Alec
@alecmuses.bsky.social
From-X (formerly bird site)
Lawyer - Employment
Brisbane
All views my own
Lawyer - Employment
Brisbane
All views my own
Its becoming evident that the only way to quell inflation, driven largely by rapacious businesses, is to implement a progressive revenue tax. Stop taxing profits. Tax revenue instead. E.g. Start off at 5% for <$1m revenue. Progress to 25% for >$1bn.
January 23, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Its becoming evident that the only way to quell inflation, driven largely by rapacious businesses, is to implement a progressive revenue tax. Stop taxing profits. Tax revenue instead. E.g. Start off at 5% for <$1m revenue. Progress to 25% for >$1bn.
I swear to gosh, that if @nzlabour.bsky.social @nzlabourparty.bsky.social @chrishipkins.bsky.social vote for the SAME FTA with India that they previously rejected, they have lost my vote permanently.
Paying India $25BILLION USD for this so called FTA is not in NZ’s best interests.
#nzpol
Paying India $25BILLION USD for this so called FTA is not in NZ’s best interests.
#nzpol
January 20, 2026 at 8:27 AM
I swear to gosh, that if @nzlabour.bsky.social @nzlabourparty.bsky.social @chrishipkins.bsky.social vote for the SAME FTA with India that they previously rejected, they have lost my vote permanently.
Paying India $25BILLION USD for this so called FTA is not in NZ’s best interests.
#nzpol
Paying India $25BILLION USD for this so called FTA is not in NZ’s best interests.
#nzpol
#nzpol
Y’know, I’m surprised the punitive govt hasn’t made it a condition to ensure electoral enrolment details are up to date before receiving a benefit.
Possibly /s but unsure considering inertia would stop enrolment, and therefore fewer people on benefits.
Y’know, I’m surprised the punitive govt hasn’t made it a condition to ensure electoral enrolment details are up to date before receiving a benefit.
Possibly /s but unsure considering inertia would stop enrolment, and therefore fewer people on benefits.
January 15, 2026 at 5:34 AM
#nzpol
Y’know, I’m surprised the punitive govt hasn’t made it a condition to ensure electoral enrolment details are up to date before receiving a benefit.
Possibly /s but unsure considering inertia would stop enrolment, and therefore fewer people on benefits.
Y’know, I’m surprised the punitive govt hasn’t made it a condition to ensure electoral enrolment details are up to date before receiving a benefit.
Possibly /s but unsure considering inertia would stop enrolment, and therefore fewer people on benefits.
Earthquake prediction is a mugs game
Magnitude 5.0+ earthquake in NZ (around the red line), especially when the line is around Cook Strait or not far from it, is highly likely during Jan 16-28.
#earthquake #predictions #NewZealand
#earthquake #predictions #NewZealand
January 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Earthquake prediction is a mugs game
@keithng.bsky.social can MMH get any more inept? Thought you might be interested in how much more farcical it’s becoming.
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What sort of monkeys are running MMH??
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January 8, 2026 at 8:33 AM
@keithng.bsky.social can MMH get any more inept? Thought you might be interested in how much more farcical it’s becoming.
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What sort of monkeys are running MMH??
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The United States of America
Broken government? ✅
Severe instability? ✅
Conflict? ✅
Poverty? ✅
Corruption? ✅
Has a megalomaniac in charge? ✅
#USA is a failed state.
Broken government? ✅
Severe instability? ✅
Conflict? ✅
Poverty? ✅
Corruption? ✅
Has a megalomaniac in charge? ✅
#USA is a failed state.
January 8, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The United States of America
Broken government? ✅
Severe instability? ✅
Conflict? ✅
Poverty? ✅
Corruption? ✅
Has a megalomaniac in charge? ✅
#USA is a failed state.
Broken government? ✅
Severe instability? ✅
Conflict? ✅
Poverty? ✅
Corruption? ✅
Has a megalomaniac in charge? ✅
#USA is a failed state.
Can Canada and Australia just hurry up declare that the USA is now a rogue state that they will no longer see as a a a nation led by a fit person?
If Canada and Australia express their disgust, the minnows that are UK and NZ may follow.
UK - maybe not due to the red tory Starmer.
NZ - lol. Whatev
If Canada and Australia express their disgust, the minnows that are UK and NZ may follow.
UK - maybe not due to the red tory Starmer.
