Ben Davison
@bendavison.bsky.social
The guy from The Week on Wednesday podcast who works with unions, boards and other folk to try and make the world a better place.
Exxon & Chevron must be so relieved to not have to worry about all the trouble and expense that the East India Company used to have maintaining their own military.
Having taxpayer funded “Presidents” take care of it all for them, even doing the PR bit, makes their margins so much better.
Having taxpayer funded “Presidents” take care of it all for them, even doing the PR bit, makes their margins so much better.
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Exxon & Chevron must be so relieved to not have to worry about all the trouble and expense that the East India Company used to have maintaining their own military.
Having taxpayer funded “Presidents” take care of it all for them, even doing the PR bit, makes their margins so much better.
Having taxpayer funded “Presidents” take care of it all for them, even doing the PR bit, makes their margins so much better.
People who’ve opposed every Labor policy since they were old enough to talk don’t get to tell Labor governments how to govern.
I shouldn’t really need to say that but apparently the bosses pamphlet needed it said.
I shouldn’t really need to say that but apparently the bosses pamphlet needed it said.
January 2, 2026 at 7:32 AM
People who’ve opposed every Labor policy since they were old enough to talk don’t get to tell Labor governments how to govern.
I shouldn’t really need to say that but apparently the bosses pamphlet needed it said.
I shouldn’t really need to say that but apparently the bosses pamphlet needed it said.
Australia’s gun laws are why there weren’t hundreds of victims at the Bondi shooting
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
December 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Australia’s gun laws are why there weren’t hundreds of victims at the Bondi shooting
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
Australia’s gun laws are why this horror is so rare here
Australia’s gun laws are why our public schools don’t know what an “active shooter drill” is let alone how to do one
It’s the only good thing Howard did
Genuinely have zero chill for Bibi and Baby JD weighing into what Australia should or shouldn’t do to keep our people safe
Those two have a daily blood bath between school shootings, terror attacks, base attacks, settler “skirmishes” & violence against their own citizens
Keep your hate out of Oz
Those two have a daily blood bath between school shootings, terror attacks, base attacks, settler “skirmishes” & violence against their own citizens
Keep your hate out of Oz
December 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Genuinely have zero chill for Bibi and Baby JD weighing into what Australia should or shouldn’t do to keep our people safe
Those two have a daily blood bath between school shootings, terror attacks, base attacks, settler “skirmishes” & violence against their own citizens
Keep your hate out of Oz
Those two have a daily blood bath between school shootings, terror attacks, base attacks, settler “skirmishes” & violence against their own citizens
Keep your hate out of Oz
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Instead of responding only with thoughts and prayers, Australia will respond with laws and regulations. Because, unlike the United States, it values the lives of its citizens over any sick adulation of firearms.
The 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to immediate, sweeping, bipartisan gun law reforms.
The 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to immediate, sweeping, bipartisan gun law reforms.
‘I heard 40, 50 shots’: Witnesses fled Bondi Beach as gunmen targeted Jewish event
‘I heard 40, 50 shots’: Witnesses fled Bondi Beach as gunmen targeted Jewish event
Gunshots ripped through a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, killing at least 12 people
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Instead of responding only with thoughts and prayers, Australia will respond with laws and regulations. Because, unlike the United States, it values the lives of its citizens over any sick adulation of firearms.
The 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to immediate, sweeping, bipartisan gun law reforms.
The 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to immediate, sweeping, bipartisan gun law reforms.
The Bondi shooting is horrendous.
This anti-Semitic attack is unacceptable.
All Australians, of any faith, of any background, should be able to enjoy a public park without fear.
We must reject the disgusting attempts, both from here & overseas, to divide Australians.
This anti-Semitic attack is unacceptable.
All Australians, of any faith, of any background, should be able to enjoy a public park without fear.
We must reject the disgusting attempts, both from here & overseas, to divide Australians.
December 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The Bondi shooting is horrendous.
