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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 12h

Even after being found guilty of 'officer misconduct' for mishandling the Robodebt referral, Commissioner of the NACC continues consultancy role despite concerns of perceived conflicts of interest.

At $820k/year surely he can focus on doing one job well?

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Corruption watchdog head 'consulted' for ADF inspector general 11 times

Paul Brereton and Labor politicians had previously stated he had stepped away from the body and resigned as assistant inspector-general of the ADF prior to taking on the top integrity job.

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Sontology @sontology.bsky.social · 4h

A great movie image that is ingrained in your head #movies

Danny on tricycle in hallway facing twin girls from The Shining

Sontology @sontology.bsky.social · 5h

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Parliamentary Sports Club Boots Their Only Actual Sports Star To Keep Gambling Giants Happy

EFFIE BATEMAN | Lifestyle | Contact Independent ACT Senator David Pocock stands accused of ‘ruining the vibe’ at a parliamentary sports club match this week, for having the gall to bring up its ties t...

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Barbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 5h

A slap on the wrist behind closed doors undermines the case put forward by Finance that the culture of PwC is all cleaned up, which was their justification for allowing PwC back into the fold of government contracts. #auspol

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 9h

Philippines earthquake: tsunami warning issued after 7.4 quake hits Mindanao

The Philippines seismology agency said it strongly advises people in coastal towns in central and southern Philippines to immediately evacuate Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the earthquake in the Philippines. A quake measuring 7.4 has struck the Mindanao region, triggering a tsunami warning. The Philippines seismology agency has warned of damage and aftershocks after the quake struck the southern island. Continue reading...

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Dumbe Blonde @dumbeblonde.bsky.social · 12h

shitting all over Peta Murphy’s legacy…stay classy @australianlabor.bsky.social
@albomp.bsky.social

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Ebony Bennett @ebonybennett.bsky.social · 9h

Australia has one of the worst extinction records on Earth — and Labor’s doing a deal with the Coalition to overhaul nature laws.

Labor can’t protect nature while protecting polluters.

My column for tomorrow's @canberratimes.bsky.social #auspol >
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908547...

This shocking deal is a gross betrayal of millions of voters

Here's what Labor would do if they gave a rat's about the environment.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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Jude🇵🇸 @sister-ratched.toot.community.ap.brid.gy · 9h

Go David! #auspol
Senator Pocock kicked out of Parliament Sports Club after protesting gambling sponsors.( Paywalled.)
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9085531/david-pocock-ousted-from-parliament-sports-club/

Senator Pocock kicked out of Parliament Sports Club after protesting gambling sponsors

The senator was removed on Thursday evening.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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Sontology @sontology.bsky.social · 10h

A very happy birfdee to you! I hope you have a fabulous day (week, month, year ...).

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h

BlinkRX, an online prescription drug delivery company, stands to benefit from proposed changes by Trump that would allow pharmaceutical companies to sell drugs directly to patients.

His son, Eric Trump, is on the company’s board.

Always follow the money.

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onion person @junlper.beer · 13h

i’ll never get over this

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Mack Butterfield @mack2114.bsky.social · 14h

A guy that turns the military on his own citizens and bombs fishermen in Argentina is not in any way a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump says he deserves a Nobel peace prize. Does he?

www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...

Trump says he deserves a Nobel peace prize. Does he?

Five former Norwegian lawmakers will award the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 10. A certain American president wants it. Very much.

www.usatoday.com

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 11h

Just in case anyone is still holding on out of nostalgia for what it used to be.

Philip Bump @pbump.com · 11h

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 15h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Independent Media Australia. @indymediaaus.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 1d

Chinese investor buys land near AUKUS ports, sparking security fears https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/chinese-investor-buys-land-near-aukus-ports-sparking-security-fears,20247?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=IA_Feed #auspol

Chinese investor buys land near AUKUS ports, sparking security fears

As AUKUS subs prepare to dock, Chinese-linked firms quietly buy land nearby — and no one in Canberra seems to notice.

independentaustralia.net

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 23h

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 1d

Ed Husic, Labor MP, made some great points on Afternoon Briefing yesterday.

"The reason why prices are so high is because we export a phenomenal amount of gas."

We can remedy supply constraints without opening new gas projects by diverting uncontracted gas to the domestic market.

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 1d

Australia must ‘have the guts’ to stand up to Japanese companies reselling gas for profit, Husic says

Labor backbencher is calling for drastic intervention to secure supplies for the east coast * Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Labor backbencher Ed Husic is demanding an intervention to combat Japanese gas companies re-selling Australian exports to other markets, breaking ranks from the government and risking diplomatic blowback from Tokyo. The former industry minister said the government must send a “powerful signal” to overseas multinationals, in particular in Japan, to stop “playing us off as mugs” by profiting off the resale of Australian gas while households and industry on the east coast face high prices and potential supply shortages. Continue reading...

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”

Marco Rubio whispers into Donald Trump's ear.

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 1d

Please enjoy this executive at one of America's biggest gas companies openly admitting that expanding supply leads to increased demand for fossil fuels

He is not wrong: frantic expansion of fossil fuel supply worsens climate change. Tax it, cut subsidies, wind it down

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Will Jordan, chief legal and policy officer at EQT, a leading US gas producer, also thought that any glut would be temporary, and said US demand was also rising on the boom in power-hungry artificial intelligence data centres.

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“Supply leads demand — you put the supply on the market and demand gets created.,” he said. “Over the long term we’re very bullish.”

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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 1d

Why is he dealing with the Libs? He doesn’t have to #auspol

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 1d

Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in both parties that a deal might soon be struck to finally rewrite Australia's "broken" and outdated environment laws.

Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws

Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in both parties that a deal might soon be struck to finally rewrite Australia's "broken" and outdated environment laws.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 2d

Great to see our research being used in Parliament!

Australia Institute research shows that the proposed changes to Freedom of Information laws would make a repeat of the Robodebt coverup more likely, not less.

@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol

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Ewart, Dave @davidewart.bsky.social · 2d

Morrison & tudge declined to be interviewed for the robo debt TV series on the ABC it just shows how cowardly the liberals really are #auspol

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Jeremy Poxon @jeremypoxon.bsky.social · 1d

Here is a current DIRECTOR within the Department effectively blowing the whistle to Deloitte that the system doesn't demonstrate "natural justice"

The Robodebt vibes here are off the charts and I'm begging media to cover this

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Jeremy Poxon @jeremypoxon.bsky.social · 1d

Now that the Deloitte report, about the government's unlawful administration of mutual obligations, is making international headlines, it's worth looking at what's actually in it (apart from AI slop) and WHY it was actually commissioned

A thread👇

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