GeckoWalt
@wrvonsturler.bsky.social
Northern Aspie. Lismore NSW. Keen follower of politics and supporter of social progress. Non partisan left leaning.
Maybe I have been in the Northern Rivers for too long? Maybe I am just getting old a cynical? But... This coloured sand fiasco, closing of schools, heading every news bulletin... What is it covering up? Because it all sounds like manufactured BS?
November 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Maybe I have been in the Northern Rivers for too long? Maybe I am just getting old a cynical? But... This coloured sand fiasco, closing of schools, heading every news bulletin... What is it covering up? Because it all sounds like manufactured BS?
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List of 28 Australian Liberal MPs who voted this week to ditch energy policy net zero by 2050. Teals if you’re listening, please run against them & defeat them in 2028 or preferably before #auspol @simonahac.bsky.social @allegraspender.bsky.social @sussanley.bsky.social @albomp.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
List of 28 Australian Liberal MPs who voted this week to ditch energy policy net zero by 2050. Teals if you’re listening, please run against them & defeat them in 2028 or preferably before #auspol @simonahac.bsky.social @allegraspender.bsky.social @sussanley.bsky.social @albomp.bsky.social
Sussssan Ley and her cronies. Showing off their new logo.
November 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Sussssan Ley and her cronies. Showing off their new logo.
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Politicians in Australia keep saying that the net zero target will cost too much, but multiple analyses, including from Treasury, show that it is actually *much cheaper* for the economy than not doing more
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Give a man a fish and someone with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about people getting free handouts. Teach a man to fish? Yeah, that person with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about that too.
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Give a man a fish and someone with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about people getting free handouts. Teach a man to fish? Yeah, that person with a thousand fishes is going to bitch about that too.
"I have so much money, that none of the rules that apply to all of you apply to me." Elon Musk. 14/11/25.
November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"I have so much money, that none of the rules that apply to all of you apply to me." Elon Musk. 14/11/25.
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When Norway implemented a 78% Fossil Fuel tax everyone said the private companies would pack up and leave rather than pay that much tax.
Instead Shell, BP and Equinor fight each other for contracts.
They won't leave even if they get only one penny, they are too greedy.
Instead Shell, BP and Equinor fight each other for contracts.
They won't leave even if they get only one penny, they are too greedy.
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
When Norway implemented a 78% Fossil Fuel tax everyone said the private companies would pack up and leave rather than pay that much tax.
Instead Shell, BP and Equinor fight each other for contracts.
They won't leave even if they get only one penny, they are too greedy.
Instead Shell, BP and Equinor fight each other for contracts.
They won't leave even if they get only one penny, they are too greedy.
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When Australian coal exports are burned overseas, they release around 1.15 billion tonnes of CO₂ a year.
We don’t count these as “our” emissions, but the atmosphere doesn’t care about creative accounting and excuses like that.
#climatecrisis #coal #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/austral...
We don’t count these as “our” emissions, but the atmosphere doesn’t care about creative accounting and excuses like that.
#climatecrisis #coal #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/austral...
Australia’s Dirtiest Open Secret: We Export the Climate Problem
As I waited for the Stockton Ferry to cross the Hunter River this morning, the truth sat in the air. I could smell coal. I could feel its dust in my eyes. Looking across to Newcastle’s loaders and end...
www.lyrebirddreaming.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
When Australian coal exports are burned overseas, they release around 1.15 billion tonnes of CO₂ a year.
We don’t count these as “our” emissions, but the atmosphere doesn’t care about creative accounting and excuses like that.
#climatecrisis #coal #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/austral...
We don’t count these as “our” emissions, but the atmosphere doesn’t care about creative accounting and excuses like that.
#climatecrisis #coal #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/austral...
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The shift of work to consumers is a big factor in low productivity measurements in the economy. Since unpaid work is ignored the #corporate & #public sector #benefits/ #profits/savings are assumed to come from salaried #work or #automation. #auspol
How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer
theconversation.com/how-the-plas...
theconversation.com/how-the-plas...
How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer
Only 9% of plastics ever made have been recycled. Clever industry campaigns have shifted the costs of their own waste onto consumers.
theconversation.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The shift of work to consumers is a big factor in low productivity measurements in the economy. Since unpaid work is ignored the #corporate & #public sector #benefits/ #profits/savings are assumed to come from salaried #work or #automation. #auspol
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I DO NOT REMEMBER BEING ASKED
Seriously ?
Are they fucking brain dead?
AI is losing billions of dollars, going to implode the economy, does not WORK and uses gigantic amounts of energy,destroying the environment into the 'bargain'
#Fucksake
#AIIsShit
#auspol
Seriously ?
