Peter
@petertheoldbanjo.bsky.social
Trophy husband.
Burnt out forest ranger.
Custodian on Turrbal country.
Friend of 🦜 and 🪕.
Everything burns… eventually.
No back up plan.
Burnt out forest ranger.
Custodian on Turrbal country.
Friend of 🦜 and 🪕.
Everything burns… eventually.
No back up plan.
Absolute Champion.
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 9:02 AM
Absolute Champion.
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I’m a former submariner who’s been to sea on conventional, AIP and nuclear powered submarines. I’m a former senator who knows how Canberra works. Tomorrow night I will participate in an webinar about #AUKUS. It’s not a podcast, but a conversation you can join in on. #auspol
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Local manufacturer fills tiny home gap with regulatory certainty
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: legal certainty.
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: legal certainty.
Local manufacturer fills tiny home gap with regulatory certainty
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: legal certainty.
www.netimes.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Local manufacturer fills tiny home gap with regulatory certainty
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: legal certainty.
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: legal certainty.
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While Gina/Advance/IPA/Murdochs/Faragists/preferential Pauline take over the Liberal Party, a big window has opened for more meritorious independents (think ‘teals’) to run in marginal LNP (and some ALP) seats across federal electorates. Libs may have signed their own death warrant. 👇
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
While Gina/Advance/IPA/Murdochs/Faragists/preferential Pauline take over the Liberal Party, a big window has opened for more meritorious independents (think ‘teals’) to run in marginal LNP (and some ALP) seats across federal electorates. Libs may have signed their own death warrant. 👇
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Governments are offering lots of State Funerals these days. I have always expressed regret that Ned Kelly did not get one. After all Ned always did what he said he would do and that is a rare gift in #politics. Modern Aussies would vote for him big time if he was around to run for #Parliament today.
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Governments are offering lots of State Funerals these days. I have always expressed regret that Ned Kelly did not get one. After all Ned always did what he said he would do and that is a rare gift in #politics. Modern Aussies would vote for him big time if he was around to run for #Parliament today.
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Vote to tell the punters lobbyist what to do
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November 11, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Vote to tell the punters lobbyist what to do
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Qld LNP's Jane McNamara was Flinders council mayor when CEO Hari Bopuddi was suspected of corrupt conduct. He resigned & she was not re-elected at council election 2024. She began working for his company & has now been put in charge of the Qld Reconstruction Authority. #qldpol
October 15, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Qld LNP's Jane McNamara was Flinders council mayor when CEO Hari Bopuddi was suspected of corrupt conduct. He resigned & she was not re-elected at council election 2024. She began working for his company & has now been put in charge of the Qld Reconstruction Authority. #qldpol
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A recommended #LongRead by Dr Louis Peachey: On cultural protocols, longevity, the inevitability of death, and the critical importance of conversations
www.croakey.org/on-cultural-...
www.croakey.org/on-cultural-...
On cultural protocols, longevity, the inevitability of death, and the critical importance of conversations
Senior Indigenous medico Dr Louis Peachey was a keynote speaker at the ninth Advance Care Planning International Conference, held recently
www.croakey.org
October 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A recommended #LongRead by Dr Louis Peachey: On cultural protocols, longevity, the inevitability of death, and the critical importance of conversations
www.croakey.org/on-cultural-...
www.croakey.org/on-cultural-...
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It's fully costed cash for access. Donations to the Qld LNP since 21 Aug 2025 when we learned Premier David Crisafulli was charging $8,800/15mins at the state convention. Unclear which entries directly relate, some list "Future State Series". #qldpol disclosures.ecq.qld.gov.au/Map
October 4, 2025 at 1:52 AM
It's fully costed cash for access. Donations to the Qld LNP since 21 Aug 2025 when we learned Premier David Crisafulli was charging $8,800/15mins at the state convention. Unclear which entries directly relate, some list "Future State Series". #qldpol disclosures.ecq.qld.gov.au/Map
results.elections.qld.gov.au/MBCDiv112025...
With over half the (all postal) votes counted, it looks like a good start for our community independent
With over half the (all postal) votes counted, it looks like a good start for our community independent
Vote Result System | Electoral Commission of Queensland
results.elections.qld.gov.au
September 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
results.elections.qld.gov.au/MBCDiv112025...
With over half the (all postal) votes counted, it looks like a good start for our community independent
With over half the (all postal) votes counted, it looks like a good start for our community independent
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Did your ballot come today?
That's me at the top of the list!
