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AGAIN we find out that Commissioner Major General Brereton had been involved in undisclosed conflicts of interest. What’s it going to take for the Albanese Government to finally realise his position is untenable??
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
AGAIN we find out that Commissioner Major General Brereton had been involved in undisclosed conflicts of interest. What’s it going to take for the Albanese Government to finally realise his position is untenable??
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Do Aust'n health professionals get guidance from their prof associations wrt their obligations under the I'national Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes? In 2021, the ACCC determined they do, so we set out to find out for sure.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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@jpsmith1.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Do Aust'n health professionals get guidance from their prof associations wrt their obligations under the I'national Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes? In 2021, the ACCC determined they do, so we set out to find out for sure.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@jpsmith1.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@jpsmith1.bsky.social
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The Excel to Excellence Program helps health facilities meet quality standards and improve care experiences for mothers and newborns — turning insights into action through technical assistance and practical solutions. www.linkedin.com/showcase/exc...
#QualityImprovement #QualityOfCare
#QualityImprovement #QualityOfCare
September 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Excel to Excellence Program helps health facilities meet quality standards and improve care experiences for mothers and newborns — turning insights into action through technical assistance and practical solutions. www.linkedin.com/showcase/exc...
#QualityImprovement #QualityOfCare
#QualityImprovement #QualityOfCare
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Today, Mantis Mentor is pleased to announce that we have been accepted as a participant of the United Nations Global Compact initiative — a voluntary initiative for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. #UnitingBusiness #SDGs
October 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today, Mantis Mentor is pleased to announce that we have been accepted as a participant of the United Nations Global Compact initiative — a voluntary initiative for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. #UnitingBusiness #SDGs
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See how Mantis Mentor is scaling up efforts to advance the SDGs by committing to the #TenPrinciples of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/p...
Mantis Mentor LLC
See how Mantis Mentor LLC is helping create the world we all want
unglobalcompact.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
See how Mantis Mentor is scaling up efforts to advance the SDGs by committing to the #TenPrinciples of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/p...
This is the company Trump keeps Our Prime Minister does deals with him. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Steve Bannon and the Murderers and Hitmen Who Became His ‘Besties’
What the man who has Trump’s ear learned in prison
www.theatlantic.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:34 AM
This is the company Trump keeps Our Prime Minister does deals with him. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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Last Friday I appeared before a Senate committee to talk about the Commonwealth's proposed changes to FOI laws @withmeaa.bsky.social, in my capacity as a working freelance journalist. The changes copy FOI regimes at the state level -- two hours later, one of those states hit me with a charge:
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October 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Last Friday I appeared before a Senate committee to talk about the Commonwealth's proposed changes to FOI laws @withmeaa.bsky.social, in my capacity as a working freelance journalist. The changes copy FOI regimes at the state level -- two hours later, one of those states hit me with a charge:
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“Donald Trump has a long memory and he doesn’t hesitate to categorise people as either supporters or hostiles,” Joe Hockey tells The Saturday Paper. satpa.pe/WCZrmil
The Liberal lobbyists making their fortunes in Trump’s America
A clutch of Liberals who built relationships during Donald Trump’s first presidency are now the most influential Australians in Washington.
satpa.pe
October 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM
“Donald Trump has a long memory and he doesn’t hesitate to categorise people as either supporters or hostiles,” Joe Hockey tells The Saturday Paper. satpa.pe/WCZrmil
Shocking news. ‘Chemical linked to low sperm count, obesity & cancer found in dummies, tests find’. Meanwhile effective marketing of dummies means mums are told dont comfort at the breast, tho it is the safest comforter & comes with a mother & milk not cancer causing chemicals. #auspol #bmscode
October 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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AG Bondi, here’s that correction you requested.
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
AG Bondi, here’s that correction you requested.
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open.spotify.com/episode/1OPE...
In this week's DS episode @jennaprice.bsky.social, Sinclair Davidson, Mark and I discuss the governance crisis in the Australian University sector.
It is telling when folk from across the political spectrum agree on the problem and most of the solution
A thread🧵
In this week's DS episode @jennaprice.bsky.social, Sinclair Davidson, Mark and I discuss the governance crisis in the Australian University sector.
It is telling when folk from across the political spectrum agree on the problem and most of the solution
A thread🧵
Universities in crisis
open.spotify.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
open.spotify.com/episode/1OPE...
In this week's DS episode @jennaprice.bsky.social, Sinclair Davidson, Mark and I discuss the governance crisis in the Australian University sector.
It is telling when folk from across the political spectrum agree on the problem and most of the solution
A thread🧵
In this week's DS episode @jennaprice.bsky.social, Sinclair Davidson, Mark and I discuss the governance crisis in the Australian University sector.
It is telling when folk from across the political spectrum agree on the problem and most of the solution
A thread🧵
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I’m sure this point has been made elsewhere but not only did they openly lie about how many recommendations were in the robodebt final report, the one they erased was to reform FOI and now they’re heading in the opposite direction. Surprise is not a feature of my reaction.