Are they fucking brain dead?
AI is losing billions of dollars, going to implode the economy, does not WORK and uses gigantic amounts of energy,destroying the environment into the 'bargain'
#Fucksake
#AIIsShit
#auspol
Google plans to build a large AI datacentre on Australia’s remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island after signing a deal with the Australia's Department of Defence earlier this year www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Google to build new AI datacentre on tiny Australian Indian Ocean outpost after signing defence deal
Military experts say facility on Christmas Island would be valuable asset to monitor Chinese submarine and naval activity
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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This is the time to be really loud and be saying to our governments, ‘You are failing us. You are not doing enough. You are negligent in your duty of care. It is unethical. You should be thoroughly ashamed.
#auspol
#auspol
As the world overshoots temperature targets, now is the time for legal action for climate justice www.croakey.org/as-the-world... #publichealth
As the world overshoots temperature targets, now is the time for legal action for climate justice
www.croakey.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
This is the time to be really loud and be saying to our governments, ‘You are failing us. You are not doing enough. You are negligent in your duty of care. It is unethical. You should be thoroughly ashamed.
#auspol
#auspol
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Who could have predicted that taxing an addictive product like tobacco so heavily could create an illegal market?
Imagine writing and enforcing a policy that compels people to act criminally due to their addiction?
Our government creating crime.
#AusPol
Imagine writing and enforcing a policy that compels people to act criminally due to their addiction?
Our government creating crime.
#AusPol
November 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Who could have predicted that taxing an addictive product like tobacco so heavily could create an illegal market?
Imagine writing and enforcing a policy that compels people to act criminally due to their addiction?
Our government creating crime.
#AusPol
Imagine writing and enforcing a policy that compels people to act criminally due to their addiction?
Our government creating crime.
#AusPol
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When the NSW parliamentary inquiry into antisemitism asked Sydney University for any proven evidence of its campus having become a hotbed of antisemitism since October 2023, there was basically next to none
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www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/sydney-...
#auspol #antisemitism
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www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/sydney-...
#auspol #antisemitism
Sydney Uni Protesters Vindicated, as No Evidence of Antisemitic Incidents on Campus Exists
The mainstream media sensationalised and politicians capitalised on fabricated claims of antisemitism on campus, but a parliamentary inquiry has revealed they do not exist.
www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
When the NSW parliamentary inquiry into antisemitism asked Sydney University for any proven evidence of its campus having become a hotbed of antisemitism since October 2023, there was basically next to none
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www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/sydney-...
#auspol #antisemitism
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www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/sydney-...
#auspol #antisemitism
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Can't say too often or too loud.
I do not give a crap about what you think Jesus did or did not say or do. Keep your religious view to yourself and more importantly, do your job without further reference to your imaginary sky fairy friend.
Absolutely should not be the AG
#Auspol
I do not give a crap about what you think Jesus did or did not say or do. Keep your religious view to yourself and more importantly, do your job without further reference to your imaginary sky fairy friend.
Absolutely should not be the AG
#Auspol
At the Christian prayer breakfast this week, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said that the “principles and values that Jesus lived by underpin the role of Australia’s first law officer” and claimed that “our values and faith” guide lawmakers. Read more: rationalist.com.au/australias-a...
#auspol
#auspol
November 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Can't say too often or too loud.
I do not give a crap about what you think Jesus did or did not say or do. Keep your religious view to yourself and more importantly, do your job without further reference to your imaginary sky fairy friend.
Absolutely should not be the AG
#Auspol
I do not give a crap about what you think Jesus did or did not say or do. Keep your religious view to yourself and more importantly, do your job without further reference to your imaginary sky fairy friend.
Absolutely should not be the AG
#Auspol
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Yesterday the Coalition crumbled on Senate transparency enforcement, granting the Govt time to finish dealing with the #Jobs4GovtMate review report before it’s made public.
Result: THE PUBLIC GETS NO SAY in how political cronyism is addressed. #DemocracyFail #auspol
Result: THE PUBLIC GETS NO SAY in how political cronyism is addressed. #DemocracyFail #auspol
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Yesterday the Coalition crumbled on Senate transparency enforcement, granting the Govt time to finish dealing with the #Jobs4GovtMate review report before it’s made public.
Result: THE PUBLIC GETS NO SAY in how political cronyism is addressed. #DemocracyFail #auspol
Result: THE PUBLIC GETS NO SAY in how political cronyism is addressed. #DemocracyFail #auspol
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The ABC executive who sacked Antoinette Lattouf left the public broadcaster in February with a $342,436 termination payment, taking his pay to $836,098 for eight months as chief content officer, according to the ABC annual report.
