Morgan Harrington
@mhharrington.bsky.social
Research Manager at The Australia Institute. Views expressed are my own.
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Friends, can I ask a favour.
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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November 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Friends, can I ask a favour.
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
1/🧵
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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It wasnt our enviro laws that were too weak to protect the Skate or stop the North West Shelf, it was our Ministers.
Thats why Labor is trying to get the Coalition to help them water them down…to save Enviro Ministers the embarrassment of always saying yes #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Thats why Labor is trying to get the Coalition to help them water them down…to save Enviro Ministers the embarrassment of always saying yes #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
It wasn’t the laws that were too weak to stop those projects, it was the ministers
The Prime Minister is betting that by 2028 people will forget the North West Shelf and EPBC backflips, but it would be a brave backbencher willing to make that same bet.
thepoint.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
It wasnt our enviro laws that were too weak to protect the Skate or stop the North West Shelf, it was our Ministers.
Thats why Labor is trying to get the Coalition to help them water them down…to save Enviro Ministers the embarrassment of always saying yes #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Thats why Labor is trying to get the Coalition to help them water them down…to save Enviro Ministers the embarrassment of always saying yes #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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AI Astroturfing is here
October 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
AI Astroturfing is here
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Here's ten articles on democracy & governance that you can read right now on @thepointau.bsky.social:
1/ "New research on proposed FOI laws show it would block access to even more documents" --
Going against the Robodebt Royal Commission's recommendation. thepoint.com.au/news/251007-...
1/ "New research on proposed FOI laws show it would block access to even more documents" --
Going against the Robodebt Royal Commission's recommendation. thepoint.com.au/news/251007-...
New research on proposed FOI laws show it would block access to even more documents
The proposed laws preventing public access to key government documents directly contradict a key Robodebt Royal Commission recommendation.
thepoint.com.au
October 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Here's ten articles on democracy & governance that you can read right now on @thepointau.bsky.social:
1/ "New research on proposed FOI laws show it would block access to even more documents" --
Going against the Robodebt Royal Commission's recommendation. thepoint.com.au/news/251007-...
1/ "New research on proposed FOI laws show it would block access to even more documents" --
Going against the Robodebt Royal Commission's recommendation. thepoint.com.au/news/251007-...
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The 2022-23 tax stats just dropped. And there we have it:
91 millionaires who paid ZERO tax
91 millionaires who paid ZERO tax
June 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The 2022-23 tax stats just dropped. And there we have it:
91 millionaires who paid ZERO tax
91 millionaires who paid ZERO tax
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If you bet on the winner of the Miles Franklin, your windfall is tax free but if you win the Miles Franklin you pay tax. There's an easy and cheap way for the gov to help our best artists and writers. Make prizes tax free.
Thanks to @charlottewood.bsky.social & Melissa Lucashenko for their thoughts
Thanks to @charlottewood.bsky.social & Melissa Lucashenko for their thoughts
Here's something absolutely cooked about books in Australia
Winning authors pay tax. Mug punters, that's another story.
www.canberratimes.com.au
June 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you bet on the winner of the Miles Franklin, your windfall is tax free but if you win the Miles Franklin you pay tax. There's an easy and cheap way for the gov to help our best artists and writers. Make prizes tax free.
Thanks to @charlottewood.bsky.social & Melissa Lucashenko for their thoughts
Thanks to @charlottewood.bsky.social & Melissa Lucashenko for their thoughts
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Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it.
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
June 16, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it.
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
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Australia, Canada, Norway and U.S. are responsible for nearly 70% of projected carbon-dioxide (CO2) pollution from new fossil fuel projects between 2025 and 2035. Also Australia - "we are a renewable powerhouse and should host COP31" #nonewcoal #nonewgas #climatecrisis oilchange.org/blogs/planet...
