Citezein
@citezein.bsky.social
📍Melbourne | Naarm, Southernia🦘
♠️ Thought spruiker pro bono
♥️ Die Gedanken sind frei
♣️ Down with absolutes! Moderation in moderation
♦️ Democracy is order. Autocracy is Chaos
ℹ️ Still here? Really?! Ok then… I post about DEETAIL values, 🌏 and local things
♠️ Thought spruiker pro bono
♥️ Die Gedanken sind frei
♣️ Down with absolutes! Moderation in moderation
♦️ Democracy is order. Autocracy is Chaos
ℹ️ Still here? Really?! Ok then… I post about DEETAIL values, 🌏 and local things
‘The night has passed, and the day lies open before us’
The #WinterSolstice has passed!
Here is the annual PSA that it ‘gets a little brighter everyday’ if you are #halffull, or the ‘work gets longer as the day grows stronger’ if you are #halfempty.
#AusPol
The #WinterSolstice has passed!
Here is the annual PSA that it ‘gets a little brighter everyday’ if you are #halffull, or the ‘work gets longer as the day grows stronger’ if you are #halfempty.
#AusPol
June 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
‘The night has passed, and the day lies open before us’
The #WinterSolstice has passed!
Here is the annual PSA that it ‘gets a little brighter everyday’ if you are #halffull, or the ‘work gets longer as the day grows stronger’ if you are #halfempty.
#AusPol
The #WinterSolstice has passed!
Here is the annual PSA that it ‘gets a little brighter everyday’ if you are #halffull, or the ‘work gets longer as the day grows stronger’ if you are #halfempty.
#AusPol
The European Union and Australia overnight announced they would start negotiating a "Security and Defence Partnership" and noted their commitment to “advancing free trade negotiations."
Brussels stressed the future pact "does not have military deployment obligations."
Brussels stressed the future pact "does not have military deployment obligations."
EU and Australia to negotiate security and defense partnership
Brussels and Canberra also committed to advancing free-trade negotiations.
www.politico.eu
June 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
#AusPol | 4.0 | #D7
When I first read this article under a month ago, I was admittedly lukewarm on the idea.
I increasingly consider D7 to be an outcome that #AusGov should actively pursue. Provided it is open to all countries with high democracy ratings.
#Democracy
When I first read this article under a month ago, I was admittedly lukewarm on the idea.
I increasingly consider D7 to be an outcome that #AusGov should actively pursue. Provided it is open to all countries with high democracy ratings.
#Democracy
June 9, 2025 at 5:27 AM
#AusPol | 4.0 | #D7
When I first read this article under a month ago, I was admittedly lukewarm on the idea.
I increasingly consider D7 to be an outcome that #AusGov should actively pursue. Provided it is open to all countries with high democracy ratings.
#Democracy
When I first read this article under a month ago, I was admittedly lukewarm on the idea.
I increasingly consider D7 to be an outcome that #AusGov should actively pursue. Provided it is open to all countries with high democracy ratings.
#Democracy
#DEETAIL | 8.0 | #FairShare
The #FairShare group of values - #Equity and #Equality, are generally inseparable.
Unlike the other values or groupings, these should be implemented to a similar degree.
I like to picture them as a swimming pool ➡️
The #FairShare group of values - #Equity and #Equality, are generally inseparable.
Unlike the other values or groupings, these should be implemented to a similar degree.
I like to picture them as a swimming pool ➡️
June 9, 2025 at 2:49 AM
#DEETAIL | 8.0 | #FairShare
The #FairShare group of values - #Equity and #Equality, are generally inseparable.
Unlike the other values or groupings, these should be implemented to a similar degree.
I like to picture them as a swimming pool ➡️
The #FairShare group of values - #Equity and #Equality, are generally inseparable.
Unlike the other values or groupings, these should be implemented to a similar degree.
I like to picture them as a swimming pool ➡️
#AusPol | 3.0 | #Participation
‘Democracy thrives when people get involved and recognise that if we want to keep our government – of whatever stripe – by the people and for the people, then the people need to get involved’
#Democracy #Voice
‘Democracy thrives when people get involved and recognise that if we want to keep our government – of whatever stripe – by the people and for the people, then the people need to get involved’
#Democracy #Voice
Democracy takes work and its survival requires all of us to make an effort. My latest in Nine Media. www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/li...
