Kate Auty
@kateauty.bsky.social
Living and working on #Taungurung country in Victoria the #TreatyState of #Australia. Things I am: a reader, lawyer, writer, curious. Posting out of interest. Cover: #JoshMuir
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Spent a morning at the #Birrarung today on #Wurundjeri country with great #FirstNations guide Tully Gibbons. The river was up and the commentary was generous and extended with great warmth and kindness at the #AbbortsfordConvent -always think of those ripped from family at places like this.
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The only people quoted as being pissed off are Jeff Kennett and one opposition State MP. "Furore" much many "rebuff" extra "cancel."
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The only people quoted as being pissed off are Jeff Kennett and one opposition State MP. "Furore" much many "rebuff" extra "cancel."
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An 86-year-old dairy farmer claims this year's Dairy Science Award for his spreadable butter invention in the early 70s.
Dairy 'disrupter' who invented spreadable butter in 70s wins science award
An 86-year-old dairy farmer claims this year's Dairy Science Award for his spreadable butter invention in the early 70s.
www.abc.net.au
November 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
An 86-year-old dairy farmer claims this year's Dairy Science Award for his spreadable butter invention in the early 70s.
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"Conservation ecology professor Brendan Wintle said the reforms could deliver a significant boost for endangered animals if they are enforced, a major change from the status quo."
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Labor to fast-track nature law enforcement due to fears of land-clearing rush
Environment Minister Murray Watt is so worried that farmers will rush to bulldoze swaths of trees on their land that he is ordering laws signed off on Friday morning to come into force within days.
www.smh.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
"Conservation ecology professor Brendan Wintle said the reforms could deliver a significant boost for endangered animals if they are enforced, a major change from the status quo."
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Australia doesn't have a gas shortage problem.
We have a gas export problem, and Australians are paying the price.
Great to see this issue being discussed in Parliament this week! #auspol
We have a gas export problem, and Australians are paying the price.
Great to see this issue being discussed in Parliament this week! #auspol
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Australia doesn't have a gas shortage problem.
We have a gas export problem, and Australians are paying the price.
Great to see this issue being discussed in Parliament this week! #auspol
We have a gas export problem, and Australians are paying the price.
Great to see this issue being discussed in Parliament this week! #auspol
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
An assessment of the legal risks associated with NOT incorporating climate in the new #EPBC #federalEPA legislation …
An assessment of the legal risks associated with NOT incorporating climate in the new #EPBC #federalEPA legislation …
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
Labor has pledged to pass long-awaited environment laws this week. But the current reforms leave Australia open to legal challenge.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
An assessment of the legal risks associated with NOT incorporating climate in the new #EPBC #federalEPA legislation …
An assessment of the legal risks associated with NOT incorporating climate in the new #EPBC #federalEPA legislation …
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Just got this beauty dropped on my desk.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Just got this beauty dropped on my desk.
Pre-order yours here australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time...
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breaking: Pauline Hanson suspended from the Senate for 7 days after refusing to apologise for burqa stunt yesterday (as compelled by Senate order and censure motion)
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Australia politics live: Senate passes censure motion against Pauline Hanson over burqa stunt
Follow live
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
breaking: Pauline Hanson suspended from the Senate for 7 days after refusing to apologise for burqa stunt yesterday (as compelled by Senate order and censure motion)
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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#NewZealand
“Tuesday’s IPCA report said that rather than investigating allegations made against McSkimming, the police used accusatory emails sent by the complainant, known as Ms Z, to charge her with sending harmful digital communications.”
#NewZealand
“Tuesday’s IPCA report said that rather than investigating allegations made against McSkimming, the police used accusatory emails sent by the complainant, known as Ms Z, to charge her with sending harmful digital communications.”
‘Atrocious on every level’: sex case findings shame New Zealand’s senior police culture
Inspector general will be inaugurated to oversee service after report on how top officers steered investigation of Jevon McSkimming, who went on to become deputy commissioner
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
#NewZealand
“Tuesday’s IPCA report said that rather than investigating allegations made against McSkimming, the police used accusatory emails sent by the complainant, known as Ms Z, to charge her with sending harmful digital communications.”
