Phil Scott 4 Solomon
@philscott4solomon.bsky.social
I'm Phil Scott, a proud Territorian, community advocate, and your community independent candidate for Solomon.
https://linktr.ee/PhilScott4Solomon
Authorised by: P.Scott Shop 20 / 48 Trower Rd, Rapid Creek 0810
https://linktr.ee/PhilScott4Solomon
Authorised by: P.Scott Shop 20 / 48 Trower Rd, Rapid Creek 0810
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If you want to get just how rigged the tax system is for the rich, have a read of this tip from the AFR "wealth reporter"
June 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
If you want to get just how rigged the tax system is for the rich, have a read of this tip from the AFR "wealth reporter"
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The greatest risk to our national security is a gormless Deputy PM making life & death decisions based on US sycophancy.
And a PM who has shown little sign of reining him in.
A perfect example of why NO decisions to commit the nation to war should be made without full parliamentary debate. #auspol
And a PM who has shown little sign of reining him in.
A perfect example of why NO decisions to commit the nation to war should be made without full parliamentary debate. #auspol
June 17, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The greatest risk to our national security is a gormless Deputy PM making life & death decisions based on US sycophancy.
And a PM who has shown little sign of reining him in.
A perfect example of why NO decisions to commit the nation to war should be made without full parliamentary debate. #auspol
And a PM who has shown little sign of reining him in.
A perfect example of why NO decisions to commit the nation to war should be made without full parliamentary debate. #auspol
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Key aspect was that 1 in 5 people thought the changes to tax concessions of super balances over $3m would affect them.
In reality, it's about 1 in 200.
Easy test: if you don't know how much is in your super you won't be affected (because people with $3m in their super sure as sh*t know it)
In reality, it's about 1 in 200.
Easy test: if you don't know how much is in your super you won't be affected (because people with $3m in their super sure as sh*t know it)
Our research found more than half of Australians support or strongly support reducing tax concessions for super balances over $3 million.
The polling found 52% backed the idea, while 26% of people oppose or strongly oppose the changes and 22% are undecided.
The polling found 52% backed the idea, while 26% of people oppose or strongly oppose the changes and 22% are undecided.
June 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Key aspect was that 1 in 5 people thought the changes to tax concessions of super balances over $3m would affect them.
In reality, it's about 1 in 200.
Easy test: if you don't know how much is in your super you won't be affected (because people with $3m in their super sure as sh*t know it)
In reality, it's about 1 in 200.
Easy test: if you don't know how much is in your super you won't be affected (because people with $3m in their super sure as sh*t know it)
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Australia's gas production gives our little colony the dubious honour of being a top 'planet wrecker'.
There's a new Tourism Australia campaign in there somewhere surely?
"We f*cked your reef, come see ours before we finish f*cking that too"?
#auspol #climate
There's a new Tourism Australia campaign in there somewhere surely?
"We f*cked your reef, come see ours before we finish f*cking that too"?
#auspol #climate
Australia, Canada, Norway and U.S. are responsible for nearly 70% of projected carbon-dioxide (CO2) pollution from new fossil fuel projects between 2025 and 2035. Also Australia - "we are a renewable powerhouse and should host COP31" #nonewcoal #nonewgas #climatecrisis oilchange.org/blogs/planet...
Planet Wreckers: Top Global North Countries Responsible for nearly 70% of projected new oil and gas expansion to 2035 - Oil Change International
Four Global North countries are responsible for nearly 70% of projected new oil and gas expansion from 2025 to 2035.
oilchange.org
June 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Easy to spot the difference on news days like today.
Mainstream media hypes it. Independent media tells it straight.
Get the independent take on today’s major events — no agenda, just the truth.
Sign up to TrueNorth now #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
Mainstream media hypes it. Independent media tells it straight.
Get the independent take on today’s major events — no agenda, just the truth.
Sign up to TrueNorth now #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
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June 17, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Easy to spot the difference on news days like today.
Mainstream media hypes it. Independent media tells it straight.
Get the independent take on today’s major events — no agenda, just the truth.
Sign up to TrueNorth now #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
Mainstream media hypes it. Independent media tells it straight.
Get the independent take on today’s major events — no agenda, just the truth.
