Leanne Veronica
@leanneveronica.bsky.social
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My partner is running in the 10km event at the #Ballarat Marathon.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
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The Federal Court has found a Victoria Police move to give officers greater powers in Melbourne's CBD for six months was invalid and unlawful.
Extended police stop-and-search declaration unlawful, court finds
The Federal Court has found a Victoria Police move to give officers greater powers in Melbourne's CBD for six months was invalid and unlawful.
www.abc.net.au
January 23, 2026 at 5:08 AM
The Federal Court has found a Victoria Police move to give officers greater powers in Melbourne's CBD for six months was invalid and unlawful.
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There's an emergency inquiry happening on the impact of AI and digital fraud on Parliamentary processes, namely epetitions, after unverified and self-evidently AI generated constituency emails, petitions and inquiry submissions started flooding in since 2021.
January 22, 2026 at 1:53 AM
There's an emergency inquiry happening on the impact of AI and digital fraud on Parliamentary processes, namely epetitions, after unverified and self-evidently AI generated constituency emails, petitions and inquiry submissions started flooding in since 2021.
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The @libertyvictoria.bsky.social submission with the NSW Council of Civil Liberties on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 is now online: lnkd.in/gPMwSnvc #auslaw
January 15, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The @libertyvictoria.bsky.social submission with the NSW Council of Civil Liberties on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 is now online: lnkd.in/gPMwSnvc #auslaw
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My partner is running in the 10km event at the #Ballarat Marathon.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM
My partner is running in the 10km event at the #Ballarat Marathon.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
My partner is running in the 10km event at the #Ballarat Marathon.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM
My partner is running in the 10km event at the #Ballarat Marathon.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
We'd appreciate any support for fund raising for Djirra, who are dedicated to ensuring that Aboriginal women and their children have access to opportunities and live free from violence.
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Better yet: Act on the clear recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights and pass a Commonwealth Human Rights Act. It’s frankly absurd that we don’t have one. 4/
January 14, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Better yet: Act on the clear recommendations of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights and pass a Commonwealth Human Rights Act. It’s frankly absurd that we don’t have one. 4/
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I’ve worked in legislative scrutiny for two governments, and on many law reform submissions, and - in news that should surprise no-one - rushing through legislation is never a good idea. Human rights-focused laws are particularly fraught in Australia because we have no Cth Human Rights Act. 1/
January 14, 2026 at 8:13 AM
I’ve worked in legislative scrutiny for two governments, and on many law reform submissions, and - in news that should surprise no-one - rushing through legislation is never a good idea. Human rights-focused laws are particularly fraught in Australia because we have no Cth Human Rights Act. 1/
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Banning organisations has a sorry history – does Australia really want to go down this road again? | Anne Twomey
Banning organisations has a sorry history – does Australia really want to go down this road again? | Anne Twomey
As the government brings its new hate laws to parliament, it’s worth remembering past attempts suggest legislation used to outlaw political groups have been neither wise nor necessary
Australia’s history of banning political groups gives pause for thought as to whether we really want to go down this route again.
During the first world war, the Unlawful Associations Act 1916 was enacted and used to ban a group called Industrial Workers of the World. Membership was made a criminal offence. Members could also be deported if they were not British subjects born in Australia.
Anne Twomey is a Professor emerita in constitutional law at the University of Sydney Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Banning organisations has a sorry history – does Australia really want to go down this road again? | Anne Twomey
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No sign Australian politicians will leave X after the Grok scandal. Hard to see what if anything could make people who are still posting on there now leave. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian politicians are condemning X and Grok, so why won’t they leave the platform?
Anthony Albanese has said the AI chatbot generating sexualised images of women and children is ‘abhorrent’ but has an account posting on the site
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:18 PM
No sign Australian politicians will leave X after the Grok scandal. Hard to see what if anything could make people who are still posting on there now leave. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Entries are now open for the Wheeler Centre's Hot Desk Fellowships for emerging writers! I was in the very first cohort of Fellows & used my Hot Desk to work on my first book 'Out of Shape'. I went in there daily like it was my job, & got heaps done. Highly recommend this program!
Hot Desk Fellowships
www.wheelercentre.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Entries are now open for the Wheeler Centre's Hot Desk Fellowships for emerging writers! I was in the very first cohort of Fellows & used my Hot Desk to work on my first book 'Out of Shape'. I went in there daily like it was my job, & got heaps done. Highly recommend this program!
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Went to @acmimuseum.bsky.social Game Worlds exhibition today, and it was awesome. m.youtube.com/watch?v=CxEe...
FYI @gamestudies.bsky.social
FYI @gamestudies.bsky.social
Game Worlds at ACMI | Now Open!
YouTube video by ACMI – Your museum of screen culture
m.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Went to @acmimuseum.bsky.social Game Worlds exhibition today, and it was awesome. m.youtube.com/watch?v=CxEe...
FYI @gamestudies.bsky.social
FYI @gamestudies.bsky.social
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Thinking of all the workers and volunteers risking themselves to protect our communities against these fires.
And also thinking of the pissant political class who are refusing to risk any political capital to slow the expansion of the coal mines and gas wells that are driving us towards disaster.
And also thinking of the pissant political class who are refusing to risk any political capital to slow the expansion of the coal mines and gas wells that are driving us towards disaster.
January 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Thinking of all the workers and volunteers risking themselves to protect our communities against these fires.
And also thinking of the pissant political class who are refusing to risk any political capital to slow the expansion of the coal mines and gas wells that are driving us towards disaster.
