Anthony Butt
@pab55.bsky.social
Like sport, love family and happy when I find honest politicians. Big Rabbitohs fan.
The Albanese gov’t has backed away from regulating AI companies. Looks very much like there’s been some lobbying going on by big tech. Not a good look and once more the big end of town gets its way. Here’s another example of who they’re governing for.
December 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The Albanese gov’t has backed away from regulating AI companies. Looks very much like there’s been some lobbying going on by big tech. Not a good look and once more the big end of town gets its way. Here’s another example of who they’re governing for.
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“Nannas have a simple message for Prime Minister Albanese and Environment Minister Murray Watt this summer: Slip, Slap, Slop: Slip on your man-pants, Slap down the fossil fuel industry, and Slop the red ink all over their applications”. knittingnannas.org/2025/11/26/m...
Media Release 27 Nov 2025
SLIP SLOP SLAP with the Knitting Nannas at Rising Tide 2025. Flocks of yellow-breasted Knitting Nanna environmentalists from Nanna ‘loops’ across NSW and Victoria will land in Newcastle for the 202…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“Nannas have a simple message for Prime Minister Albanese and Environment Minister Murray Watt this summer: Slip, Slap, Slop: Slip on your man-pants, Slap down the fossil fuel industry, and Slop the red ink all over their applications”. knittingnannas.org/2025/11/26/m...
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The mood in Sydney today. Crashing thunder, hail more than rain and collapsed trees but these things do not deter XR, Drum Rebellion, Knitting Nannas and Bob Brown Foundation. They added to the “wind” near NSW Parliament House today.
Thanks for being there! 🥁 Photo Rigmor Helene Berg.
Thanks for being there! 🥁 Photo Rigmor Helene Berg.
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The mood in Sydney today. Crashing thunder, hail more than rain and collapsed trees but these things do not deter XR, Drum Rebellion, Knitting Nannas and Bob Brown Foundation. They added to the “wind” near NSW Parliament House today.
Thanks for being there! 🥁 Photo Rigmor Helene Berg.
Thanks for being there! 🥁 Photo Rigmor Helene Berg.
A storm disaster in Sydney today. Just another report among others almost nightly from here and overseas. Of course no mention of Climate Change causing all these disasters. Gee, it’s almost like they’ve been told not to mention it.
November 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
A storm disaster in Sydney today. Just another report among others almost nightly from here and overseas. Of course no mention of Climate Change causing all these disasters. Gee, it’s almost like they’ve been told not to mention it.
Australian Parliamentary Enquiry into the South Australian Algal Bloom disaster just shows how ill prepared our governments are for future climate disasters. Get off your backsides people and start thinking about our future. Forget the next election, this is about our future.
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Australian Parliamentary Enquiry into the South Australian Algal Bloom disaster just shows how ill prepared our governments are for future climate disasters. Get off your backsides people and start thinking about our future. Forget the next election, this is about our future.
Well done Seven News Sydney this evening. A man died in an industrial accident at Port Kembla Steelworks today. Not a mention ‘cause you know a tunnel under Sydney harbour update and a circus ‘commercial’ so much more important.
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Well done Seven News Sydney this evening. A man died in an industrial accident at Port Kembla Steelworks today. Not a mention ‘cause you know a tunnel under Sydney harbour update and a circus ‘commercial’ so much more important.
Has anyone seen those appalling Westpac Bank TV commercials of late, involving Australian cricketers? Westpac and your advertising agency, the commercials are just awful.
November 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Has anyone seen those appalling Westpac Bank TV commercials of late, involving Australian cricketers? Westpac and your advertising agency, the commercials are just awful.
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"Something is deeply wrong with this system, when people who are wealthy are getting far wealthier...and people who don't have a lot are falling further and further behind."
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
"Something is deeply wrong with this system, when people who are wealthy are getting far wealthier...and people who don't have a lot are falling further and further behind."
