Paul Begley
@yelgeb.bsky.social
“Where did you get the idea that the most wonderful thing I could be in life was obedient?”
― Germaine Greer
― Germaine Greer
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This. Who even are these people?
"…she no longer believed in germ theory…"
"…she no longer believed in germ theory…"
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This. Who even are these people?
"…she no longer believed in germ theory…"
"…she no longer believed in germ theory…"
Far-right watch: the neoliberal think tank director platforming ethnonationalists theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
Far-right watch: the neoliberal think tank director platforming ethnonationalists - The Shot
Around the West, mainstream figures are normalising far-right actors and ideas. Some of them, for example the Australian judiciary, do...
theshot.net.au
November 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Far-right watch: the neoliberal think tank director platforming ethnonationalists theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
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Very good read by @yelgeb.bsky.social on debate over Albo v Gough Whitlam #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
Can Anthony Albanese credibly claim to be a successor of Whitlam? - Michael West
From AUKUS to government secrecy, politics to policy, PM Anthony Albanese is closer to Liberal Scott Morrison than Gough Whitlam
michaelwest.com.au
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Very good read by @yelgeb.bsky.social on debate over Albo v Gough Whitlam #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
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"As a public display of the forces that by 2022 had shaped Albanese’s character, no sooner had he took office than he personally cut the independents’ staffing allocation from four to one, which greatly minimised their capacity to be effective."
#MostDisappointingPM
#AusPol
#MostDisappointingPM
#AusPol
"At a time when a modicum of political leadership was required ... Albanese showed himself to be anything but a leader representing Labor values, but rather a follower of the likes of Morrison and Hanson."
My take on Albanese & Whitlam.
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
My take on Albanese & Whitlam.
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
Can Anthony Albanese credibly claim to be a successor of Whitlam? - Michael West
From AUKUS to government secrecy, politics to policy, PM Anthony Albanese is closer to Liberal Scott Morrison than Gough Whitlam
michaelwest.com.au
November 9, 2025 at 11:44 PM
"As a public display of the forces that by 2022 had shaped Albanese’s character, no sooner had he took office than he personally cut the independents’ staffing allocation from four to one, which greatly minimised their capacity to be effective."
#MostDisappointingPM
#AusPol
#MostDisappointingPM
#AusPol
"At a time when a modicum of political leadership was required ... Albanese showed himself to be anything but a leader representing Labor values, but rather a follower of the likes of Morrison and Hanson."
My take on Albanese & Whitlam.
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
My take on Albanese & Whitlam.
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
Can Anthony Albanese credibly claim to be a successor of Whitlam? - Michael West
From AUKUS to government secrecy, politics to policy, PM Anthony Albanese is closer to Liberal Scott Morrison than Gough Whitlam
michaelwest.com.au
November 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"At a time when a modicum of political leadership was required ... Albanese showed himself to be anything but a leader representing Labor values, but rather a follower of the likes of Morrison and Hanson."
My take on Albanese & Whitlam.
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
My take on Albanese & Whitlam.
michaelwest.com.au/can-anthony-...
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This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.
October 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.
My take on the prospects of Ausrralia's national interest being on the table when our PM goes bearing gifts to Washington.
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Albanese meets Trump: A fly to a wanton schoolboy
Paul Begley looks at how the Australian prime minister might manage his scheduled meeting with Donald Trump this week.
johnmenadue.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My take on the prospects of Ausrralia's national interest being on the table when our PM goes bearing gifts to Washington.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
Reposted by Paul Begley
Reposted by Paul Begley
ASIC doesn't prosecute bankers, or NACC the perpetrators of Robodebt.
@yelgeb.bsky.social on the blistering double standard in prosecuting white collars v blue, and protecting corporate reputations
#auspol #ANZ #austrac
michaelwest.com.au/asic-nacc-ex...
@yelgeb.bsky.social on the blistering double standard in prosecuting white collars v blue, and protecting corporate reputations
#auspol #ANZ #austrac
michaelwest.com.au/asic-nacc-ex...