It takes an army to make democracy work. It’s time more of us enlisted
When it comes to elections, democracy sausages don’t cook themselves.
www.smh.com.au
June 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
#AusPol | 3.0 | #Participation
‘Democracy thrives when people get involved and recognise that if we want to keep our government – of whatever stripe – by the people and for the people, then the people need to get involved’
#Democracy #Voice
‘Democracy thrives when people get involved and recognise that if we want to keep our government – of whatever stripe – by the people and for the people, then the people need to get involved’
#Democracy #Voice
#RegionalBlocks | 3.0 | #ShangriLa
‘“We are living in a time of crisis and need new ways of cooperating,” he said in the keynote speech. “Our key challenge is how to preserve peace and stability and prosperity in this current environment.’
‘“We are living in a time of crisis and need new ways of cooperating,” he said in the keynote speech. “Our key challenge is how to preserve peace and stability and prosperity in this current environment.’
Europe and Asia should form ‘positive new alliance’, says Macron in Singapore
French president espouses shared principles and cooperation on security and trade to counteract superpowers
www.theguardian.com
May 31, 2025 at 11:56 AM
#RegionalBlocks | 3.0 | #ShangriLa
‘“We are living in a time of crisis and need new ways of cooperating,” he said in the keynote speech. “Our key challenge is how to preserve peace and stability and prosperity in this current environment.’
‘“We are living in a time of crisis and need new ways of cooperating,” he said in the keynote speech. “Our key challenge is how to preserve peace and stability and prosperity in this current environment.’
#DEETAIL | 7.0 | #Accountability:
Accountability in DEETAIL refers to #Answerability and #Obligation.
The practice of being answerable to, and holding others answerable for their duty-bound obligations within the group.
This includes decision making, daily operations, and interpersonal relations.
Accountability in DEETAIL refers to #Answerability and #Obligation.
The practice of being answerable to, and holding others answerable for their duty-bound obligations within the group.
This includes decision making, daily operations, and interpersonal relations.
May 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
#DEETAIL | 7.0 | #Accountability:
Accountability in DEETAIL refers to #Answerability and #Obligation.
The practice of being answerable to, and holding others answerable for their duty-bound obligations within the group.
This includes decision making, daily operations, and interpersonal relations.
Accountability in DEETAIL refers to #Answerability and #Obligation.
The practice of being answerable to, and holding others answerable for their duty-bound obligations within the group.
This includes decision making, daily operations, and interpersonal relations.
#AusPol | 2.0 | #Transparency:
‘The right to participate in government decision making through access to information and to hold government to account is one of the fundamental features of our democratic system of government’
#Openess #Clarity #Concision
‘The right to participate in government decision making through access to information and to hold government to account is one of the fundamental features of our democratic system of government’
#Openess #Clarity #Concision
Surge in refusals for freedom of information undermines trust in Australian government, watchdog warns
Surge in refusals for freedom of information undermines trust in Australian government, watchdog warns
Refusal rate at its highest in a decade, prompting concern among transparency advocates
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The Australian government is refusing freedom of information requests at a rate not seen for a decade, data shows, prompting concerns for transparency and accountability.
Data held by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, the watchdog overseeing the FoI system, revealed the proportion of FoI requests being completely refused has shot up to 27% in the December 2024 quarter.
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www.theguardian.com
May 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#AusPol | 2.0 | #Transparency:
‘The right to participate in government decision making through access to information and to hold government to account is one of the fundamental features of our democratic system of government’
#Openess #Clarity #Concision
‘The right to participate in government decision making through access to information and to hold government to account is one of the fundamental features of our democratic system of government’
#Openess #Clarity #Concision
#AusPol | 1.0 | #PreferenceVoting:
‘We should be proud of the way all voters get a say at all stages of our counts and not seek to import failed and primitive methods from countries that have not overcome their roadblocks to electoral reform.’
Hear, hear 👏
#Participation #Voice
‘We should be proud of the way all voters get a say at all stages of our counts and not seek to import failed and primitive methods from countries that have not overcome their roadblocks to electoral reform.’
