Tim Stephens
@proftimstephens.bsky.social
Professor of International Law, University of Sydney Law School.
Councillor, Inner West Council, Sydney, 2021-2024.
www.sydney.edu.au/law/about/our-people/academic-staff/tim-stephens.html
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Born at 331 ppm CO2
Councillor, Inner West Council, Sydney, 2021-2024.
www.sydney.edu.au/law/about/our-people/academic-staff/tim-stephens.html
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Born at 331 ppm CO2
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Tim Stephens
@proftimstephens.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Geopolitical Change and the Antarctic Treaty System
This book explores all aspects of geopolitical considerations between key states of the Antarctica Treaty System (ATS) and lessons that can be gained.
link.springer.com
Our edited collection on 'Geopolitical Change and the Antarctic Treaty System' will be out in January 2025.
A big thanks to co-editors Shirley Scott and Jeff McGee and to the contributors for making this project possible.
link.springer.com/book/9789819...
A big thanks to co-editors Shirley Scott and Jeff McGee and to the contributors for making this project possible.
link.springer.com/book/9789819...
Still a country town.
January 17, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Still a country town.
The Herald’s coverage has been terrible. It’s been horse race commentary.
January 17, 2026 at 6:24 AM
The Herald’s coverage has been terrible. It’s been horse race commentary.
“However, Albanese said the federal opposition had been hypocritical in its response to date, given it had urged that parliament be recalled to deliver reform and then rejected his bill. He demanded Opposition Leader Sussan Ley confirm her position on the new bills.”
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
“However, Albanese said the federal opposition had been hypocritical in its response to date, given it had urged that parliament be recalled to deliver reform and then rejected his bill. He demanded Opposition Leader Sussan Ley confirm her position on the new bills.”
“Waters said the Greens would not support the hate speech and racial vilification measures.”
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
“Waters said the Greens would not support the hate speech and racial vilification measures.”
“The prime minister said the Greens had engaged in good faith with the government, after leader Larissa Waters confirmed that her party would back only the gun reforms, which are now expected to pass parliament next week.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Labor backs down on post-Bondi changes as political support collapses
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a last-ditch shake-up to his proposed laws after the Greens joined the Coalition in opposing the Labor plan.
www.smh.com.au
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM
“The prime minister said the Greens had engaged in good faith with the government, after leader Larissa Waters confirmed that her party would back only the gun reforms, which are now expected to pass parliament next week.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
If they do invade Trump and Miller and other architects of the war would have no safe place to hide outside the US (except perhaps Russia).
January 17, 2026 at 5:53 AM
If they do invade Trump and Miller and other architects of the war would have no safe place to hide outside the US (except perhaps Russia).
Under no view of the applicable law does the US have any entitlement to Greenland.
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
January 17, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Under no view of the applicable law does the US have any entitlement to Greenland.
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
A US invasion of Greenland would constitute aggression, described by the Nuremberg Tribunal as “the supreme international crime".
From noted expert in international law, Professor Miller.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
From noted expert in international law, Professor Miller.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory.
Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
Well it is the Oz. Home of the worst climate deniers from Lord Monckton to Chris Kenny, and dozens in between.
January 17, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Well it is the Oz. Home of the worst climate deniers from Lord Monckton to Chris Kenny, and dozens in between.
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Extraordinary the Australian did this entire article about increasing risks of climate change while not mentioning climate change. #auspol #localgovernment
January 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Extraordinary the Australian did this entire article about increasing risks of climate change while not mentioning climate change. #auspol #localgovernment
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In case you still think Elon Musk ever cared about climate change and the environment.
Tesla is sued over air pollution from factory operations in Fremont, California
A California nonprofit has sued Tesla over what it calls the company's "ongoing failure to comply with the Clean Air Act" at its Fremont assembly plant.
www.cnbc.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:55 AM
In case you still think Elon Musk ever cared about climate change and the environment.
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Block instantly.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Block instantly.
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Excellent piece by the ABC's Jess Davis on the Natimuk fire this week pointing out climate change related factors in the event. No doubt the fact she is a former Natimuk resident helped make this as informative as it is .. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
No time to warn or to prepare: Natimuk met the fire of our future
The anatomy of the Natimuk fire offers a glimpse into a new and faster kind of bushfire — and the growing vulnerability of communities as climate change fuels dangerous conditions.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Excellent piece by the ABC's Jess Davis on the Natimuk fire this week pointing out climate change related factors in the event. No doubt the fact she is a former Natimuk resident helped make this as informative as it is .. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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this is from early december and i think it needs to be clear to people. this is what the trump/musk/vance et al party wants. destroy europe. whether its tech reg or invading greenland, it's all part of the same objective.
destabilization for sure, elon speaks for the WH (certainly for jd)
January 15, 2026 at 4:25 PM
this is from early december and i think it needs to be clear to people. this is what the trump/musk/vance et al party wants. destroy europe. whether its tech reg or invading greenland, it's all part of the same objective.