Make sure your vote counts by following all the instructions and sending it back before you lose it!
Have a look at what I stand for: https://www.elliesmith.com.au/policies
These priorities were developed by listening to our community.
That's me at the top of the list!
Make sure your vote counts by following all the instructions and sending it back before you lose it!
Have a look at what I stand for: https://www.elliesmith.com.au/policies
These priorities were developed by listening to our community.
September 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Did your ballot come today?
That's me at the top of the list!
Make sure your vote counts by following all the instructions and sending it back before you lose it!
Have a look at what I stand for: https://www.elliesmith.com.au/policies
These priorities were developed by listening to our community.
That's me at the top of the list!
Make sure your vote counts by following all the instructions and sending it back before you lose it!
Have a look at what I stand for: https://www.elliesmith.com.au/policies
These priorities were developed by listening to our community.
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Gosh how is it that Vic Police so closely policed the Nazi march yesterday except for the bit where the Nazis beat up unsuspecting Indigenous people? For that bit the police managed to turn up only after it was over and arrested no-one. Curious.
September 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Gosh how is it that Vic Police so closely policed the Nazi march yesterday except for the bit where the Nazis beat up unsuspecting Indigenous people? For that bit the police managed to turn up only after it was over and arrested no-one. Curious.
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The only people in favour of crypto are criminals and those who think tax evasion should be not a crime.
Democrats who voted for the GENIUS Act stablecoin bill: Alsobrooks (MD), Blunt Rochester (DE), Booker (NJ), Cortez Masto (NV), Fetterman (PA), Gallego (AZ), Gillibrand (NY), Hassan (NH), Heinrich (NM), Lujan (NM), Ossoff (GA), Padilla (CA), Rosen (NV), Schiff (CA), Slotkin (MI), Warner (VA)
May 20, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The only people in favour of crypto are criminals and those who think tax evasion should be not a crime.
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Last year John Pesutto, Victorian Liberal Party leader, kicked Moria Deeming out for being an anti-trans, far right, nutjob.
The party then sacked Pesutto and reinstated Deeming.
Today she has successfully sued and bankrupted Pesutto.
And this is why they hold 19 seats of 88 seats.
The party then sacked Pesutto and reinstated Deeming.
Today she has successfully sued and bankrupted Pesutto.
And this is why they hold 19 seats of 88 seats.
May 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Last year John Pesutto, Victorian Liberal Party leader, kicked Moria Deeming out for being an anti-trans, far right, nutjob.
The party then sacked Pesutto and reinstated Deeming.
Today she has successfully sued and bankrupted Pesutto.
And this is why they hold 19 seats of 88 seats.
The party then sacked Pesutto and reinstated Deeming.
Today she has successfully sued and bankrupted Pesutto.
And this is why they hold 19 seats of 88 seats.
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Dutton will lose his seat if labour voters preference the teal independent and push her up to second spot on the first preferences. If she’s third, dutton will retain the seat on preferences.
Vote strategically Dickson. Make it happen 🤞😂🤞
Vote strategically Dickson. Make it happen 🤞😂🤞
May 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Dutton will lose his seat if labour voters preference the teal independent and push her up to second spot on the first preferences. If she’s third, dutton will retain the seat on preferences.
Vote strategically Dickson. Make it happen 🤞😂🤞
Vote strategically Dickson. Make it happen 🤞😂🤞
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“The Teal independents stand for more than seats won. They stand for a shift in culture – from power-hoarding to people-hearing. Their stories are about courage, community, and a fierce belief that politics can serve the common good.”
theaimn.net/why-teal-ind...
theaimn.net/why-teal-ind...
Why Teal Independents Are Reshaping Australian Politics
By Denis Hay Description Teal Independents are restoring democracy and integrity in Australia. Learn how they’re transforming parliament and what it means for your community. Introduction: The Day Politics Changed in Kooyong It was May [...]
theaimn.net
April 26, 2025 at 7:55 AM
“The Teal independents stand for more than seats won. They stand for a shift in culture – from power-hoarding to people-hearing. Their stories are about courage, community, and a fierce belief that politics can serve the common good.”
theaimn.net/why-teal-ind...
theaimn.net/why-teal-ind...
