@wayne43.bsky.social
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“We’re paying more for gas just so that a Japanese company can export gas to Japan, and then export gas . . . for profit." - Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, The Australia Institute
✍️ Sign our petition urging the government to fix our gas export problem: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
✍️ Sign our petition urging the government to fix our gas export problem: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“We’re paying more for gas just so that a Japanese company can export gas to Japan, and then export gas . . . for profit." - Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, The Australia Institute
✍️ Sign our petition urging the government to fix our gas export problem: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
✍️ Sign our petition urging the government to fix our gas export problem: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
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A bunch of Christians think the Rapture is going to occur on 23Sept2025. Now if we could just arrange for some aliens to conduct a mass abduction event, everyone's a winner. ✝️ 🛸 #AlienAbduction #Rapture
September 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A bunch of Christians think the Rapture is going to occur on 23Sept2025. Now if we could just arrange for some aliens to conduct a mass abduction event, everyone's a winner. ✝️ 🛸 #AlienAbduction #Rapture
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Four Americans citizens – including a father and his three children – are among five people killed by an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon
The IDF says the strike was targeting a "Hezbollah operator", but it "regrets" the death of civilians, CNN reports
The IDF says the strike was targeting a "Hezbollah operator", but it "regrets" the death of civilians, CNN reports
September 22, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Four Americans citizens – including a father and his three children – are among five people killed by an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon
The IDF says the strike was targeting a "Hezbollah operator", but it "regrets" the death of civilians, CNN reports
The IDF says the strike was targeting a "Hezbollah operator", but it "regrets" the death of civilians, CNN reports
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The government is supposed to represent us, not the fossil fuel industry.
Our research shows fossil fuels are the biggest source of carbon emissions in Australia – but the government is letting them off the hook.
Add your name to the petition > theaus.in/phase-out-fo...
Our research shows fossil fuels are the biggest source of carbon emissions in Australia – but the government is letting them off the hook.
Add your name to the petition > theaus.in/phase-out-fo...
September 22, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The government is supposed to represent us, not the fossil fuel industry.
Our research shows fossil fuels are the biggest source of carbon emissions in Australia – but the government is letting them off the hook.
Add your name to the petition > theaus.in/phase-out-fo...
Our research shows fossil fuels are the biggest source of carbon emissions in Australia – but the government is letting them off the hook.
Add your name to the petition > theaus.in/phase-out-fo...
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There's been a lot of discussion about whether Albanese will get a meeting with Trump at the upcoming UN General Assembly.
But would it even be a good idea?
International & Security Affairs Advisor Allan Behm thinks Albanese would do better to avoid it.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
But would it even be a good idea?
International & Security Affairs Advisor Allan Behm thinks Albanese would do better to avoid it.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
There's been a lot of discussion about whether Albanese will get a meeting with Trump at the upcoming UN General Assembly.
But would it even be a good idea?
International & Security Affairs Advisor Allan Behm thinks Albanese would do better to avoid it.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
But would it even be a good idea?
International & Security Affairs Advisor Allan Behm thinks Albanese would do better to avoid it.
#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social
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"Today’s labour force figures were bad news for everyone except the RBA, who would be celebrating the unemployment rate rising from 4.1% to 4.3," writes @grogsgamut.bsky.social.
Last week they chose to keep rates at a level that they know would actually slow the economy, and increase unemployment.
Last week they chose to keep rates at a level that they know would actually slow the economy, and increase unemployment.
The latest unemployment figures show the RBA has failed Australians
The Reserve Bank last week chose to keep interest rates high even as more people are losing their jobs.
australiainstitute.org.au
July 17, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"Today’s labour force figures were bad news for everyone except the RBA, who would be celebrating the unemployment rate rising from 4.1% to 4.3," writes @grogsgamut.bsky.social.
Last week they chose to keep rates at a level that they know would actually slow the economy, and increase unemployment.
Last week they chose to keep rates at a level that they know would actually slow the economy, and increase unemployment.