NZ - lol. Whatev
January 3, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Can Canada and Australia just hurry up declare that the USA is now a rogue state that they will no longer see as a a a nation led by a fit person?
If Canada and Australia express their disgust, the minnows that are UK and NZ may follow.
UK - maybe not due to the red tory Starmer.
NZ - lol. Whatev
If Canada and Australia express their disgust, the minnows that are UK and NZ may follow.
UK - maybe not due to the red tory Starmer.
NZ - lol. Whatev
Reddit is turning on NZ. Comments from overseas:
“How did NZ lose Jacinda?”
“Is NZ a third world country now?”
“Why is everyone leaving NZ”
“Is there any reason to visit NZ when it has so much crime?”
“Are kiwis embarrassed to have an idiot like Chrismas Luxon for PM?”
“How did NZ lose Jacinda?”
“Is NZ a third world country now?”
“Why is everyone leaving NZ”
“Is there any reason to visit NZ when it has so much crime?”
“Are kiwis embarrassed to have an idiot like Chrismas Luxon for PM?”
December 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Reddit is turning on NZ. Comments from overseas:
“How did NZ lose Jacinda?”
“Is NZ a third world country now?”
“Why is everyone leaving NZ”
“Is there any reason to visit NZ when it has so much crime?”
“Are kiwis embarrassed to have an idiot like Chrismas Luxon for PM?”
“How did NZ lose Jacinda?”
“Is NZ a third world country now?”
“Why is everyone leaving NZ”
“Is there any reason to visit NZ when it has so much crime?”
“Are kiwis embarrassed to have an idiot like Chrismas Luxon for PM?”
Boxing Day sales go for at least two weeks and then straight into New Year sales before going into biggest ever Waitangi Day sales.
Shopping in nz is a scam these days. Nothing is a real price or discount anymore.
Shopping in nz is a scam these days. Nothing is a real price or discount anymore.
WhY dOn'T tHeY bUiLd AnOtHeR tUnNeL
Boxing Day shoppers clog Auckland motorways
NZTA is advising people to plan ahead, and allow extra time for traffic.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Boxing Day sales go for at least two weeks and then straight into New Year sales before going into biggest ever Waitangi Day sales.
Shopping in nz is a scam these days. Nothing is a real price or discount anymore.
Shopping in nz is a scam these days. Nothing is a real price or discount anymore.
If @labournz.bsky.social vote for the terribly one sided, lop-sided, India favoured FTA, they’re done.
December 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
If @labournz.bsky.social vote for the terribly one sided, lop-sided, India favoured FTA, they’re done.
Simon Mutonhori, formerly of Wairoa District Council recently ordered by the NZ Employment Court to pay $33,000 in costs to WDC.
However, Mutonhori somehow found a new job at Mt Isa Council in Queensland. Wherein he was shortly terminated. He is currently taking proceedings against Mt Isa Council
However, Mutonhori somehow found a new job at Mt Isa Council in Queensland. Wherein he was shortly terminated. He is currently taking proceedings against Mt Isa Council
December 21, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Simon Mutonhori, formerly of Wairoa District Council recently ordered by the NZ Employment Court to pay $33,000 in costs to WDC.
However, Mutonhori somehow found a new job at Mt Isa Council in Queensland. Wherein he was shortly terminated. He is currently taking proceedings against Mt Isa Council
However, Mutonhori somehow found a new job at Mt Isa Council in Queensland. Wherein he was shortly terminated. He is currently taking proceedings against Mt Isa Council
One automatic, and easy, tax relief that @labournz.bsky.social could offer low income earners is to deduct student loan repayments from GROSS wages, not Net.
Deducting from gross wages automatically means the total gross value liable to PAYE would be lower. Instant tax relief.
Deducting from gross wages automatically means the total gross value liable to PAYE would be lower. Instant tax relief.
November 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
One automatic, and easy, tax relief that @labournz.bsky.social could offer low income earners is to deduct student loan repayments from GROSS wages, not Net.
Deducting from gross wages automatically means the total gross value liable to PAYE would be lower. Instant tax relief.
Deducting from gross wages automatically means the total gross value liable to PAYE would be lower. Instant tax relief.
