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Just because they got a sweetheart deal on gas exports shouldn't mean #mining giants get the same on critical minerals.
We must ensure Australians benefit from an increase in production.
#Auspol #minerals
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
We must ensure Australians benefit from an increase in production.
#Auspol #minerals
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Mining giants must pay rent tax so Australians don’t miss out on critical minerals cash boom, MPs say
David Pocock, Allegra Spender and Kate Chaney say past policy decisions on taxing gas profits must not be repeated as next resources opportunity beckons
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Just because they got a sweetheart deal on gas exports shouldn't mean #mining giants get the same on critical minerals.
We must ensure Australians benefit from an increase in production.
#Auspol #minerals
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
We must ensure Australians benefit from an increase in production.
#Auspol #minerals
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
@peterfitz1.bsky.social Constellation Cup series Aus v NZ Netball is on now.
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
@peterfitz1.bsky.social Constellation Cup series Aus v NZ Netball is on now.
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Both major parties are looking to push this Bill through Parliament in the next week, despite the fact that the Minister mislead the public about ICAC having reviewed the Bill (which ICAC has now confirmed it did not).
The Bill contains major corruption risks.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The Bill contains major corruption risks.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Minister urged to release advice amid concern overhaul of NSW housing laws may lead to coalmine approvals
Greens MP Sue Higginson says Icac confirmed to her it had not reviewed the bill, but had given general advice on some elements of it
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Both major parties are looking to push this Bill through Parliament in the next week, despite the fact that the Minister mislead the public about ICAC having reviewed the Bill (which ICAC has now confirmed it did not).
The Bill contains major corruption risks.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The Bill contains major corruption risks.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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" NSW’s fast-track planning laws could allow mines to be approved without environmental assessment "
There’s some pretty alarming stuff happening in NSW right now with big changes to the planning laws being rushed through Parliament.
The proposed amendments create major corruption risks and should be closely reviewed by ICAC.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The proposed amendments create major corruption risks and should be closely reviewed by ICAC.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW’s fast-track planning laws could allow mines to be approved without environmental assessment
Environmental assessments could go out the window for mining projects, windfarms and other developments, green groups say
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
" NSW’s fast-track planning laws could allow mines to be approved without environmental assessment "
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A novice mining company, Bowdens, wants to build an open cut greenfield lead mine in the beautiful Mudgee region. There are major health risks to communities as well as workers, yet the Govt is still saying “trust us.”
#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Mines blocked health warnings to workers with toxic blood lead levels
Documents reveal thousands of NSW residents have been exposed to potential lead harm, including mine workers with up to 16 times the threshold to notify authorities.
www.smh.com.au
October 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
A novice mining company, Bowdens, wants to build an open cut greenfield lead mine in the beautiful Mudgee region. There are major health risks to communities as well as workers, yet the Govt is still saying “trust us.”
#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Those mines need to be sued and criminally prosecuted. There is NOTHING that justifies blocking such warnings.
A novice mining company, Bowdens, wants to build an open cut greenfield lead mine in the beautiful Mudgee region. There are major health risks to communities as well as workers, yet the Govt is still saying “trust us.”
#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
#BowdensLeadMine #LeadMining
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Mines blocked health warnings to workers with toxic blood lead levels
Documents reveal thousands of NSW residents have been exposed to potential lead harm, including mine workers with up to 16 times the threshold to notify authorities.
www.smh.com.au
October 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Those mines need to be sued and criminally prosecuted. There is NOTHING that justifies blocking such warnings.
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Mines blocked health warnings to workers with toxic blood lead levels
No safe limit, women child bearing age, NONE.
Documents reveal thousands of NSW residents have been exposed to potential lead harm, including mine workers with up to 16 times the threshold
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
No safe limit, women child bearing age, NONE.
Documents reveal thousands of NSW residents have been exposed to potential lead harm, including mine workers with up to 16 times the threshold
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Mines blocked health warnings to workers with toxic blood lead levels
Documents reveal thousands of NSW residents have been exposed to potential lead harm, including mine workers with up to 16 times the threshold to notify authorities.
www.smh.com.au
October 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
"Robust regulatory framework." "Appropriate management procedures." 😏 Lead producing mines destroy lives and communities. #auspol #nswpol
"Robust regulatory framework." "Appropriate management procedures." 😏 Lead producing mines destroy lives and communities. #auspol #nswpol
Mines blocked health warnings to workers with toxic blood lead levels
Documents reveal thousands of NSW residents have been exposed to potential lead harm, including mine workers with up to 16 times the threshold to notify authorities.
www.smh.com.au
October 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
"Robust regulatory framework." "Appropriate management procedures." 😏 Lead producing mines destroy lives and communities. #auspol #nswpol
"Robust regulatory framework." "Appropriate management procedures." 😏 Lead producing mines destroy lives and communities. #auspol #nswpol
If the head of the NACC can’t manage his own conflicts of interest, how is he supposed to lead Australia’s anti-corruption commission?
