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'Pig-headed' is the way Terry Carney, of Robodebt fame, describes the response of the Department of Employment to the second Commonwealth Ombudsman report into their error-riddled privatised jobseeker compliance program. You can see why for yourself here. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic...
‘Particularly strange’: Ombudsman damns welfare compliance
In an interview with The Saturday Paper, the Commonwealth ombudsman says government departments still need to ‘unlearn’ the culture that produced robodebt.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
'Pig-headed' is the way Terry Carney, of Robodebt fame, describes the response of the Department of Employment to the second Commonwealth Ombudsman report into their error-riddled privatised jobseeker compliance program. You can see why for yourself here. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic...
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Why is Venezuela’s economy such a disaster? Is it corruption? US sanctions? Socialism? Or delusion?
Today on If You’re Listening, the bizarre economics behind Venezuela’s economic collapse. youtu.be/ptJpPoupiaI?...
Today on If You’re Listening, the bizarre economics behind Venezuela’s economic collapse. youtu.be/ptJpPoupiaI?...
What's Going on in Venezuela? | If You're Listening
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Why is Venezuela’s economy such a disaster? Is it corruption? US sanctions? Socialism? Or delusion?
Today on If You’re Listening, the bizarre economics behind Venezuela’s economic collapse. youtu.be/ptJpPoupiaI?...
Today on If You’re Listening, the bizarre economics behind Venezuela’s economic collapse. youtu.be/ptJpPoupiaI?...
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Been rather dispiriting how much ink has been spilled by the gallery on MP expenses, while the report into mutual obligations has been pretty much ignored. @amyremeikis.bsky.social is on it #ThePoint (what is The Point? It’s not news, but it SHOULD be)
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
The welfare system isn’t just on fire, it’s burning out of control
The problem with having pattern recognition is that you can always see the fires before they start. Governments are a bit like that, too. It’s not that they don’t see the fire before the smoke, it’s...
thepoint.com.au
December 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Been rather dispiriting how much ink has been spilled by the gallery on MP expenses, while the report into mutual obligations has been pretty much ignored. @amyremeikis.bsky.social is on it #ThePoint (what is The Point? It’s not news, but it SHOULD be)
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Reposted by Alice Copeman
The "Cardiovascular Patients" cohort are also improving by around 3% per year. However as they finished the study ~70% down on the baseline, it will likely take decades for them to fully recover.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The "Cardiovascular Patients" cohort are also improving by around 3% per year. However as they finished the study ~70% down on the baseline, it will likely take decades for them to fully recover.
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Reposted by Alice Copeman
Commonwealth Ombudsman's media release:
"Stigmatisation of unsuccessful job seekers as people who are reluctant to accept employment may contribute to the limited oversight of providers and possible narrow administration of the program"
"Stigmatisation of unsuccessful job seekers as people who are reluctant to accept employment may contribute to the limited oversight of providers and possible narrow administration of the program"
December 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Commonwealth Ombudsman's media release:
"Stigmatisation of unsuccessful job seekers as people who are reluctant to accept employment may contribute to the limited oversight of providers and possible narrow administration of the program"
"Stigmatisation of unsuccessful job seekers as people who are reluctant to accept employment may contribute to the limited oversight of providers and possible narrow administration of the program"
Reposted by Alice Copeman
New @antipovertycentre.org statement on this second Ombo report into the Department's unlawful administration of the mutual obligations system apcentre.substack.com/p/vague-and-...
December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
New @antipovertycentre.org statement on this second Ombo report into the Department's unlawful administration of the mutual obligations system apcentre.substack.com/p/vague-and-...
Reposted by Alice Copeman
#BREAKING: The Commonwealth Ombudsman has published their investigation into the Targeted Compliance Framework & Mutual Obligations system
Their findings on the Department's administration of many parts of the system are incredibly damning 👇
Their findings on the Department's administration of many parts of the system are incredibly damning 👇
December 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#BREAKING: The Commonwealth Ombudsman has published their investigation into the Targeted Compliance Framework & Mutual Obligations system
Their findings on the Department's administration of many parts of the system are incredibly damning 👇
Their findings on the Department's administration of many parts of the system are incredibly damning 👇
Reposted by Alice Copeman
The banks of the Pioneer River near Mackay's CBD are home to makeshift camps nestled among the trees, while others reside in picnic shelters by the wharves.
Revitalised Mackay waterfront at centre of drug and homelessness problems
The banks of the Pioneer River near Mackay's CBD are home to makeshift camps nestled among the trees, while others reside in picnic shelters by the wharves.
www.abc.net.au
December 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The banks of the Pioneer River near Mackay's CBD are home to makeshift camps nestled among the trees, while others reside in picnic shelters by the wharves.
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Straight from the tobacco industry playbook
thepoint.com.au/news/251208-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251208-...
Queensland Museum urged to axe Shell deal after study finds distorted climate education for students
The Queensland Museum is being urged to terminate its partnership with Shell’s QCG gas business following claims its branded teaching materials are misleading students on climate change.
thepoint.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Straight from the tobacco industry playbook
thepoint.com.au/news/251208-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251208-...
Reposted by Alice Copeman
I've dealt with both Centrelink & cancer, unfortunately both at the same time. (Hopefully both are well & truly in the past.)
Cancer was no picnic, but it was easier by far than dealing with C'link.
I let my LIHCC expire even though I'm still eligible. I want nothing to do with C'link ever again.
Cancer was no picnic, but it was easier by far than dealing with C'link.
