@susantaylor07.bsky.social
Retired nurse advisor and authorised officer VIC Health Dept. former PhD candidate LTU. Former DON, TAFE teacher, Politics Education Ageing. Worimi land. NSW
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The Albanese govt sat on this report for TWO YEARS, and then only released it after parliament finished for the year.
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused
A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in government
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The Albanese govt sat on this report for TWO YEARS, and then only released it after parliament finished for the year.
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
The report was originally commissioned “to enhance integrity and trust in government institutions” lol
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A pretty shite stage to reach.
"Neoliberalism has won: Australia is privatising its foreign policy" Allan Behm #ThePoint
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"Neoliberalism has won: Australia is privatising its foreign policy" Allan Behm #ThePoint
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Neoliberalism has won: Australia is privatising its foreign policy
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A pretty shite stage to reach.
"Neoliberalism has won: Australia is privatising its foreign policy" Allan Behm #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
"Neoliberalism has won: Australia is privatising its foreign policy" Allan Behm #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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The NACC has AGAIN been forced to correct its evidence about how many times the Commissioner has consulted for Defence.
This is ridiculous.
This is ridiculous.
December 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The NACC has AGAIN been forced to correct its evidence about how many times the Commissioner has consulted for Defence.
This is ridiculous.
This is ridiculous.
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Don't you think the public has a reasonable expectation that the Commissioner of the NACC being paid well above $800,000 would consider this a full time job and not also seek to freelance outside of it?
December 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Don't you think the public has a reasonable expectation that the Commissioner of the NACC being paid well above $800,000 would consider this a full time job and not also seek to freelance outside of it?
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There is $1 million budgeted for the legal assistance needed for NACC to properly reconsider the Robodebt referrals - this funding ends in February 2026 and I hope for all of us that means there will be answers and accountability at this time (6+ years after Robodebt ended).
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
There is $1 million budgeted for the legal assistance needed for NACC to properly reconsider the Robodebt referrals - this funding ends in February 2026 and I hope for all of us that means there will be answers and accountability at this time (6+ years after Robodebt ended).
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The worst thing to happen to academia was the emergence of a nomadic administrative class like the one in corporations who just move from institution to institution setting fires and walking away.
Say what you will about the flaws of faculty governance, but at least they believe in the mission.
Say what you will about the flaws of faculty governance, but at least they believe in the mission.
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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But Labor is set to eschew a series of recommendations from former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs’ long-anticipated jobs for mates review.....
But Labor is set to eschew a series of recommendations from former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs’ long-anticipated jobs for mates review.....
Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused
A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in government
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
But Labor is set to eschew a series of recommendations from former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs’ long-anticipated jobs for mates review.....
But Labor is set to eschew a series of recommendations from former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs’ long-anticipated jobs for mates review.....
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Very disappointing the Albanese Govt has refused to accept the full suite of recommendations from the Briggs Review designed to stop the jobs for mates culture in federal politics.
No surprise there is such low trust in politicians!
Communities constantly call for more integrity but are ignored.
No surprise there is such low trust in politicians!
Communities constantly call for more integrity but are ignored.
‘Patronage, nepotism’: Labor releases damning jobs-for-mates report
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher commissioned the review in early 2023 after the Coalition was accused of stacking dozens of plum positions.
www.afr.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Very disappointing the Albanese Govt has refused to accept the full suite of recommendations from the Briggs Review designed to stop the jobs for mates culture in federal politics.
No surprise there is such low trust in politicians!
Communities constantly call for more integrity but are ignored.
No surprise there is such low trust in politicians!
Communities constantly call for more integrity but are ignored.
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I've worked hard with all non-govt senators to secure release of the Briggs review.
Now it's clear why the Albanese Govt was hiding it for two years.
They are refusing to implement recommendations designed to ensure we have merit-based appointments 🤯
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Now it's clear why the Albanese Govt was hiding it for two years.
They are refusing to implement recommendations designed to ensure we have merit-based appointments 🤯
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Scathing ‘jobs for mates’ review finds appointments to government boards routinely abused
A report by Lynelle Briggs says placements ‘look like nepotism’ and are undermining confidence in government
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I've worked hard with all non-govt senators to secure release of the Briggs review.
Now it's clear why the Albanese Govt was hiding it for two years.
They are refusing to implement recommendations designed to ensure we have merit-based appointments 🤯
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Now it's clear why the Albanese Govt was hiding it for two years.
They are refusing to implement recommendations designed to ensure we have merit-based appointments 🤯
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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WHO declares obesity a disease, says Ozempic-style meds can be used to treat it long term www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
WHO declares obesity a disease, says Ozempic can be used to treat it
Ozempic-style medications have been recommended as long-term treatments for obesity under new guidelines released by the World Health Organization.
www.abc.net.au
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
WHO declares obesity a disease, says Ozempic-style meds can be used to treat it long term www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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So much I could say about the Robodebt Class Action re-settlement. But I am tired and in another time zone and will simply leave this here instead.
Commonwealth Ombudsman already smashed them and now not even govt's chosen auditing firm can say if the house of cards system of punitive mutual obligations is legal. Quite literally, they say, it is indefensible. Yet it persists. Even after Robodebt. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politic...
Exclusive: Government warned over ‘legal basis’ of welfare system
Despite being warned in 2018 that jobseekers were being exposed to unfair and excessive decisions, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations ‘chose to continue with the status quo’.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
September 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
So much I could say about the Robodebt Class Action re-settlement. But I am tired and in another time zone and will simply leave this here instead.
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By her own definition, with apologies to Douglas Adams, she should now have her office funding cut and disappear in a puff of logic
One could be forgiven for being confused about current definitions of anti-semitism.
