Peter Duncan
@peterduncansa.bsky.social
Attorney General in the 1970’s South Australian Dunstan Labor Govt, Minister in the Hawke & Keating Labor Governments.
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Peter Duncan
@peterduncansa.bsky.social
· Dec 15
Wow. Big news. The 5 remaining incarcerated members of the Bali 9 are in the air flying to Australia. Remember where you heard it first.
As I have suggested before. Once the Stadium issue is resolved in the Tas Parliament a pretext will be confected to allow Labor to enter some arrangement with the Greens and 4 of the independents and oust Rockliff.A fed environment act banning logging would help this process. Watch this space.
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
As I have suggested before. Once the Stadium issue is resolved in the Tas Parliament a pretext will be confected to allow Labor to enter some arrangement with the Greens and 4 of the independents and oust Rockliff.A fed environment act banning logging would help this process. Watch this space.
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#EMRS Tas (state)
"🔵 Lib 34 (-4)
🔴 ALP 25 (+1)
🟢 Grn 17 (+4)
⚪️ Ind 19 (=)
Net Favs
🔵 Rockliff -1 (-19)
🔴 Willie -4 (-8)
n=1,000 50% CATI 50% CAWI Nov 17-21"
An ordinary poll for the govt after a good run lately but again Labor doesn't pick up much and the winners are the Greens. #politas
"🔵 Lib 34 (-4)
🔴 ALP 25 (+1)
🟢 Grn 17 (+4)
⚪️ Ind 19 (=)
Net Favs
🔵 Rockliff -1 (-19)
🔴 Willie -4 (-8)
n=1,000 50% CATI 50% CAWI Nov 17-21"
An ordinary poll for the govt after a good run lately but again Labor doesn't pick up much and the winners are the Greens. #politas
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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The Albanese Government's proposed changes would weaken our environment laws and benefit destructive industries.
The Australia Institute is proud to be one of 100+ orgs calling on Parliament to reject the changes that would gut our environmental protections.
#auspol
The Australia Institute is proud to be one of 100+ orgs calling on Parliament to reject the changes that would gut our environmental protections.
#auspol
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The Albanese Government's proposed changes would weaken our environment laws and benefit destructive industries.
The Australia Institute is proud to be one of 100+ orgs calling on Parliament to reject the changes that would gut our environmental protections.
#auspol
The Australia Institute is proud to be one of 100+ orgs calling on Parliament to reject the changes that would gut our environmental protections.
#auspol
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What a brain-dead dumb, completely shite appointment. @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
What a brain-dead dumb, completely shite appointment. @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
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Suspect Serhii Kuznietsov faces charges of collusion to cause an explosion, sabotage and destruction of infrastructure.
Italy to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream sabotage suspect to Germany
Suspect Serhii Kuznietsov faces charges of collusion to cause an explosion, sabotage and destruction of infrastructure.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Suspect Serhii Kuznietsov faces charges of collusion to cause an explosion, sabotage and destruction of infrastructure.
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An era calling for courage over caution
November 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
An era calling for courage over caution
The removal of Blued and Finka marks another setback for China’s marginalized LGBTQ+ community.
Apple Pulls China’s Top Gay Dating Apps After Government Order
The removal of Blued and Finka marks another setback for China’s marginalized LGBTQ+ community.
www.wired.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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For the new environment laws to work, they have to apply to forestry, and they can’t be pushed aside every time the mining and fossil fuel industries get in the Minister’s ear.
The govt has to scrap the ministerial discretion clause and demonstrate real intent by protecting native forests
The govt has to scrap the ministerial discretion clause and demonstrate real intent by protecting native forests
Graeme Samuel calls for Labor to ditch ‘national interest’ workaround for environment laws
Former ACCC chair condemns proposed exemption allowing minister to approve projects that don’t comply with law
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
For the new environment laws to work, they have to apply to forestry, and they can’t be pushed aside every time the mining and fossil fuel industries get in the Minister’s ear.
The govt has to scrap the ministerial discretion clause and demonstrate real intent by protecting native forests
The govt has to scrap the ministerial discretion clause and demonstrate real intent by protecting native forests
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When Australians complain about cost of domestic airfare, it’s worthwhile considering what govt has & hasn’t done.
Federal Govt privatised airports - making them regional monopolies.
And Federal Govt hasn’t invested in VFT projects that would compete on several air routes = protection racket
#auspol
Federal Govt privatised airports - making them regional monopolies.
And Federal Govt hasn’t invested in VFT projects that would compete on several air routes = protection racket
#auspol
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
When Australians complain about cost of domestic airfare, it’s worthwhile considering what govt has & hasn’t done.
Federal Govt privatised airports - making them regional monopolies.
And Federal Govt hasn’t invested in VFT projects that would compete on several air routes = protection racket
#auspol
Federal Govt privatised airports - making them regional monopolies.
And Federal Govt hasn’t invested in VFT projects that would compete on several air routes = protection racket
#auspol
We can tell.
" 'He’s someone who I often got advice from': Anthony Albanese remembers veteran Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson, 76, as one of politics’ sharpest minds"
" 'He’s someone who I often got advice from': Anthony Albanese remembers veteran Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson, 76, as one of politics’ sharpest minds"
November 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
We can tell.
" 'He’s someone who I often got advice from': Anthony Albanese remembers veteran Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson, 76, as one of politics’ sharpest minds"
" 'He’s someone who I often got advice from': Anthony Albanese remembers veteran Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson, 76, as one of politics’ sharpest minds"
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ICE officers reportedly shot a 25-year-old named Carlos Jimenez.
He was shot after getting out of his car to tell the agents, who had pulled over a vehicle, that children would soon be gathering in that spot for the school bus.