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Imagine the terror in the news reports if gangs of armed unidentified masked black men in unmarked vans were grabbing white men and women off the street. #USPolitics #ICE
June 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Imagine the terror in the news reports if gangs of armed unidentified masked black men in unmarked vans were grabbing white men and women off the street. #USPolitics #ICE
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Hannah Thomas, ex-Greens candidate for Grayndler, has been injured during a pro-Palestine protest
Police say she “sustained facial injuries” during an arrest, with images online showing one of her eyes badly swollen
NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson says Thomas may lose sight in the injured eye
Police say she “sustained facial injuries” during an arrest, with images online showing one of her eyes badly swollen
NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson says Thomas may lose sight in the injured eye
June 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Hannah Thomas, ex-Greens candidate for Grayndler, has been injured during a pro-Palestine protest
Police say she “sustained facial injuries” during an arrest, with images online showing one of her eyes badly swollen
NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson says Thomas may lose sight in the injured eye
Police say she “sustained facial injuries” during an arrest, with images online showing one of her eyes badly swollen
NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson says Thomas may lose sight in the injured eye
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Australia’s had two more years of gambling ad harm since the Murphy report. It’s time for Labor to show some courage | Zoe Daniel
Australia’s had two more years of gambling ad harm since the Murphy report. It’s time for Labor to show some courage | Zoe Daniel
The public wants the ads banned but the government keeps bowing to pressure. Now, with its whopping majority, what’s the excuse?
Two years ago this week the Murphy report was delivered to the government, recommending the banning of gambling ads. And for two years the Albanese government has failed to act in the face of pressure from vested interests. Over those two years Australians have gambled away another $60bn.
In June 2023 Labor MP Peta Murphy said: “Australians are the biggest losers in the world when it comes to gambling. We have a culture where sport and gambling are intrinsically linked. These behaviours are causing increasingly widespread and serious harm to individuals, families and communities.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Australia’s had two more years of gambling ad harm since the Murphy report. It’s time for Labor to show some courage | Zoe Daniel
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Dear #Insiders. Did you know some Victorian Libs tried to stop other Victorian Libs from loaning $1.55m to a Victorian Lib being sued by another Victorian Lib? Honestly... It's not a Dr. Seuss book.
www.9news.com.au/national/jud...
www.9news.com.au/national/jud...
Judge slams 'half baked' attempt to block former Liberal leader's lifeline loan
The legal challenge came after the Victorian Liberals' administrative committee decided to lend former lead...
www.9news.com.au
June 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Dear #Insiders. Did you know some Victorian Libs tried to stop other Victorian Libs from loaning $1.55m to a Victorian Lib being sued by another Victorian Lib? Honestly... It's not a Dr. Seuss book.
www.9news.com.au/national/jud...
www.9news.com.au/national/jud...
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The environment minister had to deal with the North West Shelf project under the existing EPBC Act, that we did try to change in the last election," laxdale said.
"It was before the parliament for almost two years."
Do it now 😁
"It was before the parliament for almost two years."
Do it now 😁
June 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The environment minister had to deal with the North West Shelf project under the existing EPBC Act, that we did try to change in the last election," laxdale said.
"It was before the parliament for almost two years."
Do it now 😁
"It was before the parliament for almost two years."
Do it now 😁
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Greta Thunberg and Madleen crew are in Israeli detention as Israel kills 70 people in Gaza, including more aid seekers.
Israel kills 60 in Gaza; Madleen crew, including Greta Thunberg, detained
Greta Thunberg and Madleen crew are in Israeli detention as Israel kills 70 people in Gaza, including more aid seekers.
bit.ly
June 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Greta Thunberg and Madleen crew are in Israeli detention as Israel kills 70 people in Gaza, including more aid seekers.
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In which West Point's John Spencer, who claims to hate radical Islam & terrorism, defends & promotes Israel working with ISIS affiliates in Gaza because it worked so well in... *checks notes*... Iraq (!)
Never take this Israel shill seriously on anything ever again.
