Kim
@kkingfisher.bsky.social
What’s the point of governance … if it’s only for the oligarchs …. In due course
Don’t be distracted - but keep the balance
Social Justice …. Access, Equity & Participation for all is not up for negotiation
Please No DM ….
Don’t be distracted - but keep the balance
Social Justice …. Access, Equity & Participation for all is not up for negotiation
Please No DM ….
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Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September reut.rs/4odHdiL
Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September
U.S. producer prices rebounded in September as the cost of energy goods surged and producers passed on some tariffs.
reut.rs
November 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September reut.rs/4odHdiL
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The Israeli government waged a decade-long campaign to protect its officials from criminal proceedings in Britain, leaked files show.
www.declassifieduk.org/israel-lobbi...
www.declassifieduk.org/israel-lobbi...
Israel lobbied Britain to change law on war crimes arrests
Exclusive: The Israeli government waged a decade-long campaign to protect its officials from criminal proceedings in Britain, leaked files show.
www.declassifieduk.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Israeli government waged a decade-long campaign to protect its officials from criminal proceedings in Britain, leaked files show.
www.declassifieduk.org/israel-lobbi...
www.declassifieduk.org/israel-lobbi...
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"Australia had proposed an arrangement under which it would take on the COP presidency and lead the negotiations, in return for backing down on the hosting venue"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Cynical view ; Less scrutiny / still gets to control fossil fuel super power economic interests
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Cynical view ; Less scrutiny / still gets to control fossil fuel super power economic interests
Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide
Fortnight-long event to be held in Antalya but Australia may lead negotiations
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"Australia had proposed an arrangement under which it would take on the COP presidency and lead the negotiations, in return for backing down on the hosting venue"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Cynical view ; Less scrutiny / still gets to control fossil fuel super power economic interests
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Cynical view ; Less scrutiny / still gets to control fossil fuel super power economic interests
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The priorities of the Albanese Labor Government are deeply disturbing. Creating a secretive war economy
Throwing $AUDbillions /trillions on AUKUS and setting up US military bases across Australia a bottomless pity of secrecy and deception.
Austerity for people without blinking. #auspol
Throwing $AUDbillions /trillions on AUKUS and setting up US military bases across Australia a bottomless pity of secrecy and deception.
Austerity for people without blinking. #auspol
November 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The priorities of the Albanese Labor Government are deeply disturbing. Creating a secretive war economy
Throwing $AUDbillions /trillions on AUKUS and setting up US military bases across Australia a bottomless pity of secrecy and deception.
Austerity for people without blinking. #auspol
Throwing $AUDbillions /trillions on AUKUS and setting up US military bases across Australia a bottomless pity of secrecy and deception.
Austerity for people without blinking. #auspol
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It is really, really wild seeing the Climate Change Authority reimagined as a cheerleader for the Albanese government, only offering the very gentlest and mildest of critique once a year.
The CCA should be fully independent, and be focused entirely on holding the government to account
The CCA should be fully independent, and be focused entirely on holding the government to account
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
It is really, really wild seeing the Climate Change Authority reimagined as a cheerleader for the Albanese government, only offering the very gentlest and mildest of critique once a year.
The CCA should be fully independent, and be focused entirely on holding the government to account
The CCA should be fully independent, and be focused entirely on holding the government to account
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Independent media has a future when young authors have opportunity, support, mentoring, and resources to share their fresh perspectives and inventive solutions freely and fearlessly. P&I supports young writers. Can you help? #auspol #fundraising
Nurturing the next generation of voices
One of the things that sets P&I apart is the seniority and deep experience of many of our authors. And that will not change, facts and historical understanding of issues are essential if we are to tackle the huge issues confronting us all. But the other essential element is fresh thinking and the kind of sparkling hope and action that young Australians bring to the table.
johnmenadue.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Independent media has a future when young authors have opportunity, support, mentoring, and resources to share their fresh perspectives and inventive solutions freely and fearlessly. P&I supports young writers. Can you help? #auspol #fundraising
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When there is an oversupply of solar and wind power, energy producers are paying more to deliver electricity to households than they get paid. Here's what we know about how it affects you.
Renewable energy generators need to cut out when Sun blazes and wind blows. Here's why
When there is an oversupply of solar and wind power, energy producers are paying more to deliver electricity to households than they get paid. Here's what we know about how it affects you.
www.abc.net.au
November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
When there is an oversupply of solar and wind power, energy producers are paying more to deliver electricity to households than they get paid. Here's what we know about how it affects you.
