Frances
@franceswilmore.bsky.social
Burnt out left handed lawyer still curious still learning woke NSW Australia Yuin Country #VoteYes kindness respect equality 🖖 live long & prosper
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The whole thing is a beat up and smacks of envy and the opportunity to knock her off her perch at one of the most important moments of her career.
December 10, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The whole thing is a beat up and smacks of envy and the opportunity to knock her off her perch at one of the most important moments of her career.
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25 years ago I made the decision that the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre would never take Federal Government funding. I wanted us to be a fearless charity that never compromised on the issues that mattered. Today on Human Rights Day donate if you can:
donate.asrc.org.au/defend-hope
donate.asrc.org.au/defend-hope
December 10, 2025 at 4:51 AM
25 years ago I made the decision that the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre would never take Federal Government funding. I wanted us to be a fearless charity that never compromised on the issues that mattered. Today on Human Rights Day donate if you can:
donate.asrc.org.au/defend-hope
donate.asrc.org.au/defend-hope
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Now this piece here.
Should pass the pub test.
Beer, blokes, bar 'n all.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Should pass the pub test.
Beer, blokes, bar 'n all.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There's a feeding frenzy over Anika Wells' expenses. But if we want women in parliament it needs to be more family-friendly | Sarah Martin
The official justification of the allowance is to facilitate ‘the family life of the parliamentarian’. Yes, they are supported by the taxpayer to have one
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Now this piece here.
Should pass the pub test.
Beer, blokes, bar 'n all.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Should pass the pub test.
Beer, blokes, bar 'n all.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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State funeral.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
State funeral.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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The three stooges have the excuse of being stooges, but Penny Wong knows exactly how dangerous a charade she's participating in
December 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The three stooges have the excuse of being stooges, but Penny Wong knows exactly how dangerous a charade she's participating in
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Thrilled Lyrebird has been long listed for the Indie Fiction Book of the Year and in such great company. Congratulations to all the finalists.
December 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Thrilled Lyrebird has been long listed for the Indie Fiction Book of the Year and in such great company. Congratulations to all the finalists.
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Maybe the travel rules need review. But politics at Ministerial level puts huge strain on family life, not least for Ministers with young families. We ought recognise that. Assist politicians with young families to give service.
The tsk-tsking and pearl-clutching continues apace @marquelawyers.com.au
@mariecolemanao.bsky.social #auspol
The irony is that journos are renowned as the greatest of travel expense rosters …
#Glasshouses
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@mariecolemanao.bsky.social #auspol
The irony is that journos are renowned as the greatest of travel expense rosters …
#Glasshouses
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Anika Wells claimed more than $8,500 for family travel to Melbourne during AFL grand final weekends over three years
Exclusive: Labor’s minister for communications and sport has stood by her use of family travel expenses as within the rules
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Maybe the travel rules need review. But politics at Ministerial level puts huge strain on family life, not least for Ministers with young families. We ought recognise that. Assist politicians with young families to give service.
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Reddit will comply with but may challenge age restriction law.
This argument that everyone even young people should have unrestricted access to the internet is baffling.
THEY ALREADY HAVE A 13 YR OLD AGE RESTRICTION !
#auspol
This argument that everyone even young people should have unrestricted access to the internet is baffling.
THEY ALREADY HAVE A 13 YR OLD AGE RESTRICTION !
#auspol
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Reddit will comply with but may challenge age restriction law.
This argument that everyone even young people should have unrestricted access to the internet is baffling.
THEY ALREADY HAVE A 13 YR OLD AGE RESTRICTION !
#auspol
This argument that everyone even young people should have unrestricted access to the internet is baffling.
THEY ALREADY HAVE A 13 YR OLD AGE RESTRICTION !
#auspol
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I've just finished reading the judgment in the Lehrmann appeal to the Federal Court and a few points really stuck out - apart from the fact that the appeal judges agreed that Lehrmann's story was an absolute fabrication.
Lisa Wilkinson was found to have been poorly done by in the original judgment
Lisa Wilkinson was found to have been poorly done by in the original judgment
December 8, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I've just finished reading the judgment in the Lehrmann appeal to the Federal Court and a few points really stuck out - apart from the fact that the appeal judges agreed that Lehrmann's story was an absolute fabrication.
Lisa Wilkinson was found to have been poorly done by in the original judgment
Lisa Wilkinson was found to have been poorly done by in the original judgment
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Those events occured 40 yrs ago. Since then Labor have gender quotas, a female Prime Minister, and the majority of Labor MPs and the govt now being women.
No way are the Liberals on THAT "well worn path".
No way are the Liberals on THAT "well worn path".
December 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Those events occured 40 yrs ago. Since then Labor have gender quotas, a female Prime Minister, and the majority of Labor MPs and the govt now being women.
No way are the Liberals on THAT "well worn path".
No way are the Liberals on THAT "well worn path".
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With all due respect to Ashton Hurn,
Overwhelming evidence in 2025.
Liberal Party will give women a go but only if the situation is hopeless.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Overwhelming evidence in 2025.
Liberal Party will give women a go but only if the situation is hopeless.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Ashton Hurn confirmed as new SA Liberal leader
South Australian Liberal MP Ashton Hurn has secured her party's leadership months out from the next state election.
www.abc.net.au
December 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
With all due respect to Ashton Hurn,
Overwhelming evidence in 2025.
Liberal Party will give women a go but only if the situation is hopeless.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Overwhelming evidence in 2025.
Liberal Party will give women a go but only if the situation is hopeless.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
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Press gallery in strong "thank fuck we don't have to worry about policy" mode with it's coverage of Wells' travel.
Oh you found a travel thing from 2022? So why didn't you note it when it was first reported? It's not like it was only just announced.
Oh you found a travel thing from 2022? So why didn't you note it when it was first reported? It's not like it was only just announced.
December 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Press gallery in strong "thank fuck we don't have to worry about policy" mode with it's coverage of Wells' travel.
Oh you found a travel thing from 2022? So why didn't you note it when it was first reported? It's not like it was only just announced.
Oh you found a travel thing from 2022? So why didn't you note it when it was first reported? It's not like it was only just announced.
For an inside fictional account read Sean Batman’s Sons of the Shire
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Cronulla riots 20 years on: have attitudes changed since that hot December day when racial tensions exploded?
Some say Australia still has not tackled racism, and fear social media is a more powerful tool than text messages and talkback radio that stirred up rioters in 2005
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
For an inside fictional account read Sean Batman’s Sons of the Shire
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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#ChronicIllness #disability #InvisibleIllness
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Yes, it is impossible to get into public hospital outpatient clinics. I've been waiting 2 years re sleep specialist, for example.
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
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Yes, it is impossible to get into public hospital outpatient clinics. I've been waiting 2 years re sleep specialist, for example.
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
Patients like Mary feel ‘embarrassed’ when they can’t afford to pay for care, as experts lament a ‘system without guardrails’
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#ChronicIllness #disability #InvisibleIllness
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Yes, it is impossible to get into public hospital outpatient clinics. I've been waiting 2 years re sleep specialist, for example.
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
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Yes, it is impossible to get into public hospital outpatient clinics. I've been waiting 2 years re sleep specialist, for example.
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
This is yet more reform for the government to undertake - equality is rising in so many areas of our lives #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
Patients like Mary feel ‘embarrassed’ when they can’t afford to pay for care, as experts lament a ‘system without guardrails’
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This is yet more reform for the government to undertake - equality is rising in so many areas of our lives #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This is so wrong in a wealthy country like Australia @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social
350 Australians a day: What happens to those on the edge of a housing crisis
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
350 Australians a day: What happens to those on the edge of a housing crisis
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
350 Australians a day: What happens to those on the edge of a housing crisis
More Australians at risk of homelessness are being turned away as frontline services buckle under worsening housing and safety pressures.
www.sbs.com.au
December 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This is so wrong in a wealthy country like Australia @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social
350 Australians a day: What happens to those on the edge of a housing crisis
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
350 Australians a day: What happens to those on the edge of a housing crisis
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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Never apologise for George and Andrew. Love the doco on the making of the video. They were all friends and got pissed 😁 youtu.be/TGX3dVlEvCM
Wham! - Filming 'Last Christmas' Memories
YouTube video by WhamVEVO
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Never apologise for George and Andrew. Love the doco on the making of the video. They were all friends and got pissed 😁 youtu.be/TGX3dVlEvCM
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December 7, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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