Sign up to TrueNorth now #auspol > truenorthnews.substack.com
So the NT government axed our renewable energy target, takes big donations from foreign fracking companies, created powers for an ex gas executive to sidestep our laws for select projects, and lied about the cost of the renewable transition. Time for the federal government to invest in NT renewables
A renewable energy report hidden by the former Labor government has revealed the cost of meeting the Territory's 50 per cent renewable electricity targets by 2030 was roughly $280 million and would come with moderate electricity price increases, but also with lower operating costs, which contradic…
Cost of meeting renewables target a fraction of what CLP Govt told public: Hidden report
A renewable energy report hidden by the former Labor government has revealed the cost of meeting the Territory's 50 per cent renewable electricity targets by 2030 was roughly $280 million and would come with moderate electricity price increases, but also with lower operating costs, which contradic…
ntindependent.com.au
April 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
So the NT government axed our renewable energy target, takes big donations from foreign fracking companies, created powers for an ex gas executive to sidestep our laws for select projects, and lied about the cost of the renewable transition. Time for the federal government to invest in NT renewables
"There is plenty of potential for surprise victories and shock defeats at the forthcoming election. Community independents are running in at least four Labor-held seats. What should surprise nobody is that every vote in every seat will count on election day." theconversation.com/australias-e...
Australia’s embrace of independent political candidates shows there’s no such thing as a safe seat
The surge of successful independent MPs at the 2022 election shows no sign of changing – and in fact may grow more powerful still.
theconversation.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
"There is plenty of potential for surprise victories and shock defeats at the forthcoming election. Community independents are running in at least four Labor-held seats. What should surprise nobody is that every vote in every seat will count on election day." theconversation.com/australias-e...
People are tired of the two major parties— for good reason.
This is our opportunity to choose something better. A representative who puts the community first, not the party machine.
It’s time the Top End had a voice of its own in Canberra.
Authorised by P. Scott, 48 Trower Rd, Millner NT 0810.
This is our opportunity to choose something better. A representative who puts the community first, not the party machine.
It’s time the Top End had a voice of its own in Canberra.
Authorised by P. Scott, 48 Trower Rd, Millner NT 0810.
April 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
People are tired of the two major parties— for good reason.
This is our opportunity to choose something better. A representative who puts the community first, not the party machine.
It’s time the Top End had a voice of its own in Canberra.
Authorised by P. Scott, 48 Trower Rd, Millner NT 0810.
This is our opportunity to choose something better. A representative who puts the community first, not the party machine.
It’s time the Top End had a voice of its own in Canberra.
Authorised by P. Scott, 48 Trower Rd, Millner NT 0810.
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From 2016: Former trade minister Andrew Robb didn't talk to PM Malcolm Turnbull before taking on his role as an economic consultant with the Chinese company Landbridge that operates the Darwin port. A $506m 99-year lease was signed Oct 2015. #ausvotes www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Andrew Robb did not tell prime minister about role with Chinese company
Former trade minister’s appointment as economic consultant with company that runs Darwin port questioned by Labor and Greens
www.theguardian.com
April 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
From 2016: Former trade minister Andrew Robb didn't talk to PM Malcolm Turnbull before taking on his role as an economic consultant with the Chinese company Landbridge that operates the Darwin port. A $506m 99-year lease was signed Oct 2015. #ausvotes www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Cross the 'fake tradie' off your Australian election campaign bingo card! @arielbogle.bsky.social has the goods
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Tim Wilson questioned over whether ‘tradie’ in Victorian ad is Liberal campaigner
Social media ads show former MP talking to a man in hi-vis who online viewers say closely resembles member of Liberal Goldstein campaign
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Cross the 'fake tradie' off your Australian election campaign bingo card! @arielbogle.bsky.social has the goods
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The election has been called — on Saturday 3 May! This election matters — for our country, and for our community here in Solomon.
We finally have a real chance to hold the major parties to account and send someone to Canberra who listens, who shows up, and who votes for us.
We finally have a real chance to hold the major parties to account and send someone to Canberra who listens, who shows up, and who votes for us.
March 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
The election has been called — on Saturday 3 May! This election matters — for our country, and for our community here in Solomon.
