RosemaryHM
@justicerhm.bsky.social
Worker for peace and justice. Australian (west)
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The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
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Isn’t it ridiculous.. 125 years after the Victorian era.. people still believe that prison is a deterrent to children.. when in actual fact children have no idea what prison is
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Isn’t it ridiculous.. 125 years after the Victorian era.. people still believe that prison is a deterrent to children.. when in actual fact children have no idea what prison is
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Today we learned of a shocking amendment to the income apportionment bill that involves police in social security decisions.
We're joining the call for Labor to abandon police powers to stop Centrelink payments.
Why is @amyremeikis.bsky.social is the only one in the press gallery covering this?
We're joining the call for Labor to abandon police powers to stop Centrelink payments.
Why is @amyremeikis.bsky.social is the only one in the press gallery covering this?
Australia Institute Live — Daily Updates
Stay updated with the latest from The Australia Institute.
live.thepoint.com.au
October 30, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Today we learned of a shocking amendment to the income apportionment bill that involves police in social security decisions.
We're joining the call for Labor to abandon police powers to stop Centrelink payments.
Why is @amyremeikis.bsky.social is the only one in the press gallery covering this?
We're joining the call for Labor to abandon police powers to stop Centrelink payments.
Why is @amyremeikis.bsky.social is the only one in the press gallery covering this?
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A study of falsehoods spread during the Voice referendum and 2025 federal election on Chinese and American platforms reveals why Australia must change its approach to tackling disinformation.
We're fighting disinformation in all the wrong ways
www.crikey.com.au
October 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
A study of falsehoods spread during the Voice referendum and 2025 federal election on Chinese and American platforms reveals why Australia must change its approach to tackling disinformation.
There is a chance to do the responsible thing Minister Watt.
Here's a crazy idea, Minister Watt, ignore the ecocidal and climate change denying LNP, and work with scientific experts and the Greens to get the stronger environment laws our precious places and wildlife need! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10... You don't have control of the senate, so stop posturing.
Labor rejects 'mad' Coalition idea to cut environmental reforms in two
Opposition leader Sussan Ley wrote to the government on Sunday to suggest its environmental reforms be split into two to prioritise "practical measures to streamline approvals".
www.abc.net.au
October 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
There is a chance to do the responsible thing Minister Watt.
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“The government’s attempts to make #agedcare an ‘investible commodity’ while upholding human rights just won’t work.” @juliannes.bsky.social #SundayShot #auspol
October 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
“The government’s attempts to make #agedcare an ‘investible commodity’ while upholding human rights just won’t work.” @juliannes.bsky.social #SundayShot #auspol
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Journalist Mohammad Hamza al-Dayya was killed when Israeli forces struck a tent in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza.
September 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Journalist Mohammad Hamza al-Dayya was killed when Israeli forces struck a tent in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza.
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We’ve launched a petition calling on #Canada to protect civilians, hospitals, staff and patients in conflict zones around the world.
Over 18,000 Canadians are demanding that Canada uphold International Humanitarian Law. Join them. Sign now: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/now-more-tha...
Over 18,000 Canadians are demanding that Canada uphold International Humanitarian Law. Join them. Sign now: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/now-more-tha...
Sign petition - Now more than ever | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
Join our call to the Canadian government to protect civilians and healthcare in war zones. Add you name to our petition now.
www.doctorswithoutborders.ca
September 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We’ve launched a petition calling on #Canada to protect civilians, hospitals, staff and patients in conflict zones around the world.
Over 18,000 Canadians are demanding that Canada uphold International Humanitarian Law. Join them. Sign now: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/now-more-tha...
Over 18,000 Canadians are demanding that Canada uphold International Humanitarian Law. Join them. Sign now: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/now-more-tha...
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We urge world leaders gathering at the UN General Assembly to end the genocide against Palestinians in #Gaza.
Our staff in Gaza are doing all they can to save lives while weapons of war continue to maim and kill Palestinians. Doctors can’t stop this genocide. World leaders can.
Our staff in Gaza are doing all they can to save lives while weapons of war continue to maim and kill Palestinians. Doctors can’t stop this genocide. World leaders can.
September 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We urge world leaders gathering at the UN General Assembly to end the genocide against Palestinians in #Gaza.
