Zem
@zem-australia.bsky.social
Politics, truth in media, social justice, public health....
and of course being a slave to my dog
and of course being a slave to my dog
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How to sit on a report for 2 years then ignore it's recommendations - a government guide.
No Favourites report (aka Jobs for Mates) gets the cold shoulder. #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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No Favourites report (aka Jobs for Mates) gets the cold shoulder. #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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After 27 months of secrecy, the 'Jobs-for-Mates' report lobs. What's the scam? - Michael West
After sitting on Lynelle Briggs' No Favourites report for 27 months, the Government finally decides to release the jobs-for-mates report.
michaelwest.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
How to sit on a report for 2 years then ignore it's recommendations - a government guide.
No Favourites report (aka Jobs for Mates) gets the cold shoulder. #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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No Favourites report (aka Jobs for Mates) gets the cold shoulder. #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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After FOI docs reveal Home Affairs Secretary Stephanie Foster advised #NACC on Home Affairs corruption matter Operation Kingscliff CEO Philip Reed says has no idea why no records of Commr Brereton’s engagements with Foster were provided via FOI, or if any were kept🙄🚩Outrageous
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
After FOI docs reveal Home Affairs Secretary Stephanie Foster advised #NACC on Home Affairs corruption matter Operation Kingscliff CEO Philip Reed says has no idea why no records of Commr Brereton’s engagements with Foster were provided via FOI, or if any were kept🙄🚩Outrageous
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“Advance, falsely claims to be movement of “ordinary Australians”, was a major spreader of fossil fuels lies b4 fed election & injected “highly polarising, misleading claims” about “renewables, nuclear & fossil gas” into the national debate!
Generated 193M digital ad impressions in 4mths.
#auspol
Generated 193M digital ad impressions in 4mths.
#auspol
"Advance" major spreader of fossil fuels lies before federal election: ARC study - The Klaxon
The group that ran the “No” campaign against the Indigenous Voice was one of the biggest spreaders of fossil fuels propaganda ahead of the federal election, a major study has found.
theklaxon.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
“Advance, falsely claims to be movement of “ordinary Australians”, was a major spreader of fossil fuels lies b4 fed election & injected “highly polarising, misleading claims” about “renewables, nuclear & fossil gas” into the national debate!
Generated 193M digital ad impressions in 4mths.
#auspol
Generated 193M digital ad impressions in 4mths.
#auspol
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"You're a candidate, now. Lose the pearls, Amelia".
Why? They work a treat in leafy Malvern! It's not like you have to pass yourself off as a "young Hawthorn renter" anymore!
#auspol #springst
@brenthodgson.bsky.social
Why? They work a treat in leafy Malvern! It's not like you have to pass yourself off as a "young Hawthorn renter" anymore!
#auspol #springst
@brenthodgson.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
"You're a candidate, now. Lose the pearls, Amelia".
Why? They work a treat in leafy Malvern! It's not like you have to pass yourself off as a "young Hawthorn renter" anymore!
#auspol #springst
@brenthodgson.bsky.social
Why? They work a treat in leafy Malvern! It's not like you have to pass yourself off as a "young Hawthorn renter" anymore!
#auspol #springst
@brenthodgson.bsky.social
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He should be sacked, at the very least. He has single handedly undermined the credibility of the whole organisation
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
NACC chief executive apologises to parliament for inaccurate evidence
National Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Philip Reed writes to parliament apologising for inaccuracies in evidence given during Senate estimates.
www.abc.net.au
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
He should be sacked, at the very least. He has single handedly undermined the credibility of the whole organisation
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
Labor tipped to drop proposal for online gambling ad ban
Political and industry sources expect Communications Minister Anika Wells to crack-down on illegal offshore gambling websites.
www.afr.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
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Excellent article please read. Of course as services are automated, reduced, or provided using overseas call centres the number of jobs available has dropped. Unless Australia can create innovative new careers for the unemployed in an economy we need to reconsider policies & programs. #auspol
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Excellent article please read. Of course as services are automated, reduced, or provided using overseas call centres the number of jobs available has dropped. Unless Australia can create innovative new careers for the unemployed in an economy we need to reconsider policies & programs. #auspol
@albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social haven't said ANYTHING about the ZIONIST Israeli's govt's side hassle have they?
#AusPol #AusNews
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#AusPol #AusNews
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November 13, 2025 at 3:16 AM
@albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social haven't said ANYTHING about the ZIONIST Israeli's govt's side hassle have they?
#AusPol #AusNews
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#AusPol #AusNews
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First positive outcome of the child social media ban. 🎻
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Influencer family leaves Australia over teen social media ban
The family with more than six million followers have decided to move overseas to keep their daughter online and protect their business.