We finally have a real chance to hold the major parties to account and send someone to Canberra who listens, who shows up, and who votes for us.
We finally have a real chance to hold the major parties to account and send someone to Canberra who listens, who shows up, and who votes for us.
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You can send things to me and I'll work to factcheck during the election campaign (which, for my sins, I will be live blogging) 🫠
ABC RMIT Fact Check has stopped its work, and Meta has ceased third-party fact-checking on its social media sites, putting Australian voters in a worrying misinformation landscape.
Why voting in a fact-checking void should worry you
Australian voters heading to the polls need to be aware there's little standing between them and potential manipulation of information by vested interests.
www.crikey.com.au
March 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
You can send things to me and I'll work to factcheck during the election campaign (which, for my sins, I will be live blogging) 🫠
The campaign for the Northern Territory seat of Solomon is in progress as Climate 200-backed independent Phil Scott challenges the current Labor electorate.
“I’m running because the people of Darwin and Palmerston deserve a lot better than the offerings they’ve got now,” Mr Scott said.
“I’m running because the people of Darwin and Palmerston deserve a lot better than the offerings they’ve got now,” Mr Scott said.
Climate 200-backed independent challenges Labor seat of Solomon
YouTube video by Sky News Australia
www.youtube.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The campaign for the Northern Territory seat of Solomon is in progress as Climate 200-backed independent Phil Scott challenges the current Labor electorate.
“I’m running because the people of Darwin and Palmerston deserve a lot better than the offerings they’ve got now,” Mr Scott said.
“I’m running because the people of Darwin and Palmerston deserve a lot better than the offerings they’ve got now,” Mr Scott said.
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By this time next week the election may have been called
So - if you're not already actively doing something to get the result you want then this is the week to work out what that something is
There are 37 community independent candidates running Aust-wide
All need your tangible support! #auspol
So - if you're not already actively doing something to get the result you want then this is the week to work out what that something is
There are 37 community independent candidates running Aust-wide
All need your tangible support! #auspol
March 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
By this time next week the election may have been called
So - if you're not already actively doing something to get the result you want then this is the week to work out what that something is
There are 37 community independent candidates running Aust-wide
All need your tangible support! #auspol
So - if you're not already actively doing something to get the result you want then this is the week to work out what that something is
There are 37 community independent candidates running Aust-wide
All need your tangible support! #auspol
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TODAY: @richarddenniss.bsky.social and @punterspolitics.bsky.social on what we can do about the big gas rort in Newcastle.
Last few tickets going quick! Share with a friend.
Last few tickets going quick! Share with a friend.
March 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
TODAY: @richarddenniss.bsky.social and @punterspolitics.bsky.social on what we can do about the big gas rort in Newcastle.
Last few tickets going quick! Share with a friend.
Last few tickets going quick! Share with a friend.
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Three in four Australians (76%) support a total ban on gambling ads phased in over three years.
Four in five Australians support banning gambling ads on social media and online (81%) and in stadiums and players’ uniforms (79%), our research has found. ⤵️
Four in five Australians support banning gambling ads on social media and online (81%) and in stadiums and players’ uniforms (79%), our research has found. ⤵️
Polling – Bans on gambling advertising
Polling conducted by The Australia Institute shows widespread support for policies that would restrict advertising for gambling products. The results show
australiainstitute.org.au
March 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Three in four Australians (76%) support a total ban on gambling ads phased in over three years.
Four in five Australians support banning gambling ads on social media and online (81%) and in stadiums and players’ uniforms (79%), our research has found. ⤵️
Four in five Australians support banning gambling ads on social media and online (81%) and in stadiums and players’ uniforms (79%), our research has found. ⤵️
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Angus Taylor’s horrendous performance exposes the rudderless, policy-free Liberals. The Coalition is in economic and fiscal disarray. And Peter Dutton’s shadow treasurer is exhibit A. #auspol
www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/24/a...
www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/24/a...
Angus Taylor's horrendous performance exposes the rudderless, policy-free Liberals
The Coalition is in economic and fiscal disarray. And Peter Dutton's shadow treasurer is exhibit A.
www.crikey.com.au
March 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Angus Taylor’s horrendous performance exposes the rudderless, policy-free Liberals. The Coalition is in economic and fiscal disarray. And Peter Dutton’s shadow treasurer is exhibit A. #auspol
www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/24/a...
www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/24/a...