A culture of leniency. Exposing wrongdoing or protecting wrongdoers? - Michael West
Corporate regulator ASIC lets crooked bankers walk free, and the notional anti-corruption commission ignores Robodebt.
michaelwest.com.au
October 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
ASIC doesn't prosecute bankers, or NACC the perpetrators of Robodebt.
@yelgeb.bsky.social on the blistering double standard in prosecuting white collars v blue, and protecting corporate reputations
#auspol #ANZ #austrac
michaelwest.com.au/asic-nacc-ex...
@yelgeb.bsky.social on the blistering double standard in prosecuting white collars v blue, and protecting corporate reputations
#auspol #ANZ #austrac
michaelwest.com.au/asic-nacc-ex...
Would that be Livia Giuggioli MBE, the mother of two Firth children?
The reporter could have gone the extra mile by giving her a name.
The reporter could have gone the extra mile by giving her a name.
I'm pretty sure this woman has a name, Bloomberg
Colin Firth's ex-wife has said she is returning her honorary MBE in response to Donald Trump's state visit to the UK
September 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Would that be Livia Giuggioli MBE, the mother of two Firth children?
The reporter could have gone the extra mile by giving her a name.
The reporter could have gone the extra mile by giving her a name.
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Just telling it like it is
September 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Just telling it like it is
Reposted by Paul Begley
"Neither confirm nor deny" documents into reasons why the Govt (FIRB) made decision to sell large Australian assets to foreign corporations
@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social's big FOI battle #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/foreign-inve...
@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social's big FOI battle #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/foreign-inve...
Neither confirm nor deny: Foreign Investment Review Board secrecy - Michael West
The Albanese Government is going to extremes to prevent scrutiny of decisions by the Foreign Investment Review Board.
michaelwest.com.au
September 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"Neither confirm nor deny" documents into reasons why the Govt (FIRB) made decision to sell large Australian assets to foreign corporations
@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social's big FOI battle #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/foreign-inve...
@mrrexpatrick.bsky.social's big FOI battle #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/foreign-inve...
"NACC Inspector Gail Furness is giving the Commission a chance to save its reputation. But will that, too, be squandered in secrecy?"
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
Tension mounts at the NACC as Robodebt re-run looms - Michael West
NACC Inspector Gail Furness is giving the commission a chance to save its reputation. But will that, too, be squandered in secrecy?
michaelwest.com.au
September 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"NACC Inspector Gail Furness is giving the Commission a chance to save its reputation. But will that, too, be squandered in secrecy?"
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
"NACC Inspector Gail Furness is giving the Commission a chance to save its reputation. But will that, too, be squandered in secrecy?
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
Tension mounts at the NACC as Robodebt re-run looms - Michael West
NACC Inspector Gail Furness is giving the commission a chance to save its reputation. But will that, too, be squandered in secrecy?
michaelwest.com.au
September 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"NACC Inspector Gail Furness is giving the Commission a chance to save its reputation. But will that, too, be squandered in secrecy?
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
Reposted by Paul Begley
Inspector Gail Furness is giving the NACC a chance to save its reputation. But will that, too, be squandered in secrecy?
Analysis by Paul Begley @yelgeb.bsky.social #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
Analysis by Paul Begley @yelgeb.bsky.social #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
Tension mounts at the NACC as Robodebt re-run looms - Michael West
NACC Inspector Gail Furness is giving the commission a chance to save its reputation. But will that, too, be squandered in secrecy?
michaelwest.com.au
September 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Inspector Gail Furness is giving the NACC a chance to save its reputation. But will that, too, be squandered in secrecy?
Analysis by Paul Begley @yelgeb.bsky.social #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
Analysis by Paul Begley @yelgeb.bsky.social #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/tension-moun...
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It's the "culture of secrecy". @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social in court fighting an FOI today (govt appealed & has a silk on it) as
govt leaks latest secrecy move to Newscorp plus ca change.
