Tim Dunlop
@timdunlop.bsky.social
Writer in Melbourne, Australia
Author of 4 books on media, politics, technology and work
Advocate for bottom-up democracy beyond the two-party system
https://tdunlop.substack.com/
Author of 4 books on media, politics, technology and work
Advocate for bottom-up democracy beyond the two-party system
https://tdunlop.substack.com/
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Tim Dunlop
@timdunlop.bsky.social
· May 3
Can we just spare a thought, too, for the official end of News Corp as a political force. No one outside an aging political class pays any attention to them.
There’ll be a lot of dead whales washing up on the beaches
Will the social media ban be like shark nets?
They make people feel better - and politicians can say ‘look what we did to protect you’ - but really they don’t work, may make the issue worse - & stop real solutions being found & implemented 🤔🤔 #auspol
They make people feel better - and politicians can say ‘look what we did to protect you’ - but really they don’t work, may make the issue worse - & stop real solutions being found & implemented 🤔🤔 #auspol
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 AM
There’ll be a lot of dead whales washing up on the beaches
Another Labor obscenity.
New: 100+ legal experts, welfare groups & academics demand the Minister bin an amendment, allowing police to cancel welfare payments for people who have not been found guilty of any crime
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social is trying to ram this amendment through today
Read more: archive.is/UHu9J
@tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social is trying to ram this amendment through today
Read more: archive.is/UHu9J
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Another Labor obscenity.
Reposted by Tim Dunlop
Oh hey! I was in Europe in the middle of the year touring with one of my bands, Black Aleph.
Here's a lovely video of us performing in Paris:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMH5...
Here's a lovely video of us performing in Paris:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMH5...
Black Aleph - Return (live in Paris 2025)
YouTube video by Art As Catharsis
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Oh hey! I was in Europe in the middle of the year touring with one of my bands, Black Aleph.
Here's a lovely video of us performing in Paris:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMH5...
Here's a lovely video of us performing in Paris:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMH5...
Incrementalism for progressive reform; pedal to the metal on neoliberal bastardry.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Government playing down impact of CSIRO job cuts
The prime minister, when in opposition, accused the Coalition of "hollowing out" the CSIRO. Now, following the announcement 350 research positions at the organisation will be cut, he is being accused ...
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Incrementalism for progressive reform; pedal to the metal on neoliberal bastardry.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Correct response by eCommissioner, though I don't know how she expects to get a selfie with Trump if she doesn't show up...
"’I'm answerable to the communications minister here and to the Australian parliament, and not to the #USA Congress," Ms Inman Grant said”. Correct. This would be a performative frolic by the congressional committee? Utterly political. Already their use of “zealot” is abusive & harassing. #internet
“Julie Inman Grant, has been labelled a ‘zealot’ and called to testify before #USA Congress, over concerns her office has censored the #internet for Americans.” The Empire speaks? Australian sovereignty? She should refuse? #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
November 19, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Correct response by eCommissioner, though I don't know how she expects to get a selfie with Trump if she doesn't show up...
Reposted by Tim Dunlop
I’m speaking at two book launches in two days!
Konrad Muller’s new book about Henry Hellyer this evening in Devonport and Paula Gerber’s new book about transgender human rights tomorrow in Hobart.
More details here
tinyurl.com/wr38sf7j
And here
tinyurl.com/yre3b3sp
Konrad Muller’s new book about Henry Hellyer this evening in Devonport and Paula Gerber’s new book about transgender human rights tomorrow in Hobart.
More details here
tinyurl.com/wr38sf7j
And here
tinyurl.com/yre3b3sp
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I’m speaking at two book launches in two days!
Konrad Muller’s new book about Henry Hellyer this evening in Devonport and Paula Gerber’s new book about transgender human rights tomorrow in Hobart.
More details here
tinyurl.com/wr38sf7j
And here
tinyurl.com/yre3b3sp
Konrad Muller’s new book about Henry Hellyer this evening in Devonport and Paula Gerber’s new book about transgender human rights tomorrow in Hobart.
More details here
tinyurl.com/wr38sf7j
And here
tinyurl.com/yre3b3sp
Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
Disgraceful & tragic what governments have done to this once science powerhouse! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
Reposted by Tim Dunlop
It is, again, unacceptable that the Herald-Sun continues to use James Campbell as a polling commentator. He should have been moved on for good after his ludicrous misreadings of Redbridge polls during the federal election.
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It is, again, unacceptable that the Herald-Sun continues to use James Campbell as a polling commentator. He should have been moved on for good after his ludicrous misreadings of Redbridge polls during the federal election.
Perhaps the most unnecessary subheading in history (article via @simonwdc.bsky.social)
Astounding figures.
Astounding figures.
November 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Perhaps the most unnecessary subheading in history (article via @simonwdc.bsky.social)
Astounding figures.
Astounding figures.
Reposted by Tim Dunlop
BIG UPDATE! Alex Volvach, a National Socialist Network member who attended the rally at NSW Parliament, has a police-issued license allowing him to install and maintain security devices and has held contracts with the NSW Education Department. Click the link below for the updated story.
November 13, 2025 at 4:50 AM
BIG UPDATE! Alex Volvach, a National Socialist Network member who attended the rally at NSW Parliament, has a police-issued license allowing him to install and maintain security devices and has held contracts with the NSW Education Department. Click the link below for the updated story.
John Howard must be turning over in his cave
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 AM
John Howard must be turning over in his cave
Seems to be working for him
PM Albanese says it’s crazy that after two humiliating election defeats in a row where Labor smashed the Coalition, that the lesson they’ve learned is
“that they need to be more right wing, more sceptical, more in denial about climate change”🔥 #auspol
“that they need to be more right wing, more sceptical, more in denial about climate change”🔥 #auspol
November 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Seems to be working for him
I suspected there might be problem with that "right to disconnect from Nazism" legislation.
