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Rick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 5d

De Brouwer made the exact same argument two years ago after the Robodebt Royal Commission report was delivered. This is how I treated it in Mean Streak: "Grow up."

Screenshot of the book Mean Streak by Rick Morton. The text reads:

for the past decade and half, when conclusive certificates were
discontinued, is counterproductive to the Parliament’s intent.
‘When it comes to deliberative material, FoI does not ensure
transparency (because advice is not being written) and it
undermines integrity (because advice is not being written).’
So officials don’t put things in writing because they might get
released under Freedom of Information laws, therefore the FoI
laws aren’t working?
Grow up.
De Brouwer is not alone in his views. Former secretaries have
been doing the rounds making exactly these kinds of noises, as if
the outcome of poor professional behaviour is the result of some
law and not … poor professional behaviour.

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Possum @pollytics.bsky.social · 8d

Local government in Australia is not much more than a bin collection agency masquerading around as an HoA.

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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · Sep 6

Orson Welles would murder every one of you motherfuckers with a hammer.

The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · Sep 5

Orson Welles’ Lost Movie Will Use AI to Reconstruct Missing 43 Minutes

Since the rise of generative artificial intelligence in 2022, the technology has mostly been plugged into parts of the production pipeline as far as its deployment in Hollywood. Think visual effects, dubbing and storyboarding. As it stands, it’s mostly thought of as a tool to streamline certain processes and cut costs.

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Possum @pollytics.bsky.social · Sep 2

Day two of Jillian Segal - the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in Australia - being silent on the actions of a political cult that executed the Holocaust, protesting in the streets of Australia and attacking First Nations people. Apparently first they came for mob, but I was very busy.

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John Delmenico @thebigjohnnyd.bsky.social · Aug 31

The whiplash from how quickly Aussie media will label any pro-Palestine protest as ‘antisemitic’ but when actual Neo-Nazis are protesting on some white supremacist shit the media is like ‘woah woah woah. let’s not go throwing any labels around’

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Andy Fleming @slackbastard.bsky.social · Aug 31

Well, that was something.

Several thousand flagwits in MEL today, & budding fuehrer Thomas Sewell fulfilled his dream of addressing the masses outside the VIC parliament.

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Paul Karp @paulkarp.bsky.social · Aug 27

It gets worse. The Deloitte report suspected of using AI contains a fake quote and erroneous citations to one of the leading cases on Robodebt.
www.afr.com//companies/p...

Deloitte report suspected of AI invented quote from robo-debt case

Academics have rejected the consultancy’s explanation of previous mistakes, as the discovery adds to suspicions about the use of artificial intelligence.

www.afr.com

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Tom Studans @maximumwelfare.bsky.social · Aug 20

Official trailer for SBS' soon to be released docu-drama 'The People vs. Robodebt' featuring Jenny Miller, Deanna Amato and many others.

www.sbs.com.au/aboutus/2025...

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CAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · Aug 20

i don't want to pick nits with the analogy but i personally would like rules for flying cars to come before they hit our roads (skies?) rather than after

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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · Aug 17

Exclusive: “Systemic failures” in software have left outsourced employment services on the brink of collapse and the government “significantly constrained” in its ability to legally defend mutual obligation requirements, a leaked report reveals. satpa.pe/6BF4WkX

Exclusive: Government warned over ‘legal basis’ of welfare system

Despite being warned in 2018 that jobseekers were being exposed to unfair and excessive decisions, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations ‘chose to continue with the status quo’.

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Victorian Socialists @vicsocialists.bsky.social · Aug 14

RIP the legendary David Stratton who not only was monitored by ASIO for suspected communist sympathies but also once gave a film - 'The Replacements' - zero stars because "It is a film which celebrates strike-breakers and scabs". Read the transcript here: letterboxd.com/margaret_dav...

A screenshot from the transcript of the Movie Show review of 'The Replacements' from 2000

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Nick Evershed!? @nickevershed.bsky.social · Aug 14

given one of the few good uses for LLMs is coding assistance maybe tech council members should immediately open source all their code under a permissive license. to do otherwise would risk harming investment in the AI industry in Australia, imo

Nick Evershed!? @nickevershed.bsky.social · Aug 14

counterpoint: no

More on Atlassian billionaire Scott Farquhar’s thoughts on AI and Australian art

Australia should adopt US-style copyright law to allow artificial intelligence to suck up all creative content or risk harming investment in the industry in Australia, according to Atlassian co-founder, Scott Farquhar.