Never take this Israel shill seriously on anything ever again.
Opinion | Netanyahu Wisely Arms Gaza Clans to Fight Hamas
Critics assail Israel for employing a strategy the U.S. used in World War II, Afghanistan and Iraq.
www.wsj.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
In which West Point's John Spencer, who claims to hate radical Islam & terrorism, defends & promotes Israel working with ISIS affiliates in Gaza because it worked so well in... *checks notes*... Iraq (!)
Never take this Israel shill seriously on anything ever again.
Never take this Israel shill seriously on anything ever again.
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Neither glib lines nor warm thoughts can hide the cynicism of Labor’s North West Shelf decision | Clear Air
Neither glib lines nor warm thoughts can hide the cynicism of Labor’s North West Shelf decision | Clear Air
Albanese’s commitment to the climate crisis appears too often to be built on the idea that being better than the Coalition is enough – but that’s not how it works
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Fans of naked political cynicism have had plenty to cheer of late. Those hoping for something more from their elected leaders – a bit of principle and coherency, say – have had no shortage of reasons to lament what Michael Stipe once called the downhill slide into abysmal.
In Australia, there is cynicism right through the Albanese government’s proposed approval of a 45-year life extension for one of the world’s biggest gas developments. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Neither glib lines nor warm thoughts can hide the cynicism of Labor’s North West Shelf decision | Clear Air
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Trump is full of it. Literally and figuratively.
June 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Trump is full of it. Literally and figuratively.
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🇦🇺s lobbying rules are completely broken & it’s hurting our democracy.
The PM should use his huge majority to clean up our lobbying laws.
Too often the major parties team up against this kind of reform me & the xbench have been pushing
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The PM should use his huge majority to clean up our lobbying laws.
Too often the major parties team up against this kind of reform me & the xbench have been pushing
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Greens and independents to push Labor for tougher regulation of political lobbying
Greens leader Larissa Waters and independents Allegra Spender and David Pocock vow to use balance of power to strengthen rules on influence industry
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
🇦🇺s lobbying rules are completely broken & it’s hurting our democracy.
The PM should use his huge majority to clean up our lobbying laws.
Too often the major parties team up against this kind of reform me & the xbench have been pushing
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The PM should use his huge majority to clean up our lobbying laws.
Too often the major parties team up against this kind of reform me & the xbench have been pushing
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Once more for those up the back: no.
A grand total of 80,000 Australians have super balances of $3m or above, 85% of whom are over 60.
The hysteria around these tweaks is simultaneously illuminating and laughable.
A grand total of 80,000 Australians have super balances of $3m or above, 85% of whom are over 60.
The hysteria around these tweaks is simultaneously illuminating and laughable.
June 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Once more for those up the back: no.
A grand total of 80,000 Australians have super balances of $3m or above, 85% of whom are over 60.
The hysteria around these tweaks is simultaneously illuminating and laughable.
A grand total of 80,000 Australians have super balances of $3m or above, 85% of whom are over 60.
The hysteria around these tweaks is simultaneously illuminating and laughable.
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Just for O.S. friends - the Australian Prime Minister does NOT have the power to pardon anyone
This power is reserved for the Crown - for a miscarriage of justice. AND the Royal prerogative of mercy does not overturn a conviction.
Your system of government is cooked
You might want to look at that
This power is reserved for the Crown - for a miscarriage of justice. AND the Royal prerogative of mercy does not overturn a conviction.
Your system of government is cooked
You might want to look at that
May 31, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Just for O.S. friends - the Australian Prime Minister does NOT have the power to pardon anyone
This power is reserved for the Crown - for a miscarriage of justice. AND the Royal prerogative of mercy does not overturn a conviction.
Your system of government is cooked
You might want to look at that
This power is reserved for the Crown - for a miscarriage of justice. AND the Royal prerogative of mercy does not overturn a conviction.
