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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 1d

Our analysis reveals the prices Australians could pay if the Trump administration had its way & dismantled the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

"The difference is terrifying," says @emmashortis.bsky.social.

"It is wild how much Americans have to spend on essential medications." theaus.in/42D6R8K

Our PBS is a national treasure, not an international trade barrier

Extraordinary new analysis from The Australia Institute reveals the prices Australians would pay if the US had its way and dismantled our Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 1d

Soaring healthcare costs are at the heart of the US government shutdown.

With a key tax credit due to expire, Americans' premiums could jump $200-300/month.

"That's a car payment...2-3 trips to the grocery store," says Liz Pancotti from @groundwork.bsky.social.

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Gavin Miller @glmiller.bsky.social · 2d

This is absolutely brilliant TAI. Pls consider Doug Cameron's advice towards the end of webinar. + condider supporting
@australiainstitute.org.au
big thanks to @emmashortis.bsky.social - ripper of a discussion

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Submarine Dreams: understanding Australia's commitment to AUKUS

YouTube video by The Australia Institute

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 2d

Australia Institute polling found that 54% of Australians want a more independent foreign policy over a closer alliance with the United States.

‘I think it’s reflective of an erosion of trust in the United States under the Trump administration.’

- Emma Shortis

@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol

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Emma Shortis @emmashortis.bsky.social · 20h

“But why would adding another layer of oversight be any less political than existing arrangements? More importantly, why is politics regarded as a bad thing?”

@danielflitton.bsky.social asking important questions about how Australian foreign policy is done.

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AUKUS doesn’t need protection from politics

Democracy works best when defence debates are transparent.

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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 1d

The tyrant that Albanese and Wong keep trying to ingratiate us with keeps ordering extrajudicial murders

U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says

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Hayden Starr @haydenstarr.bsky.social · 22d

The AUKUS deal is a sinking ship in all ways except for the one we want.

American experts are telling us "accept the fact that you're not going to get those submarines" but the Aus Gov is still giving America billions to make their own subs.

Ditch AUKUS while we can still salvage some dignity.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 22d

No Trump meeting might be the best outcome for Anthony Albanese.

Allan Behm joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss MAGA's deification of Charlie Kirk, Australia’s disastrous fortnight of Pacific diplomacy & the best-case scenario out of a Trump-Albanese meeting. #auspol

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Erika Kirk and Donald Trump embrace on stage at Charlie Kirk's memorial.
NEW EPISODE | MAGA deifies Kirk as Australia recognises Palestine
Listen to After America now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Angus Blackman @angusrb.bsky.social · 22d

Wild, wild times.

#auspol @emmashortis.bsky.social

MAGA deifies Kirk as Australia recognises Palestine

After a rocky week for Australian diplomacy, Prime Minister Albanese is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly...and maybe, just maybe, a meeting with President Trump.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 23d

This conversation is from a new episode of After America out tomorrow!

Listen to After America here, or wherever you get your podcasts ⤵️
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 23d

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

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Emma Shortis @emmashortis.bsky.social · 24d

Cute that Ted Cruz thinks we want him on our side

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Republicans warn Australia of ‘punitive measures’ over recognition of Palestinian state

Donald Trump allies, including Ted Cruz, pen letter warning Anthony Albanese against ‘reckless policy’

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Emma Shortis @emmashortis.bsky.social · 24d

Unfortunately historians aren’t known for their comedy skills Gavin!!

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Gavin Miller @glmiller.bsky.social · 24d

Hey everyone The Sunday Shot is on with @markogge.bsky.social and @emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au

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The Sunday Shot - September 21

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 24d

I interviewed historian @emmashortis.bsky.social on the particulars of American fascism, comparisons with Nazism, the global crisis of democracy, and Australia's options. None of this is particularly cheery stuff, but you might find some clarity in it.

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Historian Emma Shortis on American fascism and Australia's options

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 26d

Jimmy Kimmel axing: "Successful use of the standard authoritarian playbook"

@emmashortis.bsky.social joined ABC PM for analysis. #auspol

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Dr Erin O'Donnell (she/her) 🇵🇸 @ezzyod.bsky.social · 27d

"The widespread, coordinated suppression of dissent – and the extended chilling effect that suppression has – are ripping apart the fabric of American political life."

Excellent and terrifying piece from @emmashortis.bsky.social

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Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy

Under the Trump administration, the widespread, coordinated suppression of dissent is are ripping apart the fabric of American political life.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 26d

For more analysis from @emmashortis.bsky.social and friends on the decline of the US, tune in to our podcast After America.

Latest episode ⤵️

The mindless menace of violence

Instead of trying bring Americans together after the latest act of political violence, the Trump administration is fanning the flames of division.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 26d

"This is very clearly a successful use of the standard authoritarian playbook," said @emmashortis.bsky.social on ABC's PM.

"The key becomes how much the Trump administration doubles down on its threats and oppression, and it's given every indication it will continue to do that." #auspol

Listen:

Jimmy Kimmel suspended after Kirk comments - ABC listen

One of America's highest profile comedians has been taken off air after making comments about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 27d

"Have we reached the point where we can say the US is in a constitutional crisis? Has American democracy failed? Has the US descended into authoritarianism?

"If the answers to those questions weren’t clear already, they are now. Yes. It is happening. Right now."

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 27d

Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy

– @emmashortis.bsky.social, Director of International & Security Affairs Program at the Australia Institute.

Read:
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 27d

"Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy"
Excellent by @emmashortis.bsky.social

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Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy

Under the Trump administration, the widespread, coordinated suppression of dissent is are ripping apart the fabric of American political life.

theconversation.com

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 27d

Kirk's death — a "horrific act of political violence" — is being weaponised to enact a plan of suppression against those considered enemies of Trump & his supporters, explained @emmashortis.bsky.social, via SBS.

The call for "widespread retribution" is "straight out of the authoritarian playbook".

Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has been charged. Trump's base has its sights on a different target

Fears are growing of a looming crackdown on Donald Trump's perceived political opponents after the US president and members of his administration warned the "radical left" would face consequences for ...

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 28d

President Trump's scorn for highly respected Australian journalist John Lyons was followed up by an official White House X account branding him a "foreign fake news loser".

Our research shows Australians want a more independent foreign policy. #auspol

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