Em Dee
@the-pet-rescuer.bsky.social
Supporter of kindness. Animal advocate. Dad joke aficionado. Former political staffer. My views are my own.
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The Tasmanian government has been accused of “blatant pork-barrelling” after it allocated $450,000 to a community club in Penguin and linked the funding to the election for a crucial Legislative Council seat. #politas
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Tasmanian government accused of ‘blatant pork-barrelling’ over $450,000 grant before Legislative Council election | Tasmanian Inquirer
The Tasmanian government has been accused of “blatant pork-barrelling” after allocating $450,000 to a community club ahead of a Legislative Council election.
tasmanianinquirer.com.au
May 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Tasmanian government has been accused of “blatant pork-barrelling” after it allocated $450,000 to a community club in Penguin and linked the funding to the election for a crucial Legislative Council seat. #politas
tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/tasmani...
tasmanianinquirer.com.au/news/tasmani...
Well no surprises here…
May 18, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Well no surprises here…
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Hey RBA, if you’re worried about the economy – & you should be – it’s time to cut rates.
The latest national accounts show your blunt instrument has bludgeoned consumption & the economy.
If you think the economy is moving slow, cut rates.
thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy... #auspol
The latest national accounts show your blunt instrument has bludgeoned consumption & the economy.
If you think the economy is moving slow, cut rates.
thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy... #auspol
How not to battle inflation
Economists including former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser are increasingly convinced there are more effective tools than interest rates to fight inflation – but what are they?
thesaturdaypaper.com.au
December 5, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Hey RBA, if you’re worried about the economy – & you should be – it’s time to cut rates.
The latest national accounts show your blunt instrument has bludgeoned consumption & the economy.
If you think the economy is moving slow, cut rates.
thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy... #auspol
The latest national accounts show your blunt instrument has bludgeoned consumption & the economy.
If you think the economy is moving slow, cut rates.
thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy... #auspol
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“Back in my day we were happy without social media” says guy whose ‘day’ had affordable housing and free uni
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“Back in my day we were happy without social media” says guy whose ‘day’ had affordable housing and free uni – The Chaser
"Clearly the only reason kids don't feel hope is all the ticky-toks" said the PM
chaser.com.au
November 27, 2024 at 1:53 AM
“Back in my day we were happy without social media” says guy whose ‘day’ had affordable housing and free uni
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A momentous day in TAS.
The state’s first ever class action is awaiting final court approval for $75 million compensation to 129 victim-survivors of child abuse at Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
But here’s the kicker: Ashley is *still open and unsafe for children*. No one has ever been charged.
The state’s first ever class action is awaiting final court approval for $75 million compensation to 129 victim-survivors of child abuse at Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
But here’s the kicker: Ashley is *still open and unsafe for children*. No one has ever been charged.
November 24, 2024 at 10:43 PM
A momentous day in TAS.
The state’s first ever class action is awaiting final court approval for $75 million compensation to 129 victim-survivors of child abuse at Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
But here’s the kicker: Ashley is *still open and unsafe for children*. No one has ever been charged.
The state’s first ever class action is awaiting final court approval for $75 million compensation to 129 victim-survivors of child abuse at Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
But here’s the kicker: Ashley is *still open and unsafe for children*. No one has ever been charged.