Minns says his office possibly not notified of neo-Nazi rally because it was held on the weekend
Minns says his office possibly not notified of neo-Nazi rally because it was held on the weekend
List of those who were told in advance grows to include police, parliamentary security, lower house speaker and upper house president
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The NSW premier, Chris Minns, says staff in his office may not have been notified in advance about Saturday’s neo-Nazi rally by parliamentary security “because it was on the weekend”.
The premier said his department’s secretary would look into changes to security procedures after it emerged other senior parliamentary figures and police were warned about the rally on Macquarie Street. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I suspected there might be problem with that "right to disconnect from Nazism" legislation.
Good collection of Dismissal-related stories.
open.substack.com/pub/truenort...
open.substack.com/pub/truenort...
Wed 11 Nov 2025 - 50 Year Anniversary of the Whitlam Dismissal
SPECIAL TRUENORTH DEEPDIVE ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WHITLAM DISMISSAL
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Good collection of Dismissal-related stories.
open.substack.com/pub/truenort...
open.substack.com/pub/truenort...
After Ragnarök, the Josh Frydenberg will return and cleanse the earth.
theconversation.com/view-from-th...
theconversation.com/view-from-th...
View from The Hill: Could the return of Josh Frydenberg help the Liberals’ fortunes?
Most observers believe Ley will be forced out by her party – the only issue now is how long it will take.
theconversation.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:46 AM
After Ragnarök, the Josh Frydenberg will return and cleanse the earth.
theconversation.com/view-from-th...
theconversation.com/view-from-th...
"Tesla shareholder approve one trillion dollar pay deal for Elon Musk."
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:55 AM
"Tesla shareholder approve one trillion dollar pay deal for Elon Musk."
Okay, great. Or not great.
Mamdani’s win in New York offers Australian progressives both inspiration and caution | Stephen Donnelly
Mamdani’s win in New York offers Australian progressives both inspiration and caution | Stephen Donnelly
His campaign’s optimism and movement-building could resonate here – not to tear down the system but to rekindle belief
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I’ve been visiting New York for the better part of 20 years as a political consultant, on my way to and from election campaigns elsewhere in the United States. Being there for the historic NY mayoral elections this week, I was struck by how abuzz the city was with political energy – not seen since Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign.
Mayoral races usually pass unnoticed – yet this one gripped the nation: a contest between the old and new Democratic party, embodied by former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and first-term Queens councillor Zohran Mamdani. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Okay, great. Or not great.
One of the best arguments for politicians keeping pronouncements about their "faith" to themselves is that it allows them to avoid presenting as hypocrites.
Stop pretending there is anything Christ-like in your incrementalist, centrist neoliberalism.
Stop pretending there is anything Christ-like in your incrementalist, centrist neoliberalism.
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 AM
One of the best arguments for politicians keeping pronouncements about their "faith" to themselves is that it allows them to avoid presenting as hypocrites.
Stop pretending there is anything Christ-like in your incrementalist, centrist neoliberalism.
Stop pretending there is anything Christ-like in your incrementalist, centrist neoliberalism.
"Which is why I am dedicating an episode of my NYTimes podcast to the topic."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/o...
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Which is why I am dedicating an episode of my NYTimes podcast to the topic."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/o...
This is so true. People like Bolt hate actually existing Australia. Always have.
Hard to think of anyone who hates Australia more than the &%$# who wrote this. Just bitches and moans about everyone & everything to do with this country, all from the security of his luxury seaside dwelling. You wouldn't know real Australia if it bit you on the arse, Andrew.
November 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
This is so true. People like Bolt hate actually existing Australia. Always have.
Does Albanese do selfies with socialists or just fascists?
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Does Albanese do selfies with socialists or just fascists?
“Modern neo-Nazis crave attention and publicity. They see journalists as ‘useful idiots' in this regard, and they celebrate even the most critical coverage because it inevitably leads to a surge in membership applications.”
ASIO Chief, Mike Burgess
(paywalled)
www.afr.com/policy/forei...
ASIO Chief, Mike Burgess
(paywalled)
www.afr.com/policy/forei...
At least three nations willing to kill on Australian soil: ASIO boss
ASIO chief Mike Burgess said the degrading trajectory of the security environment meant it was realistic a foreign government will attempt to assassinate a dissident in Australia.
www.afr.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
“Modern neo-Nazis crave attention and publicity. They see journalists as ‘useful idiots' in this regard, and they celebrate even the most critical coverage because it inevitably leads to a surge in membership applications.”
ASIO Chief, Mike Burgess
(paywalled)
www.afr.com/policy/forei...
ASIO Chief, Mike Burgess
(paywalled)
www.afr.com/policy/forei...
Not left.
Not Right.
Stupider.
Not Right.
Stupider.
November 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Not left.
Not Right.
Stupider.
Not Right.
Stupider.
Cool? No.
Normal? Yep.
Normal? Yep.
“The National Press Club of Australia lists 81 corporate sponsors on its website. Of those, ten are multinational weapons manufacturers or military services corporations, & another eleven provide services to the arms industry”. All cool & normal? #journalism #media michaelwest.com.au/weaponising-...
Weaponising media. National Press Club and its arms industry sponsors - Michael West
More than a quarter of the National Press Club’s sponsors are part of the global arms industry or working on its behalf.
michaelwest.com.au
November 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Cool? No.
Normal? Yep.
Normal? Yep.
