Timothy Gassin
@timothygassin.bsky.social
Historian, former Chair of Oz Kiwi, and student of Hokkien/Taiwanese.
A Melbournian living in Wellington.
A Melbournian living in Wellington.
Exciting to see this being promoted online after much work by Grace, the contributing authors, and the Te Papa Press team. It is due to be released in May.
Between Dreams: Resistance and Representation in Asian Aotearoa | Te Papa
This landmark collection presents fresh, progressive perspectives on what it means to be ‘Asian’ in Aotearoa.
www.tepapa.govt.nz
February 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Exciting to see this being promoted online after much work by Grace, the contributing authors, and the Te Papa Press team. It is due to be released in May.
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Astonishing how Costello recalls events from an evening nearly 15 months ago (www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...), yet still can't recall the source of the tobacco industry friendly "mystery document" she passed on to the MOH to inform tobacco policy.
Judge called Winston’s speech ‘disgusting’ during disruption at club event, minister recalls
NZ First Minister Casey Costello told the panel Judge Ema Aitken yelled “he’s lying” during Winston Peters speech.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Astonishing how Costello recalls events from an evening nearly 15 months ago (www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...), yet still can't recall the source of the tobacco industry friendly "mystery document" she passed on to the MOH to inform tobacco policy.
In any dispute between a tax-dodging foreign corporation and NZ workers, there is never any doubt whose side Van Velden is on.
This govt really are the fucking worst. They didn't like that the Uber workers won in court and on appeal, so are making the law change to avoid it happening again.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Government tweaks law so contractors can't challenge employment status retrospectively
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden says it's a "minor technical amendment" that has nothing to do with the Supreme Court's decision on a major Uber appeal.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 12, 2026 at 9:51 AM
In any dispute between a tax-dodging foreign corporation and NZ workers, there is never any doubt whose side Van Velden is on.
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One thing that astonishes me about the Herzog visit is that Israel has murdered more journalists than any other state in the 21st century, and he hasn’t faced a single question about this (to my knowledge) from the Australian media
February 12, 2026 at 5:24 AM
One thing that astonishes me about the Herzog visit is that Israel has murdered more journalists than any other state in the 21st century, and he hasn’t faced a single question about this (to my knowledge) from the Australian media
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Absolutely huge crowd in Melbourne right now.
People from all backgrounds, ages and professions - united in opposition to genocide and war.
This is what social cohesion looks like.
People from all backgrounds, ages and professions - united in opposition to genocide and war.
This is what social cohesion looks like.
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Absolutely huge crowd in Melbourne right now.
People from all backgrounds, ages and professions - united in opposition to genocide and war.
This is what social cohesion looks like.
People from all backgrounds, ages and professions - united in opposition to genocide and war.
This is what social cohesion looks like.
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Australian Census on University Staff Wellbeing results are out. Every uni recorded scores indicating high/very high psych risk.
And in news surprising no one, "only senior execs and deans rated their workplaces as medium or low risk while all other staff groups reported high-risk conditions."
And in news surprising no one, "only senior execs and deans rated their workplaces as medium or low risk while all other staff groups reported high-risk conditions."
February 12, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Australian Census on University Staff Wellbeing results are out. Every uni recorded scores indicating high/very high psych risk.
And in news surprising no one, "only senior execs and deans rated their workplaces as medium or low risk while all other staff groups reported high-risk conditions."
And in news surprising no one, "only senior execs and deans rated their workplaces as medium or low risk while all other staff groups reported high-risk conditions."
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"A free society is loud, it is often controversial and offends some, and is frequently inconvenient for others and those in power. That is precisely why its protection is essential."
Read Jewish Council member, Stephen Heydt’s piece in full at: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Read Jewish Council member, Stephen Heydt’s piece in full at: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
February 12, 2026 at 3:59 AM
"A free society is loud, it is often controversial and offends some, and is frequently inconvenient for others and those in power. That is precisely why its protection is essential."