Labour must agree to 12% KS/2032, but in one fell swoop, trump National by confirming that if an employee is on a contributions holiday, the employer must still pay the employer contribution
And mandate that the employer KS contribution is in addition to salary/hourly wage
@barbedmonds.bsky.social
And mandate that the employer KS contribution is in addition to salary/hourly wage
@barbedmonds.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Labour must agree to 12% KS/2032, but in one fell swoop, trump National by confirming that if an employee is on a contributions holiday, the employer must still pay the employer contribution
And mandate that the employer KS contribution is in addition to salary/hourly wage
@barbedmonds.bsky.social
And mandate that the employer KS contribution is in addition to salary/hourly wage
@barbedmonds.bsky.social
Its funny how some distance makes everything seem small
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Its funny how some distance makes everything seem small
Q as a name is reserved only for a specific Star Trek character.
Not for introducing a new leader’s singular attempt at a party’s opportunity to obtain votes for an opportunity to get into Parliament for an opportunity to implement a land value tax as the sole opportunity to rebalance NZs taxation
Not for introducing a new leader’s singular attempt at a party’s opportunity to obtain votes for an opportunity to get into Parliament for an opportunity to implement a land value tax as the sole opportunity to rebalance NZs taxation
That’s what I thought at first too, which would also be funny, but this graphic they posted announcing their new leader indicates it is just plural to singular. Have they submitted an official name change with the electoral comm?
November 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Q as a name is reserved only for a specific Star Trek character.
Not for introducing a new leader’s singular attempt at a party’s opportunity to obtain votes for an opportunity to get into Parliament for an opportunity to implement a land value tax as the sole opportunity to rebalance NZs taxation
Not for introducing a new leader’s singular attempt at a party’s opportunity to obtain votes for an opportunity to get into Parliament for an opportunity to implement a land value tax as the sole opportunity to rebalance NZs taxation
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New Zealand, but for hydro electric gentailers which pay dividends in excess of actual profits earned rather than invest in new generation capacity as they are secure they can just bilk the (usually meek and compliant) NZ consumer dry.
🚨 Systematic looting by greedy shareholders and kleptocratic senior management while building no reservoirs in 30 years; how the privatised water companies have reduced us to almost perma-drought conditions. Public ownership is the only viable solution. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year
Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
New Zealand, but for hydro electric gentailers which pay dividends in excess of actual profits earned rather than invest in new generation capacity as they are secure they can just bilk the (usually meek and compliant) NZ consumer dry.
GoOd EcOnOmIc MaNaGeRs
The Luxon Govt’s bonkers plan to build 17 Big New Roads that we don’t really need will cost us at least $44 billion.
That’s enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over or to massively improve public transport and cycle infrastructure in all our cities. #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
That’s enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over or to massively improve public transport and cycle infrastructure in all our cities. #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/23/5...
$5b-plus blowout for eight Roads of National Significance
The Government's 17 Roads of National Significance will cost it at least $44 billion – enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over. Marc Daalder reports.
newsroom.co.nz
October 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
GoOd EcOnOmIc MaNaGeRs
Utter shades of “Cyclone Alfred” in Brisbane City which sent everyone home from the CBD, shut down rail networks, diverted planes, for 3 long days, and it ended up being a damp squib.
Gold Coast OTOH, was hammered, where life continued apace with minimal shutdowns.
Metservice alerts see-saw.
Gold Coast OTOH, was hammered, where life continued apace with minimal shutdowns.
Metservice alerts see-saw.
stay home tomorrow Wellington - Civil Defence don't ask you to stay home for funsies. If your employer demands you go to work, talk to your union rep www.wremo.nz/your-area/we...
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Utter shades of “Cyclone Alfred” in Brisbane City which sent everyone home from the CBD, shut down rail networks, diverted planes, for 3 long days, and it ended up being a damp squib.
Gold Coast OTOH, was hammered, where life continued apace with minimal shutdowns.
Metservice alerts see-saw.
Gold Coast OTOH, was hammered, where life continued apace with minimal shutdowns.
Metservice alerts see-saw.
New Zealand needs to
Utterly repudiate capitalism and acknowledge that in 40 years of following the Hayek prescription, it has not worked, will not work, and leaves everyone worse off
Utterly repudiate capitalism and acknowledge that in 40 years of following the Hayek prescription, it has not worked, will not work, and leaves everyone worse off
October 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
New Zealand needs to
Utterly repudiate capitalism and acknowledge that in 40 years of following the Hayek prescription, it has not worked, will not work, and leaves everyone worse off
Utterly repudiate capitalism and acknowledge that in 40 years of following the Hayek prescription, it has not worked, will not work, and leaves everyone worse off
New Zealand needs to
Remove the party vote, have 127 electorates, and change the electorate vote system to STV.