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
- Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO, Australian Council of Social Service at our Revenue Summit 2025
#auspol
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We have had 15-25 years of this wasteful climate-war thanks to Howard, the Mad Rabbot and Mortrscum! After the Lying Nasty Party’s record drubbing at the last election I was hopeful that it had all finished…
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The Great Climate Lie | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
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November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We have had 15-25 years of this wasteful climate-war thanks to Howard, the Mad Rabbot and Mortrscum! After the Lying Nasty Party’s record drubbing at the last election I was hopeful that it had all finished…
youtu.be/ZM0fvwE19QA?...
youtu.be/ZM0fvwE19QA?...
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This graph of global solar cell installation shows how the world has already left the Liberal Party behind in the coal dust. The future is renewable, it’s ubiquitous and far cheaper than fossil fuels. If only the sun could donate!
November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This graph of global solar cell installation shows how the world has already left the Liberal Party behind in the coal dust. The future is renewable, it’s ubiquitous and far cheaper than fossil fuels. If only the sun could donate!
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Former UN heavyweights Chris Sidoti & Tim McCormack - Aus fund managers who invest in Israel weapons likely in direct breach of international law, risk prosecution
#auspol #futurefund #superannuation
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social
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#auspol #futurefund #superannuation
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social
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Supporting genocide. Australian funds risk breaking international law. - Michael West
Australian fund managers who invest in companies that supply weapons to Israel likely to be in breach of International Law, risk prosecution.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Former UN heavyweights Chris Sidoti & Tim McCormack - Aus fund managers who invest in Israel weapons likely in direct breach of international law, risk prosecution
#auspol #futurefund #superannuation
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social
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#auspol #futurefund #superannuation
@sstephanietrann.bsky.social
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"Losing faith: new research shows young Australians have no confidence in either side of politics to tackle climate change"
#ThePoint
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#ThePoint
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Losing faith: new research shows young Australians have no confidence in either side of politics to tackle climate change
Fewer than a quarter of young Australians trust the nation's political leaders on climate
thepoint.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
"Losing faith: new research shows young Australians have no confidence in either side of politics to tackle climate change"
#ThePoint
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#ThePoint
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Good comment by Michelle Grattan on #Liberals decision to drop #NetZero. My view is they are run by Christian Right who believe God alone is in charge of Climate and he will call them to fix it when he is ready.
Liberals thumb noses at voters they need to win www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Liberals thumb noses at voters they need to win www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
By dumping net zero, Liberals are thumbing their noses at voters
The Liberals' decision to walk away from a commitment to net zero is ill-judged and politically dangerous. It’s also unnecessary.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Good comment by Michelle Grattan on #Liberals decision to drop #NetZero. My view is they are run by Christian Right who believe God alone is in charge of Climate and he will call them to fix it when he is ready.
Liberals thumb noses at voters they need to win www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Liberals thumb noses at voters they need to win www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
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🧑🎓 Australian students pay more in HECS than the gas industry pays in PRRT!
💸 But Big Gas are in Brisbane today trying to get our politicians to cut their taxes even MORE!
#auspol
💸 But Big Gas are in Brisbane today trying to get our politicians to cut their taxes even MORE!
#auspol
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
🧑🎓 Australian students pay more in HECS than the gas industry pays in PRRT!
💸 But Big Gas are in Brisbane today trying to get our politicians to cut their taxes even MORE!
#auspol
💸 But Big Gas are in Brisbane today trying to get our politicians to cut their taxes even MORE!
#auspol
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November 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Oil and gas giant Inpex has admitted to srsly under-reporting its cancer-causing pollution (incl. benzene, sulphur dioxide & hydrogen sulphide) just days before a major oil spill at their Darwin gas plant. Inpex is a major gas exporter. Last year they paid no royalties and no resource tax! #auspol
November 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Oil and gas giant Inpex has admitted to srsly under-reporting its cancer-causing pollution (incl. benzene, sulphur dioxide & hydrogen sulphide) just days before a major oil spill at their Darwin gas plant. Inpex is a major gas exporter. Last year they paid no royalties and no resource tax! #auspol
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As COP30 begins, here's a gentle reminder that well-intentioned half measures aren't going to solve the climate crisis. The era of fossil fuels must come to an end. My latest in The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
As COP30 begins, here's a gentle reminder that well-intentioned half measures aren't going to solve the climate crisis. The era of fossil fuels must come to an end. My latest in The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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For those who will bear witness. For everyone who pretends there was benevolence from 'employers' & governments, and no slavery in Australia; who believes Tony Abbott's version of history. Debra Dank writes with beauty and anger of the truth we cannot dodge.