Chris Oliver-Taylor resigned. nice work if you can get it
Chris Oliver-Taylor resigned. nice work if you can get it
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The ABC executive who sacked Antoinette Lattouf left the public broadcaster in February with a $342,436 termination payment, taking his pay to $836,098 for eight months as chief content officer, according to the ABC annual report.
Chris Oliver-Taylor resigned. nice work if you can get it
Chris Oliver-Taylor resigned. nice work if you can get it
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They Want You Relying On Artificial Intelligence So That You Will Lose Your Natural Intelligence
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www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/they-want-...
They Want You Relying On Artificial Intelligence So That You Will Lose Your Natural Intelligence
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):
www.caitlinjohnst.one
November 1, 2025 at 6:08 AM
They Want You Relying On Artificial Intelligence So That You Will Lose Your Natural Intelligence
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/they-want-...
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/they-want-...
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Great story on ABC about the campaigns of bullying and intimidation experienced by farmers hosting renewable energy.
Michael McCormack's response? "I'm not going to take any responsibility. I'm sorry. I'm just not". Absolutely shameful.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Michael McCormack's response? "I'm not going to take any responsibility. I'm sorry. I'm just not". Absolutely shameful.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Abuse, bullying and threats as anti-renewables rhetoric splits communities
There are grave concerns that dangerous language and bullying of farmers who are hosting renewable energy projects on their properties could turn into violence.
www.abc.net.au
October 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Great story on ABC about the campaigns of bullying and intimidation experienced by farmers hosting renewable energy.
Michael McCormack's response? "I'm not going to take any responsibility. I'm sorry. I'm just not". Absolutely shameful.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Michael McCormack's response? "I'm not going to take any responsibility. I'm sorry. I'm just not". Absolutely shameful.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
So much wasted effort trying to convince people that a sky fairy actually exists. Oh and of course he is male. Like every other god invented my men. Is it mental illness? Or coercive control?
October 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
So much wasted effort trying to convince people that a sky fairy actually exists. Oh and of course he is male. Like every other god invented my men. Is it mental illness? Or coercive control?
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No media about this?
NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences
The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas
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NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences
The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas
.
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
No media about this?
NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences
The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas
.
NSW Police investigated 14 incidents of alleged antisemitic attacks and found NO evidence of Iran or any other foreign agent acting in relation to the 14 alleged antisemitic incidences
The Minns and Albanese govts both exploited this falsehood to further their own agendas
.
We will not get any nuclear powered submarines. We will become an expensive (to us) base for US subs. And when they declare war on China, we are fucked.
October 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We will not get any nuclear powered submarines. We will become an expensive (to us) base for US subs. And when they declare war on China, we are fucked.
Too many anti Israel US comments? Twitter has shut me down. I can no longer post or comment?
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Too many anti Israel US comments? Twitter has shut me down. I can no longer post or comment?
What would happen if we installed a turnover tax on all companies in Oz? We could seriously reduce personal income tax and force all companies to actually pay tax for a change. (esp. mining companies) Thoughts? How much would it be? #AusPol
October 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
What would happen if we installed a turnover tax on all companies in Oz? We could seriously reduce personal income tax and force all companies to actually pay tax for a change. (esp. mining companies) Thoughts? How much would it be? #AusPol
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#FactCheckNotTrue @australianlabor.bsky.social
#FactCheckNotTrue @australianlabor.bsky.social
#auspol #FOI #FOI
#FactCheckNotTrue @australianlabor.bsky.social
#auspol #FOI #FOI
Factcheck: Are Freedom of Information requests truly out of control, like the Government claims?
There have been allegations that “foreign actors, foreign powers, [and] criminal gangs” may be behind FOI requests. Is this the case?
thepoint.com.au
October 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
#FactCheckNotTrue @australianlabor.bsky.social
#FactCheckNotTrue @australianlabor.bsky.social
#auspol #FOI #FOI
#FactCheckNotTrue @australianlabor.bsky.social
#auspol #FOI #FOI
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The inherent problem with specifying that a particular domestic policy area is less important than a diplomatic/trade relationship, is that it means any domestic policy is in theory expendable on the same basis. Like violence against women, or housing, or poverty. #auspol
Penny Wong accidentally saying the quiet bit out loud - for Labor the US relationship is more important than the Australian environment. Who do this lot think they work for?
October 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The inherent problem with specifying that a particular domestic policy area is less important than a diplomatic/trade relationship, is that it means any domestic policy is in theory expendable on the same basis. Like violence against women, or housing, or poverty. #auspol