Richard Jones
@richard-j.bsky.social
Gardening, reading, photography.
Climate, land-care, electrification, renewables.
Husband. Father to 2 adults.
Progressive Christian.
Retired naval engineer.
Born on Kaurna Country.
Living on Ngunnawal Country.
Australian.
He/him.
Climate, land-care, electrification, renewables.
Husband. Father to 2 adults.
Progressive Christian.
Retired naval engineer.
Born on Kaurna Country.
Living on Ngunnawal Country.
Australian.
He/him.
Great analysis here by The Australia Institute.
Preferential voting is the most democratic system available.
The irony is the conservatives who complain about it have received the most benefit (which is also why they introduced it)!
australiainstitute.org.au/post/full-pr...
Preferential voting is the most democratic system available.
The irony is the conservatives who complain about it have received the most benefit (which is also why they introduced it)!
australiainstitute.org.au/post/full-pr...
May 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Great analysis here by The Australia Institute.
Preferential voting is the most democratic system available.
The irony is the conservatives who complain about it have received the most benefit (which is also why they introduced it)!
australiainstitute.org.au/post/full-pr...
Preferential voting is the most democratic system available.
The irony is the conservatives who complain about it have received the most benefit (which is also why they introduced it)!
australiainstitute.org.au/post/full-pr...
All polling booths now counted with a margin of 196 in your favour! Declaration votes still being counted.
What an outstanding result!
#Auspol
What an outstanding result!
#Auspol
May 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
All polling booths now counted with a margin of 196 in your favour! Declaration votes still being counted.
What an outstanding result!
#Auspol
What an outstanding result!
#Auspol
Well I never expected to be in marginal seat territory at a Federal election, but here we are. Just shows what a well organised community independent can achieve.
tallyroom.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisio...
#Auspol
#Bean
#Climate200
#VoicesOf
tallyroom.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisio...
#Auspol
#Bean
#Climate200
#VoicesOf
May 8, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Well I never expected to be in marginal seat territory at a Federal election, but here we are. Just shows what a well organised community independent can achieve.
tallyroom.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisio...
#Auspol
#Bean
#Climate200
#VoicesOf
tallyroom.aec.gov.au/HouseDivisio...
#Auspol
#Bean
#Climate200
#VoicesOf
You would have thought so, but I think this section of the constitution means that once the sentence has been served, it's all OK unless the crime was treason.
April 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM
You would have thought so, but I think this section of the constitution means that once the sentence has been served, it's all OK unless the crime was treason.
On the other hand, this 35min documentary is brilliant.
January 31, 2025 at 11:37 AM
On the other hand, this 35min documentary is brilliant.
At best we'll get another 7 expensive carparks. Except unlike this one that's near a scenic beach, they won't be much use for anyone.
January 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
At best we'll get another 7 expensive carparks. Except unlike this one that's near a scenic beach, they won't be much use for anyone.
Well maybe don't make sweeping statements then.
Here. Your comment demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of what baseload is and what firming means. Typically people who concentrate on "baseload" misapply the term.
Here. Your comment demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of what baseload is and what firming means. Typically people who concentrate on "baseload" misapply the term.
January 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Well maybe don't make sweeping statements then.
Here. Your comment demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of what baseload is and what firming means. Typically people who concentrate on "baseload" misapply the term.
Here. Your comment demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of what baseload is and what firming means. Typically people who concentrate on "baseload" misapply the term.
Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, De Tomaso, ...
Or if the character is more refined, maybe an Aston Martin.
Less wealthy, Rx7.
Or if the character is more refined, maybe an Aston Martin.
Less wealthy, Rx7.
January 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, De Tomaso, ...
Or if the character is more refined, maybe an Aston Martin.
Less wealthy, Rx7.
Or if the character is more refined, maybe an Aston Martin.
Less wealthy, Rx7.
#SantaTracker24 nearly 1900 Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time and Father Christmas still working hard.
December 25, 2024 at 7:54 AM
#SantaTracker24 nearly 1900 Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time and Father Christmas still working hard.
Here's another good source.
worldoceanreview.com/en/wor-1/tra...
worldoceanreview.com/en/wor-1/tra...
December 23, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Here's another good source.
worldoceanreview.com/en/wor-1/tra...
worldoceanreview.com/en/wor-1/tra...
Uncouth, uncultured, unrefined in dress, speech & behaviour.
See also
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/e...
See also
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/e...
December 3, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Uncouth, uncultured, unrefined in dress, speech & behaviour.
See also
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/e...
See also
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/e...
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November 27, 2024 at 11:14 AM
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This is what the Act says.
November 22, 2024 at 7:34 AM
This is what the Act says.
No, but she did promise to be faithful & bear true allegiance so the "Not my King" aspect was arguably a breach of her oath/affirmation.
Having said that, I think the censure motion was a bit over the top.
Having said that, I think the censure motion was a bit over the top.
November 19, 2024 at 2:46 AM
No, but she did promise to be faithful & bear true allegiance so the "Not my King" aspect was arguably a breach of her oath/affirmation.
Having said that, I think the censure motion was a bit over the top.
Having said that, I think the censure motion was a bit over the top.
Not as executive government. Only by both houses of Parliament making a request to the Governor-General who has discretion to act/not act on that request.
November 18, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Not as executive government. Only by both houses of Parliament making a request to the Governor-General who has discretion to act/not act on that request.
Share a photo of a ship you've taken.
HMAS Sydney (IV) at anchor in Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, 1998.
HMAS Sydney (IV) at anchor in Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, 1998.
November 18, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Share a photo of a ship you've taken.
HMAS Sydney (IV) at anchor in Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, 1998.
HMAS Sydney (IV) at anchor in Victoria Harbour Hong Kong, 1998.
No. The GG can only remove him if requested by both houses of Parliament.
See the archaic language in the NACC Act.
See the archaic language in the NACC Act.
November 16, 2024 at 5:50 AM
No. The GG can only remove him if requested by both houses of Parliament.
See the archaic language in the NACC Act.
See the archaic language in the NACC Act.
From the NACC Act.
November 16, 2024 at 5:28 AM
From the NACC Act.
Not quite that easy, although it should be possible to get sufficient Senate cross-bench support (unless a chamber "praying" to the Governor General means some form of super-majority is needed)
November 15, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Not quite that easy, although it should be possible to get sufficient Senate cross-bench support (unless a chamber "praying" to the Governor General means some form of super-majority is needed)
Here's some info from bluesky.
Sometimes it seems to self resolve.
Sometimes it seems to self resolve.
November 15, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Here's some info from bluesky.
Sometimes it seems to self resolve.
Sometimes it seems to self resolve.