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Friday essay: Debra Dank’s grandmother was a ‘drover’s boy’. Her stolen wages can’t be recovered
Stella Prize shortlisted author Debra Dank reflects on how her family’s lives were scarred by stolen wages and colonial violence – and on the complexities of apologies.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
For those who will bear witness. For everyone who pretends there was benevolence from 'employers' & governments, and no slavery in Australia; who believes Tony Abbott's version of history. Debra Dank writes with beauty and anger of the truth we cannot dodge.
theconversation.com/friday-essay...
theconversation.com/friday-essay...
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Excellent, spot-on, piece from @joellegergis.bsky.social
It's fossil fuels stupid!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It's fossil fuels stupid!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Excellent, spot-on, piece from @joellegergis.bsky.social
It's fossil fuels stupid!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It's fossil fuels stupid!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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With a return to the Pliocene locked-in, the only meaningful question is, will we stop there or maintain BAU until a return to the Middle Miocene becomes inevitable or - ultimately - the early Eocene?
If the latter, this is what the UK will eventually look like
If the latter, this is what the UK will eventually look like
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
With a return to the Pliocene locked-in, the only meaningful question is, will we stop there or maintain BAU until a return to the Middle Miocene becomes inevitable or - ultimately - the early Eocene?
If the latter, this is what the UK will eventually look like
If the latter, this is what the UK will eventually look like
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Mockery of human rights. High Court rules indefinite detention of refugees unlawful. Govt packs refugees back to Nauru indefinitely. Janet Pelly reports #auspol
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Nauru refugees. Indefinite detention a definite breach of High Court ruling - Michael West
Despite High Court ruling declaring indefinite detention of refugees unlawful, the Government is sending refugees back to Nauru.
michaelwest.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Mockery of human rights. High Court rules indefinite detention of refugees unlawful. Govt packs refugees back to Nauru indefinitely. Janet Pelly reports #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/nauru-refuge...
michaelwest.com.au/nauru-refuge...
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While the national dump Net Zero, and seem to ignore or deny Climate change, one industry that definitely doe know about and understand Climate change, is the Insurance industry, and its via insurance, that we all pay for our governments lack of climate action. #auspol
Insurer calls for climate action as severe weather drives premiums up
A report from IAG and a scientific research centre finds escalating risk from severe weather events in south-east Queensland, New South Wales, and south-west Western Australia.
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
While the national dump Net Zero, and seem to ignore or deny Climate change, one industry that definitely doe know about and understand Climate change, is the Insurance industry, and its via insurance, that we all pay for our governments lack of climate action. #auspol
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Australia's the second-largest LNG exporter in the world, but Australians have to pay through the nose for their own gas!
And on top of that, we're giving half of our exported gas away for free!
📺Stephen Long, Senior Fellow & Contributing Editor
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
And on top of that, we're giving half of our exported gas away for free!
📺Stephen Long, Senior Fellow & Contributing Editor
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Australia's the second-largest LNG exporter in the world, but Australians have to pay through the nose for their own gas!
And on top of that, we're giving half of our exported gas away for free!
📺Stephen Long, Senior Fellow & Contributing Editor
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
And on top of that, we're giving half of our exported gas away for free!
📺Stephen Long, Senior Fellow & Contributing Editor
@stephenlongaus.bsky.social #auspol
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'In Australia...Ministers for the Environment are also there to speak up for environmental exploitation, and that needs to change."
- Bob Brown unpacks just some of the issues with proposed changes to our environment laws #auspol
- Bob Brown unpacks just some of the issues with proposed changes to our environment laws #auspol
November 5, 2025 at 6:52 AM
'In Australia...Ministers for the Environment are also there to speak up for environmental exploitation, and that needs to change."
- Bob Brown unpacks just some of the issues with proposed changes to our environment laws #auspol
- Bob Brown unpacks just some of the issues with proposed changes to our environment laws #auspol