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“72% of Australians have little or no confidence in Trump “to do the right thing”, a Lowy Institute poll..found As few as 8% are convinced Australia “shares values” with modern America according to a YouGov pole A plurality.felt the US was an unreliable ally”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia’s confidence in Trump’s US has evaporated. What will it take for the alliance to rupture?
The superpower still plays a critical role in the Pacific, but there will be no going back to the liberal world order even after this presidential term ends, analysts agree
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:18 PM
“72% of Australians have little or no confidence in Trump “to do the right thing”, a Lowy Institute poll..found As few as 8% are convinced Australia “shares values” with modern America according to a YouGov pole A plurality.felt the US was an unreliable ally”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Canadian PM Mark Carney on Greenland: “We are NATO partners with Denmark.
“Our full partnership and our obligations to Article 5 and Article 2 stand. We stand fully behind those.”
“Our full partnership and our obligations to Article 5 and Article 2 stand. We stand fully behind those.”
January 16, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Canadian PM Mark Carney on Greenland: “We are NATO partners with Denmark.
“Our full partnership and our obligations to Article 5 and Article 2 stand. We stand fully behind those.”
“Our full partnership and our obligations to Article 5 and Article 2 stand. We stand fully behind those.”
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It is the source of so many of our evils: the astonishing concentration of wealth in the hands of a very few, and the immense political power that gives them. We cannot solve our problems until we tackle it.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
At the root of all our problems stands one travesty: politicians’ surrender to the super-rich | George Monbiot
There are many excuses for failing to tax the ultra-wealthy. The truth is that governments don’t tackle the problem because they don’t want to, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:18 PM
It is the source of so many of our evils: the astonishing concentration of wealth in the hands of a very few, and the immense political power that gives them. We cannot solve our problems until we tackle it.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“The voice of Trump and the fossil fuel-funded think tanks that helped draft his climate and energy policies has metastasised to Australia too”
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Global warning: Trump’s war on the planet heats up
The impacts of the US president’s attack on climate science are profound but as yet unquantifiable. But his language of denial has now bled into Australian politics.
www.smh.com.au
January 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM
“The voice of Trump and the fossil fuel-funded think tanks that helped draft his climate and energy policies has metastasised to Australia too”
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
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pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
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You can practically see American power being squandered by the hour. It is truly a historic few months we are living through. As if threatening your century-old allies carried zero cost.
The Great Power Unravelling.
www.ft.com/content/8c80...
The Great Power Unravelling.
www.ft.com/content/8c80...
Donald Trump threatens tariffs on allies over opposition to Greenland plan
US president redoubles demands for Danish territory two days after Washington agreed to be part of high-level working group
www.ft.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
You can practically see American power being squandered by the hour. It is truly a historic few months we are living through. As if threatening your century-old allies carried zero cost.
The Great Power Unravelling.
www.ft.com/content/8c80...
The Great Power Unravelling.
www.ft.com/content/8c80...
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X still allowing users to post sexualised images generated by Grok AI tool www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
X still allowing users to post sexualised images generated by Grok AI tool
Despite restrictions announced this week, Guardian reporters find standalone app continues to allow posting of nonconsensual content
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:03 AM
X still allowing users to post sexualised images generated by Grok AI tool www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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In 2025, global sea ice extent saw a record low:
In February, combined Arctic + Antarctic sea ice extents fell to the lowest level in the satellite records.
@ecmwf.int
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In February, combined Arctic + Antarctic sea ice extents fell to the lowest level in the satellite records.
@ecmwf.int
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January 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
In 2025, global sea ice extent saw a record low:
In February, combined Arctic + Antarctic sea ice extents fell to the lowest level in the satellite records.
@ecmwf.int
⬇️
In February, combined Arctic + Antarctic sea ice extents fell to the lowest level in the satellite records.
@ecmwf.int
⬇️
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Scott Morrison to speak at far-right antisemitism conference in Israel .. so extreme that Israelis boycott it. @sstephanietrann.bsky.social
#auspol #scomo
michaelwest.com.au/ambassadors-...
#auspol #scomo
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"Ambassadors of Truth": Scott Morrison to speak in Israel as Gazans keep dying - Michael West
Former PM Scott Morrison is a keynote speaker at a controversial Israeli government-sponsored antisemitism conference later this month.
michaelwest.com.au
January 15, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Scott Morrison to speak at far-right antisemitism conference in Israel .. so extreme that Israelis boycott it. @sstephanietrann.bsky.social
#auspol #scomo
michaelwest.com.au/ambassadors-...
#auspol #scomo
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