@andylp.bsky.social
Lefty, consistently disappointed but never surprised by Australian politics
On Bunurong land
On Bunurong land
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TY David, for all of this, and these words especially:
“It’s surprising what still hits you after a year and a half of this. You can’t always cry; sometimes there aren’t any tears left.”
“It’s surprising what still hits you after a year and a half of this. You can’t always cry; sometimes there aren’t any tears left.”
Here's me. 'Israel is mass murdering journalists and Aussie media loves that shit'
Israel is mass murdering journalists and Aussie media loves that shit - The Shot
In just 18 months, Israel has murdered 209 journalists. This is a journalist murderfest more grotesquely deliberate than any other conflict in history.
theshot.net.au
March 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
TY David, for all of this, and these words especially:
“It’s surprising what still hits you after a year and a half of this. You can’t always cry; sometimes there aren’t any tears left.”
“It’s surprising what still hits you after a year and a half of this. You can’t always cry; sometimes there aren’t any tears left.”
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The election is officially on, so grab your bingo board and play along
March 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The election is officially on, so grab your bingo board and play along
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Carney gets it. Time for Australian politicians to catch up
Carney: "The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over."
March 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Carney gets it. Time for Australian politicians to catch up
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Senior officials brazenly admit to using disappearing message apps for Govt business - a clear violation of law (a crime under s24(1) of the Archives Act). The bureaucratic lawlessness that enabled #robodebt is alive and well. The AFP should act. #auspol
Australian home affairs secretary admits to using disappearing messages on Signal for work
In wake of Trump administration group chat scandal, department’s chief operating officer tells Senate there is no ban on staff using the feature
www.theguardian.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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As @amyremeikis.bsky.social reports - the changes to the environmental laws the govt is about to introduce are F*CKING AWFUL.
They are not just about salmon - but will apply EVERYWHERE
Politically, it very much seems Albanese has over-ruled Plibersek.
live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/03/aust...
They are not just about salmon - but will apply EVERYWHERE
Politically, it very much seems Albanese has over-ruled Plibersek.
live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/03/aust...
Australia Institute Live: Budget day arrives as Labor prepares to gut environmental laws
live.australiainstitute.org.au
March 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
As @amyremeikis.bsky.social reports - the changes to the environmental laws the govt is about to introduce are F*CKING AWFUL.
They are not just about salmon - but will apply EVERYWHERE
Politically, it very much seems Albanese has over-ruled Plibersek.
live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/03/aust...
They are not just about salmon - but will apply EVERYWHERE
Politically, it very much seems Albanese has over-ruled Plibersek.
live.australiainstitute.org.au/2025/03/aust...
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So tax cuts (surprise!) tinkering here, tinkering there, no mention of climate change, we’re committed to going down with Aukus no matter the cost and still no taxing fossil fuel companies - there’s your 2025 Budget. Now for the election
March 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
So tax cuts (surprise!) tinkering here, tinkering there, no mention of climate change, we’re committed to going down with Aukus no matter the cost and still no taxing fossil fuel companies - there’s your 2025 Budget. Now for the election
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🤣#davidrowe trumps it
March 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
🤣#davidrowe trumps it
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Late last year I began looking into some issues concerning lead in Port Pirie when I broke a story about how testing confirmed a spate of dead birds and bats found across the South Australian town had been killed by acute lead poisoning.
Since then, I've been continuing to dig through FOI.
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Since then, I've been continuing to dig through FOI.
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Documents obtained under FOI show dead and dying birds and bats found across Port Pirie in South Australia last year were exposed to lead at 3,000 times acceptable levels.
Take a moment to read this follow up investigation and report on the story I broke in December:
Take a moment to read this follow up investigation and report on the story I broke in December:
Dead and dying Port Pirie birds and bats exposed to lead at 3,000 times acceptable levels
South Australia’s EPA did not open a formal investigation into the source of the lead poisoning, despite referral from the Department of Primary Industries
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Late last year I began looking into some issues concerning lead in Port Pirie when I broke a story about how testing confirmed a spate of dead birds and bats found across the South Australian town had been killed by acute lead poisoning.
Since then, I've been continuing to dig through FOI.
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Since then, I've been continuing to dig through FOI.
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Tony Abbott, 2013: "There shall be no cuts to education, health, or the ABC and SBS."
Peter Dutton, 2025: "There shall be no reversal of women's rights."
Yeah. Right. And if anyone actually believes this, I have a bridge on Sydney Harbor I'd like to sell you. #auspol #LiarsLie
Peter Dutton, 2025: "There shall be no reversal of women's rights."