Farquhar, the Tech Council of Australia CEO, told ABC’s 7.30 program on Tuesday: “all AI usage of mining or searching or going across data is probably illegal under Australian law and I think that hurts a lot of investment of these companies in Australia”.

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YIMBY Melbourne @yimby.melbourne · Aug 13

A new paper highlights that while countries like Australia have seen construction productivity fall, NZ saw a boom in the 2010s.

Their secret? Zoning reform.

By allowing more medium-density housing in cities like Auckland, they supercharged their construction sector

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Antoinette Lattouf @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social · Jul 29

Unpacking the sudden, strangely synchronised media concern for starving Palestinian children. Why now? What’s changed & what still hasn’t?

A look at the caveats & spin still dominating the conversation.

+ imagine if journos weren’t chilled into looking away when I was sacked

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Chris Somerville @chrisomerville.bsky.social · Jul 27

we’re living in pretty unprecedented times but luckily in Australia we have some of the worst journalists in the world to help navigate us through the waters

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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · Jul 25

Last week, I got an email from Microsoft. It told me I’d be paying 46% more for my Office subscription, starting next month.

But when I tried to cancel, it offered me the same price I was already paying — without the generative AI features I never asked for in the first place.

I’ve had it with Microsoft

The company is deceptively raising prices on existing customers to fund its AI spending

www.disconnect.blog

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Jamie Bosanko @banjoeskimo.bsky.social · Jul 22

I think he meant ad-hoc changes like when there are delays or maintenance issues.

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Jamie Bosanko @banjoeskimo.bsky.social · Jul 22

Hey Daniel, speaking of schedule changes, random Q for you:

Was talking to a mate who said they still handle schedule changes with pen & paper & apparently it operates like a stock trading floor with people shouting all over the place.

Is that true? Is there a reason things aren’t more automated?

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Public Transport Users Association @ptua.org.au · Jul 20

Waiting for a tram home tonight?
Melbourne has the least frequent evening tram services in Australia. #MoreServicesNow

Pictures of trams around Australia, and the Sunday evening frequency. Gold Coast 15 mins, Sydney (pic by MDRX, via Wikipedia) 15 mins, Canberra (pic from PTCBR) 15 mins, Adelaide (pic from Torrens Connect) 20 mins, Newcastle (pic by Tim J Keegan via Wikipedia) 15 mins, Melbourne 30 mins

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Jamie Bosanko @banjoeskimo.bsky.social · Jul 20

Cult behaviour.

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Osman Faruqi @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social · Jul 14

Totally untenable for someone in an anti-racist, government role. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · Jul 6

“Hi everyone, I just need to be clear my priority is revoking access as quickly as possible for this participant.”

Rick Morton on how the NDIA chief responded to a disability advocate wrongly accused of "rorting" on talkback radio. http://satpa.pe/Tv43WWz

Exclusive: NDIA chief intervened to throw advocate off scheme

Internal emails show the National Disability Insurance Agency rushed to withdraw access for a disabled person whose funding was criticised on talkback radio, only to reinstate it 10 months later.

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Brandon Sheffield @brandon.insertcredit.com · Jul 4

Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.

Post from Matt Turnbull:

These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.

I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.

Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:

Career Planning Prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
“What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”

Resume & LinkedIn Help
“Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”

Networking & Outreach
“Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”

Emotional Clarity & Confidence
“I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”

No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.

If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.

Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.

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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · Jul 1

After more than four years and over 1,300 submissions, Australia's first Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry has handed down its final report, calling for major reform.

'This was a genocide': Key takeaways from Australia's first Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry

After more than four years and over 1,300 submissions, Australia's first Indigenous-led truth-telling inquiry has handed down its final report, calling for major reform.

www.abc.net.au

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · Jul 1

A UN report names companies complicit in Israel’s war and genocide on Gaza, including US giants and firms from China to Mexico.

Who are they? aje.io/6sq25k

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