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Brent Hodgson

@brenthodgson.bsky.social

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“Strike at the roots, not the branches.” At the intersection of people, data and politics. Using data to know them, love them, and work it better. Trouble. But good trouble. “Kooyongkoot”, Wurundjeri Land. (Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.)

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 3d

This burn is even hotter when you realise it’s from one of her constituents.

Philip Thalis @philipthalis.bsky.social · 3d

Redefining ‘Net Zero’

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 3d

There’s a few places where it wouldn’t take a huge amount…

The current Opposition in the NT is 4 members, and there’s 3 independents

In the ACT the Opposition is currently 7 strong, and there’s 8 seats on the Crossbench

SA Liberals are on track to win 2 seats (total) at the next election.

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 3d

Is it….

…camouflage? 😨

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 4d

They’re more frustrated than anyone!

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 4d

Just like his relationships, it’ll never get old

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 4d

Coalition polling is now so low Leonardo DiCaprio is interested.

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 4d

🦁 Not a dog. Actually a lion protecting kids trick-or-treating this weekend. 🎃

(I love the little leg pose 😂)

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

N’awww beautiful!

Do you have many dog friendly beaches there for summer? We have a few where we go with Sundae to cool off and read books under shades when it gets hot.

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

She’s beautiful, MT!

I’m out of the loop - how far back do I need to go to find the origin story?

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

Beautiful!

I went looking to see if this was part of a bigger piece, and found that it wasn’t but it had friends.

How did you stumble across her?

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

What do you think it will take, Liz?

I mean… if both major parties won’t do anything, who (if anyone) could possibly be the “coalition of the willing” that will force change on this?

Is it possible to elicit change even? Does it happen at the ballot box, or…?

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

Yeah good point

It’s getting increasingly difficult for the Liberals to hold onto the once strong Chinese and Indian communities

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

I suspect it’s speaking to recent chaos, infighting and disruption in the party - and although it’s an outlier, it’s a reflection of current sentiment.

The polling period would include Net Zero debates, cringe of Joy Division tees, anti-abortion stances, Joyce’s defection, Hastie’s jostling & more

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

Finally getting the recognition you deserve

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

If you don’t like seeing a rising hard-right vote, overcoming the disengagement divide requires people like you (and me) to get active.

Only @communityindeps.bsky.social has shifted votes from “Right” to “Progressive” at scale in 2022 and 2025 by being active & reframing the narrative to local

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

Coalition tanking to 24%, One Nation now at 15%

Votes aren’t swaying between left and right - but they are fleeing an inept Coalition for marginally more stable options on the harder right 😬

Keep in mind: if you’re reading this, you’re likely top 1% on political engagement.

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Glen @gergyl.bsky.social · 5d

Primaries.

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

😂

She does seem to attract puddles. Hope you have dried out too since last I saw you!

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

What is this crazy world we live in?!

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

It all got a bit much… too many pats out here, she retreated back under the table to nap at our feet.

It’s hard being pretty 😂

Tired golden retriever naps on her side on concrete at a pub

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 5d

Pub dog finds a cozy nook…

Golden retriever who has settled under a wooden pub booth table, with her forepaws dangling over the lip of the elevated platform that the booth sits on. She smiles with a brightly coloured bandana around her neck, her whiskers relaxed as the feet of the patrons at the table snuggle into her sides. She looks content.

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 14d

She had a latte art portrait last week!

A little abstract but delicious nonetheless.

Must sleep now. Early morning drive to rural Victoria for a planning day for state campaigns, and Sundae is going to stay over at her Uncle Mark’s.

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 15d

You’re very kind 😇

Lovely to see you last night

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 15d

Been a bit stretched lately. Haven’t been posting much there either.

More likely to find me organising inside @communityindeps.bsky.social (five events this week 😅)

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 23

That’s sudden and unexpected

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Making YOU jump out of your skin?? Must be significant.

What’s going on?

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