Ben (up north)
@bjts.bsky.social
Blep. 🌏 🐨 🌿
Doing my bit to rejuvenate Muluridji country
Education is key, knowledge is power.
Housing, Health & Basic Income for All.
Will not follow or promote accounts that restrict replies to followers or following only. No more echo chambers!
Doing my bit to rejuvenate Muluridji country
Education is key, knowledge is power.
Housing, Health & Basic Income for All.
Will not follow or promote accounts that restrict replies to followers or following only. No more echo chambers!
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This is bonkers. Absolutely bonkers.
What do you suppose happens when you start stripping people of the minimal support they get?
Hypothetically, let's say they're guilty. What then? You think they're going to be more lawful when they lose their accommodation?
What do you suppose happens when you start stripping people of the minimal support they get?
Hypothetically, let's say they're guilty. What then? You think they're going to be more lawful when they lose their accommodation?
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 11:05 AM
This is bonkers. Absolutely bonkers.
What do you suppose happens when you start stripping people of the minimal support they get?
Hypothetically, let's say they're guilty. What then? You think they're going to be more lawful when they lose their accommodation?
What do you suppose happens when you start stripping people of the minimal support they get?
Hypothetically, let's say they're guilty. What then? You think they're going to be more lawful when they lose their accommodation?
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Labor has its head in the sand #auspol flip.it/a52KFU
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
Labor has pledged to pass long-awaited environment laws this week. But the current reforms leave Australia open to legal challenge.
flip.it
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Labor has its head in the sand #auspol flip.it/a52KFU
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The real risk of Digital ID. It's all part of the Australian' Government's crackdown on criticism and dissent of them, and their puppet masters. Privacy and democracy be damned.
#auspol #digitalid
youtu.be/bhzlkgy8YF8
#auspol #digitalid
youtu.be/bhzlkgy8YF8
The Real Risk of Digital ID | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The real risk of Digital ID. It's all part of the Australian' Government's crackdown on criticism and dissent of them, and their puppet masters. Privacy and democracy be damned.
#auspol #digitalid
youtu.be/bhzlkgy8YF8
#auspol #digitalid
youtu.be/bhzlkgy8YF8
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Who would think that at this point in Australia’s economic transition we should be spending more, not less, on research and development…
Imagine if we taxed the gas industry and pant more on R&D…crazy talk … #cliamte
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Imagine if we taxed the gas industry and pant more on R&D…crazy talk … #cliamte
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
CSIRO 350 job cuts a damning indictment on Government priorities, misses 'golden opportunity' on research
The announcement this week that CSIRO are to cut 350 research jobs is another damning indictment on Australia’s ongoing failure to prioritise research and development.
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Net Zero and the metaphysics of anxiety in Australia https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11/net-zero-and-the-metaphysics-of-anxiety-in-australia #auspol
Net Zero and the metaphysics of anxiety in Australia
Net zero is not simply an environmental target. It has become a psychological and cultural anchor in a society that feels increasingly unstable.
johnmenadue.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Net Zero and the metaphysics of anxiety in Australia https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11/net-zero-and-the-metaphysics-of-anxiety-in-australia #auspol
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It’s been over 2 years since the late Peta Murphy’s inquiry into online gambling advertising & how it affects problem gamblers. Since then, Australians have lost $60 billion to gambling.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 AM
It’s been over 2 years since the late Peta Murphy’s inquiry into online gambling advertising & how it affects problem gamblers. Since then, Australians have lost $60 billion to gambling.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
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From ‘net zero’ to ‘net gain’. The platypus-to-possum exchange rate https://michaelwest.com.au/from-net-zero-to-net-gain-the-platypus-to-possum-exchange-rate/ #auspol
From ‘net zero’ to ‘net gain’. The platypus-to-possum exchange rate
Following the Libs 'Net Zero' battle, 'Net Gain' will be the focus this week as Murray Watt struggles to get changes to environmental laws passed.
michaelwest.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
From ‘net zero’ to ‘net gain’. The platypus-to-possum exchange rate https://michaelwest.com.au/from-net-zero-to-net-gain-the-platypus-to-possum-exchange-rate/ #auspol
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Absolutely perfect to see Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese at the G20 together: both fossil fuel expansionists cosplaying as brave climate heroes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39D...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39D...
Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney Warn G20: Climate Action Must Protect People and Growth | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Absolutely perfect to see Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese at the G20 together: both fossil fuel expansionists cosplaying as brave climate heroes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39D...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S39D...
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Rather than the gas cartel prioritising the supply of Australian gas to their foreign customers, we need the Australian Govt prioritising the supply of Australian gas to Australians. We need a retrospective gas reservation policy now. #auspol
‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters
Labor MP backs independent’s call for cheaper energy on the east coast by forcing producers to sell cheaper fuel for Australian use
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Rather than the gas cartel prioritising the supply of Australian gas to their foreign customers, we need the Australian Govt prioritising the supply of Australian gas to Australians. We need a retrospective gas reservation policy now. #auspol
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Thank you, Ed Husic.
But would be great if Labor MPs could advocate sensible policies *before* they were kicked out of Cabinet. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
But would be great if Labor MPs could advocate sensible policies *before* they were kicked out of Cabinet. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters
Labor MP backs independent’s call for cheaper energy on the east coast by forcing producers to sell cheaper fuel for Australian use
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Thank you, Ed Husic.
But would be great if Labor MPs could advocate sensible policies *before* they were kicked out of Cabinet. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
But would be great if Labor MPs could advocate sensible policies *before* they were kicked out of Cabinet. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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For more info...
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023-24
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
🐝
#auspol #qt
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023-24
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
🐝
#auspol #qt
Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023-24
On Wednesday, 27 August 2025, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade re-referred its inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023-24 to the Defence Subcommitte...
www.aph.gov.au
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
For more info...
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023-24
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
🐝
#auspol #qt
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2023-24
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
🐝
#auspol #qt
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Your Labor government ending the legal principle of innocent until proven guilty, but only for people on welfare. I swear these fucking Tories in sheep’s clothing are worse every day #auspol
Senator Thorpe criticises the government for ignoring these 100+ experts and groups to sneak the amendment through "without any scrutiny"
"I'd be putting my head down in shame too, Minister"
"I'd be putting my head down in shame too, Minister"
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Your Labor government ending the legal principle of innocent until proven guilty, but only for people on welfare. I swear these fucking Tories in sheep’s clothing are worse every day #auspol
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An ABC Four Corners program has highlighted how the Anthony Albanese government has walked away from its pre-election promise to sign and ratify the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). www.greenleft.org.au/2025/1443/an...
Marles walks back from TPNW due to AUKUS war alliance
Four Corners asked war minister Richard Marles why Labor had walked away from its promise to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. His incoherent answer was that things are different ...
www.greenleft.org.au
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 AM
An ABC Four Corners program has highlighted how the Anthony Albanese government has walked away from its pre-election promise to sign and ratify the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). www.greenleft.org.au/2025/1443/an...
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116 legal and policy experts have now opposed Labor’s new powers for police to recommend cutting payments from people without them even having been convicted of a crime.
Cops shouldn’t be anywhere near welfare law and Labor should withdraw this amendment. www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/treat...
Cops shouldn’t be anywhere near welfare law and Labor should withdraw this amendment. www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/treat...
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
116 legal and policy experts have now opposed Labor’s new powers for police to recommend cutting payments from people without them even having been convicted of a crime.
Cops shouldn’t be anywhere near welfare law and Labor should withdraw this amendment. www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/treat...
Cops shouldn’t be anywhere near welfare law and Labor should withdraw this amendment. www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/treat...
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Renewables ↔️ Fossil fuels
PM @albomp.bsky.social is a political Janus playing voters for mugs.
It’s disingenuous to support rollout of renewables whilst also approving a truckload of fossil fuel projects.
#auspol #qt
PM @albomp.bsky.social is a political Janus playing voters for mugs.
It’s disingenuous to support rollout of renewables whilst also approving a truckload of fossil fuel projects.
#auspol #qt
November 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Renewables ↔️ Fossil fuels
PM @albomp.bsky.social is a political Janus playing voters for mugs.
It’s disingenuous to support rollout of renewables whilst also approving a truckload of fossil fuel projects.
#auspol #qt
PM @albomp.bsky.social is a political Janus playing voters for mugs.
It’s disingenuous to support rollout of renewables whilst also approving a truckload of fossil fuel projects.