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It’s become excruciatingly cringeworthy.
Likely gifted 2 terms, but just spinning the wheels.
At a time when the nation craves big, bold, transformational policy…what does it get…policy crumbs, rigged donor reform, faux environmental protection, no gambling advertising reform, nobbled NACC
#auspol
Likely gifted 2 terms, but just spinning the wheels.
At a time when the nation craves big, bold, transformational policy…what does it get…policy crumbs, rigged donor reform, faux environmental protection, no gambling advertising reform, nobbled NACC
#auspol
November 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
It’s become excruciatingly cringeworthy.
Likely gifted 2 terms, but just spinning the wheels.
At a time when the nation craves big, bold, transformational policy…what does it get…policy crumbs, rigged donor reform, faux environmental protection, no gambling advertising reform, nobbled NACC
#auspol
Likely gifted 2 terms, but just spinning the wheels.
At a time when the nation craves big, bold, transformational policy…what does it get…policy crumbs, rigged donor reform, faux environmental protection, no gambling advertising reform, nobbled NACC
#auspol
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Albo holding power but doing nothing means his govt is enabling powerful vested interests to run public policy.
On climate, housing, tax policy, gambling, human services, inequality, education...
Failure to tackle big issues for fear of offending lobby groups means things will get worse. #auspol
On climate, housing, tax policy, gambling, human services, inequality, education...
Failure to tackle big issues for fear of offending lobby groups means things will get worse. #auspol
November 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Albo holding power but doing nothing means his govt is enabling powerful vested interests to run public policy.
On climate, housing, tax policy, gambling, human services, inequality, education...
Failure to tackle big issues for fear of offending lobby groups means things will get worse. #auspol
On climate, housing, tax policy, gambling, human services, inequality, education...
Failure to tackle big issues for fear of offending lobby groups means things will get worse. #auspol
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Don't forget. First they came for...
The far-right has embraced Zionism for its own supremacist reasons, and Zionists have accepted the applause — until, inevitably, those same extremists turn on Jews, as they do on every minority. The far-right always eats its allies. #auspol #antisemtism
The boy who cried antisemitism
For two years, we’ve been told Australia is drowning in antisemitism. Every protest for Palestinian human rights, every mural, every chant criticising Israel has been hauled up as “evidence.”
johnmenadue.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Don't forget. First they came for...
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I have been writing my latest newsletter update for a week and trying to get it finished. It is sprawling, perhaps even unreadable, but I will have it ready by tomorrow morning AEDT. If you want to subscribe, it's free! rick-morton.ghost.io
Nervous Laughter
Life, writing and other tragedies
rick-morton.ghost.io
November 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I have been writing my latest newsletter update for a week and trying to get it finished. It is sprawling, perhaps even unreadable, but I will have it ready by tomorrow morning AEDT. If you want to subscribe, it's free! rick-morton.ghost.io
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"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." Malcolm X.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." Malcolm X.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“Quiet! Quiet!” 😬
November 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
“Quiet! Quiet!” 😬
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The capital gains tax discount & negative gearing have made housing less affordable & exacerbated inequality.
On this episode, Maiy Azize, @purplepingers.bsky.social, Josie Lee & @amyremeikis.bsky.social discuss the origins of the housing crisis & how to fix the current mess.
🎧 theaus.in/49Y7n5w
On this episode, Maiy Azize, @purplepingers.bsky.social, Josie Lee & @amyremeikis.bsky.social discuss the origins of the housing crisis & how to fix the current mess.
🎧 theaus.in/49Y7n5w
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The capital gains tax discount & negative gearing have made housing less affordable & exacerbated inequality.
On this episode, Maiy Azize, @purplepingers.bsky.social, Josie Lee & @amyremeikis.bsky.social discuss the origins of the housing crisis & how to fix the current mess.
🎧 theaus.in/49Y7n5w
On this episode, Maiy Azize, @purplepingers.bsky.social, Josie Lee & @amyremeikis.bsky.social discuss the origins of the housing crisis & how to fix the current mess.
🎧 theaus.in/49Y7n5w
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For those keen to contribute, here’s how: chuffed.org/project/1358...
Support Our Legal Challenges to the North West Shelf extension
We’re taking the government to court over Woodside’s destructive and damaging gas project!
chuffed.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
For those keen to contribute, here’s how: chuffed.org/project/1358...