This anti-Semitic attack is unacceptable.
All Australians, of any faith, of any background, should be able to enjoy a public park without fear.
We must reject the disgusting attempts, both from here & overseas, to divide Australians.
This anti-Semitic attack is unacceptable.
All Australians, of any faith, of any background, should be able to enjoy a public park without fear.
We must reject the disgusting attempts, both from here & overseas, to divide Australians.
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If I were a person not from Australia, I would also refrain from giving opinions based on potential disinformation on tragic events happening in Australia.
If you need to say something, you could express sympathy and sadness. Your political take is not helpful.
If you need to say something, you could express sympathy and sadness. Your political take is not helpful.
December 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If I were a person not from Australia, I would also refrain from giving opinions based on potential disinformation on tragic events happening in Australia.
If you need to say something, you could express sympathy and sadness. Your political take is not helpful.
If you need to say something, you could express sympathy and sadness. Your political take is not helpful.
At this stage no one has actually shown that Anika Wells has done anything wrong but the savagery of the media pile on is enough for some loons to justify horrendous, and potentially dangerous, attacks on one of our democratically elected representatives.
Totally disgraceful.
Totally disgraceful.
A man accused of sending dozens of emails threatening to kill federal Communications Minister Anika Wells and her family has appeared in a Sydney court. Two emails were reported to the AFP last month. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Man charged over alleged death threats to MP Anika Wells and family
A man accused of sending dozens of emails threatening to kill federal Communications Minister Anika Wells and her family appears in a Sydney court.
www.abc.net.au
December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
At this stage no one has actually shown that Anika Wells has done anything wrong but the savagery of the media pile on is enough for some loons to justify horrendous, and potentially dangerous, attacks on one of our democratically elected representatives.
Totally disgraceful.
Totally disgraceful.
Trump has learnt that he has the power of an Imperial Presidency
He uses it to remake Rush Hour films, build a ballroom & to squeeze a few hundred million into his family trust (which given his age he won’t ever use)
Meanwhile others use him to oppress women, migrants, workers & kids
What a deal
He uses it to remake Rush Hour films, build a ballroom & to squeeze a few hundred million into his family trust (which given his age he won’t ever use)
Meanwhile others use him to oppress women, migrants, workers & kids
What a deal
Even a Hollywood movie would be a cheap bribe in exchange for favorable treatment in a merger. ICYMI @crampell.bsky.social on the Rush Hour remake saga: lnk.thebulwark.com/49UjIYN
Why a Jackie Chan Sequel Says a Whole Lot About Trump’s Economy
Kung-fu corruption.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Trump has learnt that he has the power of an Imperial Presidency
He uses it to remake Rush Hour films, build a ballroom & to squeeze a few hundred million into his family trust (which given his age he won’t ever use)
Meanwhile others use him to oppress women, migrants, workers & kids
What a deal
He uses it to remake Rush Hour films, build a ballroom & to squeeze a few hundred million into his family trust (which given his age he won’t ever use)
Meanwhile others use him to oppress women, migrants, workers & kids
What a deal
I think it’s weird that we begrudge our elected representatives their salary, their travel, their staff & pensions, all of which is BELOW “market level”, when we should be making them regulate multi-million $ executive “REM”, private jets, bonuses paid out while sacking workers & marble CEO offices!
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I think it’s weird that we begrudge our elected representatives their salary, their travel, their staff & pensions, all of which is BELOW “market level”, when we should be making them regulate multi-million $ executive “REM”, private jets, bonuses paid out while sacking workers & marble CEO offices!
I hope you enjoy this artwork as much as I did.
Arcangelo Sassolino’s “in the end, the beginning” is truly spectacular.
Currently on display at MONA.
Arcangelo Sassolino’s “in the end, the beginning” is truly spectacular.
Currently on display at MONA.
November 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I hope you enjoy this artwork as much as I did.