September 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
By her own definition, with apologies to Douglas Adams, she should now have her office funding cut and disappear in a puff of logic
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And! Sorry, sorry, but they announced within 24 hours of each other: shortlisted for the Australian Political Book of the Year 2025 with some mighty authors. I hated every moment of writing this book in a way I cannot possibly convey. So, yay.
September 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
And! Sorry, sorry, but they announced within 24 hours of each other: shortlisted for the Australian Political Book of the Year 2025 with some mighty authors. I hated every moment of writing this book in a way I cannot possibly convey. So, yay.
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More lovely news for Mean Streak. Shortlisted for the Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award which recognises the use of research in works of literature. It also comes with a Peoples' Choice category, by public vote, so get amongst it! haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nib-peoples-...
September 9, 2025 at 7:19 AM
More lovely news for Mean Streak. Shortlisted for the Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award which recognises the use of research in works of literature. It also comes with a Peoples' Choice category, by public vote, so get amongst it! haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nib-peoples-...
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nine ate seven
Kerry Stokes ordered to pay Ben Roberts-Smith’s $13.5m legal costs after failed defamation suit
Kerry Stokes ordered to pay Ben Roberts-Smith’s $13.5m legal costs after failed defamation suit
Seven boss handed bill by federal court after backing the disgraced former soldier in action against Nine Newspapers
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Seven West Media’s chair, Kerry Stokes, has been ordered to pay $13.5m in legal costs to companies who were unsuccessfully sued for defamation by disgraced former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.
On Tuesday, a federal court registrar ordered that Australian Capital Equity Pty Ltd (ACE), Stokes’ private company, pay costs fixed at almost $13.3m, and a further $225,000 in relation to the costs assessment, bringing the total bill to $13.5m. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
nine ate seven
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Bishop needs to go as well. There is no sensible governance arrangement where she gets to lead appointing a new VC. A new Chancellor / Chair and then a deep breath followed by a proper process to appoint a new VC / CEO needed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
ANU vice-chancellor resigns after months of controversy
Genevieve Bell has bowed to intense pressure and resigned from her position as Australian National University vice-chancellor.
www.abc.net.au
September 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Bishop needs to go as well. There is no sensible governance arrangement where she gets to lead appointing a new VC. A new Chancellor / Chair and then a deep breath followed by a proper process to appoint a new VC / CEO needed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Read Mean Streak by @squigglyrick.bsky.social
It is a great and detailed account of the #Robodebt debacle.
It is a great and detailed account of the #Robodebt debacle.
Not only was Robodebt a colossal failure in raising the revenue it was promised to, it remains a stark reminder of how our governments treat the most vulnerable in our society.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
September 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Read Mean Streak by @squigglyrick.bsky.social
It is a great and detailed account of the #Robodebt debacle.
It is a great and detailed account of the #Robodebt debacle.
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I'm always glad to see @squigglyrick.bsky.social take on the absolute mess that is university governance
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
UTS’s dirty laundry
SafeWork NSW’s first prohibition notice on the grounds of psychological safety, made against staff cuts at University of Technology Sydney, is emblematic of a higher education sector in meltdown.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
September 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I'm always glad to see @squigglyrick.bsky.social take on the absolute mess that is university governance
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
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Yoda voice: Sue, Roberts-Smith
three seconds later: oh no my giant war criminal son
three seconds later: oh no my giant war criminal son
September 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Yoda voice: Sue, Roberts-Smith
three seconds later: oh no my giant war criminal son
three seconds later: oh no my giant war criminal son
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Even the external barrister hired to do the internal review of a NSW GIPA (FoI) decision was told it didn't exist. But it did. It had been emailed to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Prof. Kathryn McGrath, as requested. She said she discussed it with the VC. The VC signed the contract!
September 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Even the external barrister hired to do the internal review of a NSW GIPA (FoI) decision was told it didn't exist. But it did. It had been emailed to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Prof. Kathryn McGrath, as requested. She said she discussed it with the VC. The VC signed the contract!
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A phrase I wish I’d used in the post: the tyranny of low expectations.
No one *challenges* the right wing candidates, they just get fluffed and boosted, by virtually every major media source.
No one *challenges* the right wing candidates, they just get fluffed and boosted, by virtually every major media source.
A question on which I have pondered. No one on the diminished LNP front bench could justify a place in the current Labor ministry, which is far from stellar
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May 10, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Dutton turned his back on the Apology to the Stolen Generations.
April 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Dutton turned his back on the Apology to the Stolen Generations.
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Very weird "Insiders" panel.
April 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Very weird "Insiders" panel.
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If you missed the debate - catch up on @amyremeikis.bsky.social, @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social and my commentary
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Australia Institute Live: Day 19 of the 2025 election campaign
It's the half way point of the campaign and the second leaders' debate. Join us for all the campaign days' events, and fact checks, as it happens.
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April 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
If you missed the debate - catch up on @amyremeikis.bsky.social, @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social and my commentary
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Dutton makes another false claim about the APS, saying Australia has one of the highest no of public servants per capita
We’re actually lower than the OECD average for public servants as a % of the population
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#auspol #ausvotes #abcleadersdebate
We’re actually lower than the OECD average for public servants as a % of the population
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#auspol #ausvotes #abcleadersdebate
April 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Dutton makes another false claim about the APS, saying Australia has one of the highest no of public servants per capita
We’re actually lower than the OECD average for public servants as a % of the population
live.australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/u...
#auspol #ausvotes #abcleadersdebate
We’re actually lower than the OECD average for public servants as a % of the population
live.australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/u...
#auspol #ausvotes #abcleadersdebate