And also thinking of the pissant political class who are refusing to risk any political capital to slow the expansion of the coal mines and gas wells that are driving us towards disaster.
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At this crucial time people in Iran must be able to express themselves + access and share the information they need.
ARTICLE 19 urges authorities to restore the internet & all communications now.
#FreeIran #ایران_آزاد #اعتراضات_ایران اعتراضات_سراسری# #KeepItOn
www.article19.org/resources/ir...
ARTICLE 19 urges authorities to restore the internet & all communications now.
#FreeIran #ایران_آزاد #اعتراضات_ایران اعتراضات_سراسری# #KeepItOn
www.article19.org/resources/ir...
Iran: Communication blackout puts lives at risk and violates human rights - ARTICLE 19
Iranian authorities must restore the internet and all communications to ensure people can access information, communicate and remain safe.
www.article19.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
At this crucial time people in Iran must be able to express themselves + access and share the information they need.
ARTICLE 19 urges authorities to restore the internet & all communications now.
#FreeIran #ایران_آزاد #اعتراضات_ایران اعتراضات_سراسری# #KeepItOn
www.article19.org/resources/ir...
ARTICLE 19 urges authorities to restore the internet & all communications now.
#FreeIran #ایران_آزاد #اعتراضات_ایران اعتراضات_سراسری# #KeepItOn
www.article19.org/resources/ir...
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NEW NEWSLETTER: “The Weekly Cybers #99” buttondown.com/stilgherrian...
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist websites live on stage.
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist websites live on stage.
The Weekly Cybers #99
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist we...
buttondown.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
NEW NEWSLETTER: “The Weekly Cybers #99” buttondown.com/stilgherrian...
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist websites live on stage.
We’re back early! Happy 2026. Elon Musk’s AI image editor is removing women’s and children’s clothing, Australian teens are working around the social media ban, and a hacker kills white supremacist websites live on stage.
Victoria Police revokes powers to allow warrantless searches across inner Melbourne.
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
Victoria police revokes powers to allow warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne
Police say declaration of Melbourne CBD and surrounds as a designated area will end on 9 January, more than four months ahead of schedule
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Victoria Police revokes powers to allow warrantless searches across inner Melbourne.
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
They did not provide a reason.
However, an urgent hearing of a challenge to the declaration will begin in the Federal Court on Monday. #auslaw
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Draft Letters Patent Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion: www.ag.gov.au/about-us/pub... #auspol
www.ag.gov.au
January 8, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Draft Letters Patent Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion: www.ag.gov.au/about-us/pub... #auspol
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My daughter’s primary school, for example, sent out a notice to say they were going to stop using their X account for comms.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
January 7, 2026 at 10:56 PM
My daughter’s primary school, for example, sent out a notice to say they were going to stop using their X account for comms.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
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"How can you or your department remain on a platform that produces image-based sexual violence?" should be the question put to ministers. They need to be able to *justify* this decision.
X is a private company; there is NO obligation or requirement for the government to continue to use it.
X is a private company; there is NO obligation or requirement for the government to continue to use it.
January 7, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"How can you or your department remain on a platform that produces image-based sexual violence?" should be the question put to ministers. They need to be able to *justify* this decision.
X is a private company; there is NO obligation or requirement for the government to continue to use it.
X is a private company; there is NO obligation or requirement for the government to continue to use it.
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Inner North Melbourne people: two of Yarra Library's branches have extended opening hours on Thursday and Friday so that you can hide away from the heatwave.
January 6, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Inner North Melbourne people: two of Yarra Library's branches have extended opening hours on Thursday and Friday so that you can hide away from the heatwave.
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City of Melbourne has a great map of "cool places" as well www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/heatwaves
Heatwaves
Be prepared for heatwaves and extreme weather events.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
January 5, 2026 at 7:24 AM
City of Melbourne has a great map of "cool places" as well www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/heatwaves
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I also looked at this list of specifically AU options, and was interested to learn that LMS brand Moodle (an alternative to Canvas & Blackboard) is based in Perth
January 5, 2026 at 6:48 AM
I also looked at this list of specifically AU options, and was interested to learn that LMS brand Moodle (an alternative to Canvas & Blackboard) is based in Perth
"... to preserve the rules-based international order, all states need to call out breaches of the law when they occur, including in the current instance."
International law is created by all states, not just the powerful few. This makes international community reactions to breaches particularly important.
Were the US actions in Venezuela legal under international law?
International law is created by all states, not just the powerful few. This makes international community reactions to breaches particularly important.
www.abc.net.au
January 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
"... to preserve the rules-based international order, all states need to call out breaches of the law when they occur, including in the current instance."
Happy Public Domain Day!
This year Australia will see new creators and authors entering the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who passed away in 1955: @wmau.bsky.social
This year Australia will see new creators and authors entering the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who passed away in 1955: @wmau.bsky.social
Public Domain Day 2026
Happy Public Domain Day!
wikimedia.org.au
January 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Happy Public Domain Day!
This year Australia will see new creators and authors entering the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who passed away in 1955: @wmau.bsky.social
This year Australia will see new creators and authors entering the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who passed away in 1955: @wmau.bsky.social
Does anyone have recommendations for where to get a rug washed in Melbourne?
(That doesn't cost more than our rug ...)
(That doesn't cost more than our rug ...)
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Does anyone have recommendations for where to get a rug washed in Melbourne?
(That doesn't cost more than our rug ...)
(That doesn't cost more than our rug ...)