Read Jewish Council member, Stephen Heydt’s piece in full at: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Read Jewish Council member, Stephen Heydt’s piece in full at: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Welcome one and all to that special time in Australian politics when we can say that it is officially on
#BREAKING 🚨 Angus Taylor has resigned from the opposition frontbech ahead of an expected Liberal leadership spill against Sussan Ley
February 11, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Welcome one and all to that special time in Australian politics when we can say that it is officially on
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“Wellington's sewage spill is just one of many examples of public service and infrastructure enshittification, begun by Roger Douglas and Ruth Richardson, and continued by neoliberal factions across government, business, media, finance, and the public.” - Josh Drummond
A must read folks #nzpol
A must read folks #nzpol
Time to end the enshittification of New Zealand
I live in the great green heartland of New Zealand; a biologically ruined grassy waste created to serve cows. And when out in this countryside – dead rivers rich with brown foam, man-made fountains of...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
February 11, 2026 at 8:29 AM
“Wellington's sewage spill is just one of many examples of public service and infrastructure enshittification, begun by Roger Douglas and Ruth Richardson, and continued by neoliberal factions across government, business, media, finance, and the public.” - Josh Drummond
A must read folks #nzpol
A must read folks #nzpol
'Britain’s construction quality crisis isn’t a mystery, but the logical outcome of political choices. It’s the result of deregulation, privatisation and allowing the primacy of cost-cutting profiteers to supplant quality control and craft.'
Much the same could be said of NZ.
Much the same could be said of NZ.
Britain’s building standards are now so bad, even the super-rich are facing housing misery | Phineas Harper
Residents of the UK’s most expensive flats have won a court case over defective pipework. If their homes are shoddily built, what hope do the rest of us have, asks writer and curator Phineas Harper
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:08 AM
'Britain’s construction quality crisis isn’t a mystery, but the logical outcome of political choices. It’s the result of deregulation, privatisation and allowing the primacy of cost-cutting profiteers to supplant quality control and craft.'
Much the same could be said of NZ.
Much the same could be said of NZ.
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ABC news publishing articles w titles like: "Protesters were punched, pushed, and arrested but were NSW Police actions excessive?"
Like Ed Husic, many're more concerned that people engaged in peaceful prayer were attacked by police & moved on faster than neo-Nazis rallying at NSW Parliament
Like Ed Husic, many're more concerned that people engaged in peaceful prayer were attacked by police & moved on faster than neo-Nazis rallying at NSW Parliament
February 11, 2026 at 7:09 AM
ABC news publishing articles w titles like: "Protesters were punched, pushed, and arrested but were NSW Police actions excessive?"
Like Ed Husic, many're more concerned that people engaged in peaceful prayer were attacked by police & moved on faster than neo-Nazis rallying at NSW Parliament
Like Ed Husic, many're more concerned that people engaged in peaceful prayer were attacked by police & moved on faster than neo-Nazis rallying at NSW Parliament
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Holy shit .
Nsw cops broke Scott Ludlums rib.
He was an awesome leader in Freo. And more, so much more.
Nsw cops broke Scott Ludlums rib.
He was an awesome leader in Freo. And more, so much more.
“many of the officers were literally grinning as they were hitting us”
michaelwest.com.au/herzog-prote...
michaelwest.com.au/herzog-prote...
Herzog protests. Medics attacked too, lawyers question police violence - Michael West
Monday's police actions against anti-genocide protestors in Sydney represent a significant escalation of unwarranted violence.
michaelwest.com.au
February 11, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Holy shit .
Nsw cops broke Scott Ludlums rib.
He was an awesome leader in Freo. And more, so much more.
Nsw cops broke Scott Ludlums rib.
He was an awesome leader in Freo. And more, so much more.
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The ABC has belatedly discovered that the Jewish community is diverse. Well put @joshbornstein.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=kAsx...