Your system of government is cooked
You might want to look at that
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A US military mega-contractor assisting an Australian company to develop a proposal for a nuclear waste dump in Central Australia has a flawed safety record in handling nuclear waste storage.
declassifiedaus.org/2025/05/31/u...
declassifiedaus.org/2025/05/31/u...
U.S. MILITARY CONTRACTOR BACKING AUSTRALIAN NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP - Declassified Australia
A US military mega-contractor assisting an Australian company to develop a proposal for a nuclear waste dump in Central Australia has a flawed safety record in handling nuclear waste storage.
declassifiedaus.org
May 31, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Need proof Big Gas is ripping Australians off?
Inpex exported ~$54 billion in gas from the NT
Inpex also HASN'T PAID A CENT in
❌Royalties
❌Petroleum Resource Rent Tax
❌Company Tax
🎙️ @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Inpex exported ~$54 billion in gas from the NT
Inpex also HASN'T PAID A CENT in
❌Royalties
❌Petroleum Resource Rent Tax
❌Company Tax
🎙️ @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
May 30, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Need proof Big Gas is ripping Australians off?
Inpex exported ~$54 billion in gas from the NT
Inpex also HASN'T PAID A CENT in
❌Royalties
❌Petroleum Resource Rent Tax
❌Company Tax
🎙️ @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Inpex exported ~$54 billion in gas from the NT
Inpex also HASN'T PAID A CENT in
❌Royalties
❌Petroleum Resource Rent Tax
❌Company Tax
🎙️ @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
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When it comes to having an East Coast domestic gas reservation policy, or not, it’s Japan, Singapore and Korea that call the shots. Newly minted Industry Minister Tim Ayres just didn’t get the memo. #auspol
Taboo. Can we finally talk about a gas reservation policy? - Michael West
Industry Minister, Tim Ayres, has hinted at a future federal gas reservation policy. He may be unaware of the prohibition of discussing it.
michaelwest.com.au
May 31, 2025 at 2:51 AM
When it comes to having an East Coast domestic gas reservation policy, or not, it’s Japan, Singapore and Korea that call the shots. Newly minted Industry Minister Tim Ayres just didn’t get the memo. #auspol
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Thank you Zoe Daniel for representing Goldstein with your strong advocacy on climate change, student debt, gendered violence, gambling reform, and local health amenities.
The contrast with Tim Wilson, and his IPA talking points, is our loss. Thanks and go well.
The contrast with Tim Wilson, and his IPA talking points, is our loss. Thanks and go well.
May 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Thank you Zoe Daniel for representing Goldstein with your strong advocacy on climate change, student debt, gendered violence, gambling reform, and local health amenities.
The contrast with Tim Wilson, and his IPA talking points, is our loss. Thanks and go well.
The contrast with Tim Wilson, and his IPA talking points, is our loss. Thanks and go well.
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Surely the Australian tax payer is entitled to a detailed explanation about what this new #ALP gov think the #AUKUS benefits and deliverables are. “Defence Partnership” doesn’t cut the mustard. #Auspol
You can bet that Richard Marles has a nice job lined up! #Defence #Auspol AUKUS makes no sense. In any context, it is a total rort, started off in corruption and probably continues in corruption. There really is no other explanation. #auspol #StopAuspol @australianlabor.bsky.social
#Auspol We need to end the dirty deals done by MPs and Senators whilst in office with Defence Industries etc that see them land jobs after leaving Parliament. Look how many from the Coalition are making money from AUKUS..Christopher Pyne helps Defence companies get deals with Government.
May 31, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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#Auspol We need to end the dirty deals done by MPs and Senators whilst in office with Defence Industries etc that see them land jobs after leaving Parliament. Look how many from the Coalition are making money from AUKUS..Christopher Pyne helps Defence companies get deals with Government.
May 31, 2025 at 3:34 AM
#Auspol We need to end the dirty deals done by MPs and Senators whilst in office with Defence Industries etc that see them land jobs after leaving Parliament. Look how many from the Coalition are making money from AUKUS..Christopher Pyne helps Defence companies get deals with Government.