Planet Wreckers: Top Global North Countries Responsible for nearly 70% of projected new oil and gas expansion to 2035 - Oil Change International
Four Global North countries are responsible for nearly 70% of projected new oil and gas expansion from 2025 to 2035.
oilchange.org
June 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Australia, Canada, Norway and U.S. are responsible for nearly 70% of projected carbon-dioxide (CO2) pollution from new fossil fuel projects between 2025 and 2035. Also Australia - "we are a renewable powerhouse and should host COP31" #nonewcoal #nonewgas #climatecrisis oilchange.org/blogs/planet...
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Oh look, Env Minister Murray Watt could approve a brand new coal mine in the next 10 days. @australiainstitute.org.au #CoalMineTracker 1/2
June 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Oh look, Env Minister Murray Watt could approve a brand new coal mine in the next 10 days. @australiainstitute.org.au #CoalMineTracker 1/2
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"Confected outrage at the very wealthy paying slightly more tax is misguided and misdirected."
Great piece on proposed super changes by @gemkillen.bsky.social
womensagenda.com.au/latest/dont-...
Great piece on proposed super changes by @gemkillen.bsky.social
womensagenda.com.au/latest/dont-...
Don't let the confected outrage fool you, the super tax reform is good for women
Confected outrage at the very wealthy paying slightly more tax on their super is misguided and misdirected.
womensagenda.com.au
June 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"Confected outrage at the very wealthy paying slightly more tax is misguided and misdirected."
Great piece on proposed super changes by @gemkillen.bsky.social
womensagenda.com.au/latest/dont-...
Great piece on proposed super changes by @gemkillen.bsky.social
womensagenda.com.au/latest/dont-...
Over 1 million pieces of 50,000-year-old art, gone in 50 years, just to mine more of the fossil fuels that are causing climate change. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
The Fight to Save Murujuga
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
www.youtube.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Over 1 million pieces of 50,000-year-old art, gone in 50 years, just to mine more of the fossil fuels that are causing climate change. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9V...
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Very excited that @ketanjoshi.co is working with @australiainstitute.org.au!!!
Check out his post on Woodside, dodgy offsets and the safeguard mechanism...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-saf...
Check out his post on Woodside, dodgy offsets and the safeguard mechanism...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-saf...
May 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Very excited that @ketanjoshi.co is working with @australiainstitute.org.au!!!
Check out his post on Woodside, dodgy offsets and the safeguard mechanism...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-saf...
Check out his post on Woodside, dodgy offsets and the safeguard mechanism...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-saf...
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This is scandalous
@walabor.bsky.social doctoring scientific report on destruction of Murujuga cultural treasure to cover for Woodside.
"A disgrace to Australian science, and my colleagues at Curtin University, who I'm sure are as angry as I am."
More🧵👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
@walabor.bsky.social doctoring scientific report on destruction of Murujuga cultural treasure to cover for Woodside.
"A disgrace to Australian science, and my colleagues at Curtin University, who I'm sure are as angry as I am."
More🧵👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
May 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This is scandalous
@walabor.bsky.social doctoring scientific report on destruction of Murujuga cultural treasure to cover for Woodside.
"A disgrace to Australian science, and my colleagues at Curtin University, who I'm sure are as angry as I am."
More🧵👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
@walabor.bsky.social doctoring scientific report on destruction of Murujuga cultural treasure to cover for Woodside.
"A disgrace to Australian science, and my colleagues at Curtin University, who I'm sure are as angry as I am."
More🧵👇
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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"The outer-Melbourne electorate of Calwell had "the most complex count in Australia's history", but almost nobody was talking about it before the election.
Why? Only four journalists live in the seat, the least of anywhere in Australia.
@rodcampbell.bsky.social writes ⤵️ #auspol
Why? Only four journalists live in the seat, the least of anywhere in Australia.
