Tristan Ryan
@tristanar.bsky.social
Climate and housing justice. Urban policy and heritage conservation. Landscape design student. Unionist. Gadigal land. He/him.
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Mid rise apartment pattern release entirely illustrated by renders instead of architectural plans in a press release on an architectural website. And we wonder why architects are typecast as cosmetic curators rather than as fundamental to housing liveability and performance…🤯
November 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Mid rise apartment pattern release entirely illustrated by renders instead of architectural plans in a press release on an architectural website. And we wonder why architects are typecast as cosmetic curators rather than as fundamental to housing liveability and performance…🤯
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Minister Gallagher refuses to answer basic questions from @davidpocock.bsky.social about whether they got legal advice that giving cops these powers to cancel welfare payments is constitutional
"This is extraordinary that the government won't even confirm"
"This is extraordinary that the government won't even confirm"
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Minister Gallagher refuses to answer basic questions from @davidpocock.bsky.social about whether they got legal advice that giving cops these powers to cancel welfare payments is constitutional
"This is extraordinary that the government won't even confirm"
"This is extraordinary that the government won't even confirm"
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Many legal & welfare groups fear this amendment will punish victims of domestic violence, particularly First Nations women
Gallagher says Centrelink has "a history of engagement" w/ these victims & will provide info to prevent them being harmed by these new powers
My goodness
Gallagher says Centrelink has "a history of engagement" w/ these victims & will provide info to prevent them being harmed by these new powers
My goodness
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Many legal & welfare groups fear this amendment will punish victims of domestic violence, particularly First Nations women
Gallagher says Centrelink has "a history of engagement" w/ these victims & will provide info to prevent them being harmed by these new powers
My goodness
Gallagher says Centrelink has "a history of engagement" w/ these victims & will provide info to prevent them being harmed by these new powers
My goodness
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"Our country is starving the people of Gaza to death. The international community must impose crippling sanctions on Israel until it ends this brutal campaign and implements a permanent ceasefire": letter in the Guardian from prominent Israelis.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
The starvation of Gaza is shameful. Crippling sanctions on Israel are needed | Letters
Letter: Thirty-one Israeli signatories express their shame, rage and agony over the plight of Palestinians and call for action from the international community
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"Our country is starving the people of Gaza to death. The international community must impose crippling sanctions on Israel until it ends this brutal campaign and implements a permanent ceasefire": letter in the Guardian from prominent Israelis.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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He's right.
But also: this was exactly how some of us warned the Terrorism Act 2000 would be used when it was passed, by the government in which Peter Hain was a minister. He and all the others either ignored or dismissed our warnings. It's very frustrating.
But also: this was exactly how some of us warned the Terrorism Act 2000 would be used when it was passed, by the government in which Peter Hain was a minister. He and all the others either ignored or dismissed our warnings. It's very frustrating.
Peter Hain says anti-apartheid campaigners would have been treated as terrorists under logic used to ban Palestine Action www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Anti-apartheid activists would have been called terrorists under logic banning Palestine Action, Peter Hain says – as it happened
Labour peer says he is ‘deeply ashamed’ his party is backing moves to ban group
www.theguardian.com
July 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
He's right.
But also: this was exactly how some of us warned the Terrorism Act 2000 would be used when it was passed, by the government in which Peter Hain was a minister. He and all the others either ignored or dismissed our warnings. It's very frustrating.
But also: this was exactly how some of us warned the Terrorism Act 2000 would be used when it was passed, by the government in which Peter Hain was a minister. He and all the others either ignored or dismissed our warnings. It's very frustrating.
Macquarie Uni i facing brutal cuts - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/sa...
SAVE SOCIOLOGY AT MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
We urge Macquarie University management to reverse this decision and preserve the vital disciplines of Sociology and Politics.
Sociology has a key place in the social sciences as the broadest and mos...
www.megaphone.org.au
July 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Macquarie Uni i facing brutal cuts - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/sa...
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Just in case anyone was accidentally excited by the election outcome - this from the PM today…”“Get out of the way and let the private sector build it. That is going to be one of my priorities.” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Albanese tells crossbench to ‘get out of the way’ on housing as he faces calls for stronger action on environment
PM flags cutting university debts as priority for newly re-elected government as cabinet speculation swirls
www.theguardian.com
May 5, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Just in case anyone was accidentally excited by the election outcome - this from the PM today…”“Get out of the way and let the private sector build it. That is going to be one of my priorities.” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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On a day the Israeli government announces horrific new plans to ethnically cleanse Gaza, Labor MPs are bragging about how their “centrist” position won them votes.
May 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
On a day the Israeli government announces horrific new plans to ethnically cleanse Gaza, Labor MPs are bragging about how their “centrist” position won them votes.