Hear, hear 👏
#Participation #Voice
Me in The Guardian re the latest round of anti-preferencer nonsense
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
May 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
#AusPol | 1.0 | #PreferenceVoting:
‘We should be proud of the way all voters get a say at all stages of our counts and not seek to import failed and primitive methods from countries that have not overcome their roadblocks to electoral reform.’
Hear, hear 👏
#Participation #Voice
‘We should be proud of the way all voters get a say at all stages of our counts and not seek to import failed and primitive methods from countries that have not overcome their roadblocks to electoral reform.’
Hear, hear 👏
#Participation #Voice
#RegionalBlocks | 2.0 | #Democracy:
More multilateral institutions dedicated to enhancing and preserving democracy is a good thing.
So long as they do not morph into a ‘private club’ version of the UN, where ‘likeminded’ means a healthy democracy and a healthy bank balance.
#Participation #Voice
More multilateral institutions dedicated to enhancing and preserving democracy is a good thing.
So long as they do not morph into a ‘private club’ version of the UN, where ‘likeminded’ means a healthy democracy and a healthy bank balance.
#Participation #Voice
May 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
#RegionalBlocks | 2.0 | #Democracy:
More multilateral institutions dedicated to enhancing and preserving democracy is a good thing.
So long as they do not morph into a ‘private club’ version of the UN, where ‘likeminded’ means a healthy democracy and a healthy bank balance.
#Participation #Voice
More multilateral institutions dedicated to enhancing and preserving democracy is a good thing.
So long as they do not morph into a ‘private club’ version of the UN, where ‘likeminded’ means a healthy democracy and a healthy bank balance.
#Participation #Voice
#DEETAIL | 6.0 | #Leadership:
Leadership in the DEETAIL context is about #Initiative and #Support, regardless of type - i.e managerial leadership or everyday leadership.
The way I like to explain it is through a doubles tennis partnership ➡️
Leadership in the DEETAIL context is about #Initiative and #Support, regardless of type - i.e managerial leadership or everyday leadership.
The way I like to explain it is through a doubles tennis partnership ➡️
May 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
#DEETAIL | 6.0 | #Leadership:
Leadership in the DEETAIL context is about #Initiative and #Support, regardless of type - i.e managerial leadership or everyday leadership.
The way I like to explain it is through a doubles tennis partnership ➡️
Leadership in the DEETAIL context is about #Initiative and #Support, regardless of type - i.e managerial leadership or everyday leadership.
The way I like to explain it is through a doubles tennis partnership ➡️
#DEETAIL | 5.0 | #Transparency:
Transparency in the DEETAIL context concerns the sharing of information.
It should be #Open, with all required and relevant information provided.
It should be #Clear, written in simple and direct language that is easily understood ➡️
Transparency in the DEETAIL context concerns the sharing of information.
It should be #Open, with all required and relevant information provided.
It should be #Clear, written in simple and direct language that is easily understood ➡️
May 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#DEETAIL | 5.0 | #Transparency:
Transparency in the DEETAIL context concerns the sharing of information.
It should be #Open, with all required and relevant information provided.
It should be #Clear, written in simple and direct language that is easily understood ➡️
Transparency in the DEETAIL context concerns the sharing of information.
It should be #Open, with all required and relevant information provided.
It should be #Clear, written in simple and direct language that is easily understood ➡️
#DEETAIL | 4.0 | #Equality:
In post 1.0 I mentioned how equality as the foundation upon which equity provides fairness to the situation through context.
That foundation is what gives us stability in everyday life through #sametreatment
Imagine for a moment you went into a café run by AI ➡️
In post 1.0 I mentioned how equality as the foundation upon which equity provides fairness to the situation through context.
That foundation is what gives us stability in everyday life through #sametreatment
Imagine for a moment you went into a café run by AI ➡️
May 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
#DEETAIL | 4.0 | #Equality:
In post 1.0 I mentioned how equality as the foundation upon which equity provides fairness to the situation through context.
That foundation is what gives us stability in everyday life through #sametreatment
Imagine for a moment you went into a café run by AI ➡️
In post 1.0 I mentioned how equality as the foundation upon which equity provides fairness to the situation through context.