I let my LIHCC expire even though I'm still eligible. I want nothing to do with C'link ever again.
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I've dealt with both Centrelink & cancer, unfortunately both at the same time. (Hopefully both are well & truly in the past.)
Cancer was no picnic, but it was easier by far than dealing with C'link.
I let my LIHCC expire even though I'm still eligible. I want nothing to do with C'link ever again.
Cancer was no picnic, but it was easier by far than dealing with C'link.
I let my LIHCC expire even though I'm still eligible. I want nothing to do with C'link ever again.
Reposted by Alice Copeman
New: (gift) www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
Florida judge orders release of grand jury files from 2007 Epstein investigation
The ruling comes in the wake of a new law directing the U.S. Justice Department to release material from its investigations into Epstein.
www.miamiherald.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
New: (gift) www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Of all the interviews we have done on ABC Radio National’s Saturday Extra this year, few have got as big an audience reaction as our conversation with the Australian Governor General, Sam Mostyn.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Governor-General Sam Mostyn "there is so much good in this country." - ABC listen
Sam Mostyn took up the role of being the Governor-General in Australia in July last year, and she’s only the second woman to perform the role.
Nick Bryant caught up with Governor-General at her offi...
www.abc.net.au
December 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Of all the interviews we have done on ABC Radio National’s Saturday Extra this year, few have got as big an audience reaction as our conversation with the Australian Governor General, Sam Mostyn.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Reposted by Alice Copeman
US President Donald Trump was just awarded the newly created “FIFA Peace Prize.”
But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.”
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qbQiu7
But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.”
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qbQiu7
December 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
US President Donald Trump was just awarded the newly created “FIFA Peace Prize.”
But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.”
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qbQiu7
But his administration’s appalling human rights record certainly does not display “exceptional actions for peace and unity.”
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qbQiu7
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Buy my Greek cookbook for Christmas presents and I’ll donate 100% of my profits from your purchase to PARA to help Palestinian refugee families from Gaza in Australia.
It’s available everywhere. 300+ page hardcover. All vegetarian/vegan recipes + how to make gluten free.
It’s available everywhere. 300+ page hardcover. All vegetarian/vegan recipes + how to make gluten free.
December 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Buy my Greek cookbook for Christmas presents and I’ll donate 100% of my profits from your purchase to PARA to help Palestinian refugee families from Gaza in Australia.
It’s available everywhere. 300+ page hardcover. All vegetarian/vegan recipes + how to make gluten free.
It’s available everywhere. 300+ page hardcover. All vegetarian/vegan recipes + how to make gluten free.
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Under the changes, human involvement in deciding support for NDIS participants will be dramatically reduced. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NDIS plans will be computer-generated, with human involvement dramatically cut under sweeping overhaul
Exclusive: Staff were told of major changes to the way NDIS funding and support plans will be made during a recent internal briefing
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Under the changes, human involvement in deciding support for NDIS participants will be dramatically reduced. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Reposted by Alice Copeman
EXCLUSIVE: Funding and support plans for national disability insurance scheme participants will be generated by a computer program and staff will have no discretion to amend them, under a major overhaul of the NDIS to be rolled out next year, @australia.theguardian.com can reveal.
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Funding and support plans for national disability insurance scheme participants will be generated by a computer program and staff will have no discretion to amend them, under a major overhaul of the NDIS to be rolled out next year, @australia.theguardian.com can reveal.
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Very important study and more evidence that #NeuroCovid can contribute to neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment. When they say 'it's all in your head', they might be trying to be dismissive, but are accidentally being very realistic.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#LongCovid #COVID
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#LongCovid #COVID
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Very important study and more evidence that #NeuroCovid can contribute to neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment. When they say 'it's all in your head', they might be trying to be dismissive, but are accidentally being very realistic.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#LongCovid #COVID
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#LongCovid #COVID
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A suite of new practical training resources to help frontline workers detect and respond to the abuse of older women and women with disability has been launched by the NSW government.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/new-r...
womensagenda.com.au/latest/new-r...
New resources launched to improve response to abuse of older women, women with disability
A suite of training resources to help frontline workers respond to the abuse of older women and women with disability has been launched
womensagenda.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
A suite of new practical training resources to help frontline workers detect and respond to the abuse of older women and women with disability has been launched by the NSW government.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/new-r...
womensagenda.com.au/latest/new-r...
Reposted by Alice Copeman
I love you, Jodie.
November 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I love you, Jodie.
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Reposted by Alice Copeman
I think award season is now over. Mean Streak just won the Walkley Book Award to cap it off and I’m so thankful. Buy or borrow, the story is more fucked up than you think.
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I think award season is now over. Mean Streak just won the Walkley Book Award to cap it off and I’m so thankful. Buy or borrow, the story is more fucked up than you think.
Reposted by Alice Copeman
A new study reveals the reasons behind Labor’s landslide win at the 2025 election, including short-term and long-term factors.
Better policies; better leader: new study reveals why Labor won the 2025 federal election
theconversation.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
A new study reveals the reasons behind Labor’s landslide win at the 2025 election, including short-term and long-term factors.
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Labor is the party of lower income taxes, higher wages and less debt, and the Liberals are the party of higher taxes, lower wages and bigger deficits.
November 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Labor is the party of lower income taxes, higher wages and less debt, and the Liberals are the party of higher taxes, lower wages and bigger deficits.
Reposted by Alice Copeman
Frikkin amazing stuff.
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Frikkin amazing stuff.