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Scott Hamilton

@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social

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Author, researcher and policy advisor. Adjunct Associate Professor Monash Uni, Senior Advisor Smart Energy Council, ‘A Better Australia’ 📕 ‘Sold Down The River’ 📕 #RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis #EnergyTransition

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · Nov 12

‘If America had Australia’s level of voter participation +59 million US citizens would have their votes counted…
…+100 women would be in Congress…~40,000 fewer Americans would die each year from gun violence’
#democracysausage #auspol #USElection24
www.themandarin.com.au/280390-say-h...

Say hello to your (policy) friend down under

At a critical moment for the US, Australian culture has won a small victory -- and there is scope for an even more important Australia-American exchange via the sphere of public policy.

www.themandarin.com.au

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 8h

Saw this on the dead bird place.

Would it be a different story if it was tobacco or alcohol or cannabis the subject matter … ?

Another shameful story #auspol.

www.threads.com/@davidpocock...

David Pocock (@davidpocock) on Threads

Why I’ve been banned from playing parliamentary sport...

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 2d

Gracias 🙏

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 2d

Very low bar 🙂

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 2d

“…reminds me of is to praise the creator” Praise be.

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 2d

Unfortunately, no surprise here…

‘Australia’s reworked environmental laws will not include a climate trigger, the federal environment minister has confirmed.’ #ClimateCrisis #Renewables #auspol reneweconomy.com.au/watt-confirm...

reneweconomy.com.au

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 2d

😂

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 2d

Is the LNP swapping these guys for Hastie, Cananvan & Tehan
#qt #auspol youtu.be/rGMrGlAHUq0?...

Dutton quips about Pacific Islands facing climate change

YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 2d

🙏

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 2d

Now this is interesting….

China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power. #WindPower #Renewables
www.bbc.com/future/artic...

The 'typhoon-proof' wind farms powering China's coast

China is racing to develop a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive tropical cyclones, but also harness their power.

www.bbc.com

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 3d

When your mail comes ahead of time 🙂
#BetterThanTelstra
reneweconomy.com.au/australia-po...

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 3d

Same in AUS #BulkBilled #Medicare

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 3d

Please let us know what you find,

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 3d

Good pt.

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 3d

If you are rude, you will be blocked.

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 3d

Yep

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 4d

Indeed

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 4d

Good pt

Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 4d

Shame on the Albanese Gov for not implementing the #MurphyReport #auspol

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 4d

Watching 4 Corners on Gambling endemic in AUS.

I am ashamed of the Albanese Gov for not implementing the Peta Murphy Report ‼️‼️‼️

#auspol #StopGamblingAdvertising
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Losing Streak

Four Corners is the home of Australian investigative journalism.

www.abc.net.au

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 6d

#WestWing Flag burning 😱🤷‍♂️😂
#skytv youtu.be/wVSNL-3Ru7M?...

Penn & Teller burn an American Flag in The White House

YouTube video by Vader_Bomb

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 6d

‘The Victoria state government has announced big discounts – up to $34,300 – on the cost of rooftop solar systems for commercial and industrial businesses, as well as community organsations.’ Nice work. #renewables #auspol @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social onestepoffthegrid.com.au/victoria-off...

Victoria offers big discounts on rooftop solar for businesses and community groups - One Step Off The Grid

Victoria offers big discounts for large rooftop solar arrays for businesses and community groups as governments intensify support for consumer energy resources.

onestepoffthegrid.com.au

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 7d

How long until someone mentions #lettuce

‘Earlier this week, Ley said she did not believe Hastie was after her job, subtly rebuffing his claims that immigration levels were making Australians feel like “strangers in our own home”.’

#auspol #LNPSplits
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Andrew Hastie quits Coalition frontbench over immigration policy dispute

Liberal MP resigns as shadow home affairs minister, increasing pressure on opposition leader Sussan Ley

www.theguardian.com

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 7d

Golding #Nuclear #auspol #LNPSplits

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Birdie Carrington @bcarrington.bsky.social · 7d

🤣 “If someone could harness the ill will that courses between Deeming and Pesutto, Victoria would have enough renewable energy to stop burning fossil fuels.”

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 7d

‘If you follow the hatreds, Pesutto will remain on the backbench.’ #Springst #auspol
www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...

To understand the Liberal Party, just follow the hatreds

Having helped broker a deal to keep John Pesutto out of bankruptcy, Liberal leader Brad Battin should return him to his frontbench.

www.theage.com.au

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 7d

"[Those countries] come to these discussions from an economic perspective, whereas we come to these discussions from an issue of survival," said Mr Tong #COP31 #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

COP is 'heartbreak' for the Pacific. Here's why they still want to host

The global COP climate talks have been a source of frustration and disappointment for Pacific nations. They hope hosting the event will change that.

www.abc.net.au

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 8d

‘Albanese Government should now embrace “China Speed, China Scale” thinking — fast-tracking approvals, mobilising capital and seizing opportunities in zero-emissions industries in partnership with key trade allies, including China, our top trading partner’ #SpotOn
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...

China is likely to surpass its new emissions target. Australia should emulate its energy plan

In an address to the UN General Assembly last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced China’s target to reduce carbon emissions by 7-10% from their peak by 2035, with the goal of achieving even h...

johnmenadue.com

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 8d

C’MON DAN TEHAN, Have the courage of your #NUCLEAR convictions & commit to having a nuclear power plant in PORTLAND VIC to power an aluminium plant. #auspol

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 9d

‘QLD Treasurer David Janetzki reiterated last week the previous Palaszczuk gov’s 2035 deadline to shut state-owned coal plants no longer applied & coal power would be needed to shut state-owned coal plants no longer applied & coal power would be needed for “decades”. 🤭
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Qld shortage warning as Rio flags closing power plant six years early

Rio’s notification that the huge generator could close in 2029 has triggered a call from the energy market operator for timely delivery of replacement capacity.

www.afr.com

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Scott Hamilton @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social · 10d

‘Chinese-Pacific islanders stand in the middle, a foot in each current, certain that both can be true.’

Insightful piece www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

'To eat bitterness': In the Pacific, there is 'old' Chinese and 'new' Chinese

China's presence in the Pacific is often viewed in the context of geopolitical tension and rivalry. But Chinese people have been in the region for generations — these are their stories.

www.abc.net.au

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