Maralyn Parker
@maralynparker.bsky.social
Read a lot, draw a little, write sometimes. Former ed of EduResearchMatters, former teacher, recovering journo. Very Left. Passionate supporter of public schools. Still full of hope
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Australia's social media age ban is being challenged in the High Court on the grounds it restricts young teens' implied right to freedom of political communication.
Social media ban for under-16s challenged in High Court
Australia's social media age ban is being challenged in the High Court on the grounds it restricts young teens' implied right to freedom of political communication.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Australia's social media age ban is being challenged in the High Court on the grounds it restricts young teens' implied right to freedom of political communication.
ABC Radio Sydney should never have sacked Sarah Macdonald or given us the sad line up we’ve had since Glover et al. left us.
Sack the person in charge - they obviously have no idea what ABC listeners want
Sack the person in charge - they obviously have no idea what ABC listeners want
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
ABC Radio Sydney should never have sacked Sarah Macdonald or given us the sad line up we’ve had since Glover et al. left us.
Sack the person in charge - they obviously have no idea what ABC listeners want
Sack the person in charge - they obviously have no idea what ABC listeners want
Niki Savva is right (again) Dutton was not up to the job.
(I’ve ordered her book Earthquake.)
She has such a clear insight into our political world
(I’ve ordered her book Earthquake.)
She has such a clear insight into our political world
November 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Niki Savva is right (again) Dutton was not up to the job.
(I’ve ordered her book Earthquake.)
She has such a clear insight into our political world
(I’ve ordered her book Earthquake.)
She has such a clear insight into our political world
So funny.
No one knows what ‘Coalition’s ‘Affordable Energy Plan’ is.
Even though Ley keeps waving around her brochure
No one knows what ‘Coalition’s ‘Affordable Energy Plan’ is.
Even though Ley keeps waving around her brochure
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
So funny.
No one knows what ‘Coalition’s ‘Affordable Energy Plan’ is.
Even though Ley keeps waving around her brochure
No one knows what ‘Coalition’s ‘Affordable Energy Plan’ is.
Even though Ley keeps waving around her brochure
Gawd Andrew Hastie is making noises about there being another conservative Party.
Any party Hastie leads will be the very worst choice for Australia
Any party Hastie leads will be the very worst choice for Australia
November 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Gawd Andrew Hastie is making noises about there being another conservative Party.
Any party Hastie leads will be the very worst choice for Australia
Any party Hastie leads will be the very worst choice for Australia
Haha
What does it mean to be a Liberal* today?
Niki Savva: I don’t think anyone knows
*Liberal Party in Australia
What does it mean to be a Liberal* today?
Niki Savva: I don’t think anyone knows
*Liberal Party in Australia
November 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Haha
What does it mean to be a Liberal* today?
Niki Savva: I don’t think anyone knows
*Liberal Party in Australia
What does it mean to be a Liberal* today?
Niki Savva: I don’t think anyone knows
*Liberal Party in Australia
The kids have ready their plans to beat the social media ban.
It’s a fizzer.
In fact it puts them in more danger off the radar - agree with Sarah Hanson Young
It’s a fizzer.
In fact it puts them in more danger off the radar - agree with Sarah Hanson Young
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The kids have ready their plans to beat the social media ban.
It’s a fizzer.
In fact it puts them in more danger off the radar - agree with Sarah Hanson Young
It’s a fizzer.
In fact it puts them in more danger off the radar - agree with Sarah Hanson Young
Chris Bowen in any extra role would be a plus. Of course he can do the job
November 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Chris Bowen in any extra role would be a plus. Of course he can do the job
Jeez the podcast ad blocked the name of the pollie speaking.
What a bloody mess.
Leave the ads to later people!!!
What a bloody mess.
Leave the ads to later people!!!
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Jeez the podcast ad blocked the name of the pollie speaking.
What a bloody mess.
Leave the ads to later people!!!
What a bloody mess.
Leave the ads to later people!!!
Very good - ‘Greens would be a more reliable partner for the Government’.
There’s a new corner we’ve turned!
