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Bill Browne @browne90.bsky.social · 2h

Here's ten articles on democracy & governance that you can read right now on @thepointau.bsky.social:

1/ "New research on proposed FOI laws show it would block access to even more documents" --

Going against the Robodebt Royal Commission's recommendation. thepoint.com.au/news/251007-...

New research on proposed FOI laws show it would block access to even more documents

The proposed laws preventing public access to key government documents directly contradict a key Robodebt Royal Commission recommendation.

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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 25m

When the Reserve Bank decided to not cut interest rates at the end of September, numerous reasons were given, but one stands out because it appears to be completely wrong. #auspol

@grogsgamut.bsky.social explains ⤵️

RBA makes a major mistake on the job numbers

When the Reserve Bank decided not to cut interest rates at the end of September, numerous reasons were given, but one stands out because it appears to be completely wrong.

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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 20h

Excited to be able to talk about this publicly now - The Point is now up and running and from Monday, you'll find my parliament blog on it 💃

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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 19h

Queenslanders miss out on $400 million in royalty payments as Adani sells coal offshore at "mates rates"

Queenslanders miss out on $400 million in royalty payments as Adani sells coal offshore 'for cheap'

At a time where Queenslanders are struggling with record energy prices, Queensland has missed out on a staggering amount of royalties due to mining giant Adani selling coal essentially at “mates rates...

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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 20h

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme keeps Australian medicines affordable, and Big Pharma hates it. Now Trump is angling for Australians to pay US style prices for life-saving drugs. @skyelark0 explains ⤵️ #auspol

What is the PBS and why does Trump hate it so much?

This is part of America’s long-standing grudge against Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

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