#NewZealand
“Tuesday’s IPCA report said that rather than investigating allegations made against McSkimming, the police used accusatory emails sent by the complainant, known as Ms Z, to charge her with sending harmful digital communications.”
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This is excellent work from TWU members here - a collective agreement and a minimum wage for food delivery workers. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Minimum wage proposed for gig economy workers - ABC listen
Drivers working in the gig economy for Uber Eats and DoorDash may soon be earning a minimum wage if a deal with the union is passed by the Fair Work Commission.
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This is excellent work from TWU members here - a collective agreement and a minimum wage for food delivery workers. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Mmm - who is actually going to vote for #NoNetZero? The young will save us.
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Mmm - who is actually going to vote for #NoNetZero? The young will save us.
All I can say is #Hanson couldn’t even get the day right for her dreadful piece of populist theatrics.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
So far this year at least 43 women have lost their lives to family and domestic violence, according to data kept by @deadwomenaustralia.bsky.social
So far this year at least 43 women have lost their lives to family and domestic violence, according to data kept by @deadwomenaustralia.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
All I can say is #Hanson couldn’t even get the day right for her dreadful piece of populist theatrics.
Jimmy Cliff - I Can See Clearly Now
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November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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The #Senate was closed for work for 1.5 hours today as Hanson engaged in this stunt. Nothing about it was interested in the wellbeing of #women inspite of claims to the contrary. #WhiteRose
The #Senate was closed for work for 1.5 hours today as Hanson engaged in this stunt. Nothing about it was interested in the wellbeing of #women inspite of claims to the contrary. #WhiteRose
November 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The #Senate was closed for work for 1.5 hours today as Hanson engaged in this stunt. Nothing about it was interested in the wellbeing of #women inspite of claims to the contrary. #WhiteRose
The #Senate was closed for work for 1.5 hours today as Hanson engaged in this stunt. Nothing about it was interested in the wellbeing of #women inspite of claims to the contrary. #WhiteRose
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‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
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‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
Despite Australia signing the Belem declaration, Albanese rejected suggestion Labor shouldn’t develop new gas fields
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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✨ APSA Conference 2025 is almost here! ✨
From 24–27 November, we’ll gather at the University of Melbourne for four days of ideas, debate and connection — an energising week.
See full program: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
We look forward to seeing you there!
#APSA2025
From 24–27 November, we’ll gather at the University of Melbourne for four days of ideas, debate and connection — an energising week.
See full program: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
We look forward to seeing you there!
#APSA2025
APSA Conference 2025: 1 week away! - Australian Political Studies Association
Join colleagues from across Australia and beyond for three days of presentations, panels, and networking at the APSA Conference 2025. 📅 Conference Dates Register NowWe are pleased to announce that reg...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
✨ APSA Conference 2025 is almost here! ✨
From 24–27 November, we’ll gather at the University of Melbourne for four days of ideas, debate and connection — an energising week.
See full program: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
We look forward to seeing you there!
#APSA2025
From 24–27 November, we’ll gather at the University of Melbourne for four days of ideas, debate and connection — an energising week.
See full program: auspsa.org.au/2025-apsa-co...
We look forward to seeing you there!
#APSA2025
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
“Step by slimy step, President Trump has made us numb to his crudeness and cruelty.
The solipsistic Trump, with the parasitic tech emperors and the internet itself, is degrading American values, making honor and integrity seem anachronistic …”
“Step by slimy step, President Trump has made us numb to his crudeness and cruelty.
The solipsistic Trump, with the parasitic tech emperors and the internet itself, is degrading American values, making honor and integrity seem anachronistic …”
Opinion | Piggy Gets Polite
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
“Step by slimy step, President Trump has made us numb to his crudeness and cruelty.
The solipsistic Trump, with the parasitic tech emperors and the internet itself, is degrading American values, making honor and integrity seem anachronistic …”
“Step by slimy step, President Trump has made us numb to his crudeness and cruelty.