September 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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"Robo-debt was a spivvy, slick, slogan-driven lazy shortcut. It was illegal; it ignored due process; and it didn’t save money. Its costs are still growing. It spat on Australians.
The new welfare cop beat up everyone it saw, rorted the payroll, cost billions in compo and left its own unpaid debt."
The new welfare cop beat up everyone it saw, rorted the payroll, cost billions in compo and left its own unpaid debt."
September 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"Robo-debt was a spivvy, slick, slogan-driven lazy shortcut. It was illegal; it ignored due process; and it didn’t save money. Its costs are still growing. It spat on Australians.
The new welfare cop beat up everyone it saw, rorted the payroll, cost billions in compo and left its own unpaid debt."
The new welfare cop beat up everyone it saw, rorted the payroll, cost billions in compo and left its own unpaid debt."
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Sidenote: Did you know that the NACC employs over 200 people, spends over $50m per year, has 5 offices, and in over two years of operations hasn't landed a single major corruption finding?
September 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Sidenote: Did you know that the NACC employs over 200 people, spends over $50m per year, has 5 offices, and in over two years of operations hasn't landed a single major corruption finding?
flavoursofmudgee.com.au
Drink red not Lead. Celebrate Mudgee Region food and wine. Join the fight against 4 proposed lead mines in the Area. #LeadFreeMudgee #auspol #nswpol #tourism #agriculture #environment
Drink red not Lead. Celebrate Mudgee Region food and wine. Join the fight against 4 proposed lead mines in the Area. #LeadFreeMudgee #auspol #nswpol #tourism #agriculture #environment
Flavours of Mudgee Food and Wine Festival!
Discover the ultimate foodie adventure at the Flavours of Mudgee! Explore over 60 local food and wine producers, enjoy live music, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Book your tickets for September 2...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
flavoursofmudgee.com.au
Drink red not Lead. Celebrate Mudgee Region food and wine. Join the fight against 4 proposed lead mines in the Area. #LeadFreeMudgee #auspol #nswpol #tourism #agriculture #environment
Drink red not Lead. Celebrate Mudgee Region food and wine. Join the fight against 4 proposed lead mines in the Area. #LeadFreeMudgee #auspol #nswpol #tourism #agriculture #environment
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After burying a critical health report in lead mines and children’s blood lead levels for 4 years, the EPA wants the Mudgee community to trust it to protect kids from the Bowdens lead mine proposal.
#RegulatoryCapture
#LeadFreeMudgee
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
#RegulatoryCapture
#LeadFreeMudgee
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Australian children 'living in poison' with lead in bloodstream at high levels
A state government body sat on a report into lead dust that was "poisoning" children for nearly four years and tried to keep its release quiet.
www.abc.net.au
September 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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A mining company with no prior experience, Bowdens, wants to build an open cut lead mine in the famous Mudgee region, 2km from a primary school.
The community is rightfully concerned.
The Government says ‘trust us.’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The community is rightfully concerned.
The Government says ‘trust us.’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Lisa wants to raise her children on the family farm - but a lead mine next door threatens her dream
Following revelations the environment watchdog buried a report on lead mining, parents wonder if they can ‘trust that our children’s safety is coming first’ over mining interests
www.theguardian.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A mining company with no prior experience, Bowdens, wants to build an open cut lead mine in the famous Mudgee region, 2km from a primary school.
The community is rightfully concerned.
The Government says ‘trust us.’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The community is rightfully concerned.
The Government says ‘trust us.’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Lead producing mines near school and communities in Mudgee Region still won't go away after irrefutable expert evidence of catastrophic effects on kids, agriculture, tourism, waterways. How did we get here? Arrogance, incompetence, rapacious greed. #nswpol #auspol ##LeadFreeMudgee
Community fights lead mine near primary school as report highlights Australia’s failure to protect children
Report commissioned by Mudgee health alliance suggests mine’s health and environmental assessments accepted by NSW government contain errors and outdated evidence
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Lead producing mines near school and communities in Mudgee Region still won't go away after irrefutable expert evidence of catastrophic effects on kids, agriculture, tourism, waterways. How did we get here? Arrogance, incompetence, rapacious greed. #nswpol #auspol ##LeadFreeMudgee
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"... the right-wing media that takes comments out of context & set their audience loose on anyone they disagree with, while in the next breath bemoaning cancel culture over accountability. They seek to silence by threatening violence, all for the sin of tolerance."
#Auspol
#Auspol
Given this is making some waves - here is the piece and you can judge for yourself.
