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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 2h

2/2 A timely article on the status quo spruikers [like Albo] from @juliannes.bsky.social who was on #SundayShot last week. #auspol
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Adopting a ‘she’ll be right’ attitude to Australian politics may be seductive, but it certainly isn’t guaranteed

Australians are rightfully proud of their robust election process, yet surveys suggest very few fully understand it

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Esther Anatolitis @anatolitis.bsky.social · 4h

“In her snappy little book When Australia Became a Republic, Esther Anatolitis documents the long, slow history of political change…” Big thanks to the always brilliant @juliannes.bsky.social for including When Australia Became a Republic in her column today: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Adopting a ‘she’ll be right’ attitude to Australian politics may be seductive, but it certainly isn’t guaranteed

Australians are rightfully proud of their robust election process, yet surveys suggest very few fully understand it

www.theguardian.com

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 6h

"Beware of political leaders encouraging apathy, patting your hand and assuring you that the status quo is all hunky dory...
For decades conservative political leaders have fostered this in Australia." @juliannes.bsky.social

Albanese is in the same dodgy tradition: more Howard than Hawke. #auspol

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 6h

Adopting a ‘she’ll be right’ attitude to Australian politics may be seductive, but it certainly isn’t guaranteed

Australians are rightfully proud of their robust election process, yet surveys suggest very few fully understand it Beware of political leaders encouraging apathy, patting your hand and assuring you that the status quo is all hunky dory, encouraging a very Australian “she’ll be right” attitude, there’s nothing for you to do. For decades conservative political leaders have fostered this in Australia. Continue reading...

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · 16h

Its been a great experience working with Rachel Griffiths & the Blackfella Films team to make thus. www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-a...

‘Why have we forgotten this?’: Story of gay bushrangers revealed in documentary

Two very different portraits of Australia are revealed by Rachel Griffiths in two new series on the ABC and SBS.

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · 4d

Let’s hope so.

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · 6d

Interesting. Same thing happening to me. Locked out & it’s equivalent of spinning pizza - endless unsuccessful loading.

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · 6d

No worries. I think he sometimes says “investable industry”. The “industry” says prices would have to go up 38% for 9% returns. And they get to hold the deposits - which are now nudging $1m + daily fees - until the person dies. After Nov 1, they also get to keep up to 10% of the deposit.

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · 6d

It is a looming political tsunami. People are really suffering. I wrote this www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

When will our politicians have the courage to make meaningful change to our broken aged care system? | Julianne Schultz

The inspector general has applauded aspects of the new act but warns of a yawning gap between promise and delivery

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 7d

“The government’s attempts to make #agedcare an ‘investible commodity’ while upholding human rights just won’t work.” @juliannes.bsky.social #SundayShot #auspol

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Kate Ross @kateross.bsky.social · 7d

HUGE SCOOP & another Opsec fails continue.

“Anthony Salisbury, a deputy to Stephen Miller, sent the texts over the private messaging app Signal while traveling in Minnesota and in clear view of others.

Troubled by seeing sensitive military planning discussed so openly..

Trump officials discussed sending elite Army division to Portland, text messages show

A high-ranking White House official was indiscreetly texting about the Portland, Ore., planning last weekend, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · 7d

A terrific conversation. Well worth readinc.
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How to live a good life in difficult times: Yuval Noah Harari, Rory Stewart and Maria Ressa in conversation

From superintelligent AI to the climate and democracy, three leading thinkers discuss how to navigate the future

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · 10d

Trump Fires Members of Humanities Council www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/a...

Trump Fires Members of Humanities Council

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Chris Wallace @chriswallace.bsky.social · 14d

True that.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 18d

Join us next Thursday with some of the nation’s leading thinkers as they share a big idea for a better Australia.

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@richarddenniss.bsky.social
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Free webinar, RSVP here:
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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · 22d

@juliannes.bsky.social AM FAHA on why politically independent journalism remains crucial to sustaining democracy & enhancing accountability of political elites.

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#watergate #kimmel #robertredford

Independent journalism & the control of information – Australian Academy of the Humanities

Julianne Schutlz explains why politically independent journalism remains crucial to democracy and holding those with power accountable.