He was shot after getting out of his car to tell the agents, who had pulled over a vehicle, that children would soon be gathering in that spot for the school bus.
Report: ICE shot a US citizen trying to help kids
According to his lawyer, immigration officers shot Carlos Jimenez after he warned them that children would soon gather for the bus where they had pulled over a vehicle.
www.motherjones.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
ICE officers reportedly shot a 25-year-old named Carlos Jimenez.
He was shot after getting out of his car to tell the agents, who had pulled over a vehicle, that children would soon be gathering in that spot for the school bus.
He was shot after getting out of his car to tell the agents, who had pulled over a vehicle, that children would soon be gathering in that spot for the school bus.
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UBS chair warns of ‘looming systemic risk’ from insurers’ private credit assets on.ft.com/4qHERey
UBS chair warns of ‘looming systemic risk’ from insurers’ private credit assets
Colm Kelleher says industry is shopping for ratings as banks did before the 2008 subprime crisis
on.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 AM
UBS chair warns of ‘looming systemic risk’ from insurers’ private credit assets on.ft.com/4qHERey
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A dose of reality from Hugh White as he dismantles the arguments for AUKUS and exposes the stupidity of world leaders abandoning dignity and common sense to suck up to Trump.
Confronting China in its backyard while being mute on US nuclear testing is a recipe for disaster.
Confronting China in its backyard while being mute on US nuclear testing is a recipe for disaster.
October 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A dose of reality from Hugh White as he dismantles the arguments for AUKUS and exposes the stupidity of world leaders abandoning dignity and common sense to suck up to Trump.
Confronting China in its backyard while being mute on US nuclear testing is a recipe for disaster.
Confronting China in its backyard while being mute on US nuclear testing is a recipe for disaster.
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JD Vance wants his wife to convert from weird Hinduism, to the much more sensible religion of drinking the blood and eating the flesh of a 2000 year old dead Jewish guy every Sunday.
October 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
JD Vance wants his wife to convert from weird Hinduism, to the much more sensible religion of drinking the blood and eating the flesh of a 2000 year old dead Jewish guy every Sunday.
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Excellent news!
BREAKING: NACC Commissioner finally bows to public pressure and steps aside from all defence-related corruption referrals.
This is a major-general backdown from Commissioner Brereton who, up until now, tried to stare down the growing public revolt over the conflicts of interest.
This is a major-general backdown from Commissioner Brereton who, up until now, tried to stare down the growing public revolt over the conflicts of interest.
October 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Excellent news!
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Instead of the shallow, biased and uninformed drivel that passes for “analysis” on #Insiders they could cut to the chase and concede:
Sovereignty gone.
We are subjugating ourselves to the US.
Militarism dominates.
We are a bigger nuclear target.
We are subsidising US hegemony.
Sovereignty gone.
We are subjugating ourselves to the US.
Militarism dominates.
We are a bigger nuclear target.
We are subsidising US hegemony.
October 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Instead of the shallow, biased and uninformed drivel that passes for “analysis” on #Insiders they could cut to the chase and concede:
Sovereignty gone.
We are subjugating ourselves to the US.
Militarism dominates.
We are a bigger nuclear target.
We are subsidising US hegemony.
Sovereignty gone.
We are subjugating ourselves to the US.
Militarism dominates.
We are a bigger nuclear target.
We are subsidising US hegemony.
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As the Defence Minister and Defence Industry Minister jet about the US splashing cash on subs that won’t turn up anytime soon (if at all), fundamental and pressing national security issues are just not being addressed. #AUKUS #DefenceFail #auspol 👉 www.afr.com/policy/forei...
October 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
As the Defence Minister and Defence Industry Minister jet about the US splashing cash on subs that won’t turn up anytime soon (if at all), fundamental and pressing national security issues are just not being addressed. #AUKUS #DefenceFail #auspol 👉 www.afr.com/policy/forei...
I have reached the conclusion that no-one has done more to foster antisemitism across the world than Netanyahu, since Adolf Hitler.
October 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I have reached the conclusion that no-one has done more to foster antisemitism across the world than Netanyahu, since Adolf Hitler.
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This has killed Jane Humes ambitions of a diplomatic post 😂
Shows the contempt and disdain the Tory Liberals have for the bush.
Shows the contempt and disdain the Tory Liberals have for the bush.
October 18, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This has killed Jane Humes ambitions of a diplomatic post 😂
Shows the contempt and disdain the Tory Liberals have for the bush.
Shows the contempt and disdain the Tory Liberals have for the bush.
“Qld LNP government decides to increase power prices over the next decade to protect stranded assets of its coal owning donors”.
October 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“Qld LNP government decides to increase power prices over the next decade to protect stranded assets of its coal owning donors”.
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It's good that the govt is rolling out a robotax scheme to get old debts from individuals, that should fix things....
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
October 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
It's good that the govt is rolling out a robotax scheme to get old debts from individuals, that should fix things....
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Tax Dodgers?
Hold my beer...
Hold my beer...
October 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Tax Dodgers?
Hold my beer...
Hold my beer...
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Trust @ronnisalt.bsky.social doesn’t mind me copying this from the other place to here…
October 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Trust @ronnisalt.bsky.social doesn’t mind me copying this from the other place to here…
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Absolutely wild. Israel targeted and massacred 31 journalists and media staff in Yemen. The second-deadliest attack on journalists ever recorded. The Israeli regime is built on war crimes.
September 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Absolutely wild. Israel targeted and massacred 31 journalists and media staff in Yemen. The second-deadliest attack on journalists ever recorded. The Israeli regime is built on war crimes.