The solipsistic Trump, with the parasitic tech emperors and the internet itself, is degrading American values, making honor and integrity seem anachronistic …”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
“#Testcricket should be about more than a sugar hit, and for as much fun as it was watching Travis Head bat the way he did, we would be short-changed if many more Tests go this way this summer.”
“#Testcricket should be about more than a sugar hit, and for as much fun as it was watching Travis Head bat the way he did, we would be short-changed if many more Tests go this way this summer.”
Head's explosion breaks England and decides a deeply unserious Perth Test
The innings of a lifetime from Travis Head may be the resounding memory from an often farcical first Test in Perth, won by Australia and lost by England in spectacular fashion.
www.abc.net.au
November 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
“#Testcricket should be about more than a sugar hit, and for as much fun as it was watching Travis Head bat the way he did, we would be short-changed if many more Tests go this way this summer.”
“#Testcricket should be about more than a sugar hit, and for as much fun as it was watching Travis Head bat the way he did, we would be short-changed if many more Tests go this way this summer.”
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
“Resolve poll - 54% supported a net zero target, with 28% supporting it even if it were "aspirational" rather than legally binding.
19% - abandon net zero, while continuing to reduce emissions where affordable. 12% wanted the target abandoned altogether.”
“Resolve poll - 54% supported a net zero target, with 28% supporting it even if it were "aspirational" rather than legally binding.
19% - abandon net zero, while continuing to reduce emissions where affordable. 12% wanted the target abandoned altogether.”
'Crisis of identity': Why state Liberals aren't following Sussan Ley on net zero
Liberal Party leadership spills in NSW and Victoria have seen two moderate women leaders emerge.
www.sbs.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
“Resolve poll - 54% supported a net zero target, with 28% supporting it even if it were "aspirational" rather than legally binding.
19% - abandon net zero, while continuing to reduce emissions where affordable. 12% wanted the target abandoned altogether.”
“Resolve poll - 54% supported a net zero target, with 28% supporting it even if it were "aspirational" rather than legally binding.
19% - abandon net zero, while continuing to reduce emissions where affordable. 12% wanted the target abandoned altogether.”
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Joel Davis, a senior leader of pro-rape neo-Nazi organisation the National Socialist Network, has been denied bail after inciting hateful and violent messages towards federal MP Allegra Spender. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Neo-Nazi member refused bail after allegedly sending ‘menacing message’ about federal MP Allegra Spender
Magistrate refuses Davis’s application for bail because of risk he could commit a ‘dangerous’ offence
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Joel Davis, a senior leader of pro-rape neo-Nazi organisation the National Socialist Network, has been denied bail after inciting hateful and violent messages towards federal MP Allegra Spender. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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At least 30 individual or corporations who have given over $116M to Trump and his super PAC have received regulatory favors from the Trump White House.
That includes Big Tobacco companies, Pharma giants, and crypto moguls like the Winklevoss twins.
Pay-to-play corruption.
That includes Big Tobacco companies, Pharma giants, and crypto moguls like the Winklevoss twins.
Pay-to-play corruption.
November 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
At least 30 individual or corporations who have given over $116M to Trump and his super PAC have received regulatory favors from the Trump White House.
That includes Big Tobacco companies, Pharma giants, and crypto moguls like the Winklevoss twins.
Pay-to-play corruption.
That includes Big Tobacco companies, Pharma giants, and crypto moguls like the Winklevoss twins.
Pay-to-play corruption.
Spent a morning at the #Birrarung today on #Wurundjeri country with great #FirstNations guide Tully Gibbons. The river was up and the commentary was generous and extended with great warmth and kindness at the #AbbortsfordConvent -always think of those ripped from family at places like this.
November 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Spent a morning at the #Birrarung today on #Wurundjeri country with great #FirstNations guide Tully Gibbons. The river was up and the commentary was generous and extended with great warmth and kindness at the #AbbortsfordConvent -always think of those ripped from family at places like this.