@kimwingerei.bsky.social
#whatsthescam #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/labors-fight...
govt leaks latest secrecy move to Newscorp plus ca change.
@kimwingerei.bsky.social
#whatsthescam #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/labors-fight...
Government's fight against transparency steps up a notch. What's the scam? - Michael West
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland to introduce bill to slap fees and other limitations on Freedom of Information requests.
michaelwest.com.au
September 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It's the "culture of secrecy". @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social in court fighting an FOI today (govt appealed & has a silk on it) as
govt leaks latest secrecy move to Newscorp plus ca change.
@kimwingerei.bsky.social
#whatsthescam #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/labors-fight...
govt leaks latest secrecy move to Newscorp plus ca change.
@kimwingerei.bsky.social
#whatsthescam #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/labors-fight...
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The ABC is a lost cause. Never look at their news or current affairs any more.
September 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The ABC is a lost cause. Never look at their news or current affairs any more.
Reposted by Paul Begley
The ABC has Fox cred
September 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The ABC has Fox cred
Is the ABC being captured by the Murdoch media empire?
My take on the question
michaelwest.com.au/fake-news-ol...
My take on the question
michaelwest.com.au/fake-news-ol...
Fake news, old habits. Can Murdoch journalism be unlearned at the ABC? - Michael West
Is the ABC being captured by the Murdoch press? Paul Begley evaluates the case of the latest ABC hire by Rupert Murdoch's Newscorp.
michaelwest.com.au
September 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Is the ABC being captured by the Murdoch media empire?
My take on the question
michaelwest.com.au/fake-news-ol...
My take on the question
michaelwest.com.au/fake-news-ol...
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The Government writes the word "Transparent" into its Radioactive Waste Plan then proceeds to hide it as @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social comes looking
#auspol #whatsthescam
michaelwest.com.au/government-h...
#auspol #whatsthescam
michaelwest.com.au/government-h...
Government hides "transparent" Radioactive Waste Plan - Michael West
The Government writes the word "Transparent" into its Radioactive Waste Plan then proceeds to hide it as Rex Patrick comes looking.
michaelwest.com.au
August 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Government writes the word "Transparent" into its Radioactive Waste Plan then proceeds to hide it as @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social comes looking
#auspol #whatsthescam
michaelwest.com.au/government-h...
#auspol #whatsthescam
michaelwest.com.au/government-h...
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Damn you naysayers who claim Iran was not behind the attack on the Bondi deli!
#auspol #scamoftheweek #katter #antisemitism #asio
michaelwest.com.au/asio-albo-ay...
#auspol #scamoftheweek #katter #antisemitism #asio
michaelwest.com.au/asio-albo-ay...
ASIO, Albo, Ayatollah & the Bondi Deli. True Story. | Scam of the Week - Michael West
Support Us here https://linktr.ee/michaelwestmedia.com.au This week’s Scam of the Week must surely go to Albo, who decided the best response to Israel’s latest suite of atrocities was to, wait for it ...
michaelwest.com.au
August 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Damn you naysayers who claim Iran was not behind the attack on the Bondi deli!
#auspol #scamoftheweek #katter #antisemitism #asio
michaelwest.com.au/asio-albo-ay...
#auspol #scamoftheweek #katter #antisemitism #asio
michaelwest.com.au/asio-albo-ay...
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Inquiry asks Jillian Segal for her "wide base of research" on Antisemitism Plan. Citing "security & privacy", she declines.
Emma Thomas reports.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/secret-antis...
Emma Thomas reports.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/secret-antis...
Secret antisemitism research. Envoy Jillian Segal hides evidence? - Michael West
Jillian Segal, the Special Envoy for Antisemitism, has refused to answer questions from the NSW parliament about her plan.
michaelwest.com.au
August 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Inquiry asks Jillian Segal for her "wide base of research" on Antisemitism Plan. Citing "security & privacy", she declines.
Emma Thomas reports.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/secret-antis...
Emma Thomas reports.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/secret-antis...