Minister for protecting gambling is now minister for wrecking FOI
Labor plans to make it harder to access government information
A new proposal would introduce a fee for Freedom of Information requests and tighten the rules around the release of documents related to government deliberations.
www.abc.net.au
September 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I’m sure this point has been made elsewhere but not only did they openly lie about how many recommendations were in the robodebt final report, the one they erased was to reform FOI and now they’re heading in the opposite direction. Surprise is not a feature of my reaction.
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Bishop needs to go as well. There is no sensible governance arrangement where she gets to lead appointing a new VC. A new Chancellor / Chair and then a deep breath followed by a proper process to appoint a new VC / CEO needed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
ANU vice-chancellor resigns after months of controversy
Genevieve Bell has bowed to intense pressure and resigned from her position as Australian National University vice-chancellor.
www.abc.net.au
September 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Bishop needs to go as well. There is no sensible governance arrangement where she gets to lead appointing a new VC. A new Chancellor / Chair and then a deep breath followed by a proper process to appoint a new VC / CEO needed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Read Mean Streak by @squigglyrick.bsky.social
It is a great and detailed account of the #Robodebt debacle.
It is a great and detailed account of the #Robodebt debacle.
Not only was Robodebt a colossal failure in raising the revenue it was promised to, it remains a stark reminder of how our governments treat the most vulnerable in our society.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
September 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Read Mean Streak by @squigglyrick.bsky.social
It is a great and detailed account of the #Robodebt debacle.
It is a great and detailed account of the #Robodebt debacle.
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Mean Streak has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards in the non-fiction category. Stoked, of course, but particularly because I think this episode deserves to linger in the consciousness for as long as possible.
August 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Mean Streak has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards in the non-fiction category. Stoked, of course, but particularly because I think this episode deserves to linger in the consciousness for as long as possible.
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... An overview of yesterday’s announcement
The robodebt class action settlement may be the biggest in Australian history – but the trauma isn’t over | Peter Whiteford
Class action members will have the option of individualised assessments, which means some will receive more than others
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... An overview of yesterday’s announcement
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Does Australia rely too much on taxes on incomes?
September 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Does Australia rely too much on taxes on incomes?
Too right ! www.themandarin.com.au/299924-sbs-d...
SBS documentary reminds the APS that robodebt lessons remain unfinished business
The People vs. Robodebt urges the APS to confront past failures and strengthen public accountability.
www.themandarin.com.au
September 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Too right ! www.themandarin.com.au/299924-sbs-d...
Prevention or patch-up? Let’s avoid reinventing the wellbeing wheel www.themandarin.com.au/299930-preve...
Prevention or patch-up? Let’s avoid reinventing the wellbeing wheel
From Tasmanian manifests to Canada’s wellbeing indicators, lessons for public servants show the value of preserved knowledge and strategic foresight.
www.themandarin.com.au
September 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Prevention or patch-up? Let’s avoid reinventing the wellbeing wheel www.themandarin.com.au/299930-preve...
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The "sensible centre" is not the same as evidence-based policy.
With online gambling, junk food advertising or incarcerating children, evidence of harm is clear, but centrist positions are defined by politics rather than evidence.
This Friday, join @richarddenniss.bsky.social for a free webinar ⤵️
With online gambling, junk food advertising or incarcerating children, evidence of harm is clear, but centrist positions are defined by politics rather than evidence.
This Friday, join @richarddenniss.bsky.social for a free webinar ⤵️
Dead Centre with Richard Denniss
The sensible centre. Evidence-based policy. These are not the same. In fact, they are at odds with each other. The scientific evidence tells us that building new gas, oil and coal mines will cause cat...
australiainstitute.org.au
September 23, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The "sensible centre" is not the same as evidence-based policy.
With online gambling, junk food advertising or incarcerating children, evidence of harm is clear, but centrist positions are defined by politics rather than evidence.
This Friday, join @richarddenniss.bsky.social for a free webinar ⤵️
With online gambling, junk food advertising or incarcerating children, evidence of harm is clear, but centrist positions are defined by politics rather than evidence.
This Friday, join @richarddenniss.bsky.social for a free webinar ⤵️
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*Dear Susssan*
"—if the international community had stepped in as soon as Israel commenced taking Palestinian land beyond its side of the 1967 borders, we would not be in this position."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
"—if the international community had stepped in as soon as Israel commenced taking Palestinian land beyond its side of the 1967 borders, we would not be in this position."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
Ex-bishop questions if Coalition is committed to Mideast peace
Former Anglican bishop of Canberra Goulburn, George Browning, has criticised federal Opposition leader Sussan Ley over a letter she sent to members of the Republican Party who had written to Australia...
johnmenadue.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
*Dear Susssan*
"—if the international community had stepped in as soon as Israel commenced taking Palestinian land beyond its side of the 1967 borders, we would not be in this position."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
"—if the international community had stepped in as soon as Israel commenced taking Palestinian land beyond its side of the 1967 borders, we would not be in this position."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
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David McBride speaks to MWM from Jail youtube.com/shorts/wu5D_...
David Speaks to MWM from Jail
YouTube video by The West Report
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September 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
David McBride speaks to MWM from Jail youtube.com/shorts/wu5D_...