Arcangelo Sassolino’s “in the end, the beginning” is truly spectacular.
Currently on display at MONA.
Arcangelo Sassolino’s “in the end, the beginning” is truly spectacular.
Currently on display at MONA.
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The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
I’m over delusional “free market” Americans claiming “capitalism is the only political ideology that doesn’t kill people!”
Comrade, your capitalism is killing 45,000 citizens every year just to allow corporations to profit from medical treatments
Who knows how many die for profit in other areas?
Comrade, your capitalism is killing 45,000 citizens every year just to allow corporations to profit from medical treatments
Who knows how many die for profit in other areas?
November 28, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I’m over delusional “free market” Americans claiming “capitalism is the only political ideology that doesn’t kill people!”
Comrade, your capitalism is killing 45,000 citizens every year just to allow corporations to profit from medical treatments
Who knows how many die for profit in other areas?
Comrade, your capitalism is killing 45,000 citizens every year just to allow corporations to profit from medical treatments
Who knows how many die for profit in other areas?
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James Packer - he’s filthy rich and still filthy on Dan Andrews for daring to tax the money laundering Crown Casino when Packer was at the helm.
We venture inside the head of the billionaire ex media mogul this week on “Truth Lies & Media!”💥
Apple & Spotify 🎙️
Promo Match Frame Editing
#auspol
We venture inside the head of the billionaire ex media mogul this week on “Truth Lies & Media!”💥
Apple & Spotify 🎙️
Promo Match Frame Editing
#auspol
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
James Packer - he’s filthy rich and still filthy on Dan Andrews for daring to tax the money laundering Crown Casino when Packer was at the helm.
We venture inside the head of the billionaire ex media mogul this week on “Truth Lies & Media!”💥
Apple & Spotify 🎙️
Promo Match Frame Editing
#auspol
We venture inside the head of the billionaire ex media mogul this week on “Truth Lies & Media!”💥
Apple & Spotify 🎙️
Promo Match Frame Editing
#auspol
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I’m serving classic Hoodoos today and you really should leave this record lying around for your teenagers to discover, it will get them through a lot.
Brilliant reappraisal of the amazing “Stoneage Romeos” here: www.theguardian.com/music/articl... #ausmusictshirtday
Brilliant reappraisal of the amazing “Stoneage Romeos” here: www.theguardian.com/music/articl... #ausmusictshirtday
November 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I’m serving classic Hoodoos today and you really should leave this record lying around for your teenagers to discover, it will get them through a lot.
Brilliant reappraisal of the amazing “Stoneage Romeos” here: www.theguardian.com/music/articl... #ausmusictshirtday
Brilliant reappraisal of the amazing “Stoneage Romeos” here: www.theguardian.com/music/articl... #ausmusictshirtday
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Xania Monet’s music is the stuff of nightmares. Thankfully her AI ‘clankers’ will be limited to this cultural moment | Van Badham
https://www.europesays.com/uk/583687/
Xania Monet is the latest digital nightmare to emerge from a hellscape of AI content production. No wonder…
https://www.europesays.com/uk/583687/
Xania Monet is the latest digital nightmare to emerge from a hellscape of AI content production. No wonder…
Xania Monet’s music is the stuff of nightmares. Thankfully her AI ‘clankers’ will be limited to this cultural moment | Van Badham - United Kingdom
Xania Monet is the latest digital nightmare to emerge from a hellscape of AI content production. No wonder she’s popular … but how long will it last?
www.europesays.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Xania Monet’s music is the stuff of nightmares. Thankfully her AI ‘clankers’ will be limited to this cultural moment | Van Badham
https://www.europesays.com/uk/583687/
Xania Monet is the latest digital nightmare to emerge from a hellscape of AI content production. No wonder…
https://www.europesays.com/uk/583687/
Xania Monet is the latest digital nightmare to emerge from a hellscape of AI content production. No wonder…
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👇🏻Van Badham, right on the money as usual
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
👇🏻Van Badham, right on the money as usual
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contributions from Van Badham, Christopher Bryant, Ryan Enniss, Oliver Hetherington-Page, Daniel R Nixon, Robert Reid, Oliver Ross, Marissa Saroca, Sophie Smyth, Rhen Soggee, Michael Theo, Axle Whitehead.