#auspol
#auspol
Herzog visit sets back fight against antisemitism: Josh Bornstein | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:32 AM
The ABC has belatedly discovered that the Jewish community is diverse. Well put @joshbornstein.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=kAsx...
#auspol
#auspol
The Teals have shown much greater moral courage on this issue than many in Labor.
It reminds me of how some pricipled Liberals (the sort of people now pushed out of the party) publicly condemned Howard's demonisation of asylum seekers, while the Labor caucus went along with Howard's policies.
It reminds me of how some pricipled Liberals (the sort of people now pushed out of the party) publicly condemned Howard's demonisation of asylum seekers, while the Labor caucus went along with Howard's policies.
Zali Steggall slams Laura Jayes’ interruptions after she links Tame’s comments with Bondi, calling out excessive force by police.
Reminds Jayes that Palestinian Australians mourn too & you just “cannot disconnect” Israel’s actions with the fact Herzog is their President🔥 #auspol
Reminds Jayes that Palestinian Australians mourn too & you just “cannot disconnect” Israel’s actions with the fact Herzog is their President🔥 #auspol
February 11, 2026 at 12:52 AM
The Teals have shown much greater moral courage on this issue than many in Labor.
It reminds me of how some pricipled Liberals (the sort of people now pushed out of the party) publicly condemned Howard's demonisation of asylum seekers, while the Labor caucus went along with Howard's policies.
It reminds me of how some pricipled Liberals (the sort of people now pushed out of the party) publicly condemned Howard's demonisation of asylum seekers, while the Labor caucus went along with Howard's policies.
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"The Police chose violence". Veteran journo and sports broadcaster Peter Lalor was at the Sydney Herzog protest, got pepper sprayed. His account
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/peter-lalor-...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/peter-lalor-...
Peter Lalor, pepper-sprayed, debunks the Herzog propaganda - Michael West
Sports journalist Peter Lalor was pepper-sprayed by NSW Police at the Herzog protest in Sydney. He debunks the propaganda.
michaelwest.com.au
February 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM
"The Police chose violence". Veteran journo and sports broadcaster Peter Lalor was at the Sydney Herzog protest, got pepper sprayed. His account
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/peter-lalor-...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/peter-lalor-...
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Worth watching this in full. The statement is more powerful than this quote alone. Here is is from USA Today, with alt text.
Also! Rich Ruohonen is a personal injury lawyer and the oldest athlete to ever represent the United States in a Winter Games at 54 years old.
Also! Rich Ruohonen is a personal injury lawyer and the oldest athlete to ever represent the United States in a Winter Games at 54 years old.
February 10, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Worth watching this in full. The statement is more powerful than this quote alone. Here is is from USA Today, with alt text.
Also! Rich Ruohonen is a personal injury lawyer and the oldest athlete to ever represent the United States in a Winter Games at 54 years old.
Also! Rich Ruohonen is a personal injury lawyer and the oldest athlete to ever represent the United States in a Winter Games at 54 years old.
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Yesterday Isaac Herzog tried to gaslight Australians, saying anyone arguing against his visit is also against Israel’s right to exist. He also openly rallied for support for Israel’s illegal invasion of Gaza.
He’s not here to mourn, this is a calculated political move. #auspol
He’s not here to mourn, this is a calculated political move. #auspol
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Yesterday Isaac Herzog tried to gaslight Australians, saying anyone arguing against his visit is also against Israel’s right to exist. He also openly rallied for support for Israel’s illegal invasion of Gaza.
He’s not here to mourn, this is a calculated political move. #auspol
He’s not here to mourn, this is a calculated political move. #auspol
How could they possibly be expected to know these things or check the ABC website? They're only the national intelligence agency.
Clearly Parliament must give them more power so they can find this sort of highly secret information!
Clearly Parliament must give them more power so they can find this sort of highly secret information!
