@markheydon.bsky.social
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I’m trying to recall Secretary Greg Moriarty’s finest hour. Was it signing the $45B (up from $35B) contract for 9 Hunter Class frigates (downgraded to 6 frigates for the same $45B) OR his judgement in hiring #RoboDebt’s Kathryn Campbell for $900K p/a👇? #auspol
January 25, 2026 at 5:53 AM
I’m trying to recall Secretary Greg Moriarty’s finest hour. Was it signing the $45B (up from $35B) contract for 9 Hunter Class frigates (downgraded to 6 frigates for the same $45B) OR his judgement in hiring #RoboDebt’s Kathryn Campbell for $900K p/a👇? #auspol
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If the question is "can you accuse Israel of genocide without fear of prosecution" and the answer is anything other than an unqualified "yes", then there is something dangerously wrong with your "hate laws".
www.youtube.com/shorts/YmEcn...
www.youtube.com/shorts/YmEcn...
Attorney-General attempts to explain extent of hate speech laws | 7.30
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:15 AM
If the question is "can you accuse Israel of genocide without fear of prosecution" and the answer is anything other than an unqualified "yes", then there is something dangerously wrong with your "hate laws".
www.youtube.com/shorts/YmEcn...
www.youtube.com/shorts/YmEcn...
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Any remaining faith we might have had in our political leadership and the broader political class--including the media--being capable of responding rationally to important matters has really taken a battering over the last few weeks.
Shockingly bad across the board.
Shockingly bad across the board.
January 20, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Any remaining faith we might have had in our political leadership and the broader political class--including the media--being capable of responding rationally to important matters has really taken a battering over the last few weeks.
Shockingly bad across the board.
Shockingly bad across the board.
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There has been some crap attempts by centrists trying to paint Zionism as just believing Israel should exist & favour a 2 state solution.
Bullshit. Either support genocide or criticise the Zionists who do. Don’t give me your bullshit “oh Netanyahu is bad but let’s not be mean about Zionists” crud.
Bullshit. Either support genocide or criticise the Zionists who do. Don’t give me your bullshit “oh Netanyahu is bad but let’s not be mean about Zionists” crud.
January 20, 2026 at 12:22 PM
There has been some crap attempts by centrists trying to paint Zionism as just believing Israel should exist & favour a 2 state solution.
Bullshit. Either support genocide or criticise the Zionists who do. Don’t give me your bullshit “oh Netanyahu is bad but let’s not be mean about Zionists” crud.
Bullshit. Either support genocide or criticise the Zionists who do. Don’t give me your bullshit “oh Netanyahu is bad but let’s not be mean about Zionists” crud.
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For the past 25 years there has never been a national security law that has done anything other than to give more power to cops and spooks and to ministers to stifle anyone who disagrees with the status quo.
January 20, 2026 at 11:52 AM
For the past 25 years there has never been a national security law that has done anything other than to give more power to cops and spooks and to ministers to stifle anyone who disagrees with the status quo.
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🇨🇦PM Carney just schooled our cowardly European leaders at #Davos. This speech was clearly aimed at them:
"We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be."
"What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)
"We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be."
"What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🇨🇦PM Carney just schooled our cowardly European leaders at #Davos. This speech was clearly aimed at them:
"We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be."
"What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)
"We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be."
"What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)
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To ABCNewsAus, TheAustralian, AFR, SkyNews, @theguardian.com Aus. & all ‘news’ media using words like ‘Aquire’ about Trump's illegal desire to invade another foreign nation, stage a military coup & overthrow a democratically elected gov.
Gutless, propaganda spewing wankgoblins.
Do your fucking jobs!
Gutless, propaganda spewing wankgoblins.
Do your fucking jobs!
January 7, 2026 at 2:47 AM
To ABCNewsAus, TheAustralian, AFR, SkyNews, @theguardian.com Aus. & all ‘news’ media using words like ‘Aquire’ about Trump's illegal desire to invade another foreign nation, stage a military coup & overthrow a democratically elected gov.
Gutless, propaganda spewing wankgoblins.
Do your fucking jobs!