@rodcampbell.bsky.social writes ⤵️ #auspol
Why the election’s closest seat went unnoticed: Too close to Calwell - The Australia Institute
The outer-Melbourne electorate of Calwell was named “Australia’s most unpredictable seat” by The Age after the election and was – aside from those going to a recount – the last seat to be called. The ...
australiainstitute.org.au
May 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
"The outer-Melbourne electorate of Calwell had "the most complex count in Australia's history", but almost nobody was talking about it before the election.
Why? Only four journalists live in the seat, the least of anywhere in Australia.
@rodcampbell.bsky.social writes ⤵️ #auspol
Why? Only four journalists live in the seat, the least of anywhere in Australia.
@rodcampbell.bsky.social writes ⤵️ #auspol
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Worried you might one day have more than $3m in super and then might get less of a tax break?
First off, seriously, you are worried about having $3m in super??
Secondly, as @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, stop worrying you are not going to ever have $3m
australiainstitute.org.au/post/dont-be...
First off, seriously, you are worried about having $3m in super??
Secondly, as @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, stop worrying you are not going to ever have $3m
australiainstitute.org.au/post/dont-be...
May 23, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Worried you might one day have more than $3m in super and then might get less of a tax break?
First off, seriously, you are worried about having $3m in super??
Secondly, as @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, stop worrying you are not going to ever have $3m
australiainstitute.org.au/post/dont-be...
First off, seriously, you are worried about having $3m in super??
Secondly, as @grogsgamut.bsky.social writes, stop worrying you are not going to ever have $3m
australiainstitute.org.au/post/dont-be...
The work we do at The Australia Institute is only possible with your generous support!
Ambitious ideas drive change.
With your support, we'll keep making the case for bold ideas like making big gas pay, building a fairer tax system, and making truth matter again.
By donating, you'll help fund research changing Australia for the better: theaus.in/support_EOFY25 #auspol
With your support, we'll keep making the case for bold ideas like making big gas pay, building a fairer tax system, and making truth matter again.
By donating, you'll help fund research changing Australia for the better: theaus.in/support_EOFY25 #auspol
May 23, 2025 at 5:13 AM
The work we do at The Australia Institute is only possible with your generous support!
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"Dosed-up Tasmanian salmon could pose health risks in the long run"
My piece for @thenewdaily.bsky.social on Tassie salmon farming, antibiotic dosing and the ecological + health risks
@australiainstitute.org.au
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
My piece for @thenewdaily.bsky.social on Tassie salmon farming, antibiotic dosing and the ecological + health risks
@australiainstitute.org.au
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
Dosed-up Tasmanian salmon could pose health risks in the long run
Tasmania's salmon farming practices are no longer a solely environmental issue – they're a public health issue, too.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
May 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
"Dosed-up Tasmanian salmon could pose health risks in the long run"
My piece for @thenewdaily.bsky.social on Tassie salmon farming, antibiotic dosing and the ecological + health risks
@australiainstitute.org.au
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
My piece for @thenewdaily.bsky.social on Tassie salmon farming, antibiotic dosing and the ecological + health risks
@australiainstitute.org.au
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
Join us this Saturday for live election coverage!
🔴 We're going LIVE on election night!
Tune in for live reactions & analysis from @richarddenniss.bsky.social, @amyremeikis.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social.
We'll explain key issues, unpack intricacies of our voting system & preview the next Parliament.
🕠 5:30pm AEST, Sat 3 May #auspol
Tune in for live reactions & analysis from @richarddenniss.bsky.social, @amyremeikis.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social.
We'll explain key issues, unpack intricacies of our voting system & preview the next Parliament.
🕠 5:30pm AEST, Sat 3 May #auspol
Election Night Live
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
www.youtube.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Join us this Saturday for live election coverage!
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Both major parties talk big about how important it is to prevent domestic and family violence but as @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social & @jack-thrower.bsky.social note - when you look at the size of spending a lot of other things seem more important... #OffTheCharts
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-tal...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-tal...
