Tim Watts MP
@timwattsmp.bsky.social
Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs; Member for Gellibrand. Authorised: Tim Watts, Australian Labor Party, 455 Melbourne Rd Newport.
It’s always a pleasure to share a conversation over a meal with Shashi Tharoor - but particularly when he comes bearing books!
It was wonderful to be able to welcome Shashi back to Melbourne and to talk cricket, books and international affairs (I promise that I only mentioned Alyssa Healy once).
It was wonderful to be able to welcome Shashi back to Melbourne and to talk cricket, books and international affairs (I promise that I only mentioned Alyssa Healy once).
October 14, 2025 at 4:54 AM
It’s always a pleasure to share a conversation over a meal with Shashi Tharoor - but particularly when he comes bearing books!
It was wonderful to be able to welcome Shashi back to Melbourne and to talk cricket, books and international affairs (I promise that I only mentioned Alyssa Healy once).
It was wonderful to be able to welcome Shashi back to Melbourne and to talk cricket, books and international affairs (I promise that I only mentioned Alyssa Healy once).
“Their combination of democratic faith with political scepticism, and their willingness to switch votes based on policy considerations, makes them an important and discerning segment of the Australian electorate.”
September 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“Their combination of democratic faith with political scepticism, and their willingness to switch votes based on policy considerations, makes them an important and discerning segment of the Australian electorate.”
Some inconvenient research for the conspiracy theorists:
“The voting behaviour of Indian Australians reveals a sophisticated and pragmatic approach to electoral participation.”
www.dfat.gov.au/sites/defaul...
“The voting behaviour of Indian Australians reveals a sophisticated and pragmatic approach to electoral participation.”
www.dfat.gov.au/sites/defaul...
September 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Some inconvenient research for the conspiracy theorists:
“The voting behaviour of Indian Australians reveals a sophisticated and pragmatic approach to electoral participation.”
www.dfat.gov.au/sites/defaul...
“The voting behaviour of Indian Australians reveals a sophisticated and pragmatic approach to electoral participation.”
www.dfat.gov.au/sites/defaul...
Ok ABC Radio National, you know how to get me to bite!📚
Voting opened today in RN’s Top 100 Books of the past 25 years and I couldn’t help voting early.
What's your favourite book of this century so far?
Vote now: bit.ly/45rGkgE
#RadioNational #Top100Books
Voting opened today in RN’s Top 100 Books of the past 25 years and I couldn’t help voting early.
What's your favourite book of this century so far?
Vote now: bit.ly/45rGkgE
#RadioNational #Top100Books
September 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Ok ABC Radio National, you know how to get me to bite!📚
Voting opened today in RN’s Top 100 Books of the past 25 years and I couldn’t help voting early.
What's your favourite book of this century so far?
Vote now: bit.ly/45rGkgE
#RadioNational #Top100Books
Voting opened today in RN’s Top 100 Books of the past 25 years and I couldn’t help voting early.
What's your favourite book of this century so far?
Vote now: bit.ly/45rGkgE
#RadioNational #Top100Books
It was wonderful seeing MPs, school groups & members of the public captivated by the public performance.
I’m just thankful that they chose a performance from their new production of R&J rather than their recently concluded production of Coriolanus. It would have made for quite the different vibe!
I’m just thankful that they chose a performance from their new production of R&J rather than their recently concluded production of Coriolanus. It would have made for quite the different vibe!
August 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
It was wonderful seeing MPs, school groups & members of the public captivated by the public performance.
I’m just thankful that they chose a performance from their new production of R&J rather than their recently concluded production of Coriolanus. It would have made for quite the different vibe!
I’m just thankful that they chose a performance from their new production of R&J rather than their recently concluded production of Coriolanus. It would have made for quite the different vibe!
All the world’s a stage - including Australian Parliament House!
A lovely change of pace this morning when Bell Shakespeare gave a pop up performance of scenes from Romeo and Juliet in the Marble Foyer this morning.
A lovely change of pace this morning when Bell Shakespeare gave a pop up performance of scenes from Romeo and Juliet in the Marble Foyer this morning.
August 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
All the world’s a stage - including Australian Parliament House!
A lovely change of pace this morning when Bell Shakespeare gave a pop up performance of scenes from Romeo and Juliet in the Marble Foyer this morning.
A lovely change of pace this morning when Bell Shakespeare gave a pop up performance of scenes from Romeo and Juliet in the Marble Foyer this morning.
The great historian of Australia's relationship with Asia, David Walker, once recounted how in 1966, a newly elected Andrew Peacock burnished his leadership credentials by taking up the cause of Asian engagement - 'a proven topic for earnest statements with visionary appeal' even then.
March 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The great historian of Australia's relationship with Asia, David Walker, once recounted how in 1966, a newly elected Andrew Peacock burnished his leadership credentials by taking up the cause of Asian engagement - 'a proven topic for earnest statements with visionary appeal' even then.
Honourable mention for this strikingly unique auto-biography...
December 29, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Honourable mention for this strikingly unique auto-biography...
Not much new fiction this year as I've found myself re-reading old favourites for comfort...
December 29, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Not much new fiction this year as I've found myself re-reading old favourites for comfort...
Since it's that time of the year, a selection of books that I've particularly enjoyed throughout 2024...
December 29, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Since it's that time of the year, a selection of books that I've particularly enjoyed throughout 2024...
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
19/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
19/20
December 24, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
19/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
19/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
18/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
18/20
December 23, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
18/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
18/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
17/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
17/20
December 21, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
17/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
17/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
16/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
16/20
December 20, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
16/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
16/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
15/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
15/20
December 20, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
15/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
15/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
14/20
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#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
14/20
December 18, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
14/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
14/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
13/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
13/20
December 17, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
13/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
13/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
12/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
12/20
December 16, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
12/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
12/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
11/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
11/20
December 15, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
11/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
11/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
10/20
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#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
10/20
December 14, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
10/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
10/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
9/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
9/20
December 12, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
9/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
9/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
8/20
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#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
8/20
December 12, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
8/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
8/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
7/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
7/20
December 10, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
7/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
7/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
6/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
6/20
November 29, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
6/20
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
6/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
📚📚📚
#BookChallenge
5/20
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
5/20
November 28, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
5/20
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#BookSky
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#BookChallenge
5/20