Gutless, propaganda spewing wankgoblins.
Do your fucking jobs!
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Pfft democracy, who needs it. Let police decide whether or not any protests can occur
January 6, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Pfft democracy, who needs it. Let police decide whether or not any protests can occur
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Gas reservation on new gas only🤦♂️! A 0% domestic reserve on massive amounts of existing gas and a 25% reserve on tiny amounts of new gas won’t do anything for electricity prices. A big win for the gas cartel. A massive loss for Aussies. #fail #auspol
Government announces domestic gas reservation scheme in bid to lower costs
Chris Bowen makes a long-anticipated announcement about reserving a portion of gas on the east coast for domestic use after a cabinet meeting.
www.abc.net.au
December 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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The conservatives forces using the Bondi Massacre to instigate a crackdown of freedoms of speech and the right to assembly are completely disgusting.
Protesting genocide and the actions of the Netanyahu Israeli govt are not antisemitic.
Protesting genocide and the actions of the Netanyahu Israeli govt are not antisemitic.
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The conservatives forces using the Bondi Massacre to instigate a crackdown of freedoms of speech and the right to assembly are completely disgusting.
Protesting genocide and the actions of the Netanyahu Israeli govt are not antisemitic.
Protesting genocide and the actions of the Netanyahu Israeli govt are not antisemitic.
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If we should just implement all the recommendations from inquiries etc in full, we’re moving toward a situation where we would need to question what the point of having MPs even is.
December 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM
If we should just implement all the recommendations from inquiries etc in full, we’re moving toward a situation where we would need to question what the point of having MPs even is.
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Were I in a govt that really cared about kids, I’d be banning new coal and gas mines with rather more fervour than the current ban on social media.
Probably wouldn’t get the same boasting front pages in the Herald Sun and Daily Telegraph though…
Probably wouldn’t get the same boasting front pages in the Herald Sun and Daily Telegraph though…
The November monthly temperatures have been released and 2025 looks set to be the 2nd hottest year on record.
Remember when warming apparently stopped in 1997?
That is more than 0.5C ago.
Remember when warming apparently stopped in 1997?
That is more than 0.5C ago.
December 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Were I in a govt that really cared about kids, I’d be banning new coal and gas mines with rather more fervour than the current ban on social media.
Probably wouldn’t get the same boasting front pages in the Herald Sun and Daily Telegraph though…
Probably wouldn’t get the same boasting front pages in the Herald Sun and Daily Telegraph though…
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We could have cheaper power immediately, but this can only occur if the Govt puts Australians ahead of foreign energy users and gas cartel mega profits. Any gas reservation policy must be RETROSPECTIVE to achieve the right outcome. It’s OUR gas! 1/2 #auspol
Labor urged to target gas exporters and bring in east coast reserve ‘right now’ as it weighs scheme’s design
Australian Workers’ Union calls for ‘simple, workable’ model that applies to existing projects, not just future ones
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
We could have cheaper power immediately, but this can only occur if the Govt puts Australians ahead of foreign energy users and gas cartel mega profits. Any gas reservation policy must be RETROSPECTIVE to achieve the right outcome. It’s OUR gas! 1/2 #auspol
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Isn't it great that because our gas market is open to the world, our electricity prices have gone up because Russia invaded Ukraine and sent gas prices soaring??
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
November 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Isn't it great that because our gas market is open to the world, our electricity prices have gone up because Russia invaded Ukraine and sent gas prices soaring??
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
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Rather than the gas cartel prioritising the supply of Australian gas to their foreign customers, we need the Australian Govt prioritising the supply of Australian gas to Australians. We need a retrospective gas reservation policy now. #auspol
‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters
Labor MP backs independent’s call for cheaper energy on the east coast by forcing producers to sell cheaper fuel for Australian use
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Rather than the gas cartel prioritising the supply of Australian gas to their foreign customers, we need the Australian Govt prioritising the supply of Australian gas to Australians. We need a retrospective gas reservation policy now. #auspol
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"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" Smashing column by @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org & @maiyazize.bsky.social #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone
In the final days of October, the Federal Government quietly inserted a last-minute amendment into an unrelated bill. It has been trying to rush through a change that would allow police and the Home A...
thepoint.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone" Smashing column by @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org & @maiyazize.bsky.social #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Incrementalism for progressive reform; pedal to the metal on neoliberal bastardry.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Government playing down impact of CSIRO job cuts
The prime minister, when in opposition, accused the Coalition of "hollowing out" the CSIRO. Now, following the announcement 350 research positions at the organisation will be cut, he is being accused ...