Estimates has just revealed that ASIO got the ABC's managing director wrong when seeking to email him about details in a recent Four Corners report. 10/10
February 11, 2026 at 12:09 AM
How could they possibly be expected to know these things or check the ABC website? They're only the national intelligence agency.
Clearly Parliament must give them more power so they can find this sort of highly secret information!
Clearly Parliament must give them more power so they can find this sort of highly secret information!
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Laura Tingle on the money as always.
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich: "We will continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian state".
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich: "We will continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian state".
Israel undermines two-state solution while Herzog visits Australia
While Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Sydney, his government was taking concrete actions in the West Bank designed to "continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian state".
www.abc.net.au
February 10, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Laura Tingle on the money as always.
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich: "We will continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian state".
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich: "We will continue to kill the idea of a Palestinian state".
"We are disappointed that it is a Labor government – a government we worked to elect – that has presided over the terrible erosion of civil liberties in NSW and we are deeply distressed that it is a Labor government that enabled the violence we saw against protesters at Town Hall last night"
Labor group voices ‘distress and disgust’ at police response to anti-Herzog protests
Exclusive: Friends of Palestine calls for independent investigation of actions of NSW police amid ‘terrible erosion of civil liberties’ at Sydney rally
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:50 PM
"We are disappointed that it is a Labor government – a government we worked to elect – that has presided over the terrible erosion of civil liberties in NSW and we are deeply distressed that it is a Labor government that enabled the violence we saw against protesters at Town Hall last night"
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Good investigative work from ABC journos, but a gutless 'both-sides' headline and lead para.
The preliminary evidence from these three incidents seems clear:
police acted with excessive and brutal force.
And on the face of it, created a serious threat to public safety. #nswpol
The preliminary evidence from these three incidents seems clear:
police acted with excessive and brutal force.
And on the face of it, created a serious threat to public safety. #nswpol
Competing narratives have emerged from NSW Police and protesters who were at Monday night's demonstration near Sydney's Town Hall. ABC NEWS Verify has gathered footage and spoken to witnesses in an early attempt to examine what happened in detail.
Violent protesters or police brutality? Key moments from Sydney protest
Competing narratives have emerged from NSW Police and protesters who were at Monday night's demonstration near Sydney's Town Hall. ABC NEWS Verify has gathered footage and spoken to witnesses in an early attempt to examine what happened in detail.
www.abc.net.au
February 10, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Good investigative work from ABC journos, but a gutless 'both-sides' headline and lead para.
The preliminary evidence from these three incidents seems clear:
police acted with excessive and brutal force.
And on the face of it, created a serious threat to public safety. #nswpol
The preliminary evidence from these three incidents seems clear:
police acted with excessive and brutal force.
And on the face of it, created a serious threat to public safety. #nswpol
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Since when is the President of Israel the head of state of all Jews?
Look I am not a fan of this arrangement but isn't their head of state King Charles www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
February 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Since when is the President of Israel the head of state of all Jews?
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Israel & the USA’s obscenity:
“The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius,” al-Bursh said. “When a body is exposed to energy exceeding 3,000 degrees combined with massive pressure and oxidation, the fluids boil instantly. The tissues vaporise and turn to ash. It is chemically inevitable.”
“The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius,” al-Bursh said. “When a body is exposed to energy exceeding 3,000 degrees combined with massive pressure and oxidation, the fluids boil instantly. The tissues vaporise and turn to ash. It is chemically inevitable.”
February 10, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Israel & the USA’s obscenity:
“The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius,” al-Bursh said. “When a body is exposed to energy exceeding 3,000 degrees combined with massive pressure and oxidation, the fluids boil instantly. The tissues vaporise and turn to ash. It is chemically inevitable.”
“The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius,” al-Bursh said. “When a body is exposed to energy exceeding 3,000 degrees combined with massive pressure and oxidation, the fluids boil instantly. The tissues vaporise and turn to ash. It is chemically inevitable.”