Authentic Voices | An Australian Perspective on Neurodiversity in the
This book explores neurodiversity in the performing arts through personal stories of artists navigating training and industry pressures. Drawing on interviews
www.taylorfrancis.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:27 AM
contributions from Van Badham, Christopher Bryant, Ryan Enniss, Oliver Hetherington-Page, Daniel R Nixon, Robert Reid, Oliver Ross, Marissa Saroca, Sophie Smyth, Rhen Soggee, Michael Theo, Axle Whitehead.
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Westpac’s work-from-home complaint was a cultural miff that doesn’t resonate in today’s Australia | Van Badham
Westpac’s work-from-home complaint was a cultural miff that doesn’t resonate in today’s Australia | Van Badham
Women who manage to perform their jobs well while caring for children should get a bloody medal, not a trip to Fair Work
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A decision made by the Fair Work Commission in a work-from-home judgment last week has established a potentially transformational precedent for the Australian workplace.
Friends, Fair Work has recognised that the Australian workplace of 2025 is not the workplace of 1980s and, oh boy, some corporate types sure are wetting their pants about it. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Westpac’s work-from-home complaint was a cultural miff that doesn’t resonate in today’s Australia | Van Badham
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America! Your expats and your friends are *always* with you! Sending you love and courage and #NoKings solidarity and frog costumes from Melbourne, Australia. Make fascism history again!
October 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
America! Your expats and your friends are *always* with you! Sending you love and courage and #NoKings solidarity and frog costumes from Melbourne, Australia. Make fascism history again!
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Authoritarians fear only one thing: DEFIANCE‼️
(Downtown Portland)
(Downtown Portland)
October 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Authoritarians fear only one thing: DEFIANCE‼️
(Downtown Portland)
(Downtown Portland)
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This doesn’t even include the ones who had pending case but he had their charges dropped.
October 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This doesn’t even include the ones who had pending case but he had their charges dropped.
Is anyone else getting pitched lots of “Putin is kind to dogs” vids in their other feeds/timelines?
Do the bots think I’ll trade basic democracy for more dogs?
Because if that’s their offer then they can…get out of my dream journal.
Do the bots think I’ll trade basic democracy for more dogs?
Because if that’s their offer then they can…get out of my dream journal.
October 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Is anyone else getting pitched lots of “Putin is kind to dogs” vids in their other feeds/timelines?
Do the bots think I’ll trade basic democracy for more dogs?
Because if that’s their offer then they can…get out of my dream journal.
Do the bots think I’ll trade basic democracy for more dogs?
Because if that’s their offer then they can…get out of my dream journal.
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Judith from Mosman is spending $500k to stop four-storey apartments near public transport. Not to fix the housing crisis, just to keep it out of her postcode. The problem isn’t migrants. It’s people like Judith deciding who gets to live near a train and who gets to commute for two hours.
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Judith from Mosman is spending $500k to stop four-storey apartments near public transport. Not to fix the housing crisis, just to keep it out of her postcode. The problem isn’t migrants. It’s people like Judith deciding who gets to live near a train and who gets to commute for two hours.
Having dealt with Americans on planes before I cannot see how this is a remotely good idea
The last time Southwest Airlines changed its boarding process, it launched an online boarding school to teach passengers the basics. This time, travelers might need a graduate-level course.
Here’s a Sneak Peek Into Southwest’s New Boarding Plan
The airline is ditching open seating, and fliers are going to have to get used to the boarding-group grind.
on.wsj.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Having dealt with Americans on planes before I cannot see how this is a remotely good idea