There’s a new corner we’ve turned!
November 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Very good - ‘Greens would be a more reliable partner for the Government’.
There’s a new corner we’ve turned!
There’s a new corner we’ve turned!
Niki Savva on Insiders.
Always good value.
Always good value.
November 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Niki Savva on Insiders.
Always good value.
Always good value.
Of course Ley is being undermined.
Andrew and Angus are so very sure they could do a better job than any woman.
Their egos are off and running
Andrew and Angus are so very sure they could do a better job than any woman.
Their egos are off and running
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Of course Ley is being undermined.
Andrew and Angus are so very sure they could do a better job than any woman.
Their egos are off and running
Andrew and Angus are so very sure they could do a better job than any woman.
Their egos are off and running
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"The average mortgage pays $200,000 in profit over its life to the banks," says Richard Denniss, co-CEO at The Australia Institute.
You can read more on good ideas for economic reform on The Point.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
You can read more on good ideas for economic reform on The Point.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"The average mortgage pays $200,000 in profit over its life to the banks," says Richard Denniss, co-CEO at The Australia Institute.
You can read more on good ideas for economic reform on The Point.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
You can read more on good ideas for economic reform on The Point.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Ah the Libs think their numbers are low now - just wait ‘til they put Angus or Andrew in charge !
Spiral
Spiral
November 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Ah the Libs think their numbers are low now - just wait ‘til they put Angus or Andrew in charge !
Spiral
Spiral
Reposted by Maralyn Parker
US President Donald Trump has removed tariffs on a range of food products, including beef, which is Australia’s largest export to the US.
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Trump drops tariffs on beef imports
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November 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
US President Donald Trump has removed tariffs on a range of food products, including beef, which is Australia’s largest export to the US.
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The pope is suffering relevancy deprivation- getting involved with the use of AI by Hollywood.
Spare us
Spare us
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The pope is suffering relevancy deprivation- getting involved with the use of AI by Hollywood.
Spare us
Spare us
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Good grief. What on earth is Dan Tehan talking about?
‘Technology neutral approach’?
What TF is that?
Can the Coalition get any more loopy?
‘Technology neutral approach’?
What TF is that?
Can the Coalition get any more loopy?
November 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Good grief. What on earth is Dan Tehan talking about?
‘Technology neutral approach’?
What TF is that?
Can the Coalition get any more loopy?
‘Technology neutral approach’?
What TF is that?
Can the Coalition get any more loopy?
Hmm Mel Clarke hosting the podcast - might be worth watching then
November 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Hmm Mel Clarke hosting the podcast - might be worth watching then
Fell off my chair - just agreed with Jennifer over university funding !
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Fell off my chair - just agreed with Jennifer over university funding !
So true we ordinary Australians know so little about Indonesia- our most powerful nearest neighbour with a population nearing 300,000 million!
November 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
So true we ordinary Australians know so little about Indonesia- our most powerful nearest neighbour with a population nearing 300,000 million!
Yes indeed it is big news to have a security treaty with Indonesia. Great work from Albo and team
November 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Yes indeed it is big news to have a security treaty with Indonesia. Great work from Albo and team
Indonesia is absolutely vitally important to us - but aside from the weather in Bali - it is seldom discussed in our politics
November 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Indonesia is absolutely vitally important to us - but aside from the weather in Bali - it is seldom discussed in our politics
Of course climate change is the number one concern in the Pacific.
Yes indeed. Wong is so right. The Coalition’s views are disrespectful
Yes indeed. Wong is so right. The Coalition’s views are disrespectful
November 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Of course climate change is the number one concern in the Pacific.
Yes indeed. Wong is so right. The Coalition’s views are disrespectful
Yes indeed. Wong is so right. The Coalition’s views are disrespectful
So true. ‘The Liberal Party has been overrun by the fringes’.
Penny Wong is clear eyed about it all
Penny Wong is clear eyed about it all
November 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
So true. ‘The Liberal Party has been overrun by the fringes’.
Penny Wong is clear eyed about it all
Penny Wong is clear eyed about it all