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Brereton: "I agree there may be a perception that because the Royal Commission referred something to us we should do something." lol
November 22, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Brereton: "I agree there may be a perception that because the Royal Commission referred something to us we should do something." lol
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If Leo can do a submission the night before his year 11 exams, the least I could do was back him (and others) in by sending in one of my own.
The words "drongos" and "cowards" featured prominently after a list of my nine favourite reasons this is a fucking stupid idea.
The words "drongos" and "cowards" featured prominently after a list of my nine favourite reasons this is a fucking stupid idea.
November 21, 2024 at 12:07 PM
If Leo can do a submission the night before his year 11 exams, the least I could do was back him (and others) in by sending in one of my own.
The words "drongos" and "cowards" featured prominently after a list of my nine favourite reasons this is a fucking stupid idea.
The words "drongos" and "cowards" featured prominently after a list of my nine favourite reasons this is a fucking stupid idea.
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The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
November 21, 2024 at 2:07 PM
The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
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Construction is the world’s biggest carbon emitter
New buildings are not subject to VAT. Time to level the playing field by also removing VAT on retrofit and refurbishment of buildings
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
New buildings are not subject to VAT. Time to level the playing field by also removing VAT on retrofit and refurbishment of buildings
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Construction is the world’s biggest polluter, yet Labour still refuses to tackle it | Simon Jenkins
Refurbishing an old building is subject to full VAT. The government’s priorities are all wrong, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Construction is the world’s biggest carbon emitter
New buildings are not subject to VAT. Time to level the playing field by also removing VAT on retrofit and refurbishment of buildings
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
New buildings are not subject to VAT. Time to level the playing field by also removing VAT on retrofit and refurbishment of buildings
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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This is so true.
The car rules, deforms the design of our cities, of our streets.
Pedestrians have no equivalent rules, & therefore too often diminished ’rights’.
It happens at every intersection in cities, set out by car & truck turning.
It even determines where we can (or rather can’t) plant trees
The car rules, deforms the design of our cities, of our streets.
Pedestrians have no equivalent rules, & therefore too often diminished ’rights’.
It happens at every intersection in cities, set out by car & truck turning.
It even determines where we can (or rather can’t) plant trees
Fixing the #carnage on our roadways requires a change in mindset + dramatic transformation of transportation.
KILLED BY A TRAFFIC ENGINEER. My guest, author Wes Marshall.
Webinar #Cities4Everyone
Tues. Nov. 26 at 11am EST/ 5pm CET
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KILLED BY A TRAFFIC ENGINEER. My guest, author Wes Marshall.
Webinar #Cities4Everyone
Tues. Nov. 26 at 11am EST/ 5pm CET
Register & share. FREE: bit.ly/3zTlYQn
November 20, 2024 at 9:51 PM
This is so true.
The car rules, deforms the design of our cities, of our streets.
Pedestrians have no equivalent rules, & therefore too often diminished ’rights’.
It happens at every intersection in cities, set out by car & truck turning.
It even determines where we can (or rather can’t) plant trees
The car rules, deforms the design of our cities, of our streets.
Pedestrians have no equivalent rules, & therefore too often diminished ’rights’.
It happens at every intersection in cities, set out by car & truck turning.
It even determines where we can (or rather can’t) plant trees
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And then him deciding for over a decade to not work out how energy markets work
To think the Chris Uhlmann documentary was the result of him being bullied on social media with things like “that’s not how energy markets work”.
November 21, 2024 at 1:44 AM
And then him deciding for over a decade to not work out how energy markets work
It’s funny that the author uses air travel as an analogy given that:
- Airlines have steadily reduced the space afforded to economy class passengers without reducing ticket prices
- Most people do not have a choice and *have* to fly economy.
- Airlines have steadily reduced the space afforded to economy class passengers without reducing ticket prices
- Most people do not have a choice and *have* to fly economy.
This is so wrong in so many ways. Just a few:
• Condensation running down your walls *is* a health & safety issue
• Making apartments bigger doesn’t take up more land—they’re stacked on top of each other
• Orientation for natural light doesn’t add cost
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
• Condensation running down your walls *is* a health & safety issue
• Making apartments bigger doesn’t take up more land—they’re stacked on top of each other
• Orientation for natural light doesn’t add cost
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hey, architects: hands off my dog-box apartment! It may be small and dark, but it beats the alternative | Dominic Behrens
Of course more space and light is desirable, but banning basic apartments means more displacement, homelessness and overcrowded sharehouses
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2024 at 8:09 AM
It’s funny that the author uses air travel as an analogy given that:
- Airlines have steadily reduced the space afforded to economy class passengers without reducing ticket prices
- Most people do not have a choice and *have* to fly economy.
- Airlines have steadily reduced the space afforded to economy class passengers without reducing ticket prices
- Most people do not have a choice and *have* to fly economy.
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A legal expert responds to Keir Starmer’s genocide comment.
November 14, 2024 at 8:52 PM
A legal expert responds to Keir Starmer’s genocide comment.
