants to start negotiations over a massive new aid deal that could shape the U.S.-Israeli relationship for the next 20 years. But it is far from certain, as support for Israel is at an all-time low. The time to stop the deal is now.
mondoweiss.net/2025/11/isra...
mondoweiss.net/2025/11/isra...
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🚨Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal is steadfastly refusing to condemn the NSW Parliament neo-Nazi rally. Paid over $1,000 a day by taxpayers but MIA since far-right Advance scandal over four months ago... theklaxon.com.au/wheres-jilli...
Where's Jillian Segal? Over $1,000-a-day but MIA - The Klaxon
Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal — whose family bankrolls far-right group “Advance” — is refusing to denounce the neo-Nazi rally held outside NSW Parliament House.
theklaxon.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
🚨Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal is steadfastly refusing to condemn the NSW Parliament neo-Nazi rally. Paid over $1,000 a day by taxpayers but MIA since far-right Advance scandal over four months ago... theklaxon.com.au/wheres-jilli...
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Quick explainer on some of the main features of the new nature laws, noting some details remain to be seen
Seven ways Australia’s nature laws are changing after Labor’s deal with the Greens
Legislation to reform the EPBC Act runs to hundreds of pages – here are the main changes
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Quick explainer on some of the main features of the new nature laws, noting some details remain to be seen
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About bloody time. Thread.
Adani have formally dropped their 5 1/2 year SLAPP court action against Ben Pennings.
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
To end the case, Ben proposed a very minor restriction to his political freedom.
20,000+ Australians donated $1.2m for Ben’s legal fund.
#StopAdani #auspol #SLAPP
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
About bloody time. Thread.
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Have we reached peak dysfunction?! The NACC handed $1.1M to MA Services - the firm running a Nauru security operation linked with the Finks bikie gang. They're also guarding the ACIC who are literally tasked with taking down bikie gangs🤯
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Have we reached peak dysfunction?! The NACC handed $1.1M to MA Services - the firm running a Nauru security operation linked with the Finks bikie gang. They're also guarding the ACIC who are literally tasked with taking down bikie gangs🤯
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Ok, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. So how about you comment on the western media's coverage of the many decades of Israeli attacks on Palestinians? There are quite a few events in the timeline since 1937 and past 7 October 2023 that stand out. #auspol #nswpol #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocuast
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Ok, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. So how about you comment on the western media's coverage of the many decades of Israeli attacks on Palestinians? There are quite a few events in the timeline since 1937 and past 7 October 2023 that stand out. #auspol #nswpol #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocuast
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The NACC AGAIN apologises to Parliament for incorrect information provided about the actions of Commissioner Major General Brereton. For the NACC to have any chance of doing its job properly he has to go.
November 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The NACC AGAIN apologises to Parliament for incorrect information provided about the actions of Commissioner Major General Brereton. For the NACC to have any chance of doing its job properly he has to go.
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Having only the duopoly oversighting #AUKUS is the equivalent of having only children looking after stock control at Darrell Lea. #auspol
Albanese and Ley to decide members of ‘secret’ new committee set to scrutinise Aukus – but Greens excluded
No more than seven government MPs will be appointed but Greens and independents will not be included
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Australian investment managers support medical research by investing in weapons companies contributing to #genocide in Gaza - Victor Chang is main one but there are others including Westmead & Randwick Children’s hospitals & Florey Institute List linked in story michaelwest.com.au/hmi-raising-...
Philanthropy at war. Raising money for weapons ... and medical research too - Michael West
Hearts & Minds Investments (HMI), which tips profits into medical research, also invests in Israel’s human rights violations in Gaza.
michaelwest.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Australian investment managers support medical research by investing in weapons companies contributing to #genocide in Gaza - Victor Chang is main one but there are others including Westmead & Randwick Children’s hospitals & Florey Institute List linked in story michaelwest.com.au/hmi-raising-...
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This French judge approved Netanyahu’s arrest warrant. Now Trump is targeting him | Owen Jones
This French judge approved Netanyahu’s arrest warrant. Now Trump is targeting him | Owen Jones
Three ICC judges have been put on a sanctions list with terrorists after approving an arrest warrant for Israel’s prime minister. This is the charade of the ‘rules-based order’, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This French judge approved Netanyahu’s arrest warrant. Now Trump is targeting him | Owen Jones
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“ #AUKUS is a toxic deal, and the more the Australian public sees of it, the more they oppose it. Labor has responded to this challenge by leaning into secrecy and keeping as much as possible from the public.”
This closed shop committee won't provide any "scrutiny".
It's a rubber stamp. #auspol
This closed shop committee won't provide any "scrutiny".
It's a rubber stamp. #auspol
Albanese and Ley to decide members of ‘secret’ new committee set to scrutinise Aukus – but Greens excluded
Albanese and Ley to decide members of ‘secret’ new committee set to scrutinise Aukus – but Greens excluded
No more than seven government MPs will be appointed but Greens and independents will not be included
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The Aukus nuclear submarine deal and Australia’s involvement in military conflicts will be considered by a secretive new committee of federal parliament, dubbed a “closed shop” by the Greens over plans to exclude minor parties and independents.
Labor and the Coalition are preparing to pass legislation to establish a joint House and Senate committee on defence as soon as Thursday, with a makeup mirroring the powerful parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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So Labor and the Liberals teamed up to pass legislation to give police the power to recommend cancellation of Centrelink payments of people who have not been found guilty of a crime by a court of law. It’s discriminatory financial punishment of people in poverty who are already over-policed
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
So Labor and the Liberals teamed up to pass legislation to give police the power to recommend cancellation of Centrelink payments of people who have not been found guilty of a crime by a court of law. It’s discriminatory financial punishment of people in poverty who are already over-policed
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I wasn't going to do a cartoon about this at all but then i found it cost 100 million dollars!!!! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Have you seen the new BoM website? Everyone is so mad about it | First Dog on the Moon
We just want things to work! Why is that too much to ask at the end of the world?
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I wasn't going to do a cartoon about this at all but then i found it cost 100 million dollars!!!! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"The Australian government has at all times known that the current Nauruan president and key members of his government are seriously corrupt, and they still signed a $2.5 billion deal with him."
Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday.
Labor accused of turning blind eye to Nauru corruption allegations
Greens senator David Shoebridge reads what he alleges to be extracts from a secret AUSTRAC report that has not been made public, in the Senate late on Tuesday.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
"The Australian government has at all times known that the current Nauruan president and key members of his government are seriously corrupt, and they still signed a $2.5 billion deal with him."
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The party of kicking down on the vulnerable with a kid from social housing as leader.
So Labor and the Liberals teamed up to pass legislation to give police the power to recommend cancellation of Centrelink payments of people who have not been found guilty of a crime by a court of law. It’s discriminatory financial punishment of people in poverty who are already over-policed
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The party of kicking down on the vulnerable with a kid from social housing as leader.