David Lamond
@davidlamond.bsky.social
Australian Twitter survivor committed to civil society & justice for all. Left of centre. Enjoy debate. Love books. PhD and 71 years of lived experience 🧐 - learned a little.
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If the #AFL want it, they can buy the land, apply for planning permission and then build the bloody thing.
Why the fuck are we paying for a private business ventures assets ???
I bet they don't even pay tax
Why the fuck are we paying for a private business ventures assets ???
I bet they don't even pay tax
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
If the #AFL want it, they can buy the land, apply for planning permission and then build the bloody thing.
Why the fuck are we paying for a private business ventures assets ???
I bet they don't even pay tax
Why the fuck are we paying for a private business ventures assets ???
I bet they don't even pay tax
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The European Parliament has approved the first-ever European defence industry programme, aimed at strengthening Europes defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine.
Source: European Parliament
Source: European Parliament
Press release - Parliament greenlights first-ever European defence industry programme
The European Parliament has approved the first-ever European defence industry programme, aimed at strengthening Europes defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine.
openrijk.nl
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The European Parliament has approved the first-ever European defence industry programme, aimed at strengthening Europes defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine.
Source: European Parliament
Source: European Parliament
I learned about this in a Master’s subject I did - The Political Setting of Management - it’s called special pleading, a subset of “regulatory capture” behaviour designed to positively influence regulators/legislators in favour of the regulated #auspol #Shame
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australia's top universities seek changes to key environmental reform
Australia's top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a a key piece of environment legislation, drawing the ire of dozens of academics.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I learned about this in a Master’s subject I did - The Political Setting of Management - it’s called special pleading, a subset of “regulatory capture” behaviour designed to positively influence regulators/legislators in favour of the regulated #auspol #Shame
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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November 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Quintalist #468 1/5
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Another piece of the #ScuMo omnishambles that needs unravelling #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Another piece of the #ScuMo omnishambles that needs unravelling #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Worker at Australian Taxation Office call centre takes court action demanding ‘same job, same pay’
Fair Work Commission application comes amid scrutiny of ATO’s use of for-profit call centres
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Another piece of the #ScuMo omnishambles that needs unravelling #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Another piece of the #ScuMo omnishambles that needs unravelling #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
A "down under" view of #HerrTrumpf and his pal Vlad from #auspol cartoonist and national treasure @cathywilcox.bsky.social, for our #uspol buddies.
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A "down under" view of #HerrTrumpf and his pal Vlad from #auspol cartoonist and national treasure @cathywilcox.bsky.social, for our #uspol buddies.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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‘EnergyAustralia will convert its 101-year-old Yallourn coal power site in Victoria into a low-carbon emissions hub supplying data centres, industry and households, in an ambitious plan that will cost over $5 billion.’ #EnergyTransition #auspol www.afr.com/companies/en...
EnergyAustralia plots $5b-plus transformation of ageing Yallourn plant
The country’s third-largest electricity and gas retailer wants the site of the coal power station, set to close in 2028, to become a new renewables precinct.
www.afr.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
‘EnergyAustralia will convert its 101-year-old Yallourn coal power site in Victoria into a low-carbon emissions hub supplying data centres, industry and households, in an ambitious plan that will cost over $5 billion.’ #EnergyTransition #auspol www.afr.com/companies/en...
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She is the definition of a disrespectful idiot. That stunt is just disgraceful.
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 AM
She is the definition of a disrespectful idiot. That stunt is just disgraceful.
WTAF??
Poorlean & the PHONies need to be discarded by the Parliament, no less than it has been by the overwhelming majority of #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Poorlean & the PHONies need to be discarded by the Parliament, no less than it has been by the overwhelming majority of #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Live: Senate suspended after Pauline Hanson wears burka into the upper house
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has worn a burka on the floor of the Senate. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 AM
WTAF??
Poorlean & the PHONies need to be discarded by the Parliament, no less than it has been by the overwhelming majority of #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Poorlean & the PHONies need to be discarded by the Parliament, no less than it has been by the overwhelming majority of #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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This is the guy that voted no to releasing the Epstein Files.
More to the point this is the type of person that Republicans recruit as candidates.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Hi...
More to the point this is the type of person that Republicans recruit as candidates.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Hi...
Clay Higgins - Wikipedia
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November 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
This is the guy that voted no to releasing the Epstein Files.
More to the point this is the type of person that Republicans recruit as candidates.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Hi...
More to the point this is the type of person that Republicans recruit as candidates.
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Schoolies has begun on the Gold Coast. A reminder that the Crisafulli government banned pill testing on Queensland soil from September this year. Take extra care there & across the state. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Queensland government rams through law changes to ban drug checking
The Queensland government has been unrepentant in its tough stance on drugs, with Health Minister Tim Nicholls telling state parliament this week it doesn't "support drug dealers", writes Janelle Mile...
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Schoolies has begun on the Gold Coast. A reminder that the Crisafulli government banned pill testing on Queensland soil from September this year. Take extra care there & across the state. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
As usual, a @cathywilcox.bsky.social picture is worth 1000 words #auspol #ZionismIsNotJudaism #AntizionismIsNotAntisemitic
Interesting, now we can see where the accounts are based.
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
As usual, a @cathywilcox.bsky.social picture is worth 1000 words #auspol #ZionismIsNotJudaism #AntizionismIsNotAntisemitic
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne.... I like Pocock, I think he brings many sensible ideas to the table #Auspol #News
Australia politics live: Pocock says environment laws must ‘actually protect nature’ as Labor offers compromises to Greens and Coalition
Follow live
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne.... I like Pocock, I think he brings many sensible ideas to the table #Auspol #News
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#HerrTrumpf expects unwarranted gratitude from everyone he screws over #uspol #auspol #SlavaUkraini
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Rubio touts Ukraine peace talks after Trump says Kyiv shows 'zero gratitude'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says talks taking place between the Washington and Kyiv are "probably the best so far", while Donald Trump criticises Ukrainian leaders for their response to a US-bac...
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
#HerrTrumpf expects unwarranted gratitude from everyone he screws over #uspol #auspol #SlavaUkraini
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Quintalist #466 4/5
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