#auspol #qt
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“I don’t rationally see how there are two different ‘sides’ to genocide. ... 'No pride in genocide’ is a statement that’s been carried by Aboriginal people across the continent for years and years in recognition of the fact that genocide was committed against us.”
#NSWpol #Auspol
#NSWpol #Auspol
NSW Premier's Department threatens to fire First Nations musician over 'No Pride in Genocide' slogan
Department targets performer over pro-Palestine messaging on guitar
www.deepcutnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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"The Morrison government was brazen in its corruption. The Albanese government is more insidious. It uses the mask of virtue to hide a vicious agenda. It was elected to end the cruelty and has instead systematised it, ..."
@revandrewklein.bsky.social
#AusPol
#MostDisappointingPM
@revandrewklein.bsky.social
#AusPol
#MostDisappointingPM
The Great Betrayal: How the Albanese Government Perfected the Art of Accountability Laundering
They were elected on a promise of integrity. They vowed to be kinder, more transparent, and to govern for all Australians. The Albanese government presented itself as the antidote to a decade of Coali...
theaimn.net
November 23, 2025 at 3:04 AM
"The Morrison government was brazen in its corruption. The Albanese government is more insidious. It uses the mask of virtue to hide a vicious agenda. It was elected to end the cruelty and has instead systematised it, ..."
@revandrewklein.bsky.social
#AusPol
#MostDisappointingPM
@revandrewklein.bsky.social
#AusPol
#MostDisappointingPM
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"Large parts of Northern Australia are now firmly on a path to being uninhabitable for people before the end of this century"
Read that again!...and then read the whole cracking piece by @euanritchie.bsky.social on @thepointau.bsky.social.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Read that again!...and then read the whole cracking piece by @euanritchie.bsky.social on @thepointau.bsky.social.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
"Large parts of Northern Australia are now firmly on a path to being uninhabitable for people before the end of this century"
Read that again!...and then read the whole cracking piece by @euanritchie.bsky.social on @thepointau.bsky.social.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Read that again!...and then read the whole cracking piece by @euanritchie.bsky.social on @thepointau.bsky.social.
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Pitch perfect: the case for backing busking https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11/busking-and-the-enhancement-of-community #auspol
Pitch perfect: the case for backing busking
The City of Sydney is restricting busking on some streets, but in doing so it's losing the vibrancy that comes from a community of street entertainers.
johnmenadue.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Pitch perfect: the case for backing busking https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11/busking-and-the-enhancement-of-community #auspol
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These are not excuses; they are the conditions that make violence conceivable.
We are a rich nation so why not introduce a Universal Basic Income.
Food and housing security will go a long way to address these issues.
@australianlabor.bsky.social
@jimchalmers.bsky.social
#auspol
We are a rich nation so why not introduce a Universal Basic Income.
Food and housing security will go a long way to address these issues.
@australianlabor.bsky.social
@jimchalmers.bsky.social
#auspol
November 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
These are not excuses; they are the conditions that make violence conceivable.
We are a rich nation so why not introduce a Universal Basic Income.
Food and housing security will go a long way to address these issues.
@australianlabor.bsky.social
@jimchalmers.bsky.social
#auspol
We are a rich nation so why not introduce a Universal Basic Income.
Food and housing security will go a long way to address these issues.
@australianlabor.bsky.social
@jimchalmers.bsky.social
#auspol
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Good on him. All resistance in all forms is required. #auspol
November 23, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Good on him. All resistance in all forms is required. #auspol
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We are fucked if we can’t even save koalas 🐨
By 2050 – less than two-and-a-half centuries since invasion – koalas will be extinct in New South Wales, and at risk across all other mainland states and territories, without urgent government intervention.
#Auspol #ClimateChange
By 2050 – less than two-and-a-half centuries since invasion – koalas will be extinct in New South Wales, and at risk across all other mainland states and territories, without urgent government intervention.
#Auspol #ClimateChange
November 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We are fucked if we can’t even save koalas 🐨
By 2050 – less than two-and-a-half centuries since invasion – koalas will be extinct in New South Wales, and at risk across all other mainland states and territories, without urgent government intervention.
#Auspol #ClimateChange
By 2050 – less than two-and-a-half centuries since invasion – koalas will be extinct in New South Wales, and at risk across all other mainland states and territories, without urgent government intervention.
#Auspol #ClimateChange