Our staff in Gaza are doing all they can to save lives while weapons of war continue to maim and kill Palestinians. Doctors can’t stop this genocide. World leaders can.
Our staff in Gaza are doing all they can to save lives while weapons of war continue to maim and kill Palestinians. Doctors can’t stop this genocide. World leaders can.
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www.pbs.org/newshour/amp.... My last post on the issue of Tylenol and autism. A very clear explanation of why there is no proven link 🧪#medsky
Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here are 5 things to know
There’s no known single cause of autism.
www.pbs.org
September 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
www.pbs.org/newshour/amp.... My last post on the issue of Tylenol and autism. A very clear explanation of why there is no proven link 🧪#medsky
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jamanetwork.com/journals/jam.... Acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not cause autism in this very large study 🧪 #medsky
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability
This nationwide cohort study with sibling control analysis examines the association of acetaminophen use during pregnancy with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.
jamanetwork.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam.... Acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not cause autism in this very large study 🧪 #medsky
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"Atrocities are committed in plain sight, signalling the unacceptable is becoming normalised."
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63324sUsgO
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63324sUsgO
September 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
"Atrocities are committed in plain sight, signalling the unacceptable is becoming normalised."
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63324sUsgO
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on the need for states to act on their commitment to the rules of war.
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63324sUsgO
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FT: "An insurance industry that enthusiastically underwrites the most extreme anti-climate risks — from thermal coal to Arctic drilling — while simultaneously exposing itself to steepening losses on natural catastrophe cover is warped"...
www.ft.com/content/dd85... via @ft
www.ft.com/content/dd85... via @ft
The warped economics of insuring climate destruction
Industry is exposing itself to steepening losses on natural catastrophe cover
www.ft.com
September 22, 2025 at 8:13 AM
FT: "An insurance industry that enthusiastically underwrites the most extreme anti-climate risks — from thermal coal to Arctic drilling — while simultaneously exposing itself to steepening losses on natural catastrophe cover is warped"...
www.ft.com/content/dd85... via @ft
www.ft.com/content/dd85... via @ft
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A grief-stricken wounded boy places a final kiss on his brother, killed in the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza.
September 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A grief-stricken wounded boy places a final kiss on his brother, killed in the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza.
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#BREAKING 🚨 Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia recognises the State of Palestine, effective from today
The PM says the establishment of diplomatic relations and opening of embassies will be now considered, and Hamas "must have no role in Palestine"
The PM says the establishment of diplomatic relations and opening of embassies will be now considered, and Hamas "must have no role in Palestine"
September 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#BREAKING 🚨 Anthony Albanese has confirmed Australia recognises the State of Palestine, effective from today
The PM says the establishment of diplomatic relations and opening of embassies will be now considered, and Hamas "must have no role in Palestine"
The PM says the establishment of diplomatic relations and opening of embassies will be now considered, and Hamas "must have no role in Palestine"
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Australia has imposed 1,600 sanctions in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. 1,600.
And Israel? About a dozen, against individuals and groups - but not on trade.
It’s not that we can’t act against a genocide, it’s that we are choosing not to.
And Israel? About a dozen, against individuals and groups - but not on trade.
It’s not that we can’t act against a genocide, it’s that we are choosing not to.
September 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Australia has imposed 1,600 sanctions in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. 1,600.
And Israel? About a dozen, against individuals and groups - but not on trade.
It’s not that we can’t act against a genocide, it’s that we are choosing not to.
And Israel? About a dozen, against individuals and groups - but not on trade.
It’s not that we can’t act against a genocide, it’s that we are choosing not to.
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@sarahschwartz.bsky.social on ABC talking about our ad featuring Jews calling to sanction Israel NOW for the genocide in Gaza.
The ad comes as the UN has released an authoritative report stating that Israel is committing a genocide.
We need this message to be heard by ALL Australians.
The ad comes as the UN has released an authoritative report stating that Israel is committing a genocide.
We need this message to be heard by ALL Australians.
September 17, 2025 at 5:32 AM
@sarahschwartz.bsky.social on ABC talking about our ad featuring Jews calling to sanction Israel NOW for the genocide in Gaza.