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · 21d

Still opportinitues for journalists & editors to stand up:
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Independent journalism & the control of information – Australian Academy of the Humanities

Julianne Schutlz explains why politically independent journalism remains crucial to democracy and holding those with power accountable.

humanities.org.au

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · 22d

Trump’s assaults on media freedom are a real threat, that need to be tackled. humanities.org.au/power-of-the...

Independent journalism & the control of information – Australian Academy of the Humanities

Julianne Schutlz explains why politically independent journalism remains crucial to democracy and holding those with power accountable.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · Aug 16

The roundtable won't achieve much, unless basic questions are asked, such as: “What sort of economy do we want?", says @juliannes.bsky.social .

After decades of toxic neoliberalism and growing #inequality, if we want "a fair go" to be a guiding ethos, the reforms will need to be big. #auspol

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · Aug 16

Australia is facing an existential tsunami. But Jim Chalmers’ economic roundtable risks putting lipstick on a dinosaur | Julianne Schultz

Bob Hawke excelled at finding the middle ground. Can it be found with a treasurer urging boldness and a more cautious PM? * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast When Bob Hawke decided to host a summit in Canberra on the economic future of Australia, shortly after his election as prime minister in 1983, most thought it was a window-dressing gimmick by the flamboyant showman politician. “This consensus is bullshit,” the New South Wales Labor premier Neville Wran declared. “It won’t work.” But it did. Continue reading...

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PlsUseYourBrain @useyourbrain.bsky.social · Aug 30

"The clear analysis of the failings of the tax system ... did not deserve to be dismissed by the prime minister as academic talk. This is a challenge that must not be allowed to be considered too hard; it will only get harder."
@juliannes.bsky.social

#AusPol
#MostDisappointingPM

The Australian concept of a ‘fair go’ is a furphy – especially when it comes to tax, education and care

For years, policymakers and politicians thought they could square the circle: a market-driven economy with a robust social safety net. But that has become harder

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Chris Wallace @chriswallace.bsky.social · Aug 31

‘The clear analysis of the failings of the tax system presented by the CEO of the Grattan Institute, Aruna Sathanapally, at the roundtable did not deserve to be dismissed by the prime minister as academic talk.’

@juliannes.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #auspol

The Australian concept of a ‘fair go’ is a furphy – especially when it comes to tax, education and care

For years, policymakers and politicians thought they could square the circle: a market-driven economy with a robust social safety net. But that has become harder

www.theguardian.com

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Chris Wallace @chriswallace.bsky.social · 25d

‘So when a statutory officer decides to use plain, clear language to call out fundamental flaws in the legislation she is charged with overseeing, it is important to pause and really listen.’

🔥🔥🔥 @juliannes.bsky.social

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When will our politicians have the courage to make meaningful change to our broken aged care system? | Julianne Schultz

The inspector general has applauded aspects of the new act but warns of a yawning gap between promise and delivery

www.theguardian.com

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Chris Wallace @chriswallace.bsky.social · Aug 4

🔥🔥🔥’Australia’s long-term success & global influence is due more to its educated people than the resources beneath the soil.

‘(R)outines of corporate logic have been instrumentalised by university managements keen to squeeze (out) the last penny’.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #highered

Attacks on the humanities at Australian universities are not new – but they are now more lethal | Julianne Schultz

Punishing fees for arts degrees must be ended if the country seriously wants to take part in the information age and give students the opportunities we need them to have

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Julianne Schultz @juliannes.bsky.social · Jun 1

The tragic death of a young man in police custody in Alice Springs in the middle of reconciliation week is a shocking wake up call. My column : www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A shameful death after a supermarket scuffle shines a light on Australia’s unfinished business | Julianne Schultz

From compensation for the Stolen Generations to Indigenous recognition, Australia must follow words with actions

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · May 25

Another great episode of #TheSundayShot. H/t @instanterudite.bsky.social @frankbongiorno.bsky.social @juliannes.bsky.social Judy Brett & @tonywindsor.bsky.social
#auspol #AusVotes25 #DuttonDumped #LNPSplits
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Can they put Humpty together again? - May 25 - Frank Bongiorno, Judith Brett and Julianne Schultz

YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

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