Michele Adair
@michelea26.bsky.social
NED and bipartisan advocate for sustainable, inclusive and equitable public policy.
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"After three years in politics, I’ve seen lobbyists from gambling and fossil-fuel industries stroll into ministers’ offices, while community groups struggle to get a meeting," writes David Pocock. "So how do we change this?" satpa.pe/ExylT3Q
The lobbyists who control Canberra
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September 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
"After three years in politics, I’ve seen lobbyists from gambling and fossil-fuel industries stroll into ministers’ offices, while community groups struggle to get a meeting," writes David Pocock. "So how do we change this?" satpa.pe/ExylT3Q
June 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
"Donald Trump says will attend Pope Francis's funeral as large crowds flock to Vatican" despite it not being arranged yet or being invited. He's such a klutz
April 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
"Donald Trump says will attend Pope Francis's funeral as large crowds flock to Vatican" despite it not being arranged yet or being invited. He's such a klutz
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Trump went out of his way to impose a 29% tariff on the tiny Australian territory of Norfolk Island, no one knows why; but left Russia off his tariff list. Still cuddling up to Putin. This is not the behaviour of a reliable, or even rational, ally. #auspol
Trump's tariffs list is missing one big country: Russia
The White House told Axios the reason is linked to existing sanctions.
www.axios.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Trump went out of his way to impose a 29% tariff on the tiny Australian territory of Norfolk Island, no one knows why; but left Russia off his tariff list. Still cuddling up to Putin. This is not the behaviour of a reliable, or even rational, ally. #auspol
Seriously? Senator Booker delivered one of the most compassionate and compelling speeches you'll ever hear - lasting 25hrs - and this is the headline!
April 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Seriously? Senator Booker delivered one of the most compassionate and compelling speeches you'll ever hear - lasting 25hrs - and this is the headline!
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Transgender rights are human rights.
This International Day of Transgender Visibility, Amnesty Feminists remind us that transgender existence is not up for debate.
We must support the transgender community and demand an end to transgender hate crimes.
#TransVisibility
This International Day of Transgender Visibility, Amnesty Feminists remind us that transgender existence is not up for debate.
We must support the transgender community and demand an end to transgender hate crimes.
#TransVisibility
March 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Transgender rights are human rights.
This International Day of Transgender Visibility, Amnesty Feminists remind us that transgender existence is not up for debate.
We must support the transgender community and demand an end to transgender hate crimes.
#TransVisibility
This International Day of Transgender Visibility, Amnesty Feminists remind us that transgender existence is not up for debate.
We must support the transgender community and demand an end to transgender hate crimes.
#TransVisibility
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Your Senate vote is as important as your vote in your local lower house electorate. A strong Senate cross-bench makes better laws and provides vital scrutiny of govt behaviour. The Senate is where the good guys work to keep the bastards in check. #auspol
Keep an eye on the Senate – the people elected to it this year will have immense power for years to come
Barring its inability to initiate or amend supply bills, the Senate has almost the same powers as the House of Representatives.
theconversation.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Your Senate vote is as important as your vote in your local lower house electorate. A strong Senate cross-bench makes better laws and provides vital scrutiny of govt behaviour. The Senate is where the good guys work to keep the bastards in check. #auspol
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Next time someone asks why housing slow, ask developers why they aren’t building the approved 80 storey resi towers in city centre?
Or why they are still land-banking key sites beside Green Sq Station more than 15 years after zoning & Stage 1 DAs approved?Approved DAs colour grey/white in city model
Or why they are still land-banking key sites beside Green Sq Station more than 15 years after zoning & Stage 1 DAs approved?Approved DAs colour grey/white in city model
March 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Next time someone asks why housing slow, ask developers why they aren’t building the approved 80 storey resi towers in city centre?
Or why they are still land-banking key sites beside Green Sq Station more than 15 years after zoning & Stage 1 DAs approved?Approved DAs colour grey/white in city model
Or why they are still land-banking key sites beside Green Sq Station more than 15 years after zoning & Stage 1 DAs approved?Approved DAs colour grey/white in city model
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There is no better way to tell women that police are REALLY concerned about DV & women's safety when they continue to exercise their privilege to give bail to their own kind who've been accused of the crime, right?
@janecaro.bsky.social #Domesticviolence
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
@janecaro.bsky.social #Domesticviolence
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Fears for DV victims as accused police officers granted bail by colleagues
Concerns have been raised about the bail process for NSW Police officers charged with domestic violence-related offences, with a former magistrate saying the decision should be made independently of p...
www.abc.net.au
March 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
There is no better way to tell women that police are REALLY concerned about DV & women's safety when they continue to exercise their privilege to give bail to their own kind who've been accused of the crime, right?