7news.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
First positive outcome of the child social media ban. 🎻
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Sydney neoNazi, Matthew Gruter, a South African national who works for a major engineering firm that has held contracts with the Australian Defence Department and NSW government. #auspol
November 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Sydney neoNazi, Matthew Gruter, a South African national who works for a major engineering firm that has held contracts with the Australian Defence Department and NSW government. #auspol
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As an old-time migrant "houso" who grew up in a house built by the govt, and funded by an 80 year mortgage from the Rural Bank, I'm 100% behind any move to return to the days of public housing @grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol #HousingIsAHumanRight
Governments used to build places for people to live in.
Housing used to be affordable.
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
Housing used to be affordable.
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
As an old-time migrant "houso" who grew up in a house built by the govt, and funded by an 80 year mortgage from the Rural Bank, I'm 100% behind any move to return to the days of public housing @grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol #HousingIsAHumanRight
i mean really? he's already breached previous bail conditions... but... oh well...🙃
anyone got ANY faith in the decisions of judges these days on high profile cases?
#AusPol #AusNews
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
anyone got ANY faith in the decisions of judges these days on high profile cases?
#AusPol #AusNews
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Breaking: Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell released from prison
Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell has been released from prison, two months after a magistrate ruled he was too dangerous to live in the community and could interfere with witnesses in a criminal case.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
i mean really? he's already breached previous bail conditions... but... oh well...🙃
anyone got ANY faith in the decisions of judges these days on high profile cases?
#AusPol #AusNews
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
anyone got ANY faith in the decisions of judges these days on high profile cases?
#AusPol #AusNews
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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The always awful Jane Norman.
No, it's not "a contested argument". It's absolute, proven, bullshit.
Do some reading. Tell the truth. FFS.
#auspol
No, it's not "a contested argument". It's absolute, proven, bullshit.
Do some reading. Tell the truth. FFS.
#auspol
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The always awful Jane Norman.
No, it's not "a contested argument". It's absolute, proven, bullshit.
Do some reading. Tell the truth. FFS.
#auspol
No, it's not "a contested argument". It's absolute, proven, bullshit.
Do some reading. Tell the truth. FFS.
#auspol
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11.... Liberals agree to do what the National Miners Party demand in order to keep the Coalition together and Gina happy #Auspol
Live: Liberals' shadow ministry agrees to dump net zero by 2050
A meeting of Liberal shadow ministers ends with a decision to dump the net zero by 2050 target, following a party room meeting yesterday. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11.... Liberals agree to do what the National Miners Party demand in order to keep the Coalition together and Gina happy #Auspol
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The goal of taking the UK & US parent think tanks’ project global in the Atlas Network, was managing resources, workforces & markets to ensure least impediment to profit for intl corps & their local emulators.
In AU the IPA work is a version of this, albeit entailing less...
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#auspol
In AU the IPA work is a version of this, albeit entailing less...
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Arrogance from Atlas Network partner think tank reps in the Australian parliament
The current federal senate hearing into climate disinformation is showing exactly how unshackled the think tank men see themselves to be now.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The goal of taking the UK & US parent think tanks’ project global in the Atlas Network, was managing resources, workforces & markets to ensure least impediment to profit for intl corps & their local emulators.
In AU the IPA work is a version of this, albeit entailing less...
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#auspol
In AU the IPA work is a version of this, albeit entailing less...
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#auspol
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The new Support at Home Program sees the elderly paying private operators per shower.
@sarahrussell.bsky.social on the neoliberal aged care program #auspol
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@sarahrussell.bsky.social on the neoliberal aged care program #auspol
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Pay per shower: fully-funded aged care turns market-driven aged support - Michael West
The new Support at Home Program for the elderly is introducing a 'free market' transactional aged care system. It's a retrograde step.
michaelwest.com.au
November 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The new Support at Home Program sees the elderly paying private operators per shower.
@sarahrussell.bsky.social on the neoliberal aged care program #auspol
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@sarahrussell.bsky.social on the neoliberal aged care program #auspol
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ABC ''"MAGAsiders" once again proving their irrelevance to the Aussie taxpayers
I haven't watched this chatfest for years... I suspect, some switch on the TV automatically, not realising this action provides ratings & support for the show
don't do it.. break the habit 😉
#AusPol #AusNews
I haven't watched this chatfest for years... I suspect, some switch on the TV automatically, not realising this action provides ratings & support for the show
don't do it.. break the habit 😉
#AusPol #AusNews
October 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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“Wrong Wingers” everywhere…
America, Canada, France, Australia, UK
Here’s another election result.