Yeah. Right. And if anyone actually believes this, I have a bridge on Sydney Harbor I'd like to sell you. #auspol #LiarsLie
March 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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AUKUS won’t work: “We’re in a whole new world, and we need to recalibrate Australia’s strategic priorities to reflect the fact that the US is no longer a reliable ally.” Admiral Chris Barrie frm head defence
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
‘We need a plan B’: Admiral’s call for AUKUS rethink over unreliable Trump
Former Defence Force chief Chris Barrie says he has watched with alarm as the US president upends traditional alliances.
www.theage.com.au
March 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
AUKUS won’t work: “We’re in a whole new world, and we need to recalibrate Australia’s strategic priorities to reflect the fact that the US is no longer a reliable ally.” Admiral Chris Barrie frm head defence
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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@simonahac.bsky.social at the National Press Club today
I ♥️ his response about what polling was indicating are the most pressing concerns of voters:
Cost of living
Cost of living
Coat of living
Renewables are & will bring down the cost of living.
#Auspol
youtu.be/_g5V7ry-GLw?...
I ♥️ his response about what polling was indicating are the most pressing concerns of voters:
Cost of living
Cost of living
Coat of living
Renewables are & will bring down the cost of living.
#Auspol
youtu.be/_g5V7ry-GLw?...
IN FULL: Simon Holmes à Court's Address to the National Press Club of Australia
YouTube video by National Press Club of Australia
youtu.be
March 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
@simonahac.bsky.social at the National Press Club today
I ♥️ his response about what polling was indicating are the most pressing concerns of voters:
Cost of living
Cost of living
Coat of living
Renewables are & will bring down the cost of living.
#Auspol
youtu.be/_g5V7ry-GLw?...
I ♥️ his response about what polling was indicating are the most pressing concerns of voters:
Cost of living
Cost of living
Coat of living
Renewables are & will bring down the cost of living.
#Auspol
youtu.be/_g5V7ry-GLw?...
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My new mission is to take #auspol to a broader audience. If we #supportCanada, hopefully some broader attention on #auspol will make sure that we #DontRiskDutton and #PutLNPLast. 😊🤞🦋
March 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
My new mission is to take #auspol to a broader audience. If we #supportCanada, hopefully some broader attention on #auspol will make sure that we #DontRiskDutton and #PutLNPLast. 😊🤞🦋
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Documents obtained under FOI show dead and dying birds and bats found across Port Pirie in South Australia last year were exposed to lead at 3,000 times acceptable levels.
Take a moment to read this follow up investigation and report on the story I broke in December:
Take a moment to read this follow up investigation and report on the story I broke in December:
Dead and dying Port Pirie birds and bats exposed to lead at 3,000 times acceptable levels
South Australia’s EPA did not open a formal investigation into the source of the lead poisoning, despite referral from the Department of Primary Industries
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Documents obtained under FOI show dead and dying birds and bats found across Port Pirie in South Australia last year were exposed to lead at 3,000 times acceptable levels.
Take a moment to read this follow up investigation and report on the story I broke in December:
Take a moment to read this follow up investigation and report on the story I broke in December:
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BREAKING
Explosive Canavan found to be fake
Explosive Canavan found to be fake
March 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
BREAKING
Explosive Canavan found to be fake
Explosive Canavan found to be fake
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March 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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We have new laws with seriously dangerous consequences in response to what was a fake plot police believe was designed to divert attention and resources to enable other criminal acts. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Sydney caravan a ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks a scheme to divert police resources, authorities allege
‘The caravan plot was an elaborate scheme contrived by organised criminals domestically and from offshore,’ AFP deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett says
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 5:53 AM
We have new laws with seriously dangerous consequences in response to what was a fake plot police believe was designed to divert attention and resources to enable other criminal acts. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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In which @simonahac.bsky.social explains a few things in a charming and enjoyable conversation.
#independent
#AusPol
#independent
#AusPol
Simon Holmes à Court, Climate 200 Convenor
Podcast Episode · Julia Zemiro | The Independents Podcast · 05/03/2025 · 36m
podcasts.apple.com
March 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In which @simonahac.bsky.social explains a few things in a charming and enjoyable conversation.
#independent
#AusPol
#independent
#AusPol
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Felt inappropriate
But did it anyway
But did it anyway
March 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Felt inappropriate
But did it anyway
But did it anyway
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Seen in Ottawa, Canada
March 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Seen in Ottawa, Canada
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Every country with a military relationship with America needs to rethink immediately. Including Australia. I’m a realist - I know the Australian-US relationship needs to outlast Trump. But can we at least pause this relationship while Trump is in cahoots with Putin?
Someone, no idea who, may be leaking information to Russia on weapons shipments to Ukraine.
March 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Every country with a military relationship with America needs to rethink immediately. Including Australia. I’m a realist - I know the Australian-US relationship needs to outlast Trump. But can we at least pause this relationship while Trump is in cahoots with Putin?
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1 Al Green is worth 100 Hakeem Jeffries, 1000 Chuck Schumers
March 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
1 Al Green is worth 100 Hakeem Jeffries, 1000 Chuck Schumers
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and our ‘crime’ was poverty ….
March 7, 2025 at 3:47 AM
and our ‘crime’ was poverty ….