@janecaro.bsky.social #Domesticviolence
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
@janecaro.bsky.social #Domesticviolence
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Now let's get out of AUKUS before the price goes up
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Trump rejects Australia's bid for tariff exemptions
Australia will not be granted an exemption from the Trump administration's 25 per cent tariffs on aluminium and steel imports, the White House says.
www.abc.net.au
March 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Now let's get out of AUKUS before the price goes up
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
The HAFFF
- makes resi construction feasible
- increases supply
- keeps homes at Affordable rent
- supports cashflow and balance sheet growth which is leverage 4 more supply, and
- no cost to Cth Govt because the $s come from investment returns - not the budget.
Why does #LNP want to scrap it?
- makes resi construction feasible
- increases supply
- keeps homes at Affordable rent
- supports cashflow and balance sheet growth which is leverage 4 more supply, and
- no cost to Cth Govt because the $s come from investment returns - not the budget.
Why does #LNP want to scrap it?
March 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The HAFFF
- makes resi construction feasible
- increases supply
- keeps homes at Affordable rent
- supports cashflow and balance sheet growth which is leverage 4 more supply, and
- no cost to Cth Govt because the $s come from investment returns - not the budget.
Why does #LNP want to scrap it?
- makes resi construction feasible
- increases supply
- keeps homes at Affordable rent
- supports cashflow and balance sheet growth which is leverage 4 more supply, and
- no cost to Cth Govt because the $s come from investment returns - not the budget.
Why does #LNP want to scrap it?
"The school ... due to its position as private independent institutions, was not required to notify the Department of Education or the WA minister for education". The double standards have to stop
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
'Disgusted, not surprised': WA students disciplined after social media chat leaks
The messages were circulated on the instant messaging platform Snapchat by students from Presbyterian Ladies' College.
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
"The school ... due to its position as private independent institutions, was not required to notify the Department of Education or the WA minister for education". The double standards have to stop
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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Have just deleted my #Google account and will be using another search engine. They can’t just accept Trump’s stupid edicts, rename seas, insult our friends & expect to use us or our data. As we say in Australia, do, please, get entirely rooted.
February 12, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Have just deleted my #Google account and will be using another search engine. They can’t just accept Trump’s stupid edicts, rename seas, insult our friends & expect to use us or our data. As we say in Australia, do, please, get entirely rooted.
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The new electoral laws rammed through the Senate last night corrupts our democracy by rigging the system in favour of the ALP/LNP duopoly. To add insult to injury, their hands are in your pockets grabbing more taxpayer cash for their propaganda. #auspol
Independent Haines will seek to undo electoral reform in hung parliament
Indi MP Helen Haines, who could become a kingmaker if the federal election returns a hung parliament, will make unpicking a deal struck by Labor and the Coalition on political donations a key negotiat...
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The new electoral laws rammed through the Senate last night corrupts our democracy by rigging the system in favour of the ALP/LNP duopoly. To add insult to injury, their hands are in your pockets grabbing more taxpayer cash for their propaganda. #auspol
@housingtrust.bsky.social is thrilled to have 2 of the 12 projects funded in the first HAFF round. Eighteen beautiful new #Affordable rental homes, 9 in Dapto and 9 in Wollongong.
January 31, 2025 at 5:35 AM
@housingtrust.bsky.social is thrilled to have 2 of the 12 projects funded in the first HAFF round. Eighteen beautiful new #Affordable rental homes, 9 in Dapto and 9 in Wollongong.
What's with the Clive Palmer ads?
January 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
What's with the Clive Palmer ads?
UK doubles council rates on vacant homes
This is a good policy
Owners of homes that have been unoccupied and unfurnished for more than one year, will see Council Tax double
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Owners of homes that have been unoccupied and unfurnished for more than one year, will see Council Tax double
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Thousands of London homeowners face double council tax from April
Struggling boroughs are set to increase bills for some property owners in a bid to bring in more cash and help ease the housing crisis
www.standard.co.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
UK doubles council rates on vacant homes
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Fascism starts on day one. Targeting minorities, one at a time.
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Trump orders reflect his promises to roll back transgender protections and end DEI programs
Trump's first tasks as he takes office include signing executive orders to roll back protections for transgender people and end government DEI programs.
apnews.com
January 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Fascism starts on day one. Targeting minorities, one at a time.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Signing away democracy, decency and the rule of law. Aust must avoid the same mistakes
January 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Signing away democracy, decency and the rule of law. Aust must avoid the same mistakes
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