April 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Both major parties talk big about how important it is to prevent domestic and family violence but as @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social & @jack-thrower.bsky.social note - when you look at the size of spending a lot of other things seem more important... #OffTheCharts
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-tal...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-tal...
@joshuablackjb.bsky.social turns up the heat on big gas. www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
Never mind Liberal v Labor – right now, it’s Big Gas v the rest
Despite the gas industry's attempts, all the major political candidates this election acknowledge there’s no supply shortage in Australia.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
April 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
@joshuablackjb.bsky.social turns up the heat on big gas. www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
These days its all too hard to imagine an Australian Government investing in such transformative inspiration, but it shouldn't be.
"Blue Poles changed a nation because it embroiled political leaders in an argument about Australia’s commitment to the arts and cultural sector."
Here's my take on Pollock, Blue Poles and arts policy today
@australiainstitute.org.au @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/blue-poles-a...
Here's my take on Pollock, Blue Poles and arts policy today
@australiainstitute.org.au @theconversation.com
theconversation.com/blue-poles-a...
Blue Poles and its $1.4m price-tag shocked the nation, but did it change us?
The historical controversy over Jackson Pollock’s ‘masterpiece’ revealed much about Australia’s attitude towards the arts.
theconversation.com
March 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
These days its all too hard to imagine an Australian Government investing in such transformative inspiration, but it shouldn't be.
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Governance at Australia’s universities is in a dire state. VCs are paid like CEOs but don't face the oversight seen in the public or private sectors.
A few of us at @australiainstitute.org.au put together recommendations on how to fix our broken system.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/time-to...
A few of us at @australiainstitute.org.au put together recommendations on how to fix our broken system.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/time-to...
Time to clean up Australia's failing, scandal-plagued universities
Australia's universities are plummeting down international rankings while charging students more than ever for their degrees.
australiainstitute.org.au
March 20, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Governance at Australia’s universities is in a dire state. VCs are paid like CEOs but don't face the oversight seen in the public or private sectors.
A few of us at @australiainstitute.org.au put together recommendations on how to fix our broken system.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/time-to...
A few of us at @australiainstitute.org.au put together recommendations on how to fix our broken system.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/time-to...
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Big Gas is taking the piss. Help us spread the word, and share this. 👇
90% of WA’s gas is exported. Big Gas takes 73% the gas for free.
To add insult to injury, these gas exporters have never paid resources tax.
Add your name to make them pay their fair share: theaus.in/collect_gas_... #auspol
90% of WA’s gas is exported. Big Gas takes 73% the gas for free.
To add insult to injury, these gas exporters have never paid resources tax.
Add your name to make them pay their fair share: theaus.in/collect_gas_... #auspol
February 21, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Big Gas is taking the piss. Help us spread the word, and share this. 👇
90% of WA’s gas is exported. Big Gas takes 73% the gas for free.
To add insult to injury, these gas exporters have never paid resources tax.
Add your name to make them pay their fair share: theaus.in/collect_gas_... #auspol
90% of WA’s gas is exported. Big Gas takes 73% the gas for free.
To add insult to injury, these gas exporters have never paid resources tax.
Add your name to make them pay their fair share: theaus.in/collect_gas_... #auspol
The meat on your plate could have been butchered by a temporary migrant bound to their employer. Everyone working in Australia should have the same basic rights.
www.rmit.edu.au/news/bhright...
www.rmit.edu.au/news/bhright...
New RMIT Report Exposes Exploitation of PALM Scheme Workers in Australia's Meat Industry
A new report from the RMIT Business and Human Rights Centre (BHRIGHT) reveals the severe exploitation faced by migrant workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme in the Australi...
www.rmit.edu.au
February 12, 2025 at 4:32 AM
The meat on your plate could have been butchered by a temporary migrant bound to their employer. Everyone working in Australia should have the same basic rights.
www.rmit.edu.au/news/bhright...
www.rmit.edu.au/news/bhright...