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🔴 Israeli air attack on a Lebanon village kills six people, including three children.
🔴 Yemen's Houthis say they attacked “a vital target” in Israel’s port city of Eilat with a number of drones.
🔴 At least 36 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn.
LIVE updates ⤵️ aje.io/xaxrwv
🔴 Yemen's Houthis say they attacked “a vital target” in Israel’s port city of Eilat with a number of drones.
🔴 At least 36 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn.
LIVE updates ⤵️ aje.io/xaxrwv
‘Barbaric attacks’: Israel kills more Lebanon medics despite condemnation
A drone kills two paramedics in Lebanon’s Nabatieh as outrage pours in after 12 rescuers died in an Israeli attack.
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November 16, 2024 at 7:33 PM
🔴 Israeli air attack on a Lebanon village kills six people, including three children.
🔴 Yemen's Houthis say they attacked “a vital target” in Israel’s port city of Eilat with a number of drones.
🔴 At least 36 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn.
LIVE updates ⤵️ aje.io/xaxrwv
🔴 Yemen's Houthis say they attacked “a vital target” in Israel’s port city of Eilat with a number of drones.
🔴 At least 36 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn.
LIVE updates ⤵️ aje.io/xaxrwv
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Why does it always seem that those with the biggest developments /developers invariably seem to get the easiest treatment/ well-oiled passage … to help them make more $ more quickly …
Is it like this everywhere?
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Is it like this everywhere?
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
The three people who will bypass councils to speed up housing supply
With housing completions and approvals heading in the wrong direction, a major reform will give developers a new planning pathway for projects of 100 apartments or more.
www.smh.com.au
November 16, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Why does it always seem that those with the biggest developments /developers invariably seem to get the easiest treatment/ well-oiled passage … to help them make more $ more quickly …
Is it like this everywhere?
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Is it like this everywhere?
www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
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The sheer panic behind tech companies just slathering their products with generative AI is so telling.
This is only going to get worse as they try to 10x their demand-fabrication efforts because they only get 1% of the results they expected
This is only going to get worse as they try to 10x their demand-fabrication efforts because they only get 1% of the results they expected
November 16, 2024 at 12:04 PM
The sheer panic behind tech companies just slathering their products with generative AI is so telling.
This is only going to get worse as they try to 10x their demand-fabrication efforts because they only get 1% of the results they expected
This is only going to get worse as they try to 10x their demand-fabrication efforts because they only get 1% of the results they expected
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Exclusive: NACC dumped Gleeson over concerns for Coalition minister
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
Exclusive: NACC dumped Gleeson over concerns for Coalition minister
Former solicitor-general Justin Gleeson’s appointment to review the NACC’s decision on robodebt was rescinded over concerns it might offend a Coalition minister who was referred for investigation.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 15, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Exclusive: NACC dumped Gleeson over concerns for Coalition minister
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
It’s a shame that the announcement of the pattern book competition winners - if nothing else a showcase of excellent housing design - has been overshadowed by the government’s new troika approval process for mega developments and rezonings.
November 16, 2024 at 6:40 AM
It’s a shame that the announcement of the pattern book competition winners - if nothing else a showcase of excellent housing design - has been overshadowed by the government’s new troika approval process for mega developments and rezonings.
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The gap between the promise of the planning application … & the dismal disappointment of delivery (view in same position)
Aust we have huge problems on the design, construction, environmental performance & cost of our housing.
Beyond planning, just not building well or enough
Aust we have huge problems on the design, construction, environmental performance & cost of our housing.
Beyond planning, just not building well or enough
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
The gap between the promise of the planning application … & the dismal disappointment of delivery (view in same position)
Aust we have huge problems on the design, construction, environmental performance & cost of our housing.
Beyond planning, just not building well or enough
Aust we have huge problems on the design, construction, environmental performance & cost of our housing.
Beyond planning, just not building well or enough
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Germany has facilitated Israel's genocide from day one.
Now over 1,000 academics, civil servants and public figures have signed a letter demanding this obscenity ends.
Delighted to interview two of the signatories 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=w8hX...
Now over 1,000 academics, civil servants and public figures have signed a letter demanding this obscenity ends.
Delighted to interview two of the signatories 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=w8hX...
November 14, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Germany has facilitated Israel's genocide from day one.
Now over 1,000 academics, civil servants and public figures have signed a letter demanding this obscenity ends.
Delighted to interview two of the signatories 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=w8hX...
Now over 1,000 academics, civil servants and public figures have signed a letter demanding this obscenity ends.
Delighted to interview two of the signatories 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=w8hX...
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Alas this is the case. It's a networking corp event now. Might as well be held in Davos
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, say leading climate policy experts
Future UN conferences should only be held in countries that show support for climate action, urge influential group
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Alas this is the case. It's a networking corp event now. Might as well be held in Davos
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...