(I'm fine, there are no issues - right wing ecosystem just doing what right wing ecosystem does).
Take care of you - it's rough out there! Ax
amyremeikis.substack.com/p/charlie-ki...
(I'm fine, there are no issues - right wing ecosystem just doing what right wing ecosystem does).
Take care of you - it's rough out there! Ax
amyremeikis.substack.com/p/charlie-ki...
Charlie Kirk died in the America he wanted
I mourn the loss of human life. I feel compassion, empathy and grief at an inexcusable killing. But I find nothing to lionise in his legacy.
amyremeikis.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:42 AM
"... the right-wing media that takes comments out of context & set their audience loose on anyone they disagree with, while in the next breath bemoaning cancel culture over accountability. They seek to silence by threatening violence, all for the sin of tolerance."
#Auspol
#Auspol
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I wish I could say I was shocked. EPA NSW sees its job as finding a way that lead producing mines can continue while devastating children, families, communities, rivers, agriculture and tourism with lead poisoning. #environment #greencate #Mudgee #tourism #auspol #nswpol
September 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I wish I could say I was shocked. EPA NSW sees its job as finding a way that lead producing mines can continue while devastating children, families, communities, rivers, agriculture and tourism with lead poisoning. #environment #greencate #Mudgee #tourism #auspol #nswpol
A critical report on the impacts of lead mining on children’s blood lead levels was hidden from the public for four years.
In that time, a Parliamentary Inquiry hearing on lead mining was held in the Mudgee region, and the Bowdens lead mine in Mudgee was approved.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
In that time, a Parliamentary Inquiry hearing on lead mining was held in the Mudgee region, and the Bowdens lead mine in Mudgee was approved.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
‘Getting ridiculous’: Bureaucrats sat on critical pollution study for four years
Internal documents reveal the level of concern inside the NSW environment watchdog about releasing a report that mining companies did not want published.
www.smh.com.au
September 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Wait there's more. EPA refused to investigate lead poisoning near lead mines SA. #LeadFreeMudgee #EPA #nswpol #auspol
Dead and dying Port Pirie birds and bats exposed to lead at 3,000 times acceptable levels
South Australia’s EPA did not open a formal investigation into the source of the lead poisoning, despite referral from the Department of Primary Industries
www.theguardian.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Wait there's more. EPA refused to investigate lead poisoning near lead mines SA. #LeadFreeMudgee #EPA #nswpol #auspol
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Another day, another EPA failing to regulate mining and gas companies at the expense of our environment and health.
On Monday it was methane, Santos and the NT EPA - today, its lead, mining companies and the NSW EPA.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
On Monday it was methane, Santos and the NT EPA - today, its lead, mining companies and the NSW EPA.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Environment watchdog buried report on lead in children’s blood to placate mining companies, emails show
Documents tabled in NSW parliament show state agency took four years to publish report and told miners it would be put online ‘quietly’ but EPA says it was released to community earlier
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Another day, another EPA failing to regulate mining and gas companies at the expense of our environment and health.
On Monday it was methane, Santos and the NT EPA - today, its lead, mining companies and the NSW EPA.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
On Monday it was methane, Santos and the NT EPA - today, its lead, mining companies and the NSW EPA.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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A manager writes in another reply: “when we say ‘release’ we mean quietly load it onto the LeadSmart website and not tell anyone”.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Environment watchdog buried report on lead in children’s blood to placate mining companies, emails show
Documents tabled in parliament show NSW agency took four years to publish report and told miners it would be put online ‘quietly’ but EPA says it was released to community earlier
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
A manager writes in another reply: “when we say ‘release’ we mean quietly load it onto the LeadSmart website and not tell anyone”.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The NSW EPA kept a report on impacts of lead mining on children’s blood lead levels for four years from the public while it worried about what the mining companies would think.
#RegulatoryCapture #LeadFreeMudgee
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#RegulatoryCapture #LeadFreeMudgee
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Environment watchdog buried report on lead in children’s blood to placate mining companies, emails show
Documents tabled in NSW parliament show state agency took four years to publish report and told miners it would be put online ‘quietly’ but EPA says it was released to community earlier
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The NSW EPA kept a report on impacts of lead mining on children’s blood lead levels for four years from the public while it worried about what the mining companies would think.
#RegulatoryCapture #LeadFreeMudgee
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#RegulatoryCapture #LeadFreeMudgee
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
@australia.theguardian.com Great coverage of police operation but can we stop using this moron's name and picture. He is "the suspect" in two murders. #porepunkha #springst #auspol
August 28, 2025 at 5:35 AM
@australia.theguardian.com Great coverage of police operation but can we stop using this moron's name and picture. He is "the suspect" in two murders. #porepunkha #springst #auspol