It’s ridiculous someone can win an electorate seat under FPTP on 28% of the vote.
Remove the party vote, have 127 electorates, and change the electorate vote system to STV.
It’s ridiculous someone can win an electorate seat under FPTP on 28% of the vote.
October 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
New Zealand needs to
Remove the party vote, have 127 electorates, and change the electorate vote system to STV.
It’s ridiculous someone can win an electorate seat under FPTP on 28% of the vote.
Remove the party vote, have 127 electorates, and change the electorate vote system to STV.
It’s ridiculous someone can win an electorate seat under FPTP on 28% of the vote.
New Zealand needs to
Implement free GP visits for all NZ citizens.
Stop directing people to ED.
If it’s a cut that a bandaid is all that’s needed, a GP can charge for visit (seriously, I’ve seen people at ED for a simple knife cut that a bandaid would heal).
Implement free GP visits for all NZ citizens.
Stop directing people to ED.
If it’s a cut that a bandaid is all that’s needed, a GP can charge for visit (seriously, I’ve seen people at ED for a simple knife cut that a bandaid would heal).
October 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
New Zealand needs to
Implement free GP visits for all NZ citizens.
Stop directing people to ED.
If it’s a cut that a bandaid is all that’s needed, a GP can charge for visit (seriously, I’ve seen people at ED for a simple knife cut that a bandaid would heal).
Implement free GP visits for all NZ citizens.
Stop directing people to ED.
If it’s a cut that a bandaid is all that’s needed, a GP can charge for visit (seriously, I’ve seen people at ED for a simple knife cut that a bandaid would heal).
New Zealand needs to
Implement national minimum standards for apartments
Basically, a 1 bedroom (that can fit a queen bed with 2 side tables at 10sqm) must have a minimum of 45sqm living space
The number of bedrooms increases the living space. So a 2bedder should have a minimum 110sqm footprint
Implement national minimum standards for apartments
Basically, a 1 bedroom (that can fit a queen bed with 2 side tables at 10sqm) must have a minimum of 45sqm living space
The number of bedrooms increases the living space. So a 2bedder should have a minimum 110sqm footprint
October 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
New Zealand needs to
Implement national minimum standards for apartments
Basically, a 1 bedroom (that can fit a queen bed with 2 side tables at 10sqm) must have a minimum of 45sqm living space
The number of bedrooms increases the living space. So a 2bedder should have a minimum 110sqm footprint
Implement national minimum standards for apartments
Basically, a 1 bedroom (that can fit a queen bed with 2 side tables at 10sqm) must have a minimum of 45sqm living space
The number of bedrooms increases the living space. So a 2bedder should have a minimum 110sqm footprint
New Zealand needs to
Institute a land value tax of 50% on undeveloped commercial land
100% if it’s used as carparking only
Carpark buildings non-exempt unless they have apartment buildings on top to increase accommodation numbers
Institute a land value tax of 50% on undeveloped commercial land
100% if it’s used as carparking only
Carpark buildings non-exempt unless they have apartment buildings on top to increase accommodation numbers
October 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
New Zealand needs to
Institute a land value tax of 50% on undeveloped commercial land
100% if it’s used as carparking only
Carpark buildings non-exempt unless they have apartment buildings on top to increase accommodation numbers
Institute a land value tax of 50% on undeveloped commercial land
100% if it’s used as carparking only
Carpark buildings non-exempt unless they have apartment buildings on top to increase accommodation numbers
New Zealand needs to
Set up a long term public infrastructure fund.
Use pension funds (local and overseas) to invest in public transport
Ensure local ownership
Use investment to increase route frequency, offer dividends
And upgrade rail
Set up a long term public infrastructure fund.
Use pension funds (local and overseas) to invest in public transport
Ensure local ownership
Use investment to increase route frequency, offer dividends
And upgrade rail
October 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
New Zealand needs to
Set up a long term public infrastructure fund.
Use pension funds (local and overseas) to invest in public transport
Ensure local ownership
Use investment to increase route frequency, offer dividends
And upgrade rail
Set up a long term public infrastructure fund.
Use pension funds (local and overseas) to invest in public transport
Ensure local ownership
Use investment to increase route frequency, offer dividends
And upgrade rail