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Mike

@mlivingstone.bsky.social

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art enthusiast, atheist… posting to raise awareness for a better future

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Mike @mlivingstone.bsky.social · 2d

The data shows gambling ads are hurting kids, families and communities, all so gambling companies can keep raking in billions in profits. You can send an email with demands to ban gambling ads at the link below…

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Tell your Labor MP: Ban Gambling Ads Now!

I just emailed my Labor MP demanding an end to gambling advertising. Will you join me?

www.getup.org.au

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Mike @mlivingstone.bsky.social · Sep 10

Petition below calling for a National Firearms Register – a reform first pledged in 1996 that is critical to preventing future tragedies in Australia

nb.australiainstitute.org.au/australia_ne...

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✍️ PETITION: Australia Needs a National Firearms Register

Our research has revealed there are now more licenced firearms in Australia than before the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. ✍️ Add your name to call on the Federal Government to urgently establish a Nation...

nb.australiainstitute.org.au

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Mike @mlivingstone.bsky.social · Jul 29

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Apr 7

Australian governments are meant to represent the interests of Australians, not multinational gas corporations.

Australians are tired of rampant gas exports driving up their power bills.

✍️ Add your name to the call to fix Australia's gas export problem!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...

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Mike @mlivingstone.bsky.social · Jul 25

AUKUS is locking us into a dangerous future. With $368B at stake and growing concern inside Labor, now’s the time to demand scrutiny. Add your name to call for a public inquiry via @getup.org.au 👉 getup.to/VnxwKocKqaT9...

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✍️ Add your name for a full public inquiry into AUKUS

An independent movement to build a progressive Australia and bring participation back into our democracy.

getup.to

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Mike @mlivingstone.bsky.social · Jul 16

I just signed @TheAusInstitute's petition: Ban fossil fuel lobbyists from COP31. Will you join me? ✍️ nb.australiainstitute.org.au/ban_fossil_f...

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✍️ SIGN NOW: Ban fossil fuel lobbyists from COP31

It’s no surprise that fossil fuel corporations are out to sabotage global climate action. But did you know they do it from within UN climate talks?

nb.australiainstitute.org.au

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Mike @mlivingstone.bsky.social · Jun 11

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ho...

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Homes For All

All the evidence from experts is clear. We need to: • Massively increase the supply of housing; • Boost social housing; • Scale back negative gearing and reassess tax breaks for wealthy landlords; • D...