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"while Labor’s support for net zero creates no danger for the fossil fuel industry, it creates significant danger for our democracy as millions of voters are tricked into believing that they are voting to tackle climate change, when in reality they are voting for fossil fuel expansion"
Like ‘housing affordability’ ‘net zero’ has become one of those meaningless political sayings
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Labors support for net zero hasn’t stopped them supporting new coal or gas or from spending billions on fossil fuel subsidies
My latest column on @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Net Zero hides a truth the mining giants understand perfectly: nothing has to change
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
"while Labor’s support for net zero creates no danger for the fossil fuel industry, it creates significant danger for our democracy as millions of voters are tricked into believing that they are voting to tackle climate change, when in reality they are voting for fossil fuel expansion"
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Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
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Gaming regulator announces temporary halt on accepting bribes www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Gambling regulator stops accepting gifts from betting companies, for now
The announcement comes six months after the ABC first reported the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission chair had accepted corporate hospitality from bookmakers.
www.abc.net.au
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Gaming regulator announces temporary halt on accepting bribes www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Robodebt was a mass deception based on a cruel bet: that people on income support would simply give up and pay debts they didn't owe.
Today I tabled a petition from Kath Madgwick and Jenny Miller calling for those responsible to finally be held accountable.
Today I tabled a petition from Kath Madgwick and Jenny Miller calling for those responsible to finally be held accountable.
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Robodebt was a mass deception based on a cruel bet: that people on income support would simply give up and pay debts they didn't owe.
Today I tabled a petition from Kath Madgwick and Jenny Miller calling for those responsible to finally be held accountable.
Today I tabled a petition from Kath Madgwick and Jenny Miller calling for those responsible to finally be held accountable.
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POLLIE PROPERTIES*
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
POLLIE PROPERTIES*
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“In the wake of robodebt @albomp.bsky.social promised accountability, compassion & reform... If Labor wants to restore trust, it must scrap this amendment. Welfare policy should be grounded in fairness... it should never, ever be used as a proxy for criminal justice.” @zoewundenberg.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
“In the wake of robodebt @albomp.bsky.social promised accountability, compassion & reform... If Labor wants to restore trust, it must scrap this amendment. Welfare policy should be grounded in fairness... it should never, ever be used as a proxy for criminal justice.” @zoewundenberg.bsky.social
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“We have a gas export problem, and more and more Australians are waking up to the scam that has been happening for the last two decades.”
- David Pocock, Senator for the ACT
@davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol
- David Pocock, Senator for the ACT
@davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
“We have a gas export problem, and more and more Australians are waking up to the scam that has been happening for the last two decades.”
- David Pocock, Senator for the ACT
@davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol
- David Pocock, Senator for the ACT
@davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol
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It is sad that in one or two generations we have made it harder to get ahead in life while having so much wealth surrounding us.
November 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
It is sad that in one or two generations we have made it harder to get ahead in life while having so much wealth surrounding us.
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There’s a lot of dodgy stuff going on across Australia with vested interests buying their way in political influence.
The lobbies for fossil fuels, mining, gambling, guns, weapons, zionists, media, private education… automobiles are among the biggest that have captured our governments.
#auspol
The lobbies for fossil fuels, mining, gambling, guns, weapons, zionists, media, private education… automobiles are among the biggest that have captured our governments.
#auspol
Which AU pollies have been convicted of a crime?
@crikey.com.au gone to the trouble of listing by state -
NSW followed by QLD then WA the most corrupt historically.
But they should also have been listed by date to see if our Pollies have become more or less corrupt!
Valuable info missing!
#auspol
@crikey.com.au gone to the trouble of listing by state -
NSW followed by QLD then WA the most corrupt historically.
But they should also have been listed by date to see if our Pollies have become more or less corrupt!
Valuable info missing!
#auspol
Which Australian politicians have been convicted of a crime?
Many venal and vile characters have trod the halls of power in Australia. Crikey has scoured the archives to try and identify every politician convicted of a crime since the 1800s.
www.crikey.com.au
November 1, 2025 at 3:03 AM
There’s a lot of dodgy stuff going on across Australia with vested interests buying their way in political influence.
The lobbies for fossil fuels, mining, gambling, guns, weapons, zionists, media, private education… automobiles are among the biggest that have captured our governments.
#auspol
The lobbies for fossil fuels, mining, gambling, guns, weapons, zionists, media, private education… automobiles are among the biggest that have captured our governments.
#auspol