We might not see much of a shift in global politics just yet because of this global pandemic of cowardice that’s spreading rampant amongst world leaders, but change is coming at you.
🕊️💙🦋
#auspol
America, Canada, France, Australia, UK
Here’s another election result.
We might not see much of a shift in global politics just yet because of this global pandemic of cowardice that’s spreading rampant amongst world leaders, but change is coming at you.
🕊️💙🦋
#auspol
For the Americans I know you don’t hear much global news but Ireland just elected Catherine Connolly as our president by a laaaaandslide ✊🏽
October 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
“Wrong Wingers” everywhere…
America, Canada, France, Australia, UK
Here’s another election result.
We might not see much of a shift in global politics just yet because of this global pandemic of cowardice that’s spreading rampant amongst world leaders, but change is coming at you.
🕊️💙🦋
#auspol
America, Canada, France, Australia, UK
Here’s another election result.
We might not see much of a shift in global politics just yet because of this global pandemic of cowardice that’s spreading rampant amongst world leaders, but change is coming at you.
🕊️💙🦋
#auspol
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You're absolutely right, Chris, climate change IS real. So why did your party:
* approve a climate bomb, the Northwest Shelf Gas Project
* rule out a climate trigger in the EPBC reforms and instead will rely on your farcical 'Safeguard Mechanism' and asking developers to be good.
We see you.
* approve a climate bomb, the Northwest Shelf Gas Project
* rule out a climate trigger in the EPBC reforms and instead will rely on your farcical 'Safeguard Mechanism' and asking developers to be good.
We see you.
Here's the thing LNP: climate change is real and as NASA and others have said "human activities are driving the global warming trend observed since the mid-20th century."
October 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
You're absolutely right, Chris, climate change IS real. So why did your party:
* approve a climate bomb, the Northwest Shelf Gas Project
* rule out a climate trigger in the EPBC reforms and instead will rely on your farcical 'Safeguard Mechanism' and asking developers to be good.
We see you.
* approve a climate bomb, the Northwest Shelf Gas Project
* rule out a climate trigger in the EPBC reforms and instead will rely on your farcical 'Safeguard Mechanism' and asking developers to be good.
We see you.
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NACC appoints Colonel Gary Hevey, for Robodebt hearings, to protect Major Generals Paul Brereton and Kathryn Campbell? https://kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2025/10/23/nacc-appoints-colonel-gary-hevey-for-robodebt-hearings-to-protect-major-generals-paul-brereton-and-kathryn-campbell/ #auspol
kangaroocourtofaustralia.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
NACC appoints Colonel Gary Hevey, for Robodebt hearings, to protect Major Generals Paul Brereton and Kathryn Campbell? https://kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2025/10/23/nacc-appoints-colonel-gary-hevey-for-robodebt-hearings-to-protect-major-generals-paul-brereton-and-kathryn-campbell/ #auspol
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Hey @tonyburkemp.bsky.social - below are decent silenced Jewish people, as opposed to that ghastly far right POS you protect - learn the difference between Jewish and Zionist & @albomp.bsky.social and @senatorwong.bsky.social need to enact sanctions on the terrorist state of Israel now #auspol
Over 460 Jewish figures, including former Israeli officials, Oscar winners, authors and intellectuals, have signed a letter calling on the UN and world leaders to impose sanctions on Israel over its “unconscionable” actions amounting to genocide in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say ‘unconscionable’ actions in Gaza amount to genocide
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Hey @tonyburkemp.bsky.social - below are decent silenced Jewish people, as opposed to that ghastly far right POS you protect - learn the difference between Jewish and Zionist & @albomp.bsky.social and @senatorwong.bsky.social need to enact sanctions on the terrorist state of Israel now #auspol
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@albomp.bsky.social
Don't you dare emulate John Howard and give away our critical minerals or our sovereignty to curry favour with #DementiaDonold
#auspol
Don't you dare emulate John Howard and give away our critical minerals or our sovereignty to curry favour with #DementiaDonold
#auspol
Anthony Albanese is heading to the White House to meet Donald Trump. Here’s what he hopes to talk about
While the PM’s trip will be short, his agenda is long, as Australia sweats on US reassurances on tariffs, trade and Aukus
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM
@albomp.bsky.social
Don't you dare emulate John Howard and give away our critical minerals or our sovereignty to curry favour with #DementiaDonold
#auspol
Don't you dare emulate John Howard and give away our critical minerals or our sovereignty to curry favour with #DementiaDonold
#auspol