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Since last year, public health leader Professor Melissa Haswell has been hitting the hustings in her Queensland electorate of Dickson in support of a local Community Independent, Ellie Smith.
https://www.croakey.org/all-eyes-should-be-on-dickson-reports-health-expert-from-the-electoral-frontlines/
https://www.croakey.org/all-eyes-should-be-on-dickson-reports-health-expert-from-the-electoral-frontlines/
April 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Since last year, public health leader Professor Melissa Haswell has been hitting the hustings in her Queensland electorate of Dickson in support of a local Community Independent, Ellie Smith.
https://www.croakey.org/all-eyes-should-be-on-dickson-reports-health-expert-from-the-electoral-frontlines/
https://www.croakey.org/all-eyes-should-be-on-dickson-reports-health-expert-from-the-electoral-frontlines/
Want change?
What a massive day across Dickson! 🗳️🚴♀️👋
From pre-polling, bike riding and a huge door knocking blitz, to roadside waving—our team was everywhere today. The energy is incredible and the support on the ground just keeps growing.
Want change? Vote for it.
From pre-polling, bike riding and a huge door knocking blitz, to roadside waving—our team was everywhere today. The energy is incredible and the support on the ground just keeps growing.
Want change? Vote for it.
April 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Want change?
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What can a real independent MP do? Plenty.
I’ll represent locals—not lobbyists. No party line. Just practical action on cost of living, health, education and jobs—right here in Dickson.
Want change? Vote for it.
🎥 Watch the video to see how I’ll fight for our community.
I’ll represent locals—not lobbyists. No party line. Just practical action on cost of living, health, education and jobs—right here in Dickson.
Want change? Vote for it.
🎥 Watch the video to see how I’ll fight for our community.
April 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
What can a real independent MP do? Plenty.
I’ll represent locals—not lobbyists. No party line. Just practical action on cost of living, health, education and jobs—right here in Dickson.
Want change? Vote for it.
🎥 Watch the video to see how I’ll fight for our community.
I’ll represent locals—not lobbyists. No party line. Just practical action on cost of living, health, education and jobs—right here in Dickson.
Want change? Vote for it.
🎥 Watch the video to see how I’ll fight for our community.
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Meet Mark—a proud donor to our people-powered campaign.
He’s made a short video about why he’s backing Ellie. Give it a watch.
Want change? Vote for it.
He’s made a short video about why he’s backing Ellie. Give it a watch.
Want change? Vote for it.
April 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Meet Mark—a proud donor to our people-powered campaign.
He’s made a short video about why he’s backing Ellie. Give it a watch.
Want change? Vote for it.
He’s made a short video about why he’s backing Ellie. Give it a watch.
Want change? Vote for it.
💪 Post of the week. My week, anyway.
*clears throat in Australian *
My autistic son pays taxes, and he holds a job. He doesn't play team sports but so what and he makes up jokes and also FUCK YOU SIDEWAYS WITH A FLAMING ECHIDNA YOU SENTIENT PHLEGM WRAPPED IN SAUSAGE CASING.
My autistic son pays taxes, and he holds a job. He doesn't play team sports but so what and he makes up jokes and also FUCK YOU SIDEWAYS WITH A FLAMING ECHIDNA YOU SENTIENT PHLEGM WRAPPED IN SAUSAGE CASING.
RFK Jr. wants to eradicate autistic people and also has no idea what an autistic person is
April 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
💪 Post of the week. My week, anyway.
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The two-party system is broken—and more people are waking up to it every day. The majors are stuck playing political games while communities like ours are left behind.
Want change? Vote for it. Watch this 👇
Want change? Vote for it. Watch this 👇
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The two-party system is broken—and more people are waking up to it every day. The majors are stuck playing political games while communities like ours are left behind.
Want change? Vote for it. Watch this 👇
Want change? Vote for it. Watch this 👇
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I’ll be live on Reddit today—Tuesday 15 April from 5–7pm AEST—answering your questions in r/brisbane 👋
Got a question? I’d love to hear it. Join the AMA here:
🔗 reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/1jyl2g8/ama_ellie_smith_independent_for_dickson
Want change? Vote for it.
Got a question? I’d love to hear it. Join the AMA here:
🔗 reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/1jyl2g8/ama_ellie_smith_independent_for_dickson
Want change? Vote for it.
April 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I’ll be live on Reddit today—Tuesday 15 April from 5–7pm AEST—answering your questions in r/brisbane 👋
Got a question? I’d love to hear it. Join the AMA here:
🔗 reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/1jyl2g8/ama_ellie_smith_independent_for_dickson
Want change? Vote for it.
Got a question? I’d love to hear it. Join the AMA here:
🔗 reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/1jyl2g8/ama_ellie_smith_independent_for_dickson
Want change? Vote for it.