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Gas company tax is paying for the wages of nurses?
Yeah. Nah.
Over the past decade, nurses paid more tax than oil & gas companies
Gas companies are taking the piss.
#OffTheCharts @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @markogge.bsky.social
australiainstitute.org.au/post/nurses-...
Yeah. Nah.
Over the past decade, nurses paid more tax than oil & gas companies
Gas companies are taking the piss.
#OffTheCharts @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @markogge.bsky.social
australiainstitute.org.au/post/nurses-...
March 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Gas company tax is paying for the wages of nurses?
Yeah. Nah.
Over the past decade, nurses paid more tax than oil & gas companies
Gas companies are taking the piss.
#OffTheCharts @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @markogge.bsky.social
australiainstitute.org.au/post/nurses-...
Yeah. Nah.
Over the past decade, nurses paid more tax than oil & gas companies
Gas companies are taking the piss.
#OffTheCharts @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @markogge.bsky.social
australiainstitute.org.au/post/nurses-...
Thank you to @deniseshrivell.bsky.social for great questions and chat about our campaign in Solomon. We talked about what locals are telling me and what is affecting them.
Also - I'm hosting a live podcast with @philscott4solomon.bsky.social - the community independent candidate for the NT seat of Solomon - tomorrow morning (Friday) at 10am (AEDT)
You'll find us speaking live here #auspol #SpinProof > www.podbean.com/lsw/zqEWRi85...
You'll find us speaking live here #auspol #SpinProof > www.podbean.com/lsw/zqEWRi85...
SpinProof welcomes Phil Scott from Solomon | Podbean Livestream
Phil Scott is the community endorsed independent candidate for the Northern Territory electorate of Solomon. He speaks with Denise about their campaign and why the people of Solomon are looking for po...
www.podbean.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Thank you to @deniseshrivell.bsky.social for great questions and chat about our campaign in Solomon. We talked about what locals are telling me and what is affecting them.
Opinion Niki Savva - Teals set to seize balance of power in sink-or-swim election.
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
March 6, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Opinion Niki Savva - Teals set to seize balance of power in sink-or-swim election.
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
"If the independents hold the balance of power after the next election, how can they permanently curb the power of the major parties? A citizens’ assembly might do the trick." Bernard Keane
Memo to indies: Here's how you can major party-proof politics for decades
If the independents hold the balance of power after the next election, how can they permanently curb the power of the major parties? A citizens' assembly might do the trick.
www.crikey.com.au
March 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
"If the independents hold the balance of power after the next election, how can they permanently curb the power of the major parties? A citizens’ assembly might do the trick." Bernard Keane
This is the difference between community independents and the major parties. Each independent votes for their communities interests, not a party line.
March 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This is the difference between community independents and the major parties. Each independent votes for their communities interests, not a party line.
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“mining and native forest logging employ 2% of the labour force. We have political leaders who insist [they] underwrite Australian prosperity. I will state it plainly. Those who believe this nonsense cannot be trusted with the wellbeing of future generations.” www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Wilful acts of bastardry’: former Treasury secretary says young Australian workers ‘robbed’ by tax system
Ken Henry made comments at a tax summit in Melbourne, arguing fiscal drag is seeing taxes go up while real incomes fall
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“mining and native forest logging employ 2% of the labour force. We have political leaders who insist [they] underwrite Australian prosperity. I will state it plainly. Those who believe this nonsense cannot be trusted with the wellbeing of future generations.” www.theguardian.com/business/202...
When people use the word "politics", they are probably referring to the current system where we alternate between two major Parties, which isn't a very pleasant topic. It will get less contentious once we get past that - our quality of life depends on it!
Check out the video. 😆
Check out the video. 😆
Boiling Point:
Welcome to Boiling Point!
boilingpointau.substack.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:28 AM
When people use the word "politics", they are probably referring to the current system where we alternate between two major Parties, which isn't a very pleasant topic. It will get less contentious once we get past that - our quality of life depends on it!
Check out the video. 😆
Check out the video. 😆