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Incrementalism for progressive reform; pedal to the metal on neoliberal bastardry.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Australia’s economic complexity ranking is at a low. @albomp.bsky.social’s response - cut CSIRO staff by 300 - 350🤦♂️.
Plenty of money for opulent projects like #AUKUS to fill foreign wallets, not so much money for our future prosperity. #auspol
Plenty of money for opulent projects like #AUKUS to fill foreign wallets, not so much money for our future prosperity. #auspol
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Australia’s economic complexity ranking is at a low. @albomp.bsky.social’s response - cut CSIRO staff by 300 - 350🤦♂️.
Plenty of money for opulent projects like #AUKUS to fill foreign wallets, not so much money for our future prosperity. #auspol
Plenty of money for opulent projects like #AUKUS to fill foreign wallets, not so much money for our future prosperity. #auspol
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When export gas trains in Gladstone were approved, Labor (supported by the Coalition) declined to put a gas reservation scheme in place. Australians have suffered from high energy prices ever since. It’s time to fix that error. Wee need a retrospective gas reservation scheme now. 1/2 #auspol
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
When export gas trains in Gladstone were approved, Labor (supported by the Coalition) declined to put a gas reservation scheme in place. Australians have suffered from high energy prices ever since. It’s time to fix that error. Wee need a retrospective gas reservation scheme now. 1/2 #auspol
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If the Coalition really was serious about addressing high energy prices they would have stepped out of today’s joint discussion to announce a retrospective gas reservation scheme to end local price gouging by the gas cartel. All talk, no walk. #auspol
November 16, 2025 at 8:11 AM
If the Coalition really was serious about addressing high energy prices they would have stepped out of today’s joint discussion to announce a retrospective gas reservation scheme to end local price gouging by the gas cartel. All talk, no walk. #auspol
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The duopoly just joined forces in the Senate to vote down an #AUKUS inquiry. Never mind the political, technical & management risks associated with the program, or the $365B price tag - the two major parties are happy sleepwalking with your national security and money. #auspol
November 4, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Grog's rule of privatisation:
"The day you decide to allow the private sector deliver a public service is also the day you should set the future date for the Royal Commission into abuses in the system."
"The day you decide to allow the private sector deliver a public service is also the day you should set the future date for the Royal Commission into abuses in the system."
Adele Ferguson (journalist leading an ABC investigation into child abuse at childcare centres) just told ABC AM that 84% of child abuse occurs in "for profit" (eg privatised) centres.
These centres are putting making money ahead of checking for pedophiles. Who cares about pedos? There's $$ to make
These centres are putting making money ahead of checking for pedophiles. Who cares about pedos? There's $$ to make
October 28, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Grog's rule of privatisation:
"The day you decide to allow the private sector deliver a public service is also the day you should set the future date for the Royal Commission into abuses in the system."
"The day you decide to allow the private sector deliver a public service is also the day you should set the future date for the Royal Commission into abuses in the system."
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The ALP didn't bother negotiating with the Libs when it changed IR laws, but now apparently it needs LNP support for environmental protection changes.
When govts want to do something, they do it.
When they don't, they use bipartisanship as the excuse.
No one here should fall for it
When govts want to do something, they do it.
When they don't, they use bipartisanship as the excuse.
No one here should fall for it
October 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The ALP didn't bother negotiating with the Libs when it changed IR laws, but now apparently it needs LNP support for environmental protection changes.
When govts want to do something, they do it.
When they don't, they use bipartisanship as the excuse.
No one here should fall for it
When govts want to do something, they do it.
When they don't, they use bipartisanship as the excuse.
No one here should fall for it