That foundation is what gives us stability in everyday life through #sametreatment
Imagine for a moment you went into a café run by AI ➡️
‘“That’s not because there aren’t cohorts of young men being radicalised online. I think it’s purely because of compulsory voting,”’
Compulsory voting (which means compulsory turnout, as you are only required to tick your name off) is a great check against extreme positions.
#Participation #Voice
Compulsory voting (which means compulsory turnout, as you are only required to tick your name off) is a great check against extreme positions.
#Participation #Voice
Labor’s clean sweep in Australian election suggests young male voters are bucking global trends. But why?
Labor’s clean sweep in Australian election suggests young male voters are bucking global trends. But why?
Labor’s massive electoral victory goes against trends across parts of the west, Asia and Africa, in which young male voters are leaning towards the right
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When UFC president Dana White appeared on stage for Donald Trump’s victory address, he credited a string of controversial male influencers – the Nelk Boys, Theo Von, Adin Ross and the “mighty and powerful” Joe Rogan – for the Republican win.
Six months later, Anthony Albanese took Labor to a landslide victory in Australia, claiming the scalps of the Coalition and Greens leaders in the process.
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www.theguardian.com
May 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
‘“That’s not because there aren’t cohorts of young men being radicalised online. I think it’s purely because of compulsory voting,”’
Compulsory voting (which means compulsory turnout, as you are only required to tick your name off) is a great check against extreme positions.
#Participation #Voice
Compulsory voting (which means compulsory turnout, as you are only required to tick your name off) is a great check against extreme positions.
#Participation #Voice
#DEETAIL | 3.0 | #Democracy:
As a DEETAIL value, democracy primarily refers to #Participation and #Voice.
Where all members of a group are involved in the decision making process, and provided opportunities to offer their voice and give voice to others in everyday decisions and long term planning.
As a DEETAIL value, democracy primarily refers to #Participation and #Voice.
Where all members of a group are involved in the decision making process, and provided opportunities to offer their voice and give voice to others in everyday decisions and long term planning.
May 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#DEETAIL | 3.0 | #Democracy:
As a DEETAIL value, democracy primarily refers to #Participation and #Voice.
Where all members of a group are involved in the decision making process, and provided opportunities to offer their voice and give voice to others in everyday decisions and long term planning.
As a DEETAIL value, democracy primarily refers to #Participation and #Voice.
Where all members of a group are involved in the decision making process, and provided opportunities to offer their voice and give voice to others in everyday decisions and long term planning.
#RegionalBlocks | 1.0 | #ASEAN
Regional blocks are key to ensuring global stability. It is in Australia’s interest to strengthen our ties with ASEAN partners like Vietnam:
‘Despite geographic proximity and shared interests, Australia’s economic footprint in Vietnam remains surprisingly small.’
Regional blocks are key to ensuring global stability. It is in Australia’s interest to strengthen our ties with ASEAN partners like Vietnam:
‘Despite geographic proximity and shared interests, Australia’s economic footprint in Vietnam remains surprisingly small.’
The 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon highlighted Vietnam’s emergence as a key economic player in the region.
Vietnam is poised to become a top 20 economy, so why is Australia taking so long to make trade and investment links?
theconversation.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
#RegionalBlocks | 1.0 | #ASEAN
Regional blocks are key to ensuring global stability. It is in Australia’s interest to strengthen our ties with ASEAN partners like Vietnam:
‘Despite geographic proximity and shared interests, Australia’s economic footprint in Vietnam remains surprisingly small.’
Regional blocks are key to ensuring global stability. It is in Australia’s interest to strengthen our ties with ASEAN partners like Vietnam:
‘Despite geographic proximity and shared interests, Australia’s economic footprint in Vietnam remains surprisingly small.’
#DEETAIL | 1.0 | #Equity
Equality is a great tool, but a blunt one because of its impartiality - something is either in its boundary, or it is not.
This is where its twin value, equity, comes in. Equity builds upon the solid foundation of equality to give fairness to the situation through context.
Equality is a great tool, but a blunt one because of its impartiality - something is either in its boundary, or it is not.
This is where its twin value, equity, comes in. Equity builds upon the solid foundation of equality to give fairness to the situation through context.
May 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM