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Royce Kurmelovs @roycerk2.bsky.social · 7h

How many recommendations did the Robodebt Royal Commission make, again? And which one, specifically, did the government refuse to recognise, let alone commit to?

The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 9h

Warnings about how to avoid a paper trail that might later be accessed by an FOI request are part of the induction kit for new political staffers. Even the acronym has its own crude nickname in the ministerial wing: “FOI. Fuck Off Idiot.” satpa.pe/zPB9QFA

Inside Albanese’s FOI reforms: ‘He hates transparency’

Labor’s reforms to freedom of information laws are opposed by every public submission made to the Senate, with the government’s record on secrecy worse than Scott Morrison’s.

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Andrew Stafford @andrewstafford.bsky.social · 6h

I got to speak to Harry Vanda, abd while I can’t say out got much out of him (and I got even less out of Mark McEntee) he is still the last surviving Easybeat, thank you very much, and almost never does interviews with anyone* www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

Why Harry Vanda is coming out of retirement at 79: ‘The world is going to rack and ruin. I couldn’t help myself!’

The former Easybeat and father of Australian rock on making the country’s ‘best song of all time’, working with AC/DC and releasing his first solo single

www.theguardian.com

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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 9h

Warnings about how to avoid a paper trail that might later be accessed by an FOI request are part of the induction kit for new political staffers. Even the acronym has its own crude nickname in the ministerial wing: “FOI. Fuck Off Idiot.” satpa.pe/zPB9QFA

Inside Albanese’s FOI reforms: ‘He hates transparency’

Labor’s reforms to freedom of information laws are opposed by every public submission made to the Senate, with the government’s record on secrecy worse than Scott Morrison’s.

satpa.pe

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Dumbe Blonde @dumbeblonde.bsky.social · 7h

Australians rejected Dutton so they didn’t get the Liberal Party and instead they got the Liberal Party

The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 9h

Warnings about how to avoid a paper trail that might later be accessed by an FOI request are part of the induction kit for new political staffers. Even the acronym has its own crude nickname in the ministerial wing: “FOI. Fuck Off Idiot.” satpa.pe/zPB9QFA

Inside Albanese’s FOI reforms: ‘He hates transparency’

Labor’s reforms to freedom of information laws are opposed by every public submission made to the Senate, with the government’s record on secrecy worse than Scott Morrison’s.

satpa.pe

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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 15h

Another not to be missed episode of #SundayShot drops tomorrow on YouTube at 9am (AEDT) right here #auspol > www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 15h

Please explain to me, @senatorwong.bsky.social, exactly how a GENOCIDE committed with impunity by Israel with mostly weapons and bombs and other artillery provided by the USA "has been the greatest contribution to peace in the Middle East."

I'll fucking wait. #auspol #GazaHolocaust

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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 15h

Convenient for all, sponsors/lobbyists get to mix with MPs....all for the love of sport!

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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 17h

And here's the presentation ceremony:

youtu.be/xllmQMcb_hQ?...

Parliamentary Snooker Presentation

YouTube video by SportsAdvocacyGroup

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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 17h

From the 2012 vault:

The Hurricane vs the Wizard of Wannon proudly presented by Virgin Australia

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 19h

Sportsbet at "Boardroom dinner" organised by Labor’s fundraising vehicle❓

Absolutely nothing to see here

Image of Labor PM Albanese (left) & former Liberal opposition leader, Dutton (right) wearing jackets emblazoned with donor logos

Text reads: "We'd like to thank our sponsors..."

Albanese's red jacket features: Australian Hotels Association, Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA), TAB, Westpac, Santos, Pratt Industries, Uber, nab, Sportsbet, Woolworths

Dutton's black jacket features: Woolworths, Responsible Wagering Association (RWA), Clive Palmer, Uber, nab, Citileases, Santos, Westpac, Australian Hotels Association, TAB, Sportsbet, Coles, Hancock Prospecting

Source: Greens campaign material

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Tom Red @tomredmemes.bsky.social · 19h

“I am deeply humbled to return the stewardship of Australia to its original owners, the Sports Betting industry.”

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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 20h

The jury is in. @albomp.bsky.social hates transparency. Loathes it! #FOI #auspol

Inside Albanese’s FOI reforms: ‘He hates transparency’

Labor’s reforms to freedom of information laws are opposed by every public submission made to the Senate, with the government’s record on secrecy worse than Scott Morrison’s.

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au

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Dr Ingrid M @ingridm.bsky.social · 1d

the laughable idea that giving NSW Police more powers can solve social problems.

archive.md/2025.10.10-0...

archive.md

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goldingcartoons.bsky.social @goldingcartoons.bsky.social · 1d

The nervous wait.

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Mehreen Faruqi @mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social · 1d

Genocidal war criminal nominates his weapons dealer for the Nobel Peace Prize and our Foreign Minister fawns over it.

Embarrassing.

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Barbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 1d

A slap on the wrist behind closed doors undermines the case put forward by Finance that the culture of PwC is all cleaned up, which was their justification for allowing PwC back into the fold of government contracts. #auspol

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 1d

"Until there is accountability for Israeli crimes, and for those complicit with their crimes including western leaders, arms dealers, and arms companies,
then this situation will only repeat.

Israel only gets away with this because of their impunity.
This has to strop now."

FreePalestine @savesjarrah.bsky.social · 1d

#GazaGenocide, 9 Oct 2025
Journalist and author Antony Loewenstein examines Israeli impunity for its war on Gaza and argues that the push for accountability is now likely to emerge from the Global South.
#NetanyahuWarCriminal
youtube.com/shorts/m93mp...

Accountability for Israel likely to “start in the Global South”

YouTube video by Al Jazeera English

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

This is where we're at in Australia, we truly are pathetic
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Pocock booted from pollie sports club after criticising gambling lobby sponsor

The former star Wallabies player turned independent senator was kicked out of the social sports club after raising concerns about its links to the gambling industry.

www.abc.net.au

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Dumbe Blonde @dumbeblonde.bsky.social · 1d

When you do a better job of being Michaelia Cash than Michaelia Cash

Shayne @shaynechester.bsky.social · 1d

How pathetic is my cuntry?

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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 1d

Ludicrous. The NACC is supposed to be independent but Brereton keeps working for the ADF while overseeing potential corruption investigations about it?
The Kathryn Campbell conflict wasn't enough to demonstrate how costly and damaging this is? That mistake already cost the NACC $1.2m to rectify.

Corruption watchdog head 'consulted' for ADF inspector general 11 times

Paul Brereton and Labor politicians had previously stated he had stepped away from the body and resigned as assistant inspector-general of the ADF prior to taking on the top integrity job.

www.abc.net.au

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Rachel Withers @rachelwithers.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine kicking the former national rugby captain out of your sports club instead of the gambling lobby.

To paraphrase Groucho Marx, who'd want to belong to a club that would accept Responsible Wagering Australia as one of its sponsors?

Bill Browne @browne90.bsky.social · 1d

Making his point for him -- just asking about the power of the gambling lobby gets Senator David Pocock booted from sports club the Prime Minister heads. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

www.theguardian.com

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CAMERON WILSON @cameronwilson.bsky.social · 1d

politics, really everything is group chat drama now

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Tim Lyons @picketer.bsky.social · 1d

This is hilariously stupid stuff. Real “the Gallery Midwinter Ball is not political” Braine Genius stuff.

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 1d

Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby Independent ACT senator David Pocock – a former Wallabies captain – been banned from attending parliament house’s social sports club after raising concern about its sponsorship by the gambling industry. The former rugby star was on Thursday night told he was no longer welcome at Australian Parliament Sports Club events, and accused of politicising the organisation. He has been removed from group chats discussing its events. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Ebony Bennett @ebonybennett.bsky.social · 1d

Australia has one of the worst extinction records on Earth — and Labor’s doing a deal with the Coalition to overhaul nature laws.

Labor can’t protect nature while protecting polluters.

My column for tomorrow's @canberratimes.bsky.social #auspol >
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908547...

This shocking deal is a gross betrayal of millions of voters

Here's what Labor would do if they gave a rat's about the environment.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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Tim Dunlop @timdunlop.bsky.social · 1d

God almighty. And THEY are accusing HIM of politicising the Club. FFS.

Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 1d

Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

www.theguardian.com

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