The ad comes as the UN has released an authoritative report stating that Israel is committing a genocide.
We need this message to be heard by ALL Australians.
The ad comes as the UN has released an authoritative report stating that Israel is committing a genocide.
We need this message to be heard by ALL Australians.
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This is the Ad that #Newscorpse initially pulled despite that it was already paid for by the Jewish Council of Australia. #Newscorpse deny they pulled it, saying it was delayed due to internal processes. Sounds like BS, I’m pretty sure they don’t want ppl to see it. Plz share.
September 17, 2025 at 5:46 AM
This is the Ad that #Newscorpse initially pulled despite that it was already paid for by the Jewish Council of Australia. #Newscorpse deny they pulled it, saying it was delayed due to internal processes. Sounds like BS, I’m pretty sure they don’t want ppl to see it. Plz share.
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Dear AUS PM @albomp.bsky.social
cc @senatorwong.bsky.social
The UN commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Will you expel the Israeli Ambassador now? Will you sanction Israel now? Or will we just hear more empty words? #auspol #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
cc @senatorwong.bsky.social
The UN commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Will you expel the Israeli Ambassador now? Will you sanction Israel now? Or will we just hear more empty words? #auspol #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
September 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Dear AUS PM @albomp.bsky.social
cc @senatorwong.bsky.social
The UN commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Will you expel the Israeli Ambassador now? Will you sanction Israel now? Or will we just hear more empty words? #auspol #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
cc @senatorwong.bsky.social
The UN commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Will you expel the Israeli Ambassador now? Will you sanction Israel now? Or will we just hear more empty words? #auspol #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
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@4corners ABC TV now broadcasting Gaza:Doctors Under Attack, the documentary the BBC would not run. Monday 1 Sept 8.30 pm. Thanks ABC, Australians need to know what’s really going on.
For UK followers, bypass your corrupt Govt, watch it on ABC Iview
Thanks @quentindempster.bsky.social
For UK followers, bypass your corrupt Govt, watch it on ABC Iview
Thanks @quentindempster.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
@4corners ABC TV now broadcasting Gaza:Doctors Under Attack, the documentary the BBC would not run. Monday 1 Sept 8.30 pm. Thanks ABC, Australians need to know what’s really going on.
For UK followers, bypass your corrupt Govt, watch it on ABC Iview
Thanks @quentindempster.bsky.social
For UK followers, bypass your corrupt Govt, watch it on ABC Iview
Thanks @quentindempster.bsky.social
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COVID-19 is trending up in most states, with emergency department visits up among people of all ages.
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireS...
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireS...
Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus
COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country
abcnews.go.com
August 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
COVID-19 is trending up in most states, with emergency department visits up among people of all ages.
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireS...
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireS...
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Dear
BBC News @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
ITV News @itvnews.bsky.social
Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social
Sky News @skynewsrss.bsky.social
Here is proof of the difference between war and genocide
Please instruct all your news editors and newsreaders accordingly
BBC News @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
ITV News @itvnews.bsky.social
Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social
Sky News @skynewsrss.bsky.social
Here is proof of the difference between war and genocide
Please instruct all your news editors and newsreaders accordingly
August 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Dear
BBC News @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
ITV News @itvnews.bsky.social
Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social
Sky News @skynewsrss.bsky.social
Here is proof of the difference between war and genocide
Please instruct all your news editors and newsreaders accordingly
BBC News @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
ITV News @itvnews.bsky.social
Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social
Sky News @skynewsrss.bsky.social
Here is proof of the difference between war and genocide
Please instruct all your news editors and newsreaders accordingly
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It is beyond time mutual obligations was completely scrapped.
www.ombudsman.gov.au/__data/asset...
www.ombudsman.gov.au/__data/asset...
www.ombudsman.gov.au
August 6, 2025 at 4:41 AM
It is beyond time mutual obligations was completely scrapped.
www.ombudsman.gov.au/__data/asset...
www.ombudsman.gov.au/__data/asset...
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BREAKING: At least 41 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, including 20 aid seekers, sources at Gaza hospitals told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/pnykac
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August 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
BREAKING: At least 41 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, including 20 aid seekers, sources at Gaza hospitals told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/pnykac
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/pnykac