Cate Q
@cateq.bsky.social
Parent / Grandparent / Environmental Activist / Hotelier
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New laws allow welfare payments to be cancelled for people with arrest warrants – even before guilt is proven. The risks are serious, write Zoe Staines, Francis Markham, Hannah McGlade and Thalia Anthony.
#Auspol #Welfare #HumanRights
#Auspol #Welfare #HumanRights
With a sneaky tweak, the government has made welfare recipients guilty until proven innocent
New social security laws allow payments to be cancelled for people with outstanding arrest warrants, even if they have not been charged or convicted, raising serious concerns about justice, rights and harm.
johnmenadue.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New laws allow welfare payments to be cancelled for people with arrest warrants – even before guilt is proven. The risks are serious, write Zoe Staines, Francis Markham, Hannah McGlade and Thalia Anthony.
#Auspol #Welfare #HumanRights
#Auspol #Welfare #HumanRights
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Look at all those Brexit benefits
Starmer needs to be braver. Delivering on his ambition for growth means addressing the consequences of Brexit
Starmer needs to be braver. Delivering on his ambition for growth means addressing the consequences of Brexit
January 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Look at all those Brexit benefits
Starmer needs to be braver. Delivering on his ambition for growth means addressing the consequences of Brexit
Starmer needs to be braver. Delivering on his ambition for growth means addressing the consequences of Brexit
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It’s no accident that foreign streaming services do little to promote Australian music and podcasts to Australians…and it’s no accident that our governments have chosen not to do more to fix it. Local content matters more in the digital age than ever
thepoint.com.au/news/251204-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251204-...
Why your Spotify Wrapped probably doesn’t have any new Australian music on it
If you don't have Australian artists on your Spotify Wrapped, you're not alone - it's the result of a structural, not individual, problem.
thepoint.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It’s no accident that foreign streaming services do little to promote Australian music and podcasts to Australians…and it’s no accident that our governments have chosen not to do more to fix it. Local content matters more in the digital age than ever
thepoint.com.au/news/251204-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251204-...
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“Regaining public, democratic control over key services is crucial if we’re to truly address the COL crisis. But no neoliberal econ offering insights in a mainstream outlet will tell you that. The demands will have to come from us, the public, to take back control & put an end to the rort.”
#Auspol
#Auspol
December 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“Regaining public, democratic control over key services is crucial if we’re to truly address the COL crisis. But no neoliberal econ offering insights in a mainstream outlet will tell you that. The demands will have to come from us, the public, to take back control & put an end to the rort.”
#Auspol
#Auspol
"Here’s the scam: two clapped-out parties that nobody wants to vote for have decided their path back to power runs straight through the coalfields. Not around them, not away from them, but through them, like there was no tomorrow. putting the Coal back into the Coalition like its the new Bitcoin."
Stand By Your Ban: A Post-Truth Reflection
Hemingway knew bankruptcy intimately; both financial and moral.
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"Here’s the scam: two clapped-out parties that nobody wants to vote for have decided their path back to power runs straight through the coalfields. Not around them, not away from them, but through them, like there was no tomorrow. putting the Coal back into the Coalition like its the new Bitcoin."
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Nothing says transparency like shutting down all dissenting voices so you can wreck FOI laws
Labor's stacked committee just recommended passing their FOI destruction bill - despite overwhelming evidence AGAINST it.
Greens, Coalition, Lambie AND Pocock all filed dissenting reports. When everyone else says no, maybe listen?
Greens, Coalition, Lambie AND Pocock all filed dissenting reports. When everyone else says no, maybe listen?
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Nothing says transparency like shutting down all dissenting voices so you can wreck FOI laws
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One of the most common replies in any discussion of universal basic income is "but how do we pay for it?" and not once do those same people ever question the costs incurred by not doing UBI. We spend $1.5 trillion every year on the costs of child poverty alone. Poverty ain't free, folks. WE ALL PAY.
December 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
One of the most common replies in any discussion of universal basic income is "but how do we pay for it?" and not once do those same people ever question the costs incurred by not doing UBI. We spend $1.5 trillion every year on the costs of child poverty alone. Poverty ain't free, folks. WE ALL PAY.
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No guarantee a sandwich would stop hunger pains, stomach told.
No guarantee a basic income would wipe out poverty, committee told
By @dartjenhen.bsky.social
By @dartjenhen.bsky.social
No guarantee a basic income would wipe out poverty, committee told - Halifax Examiner
Deputy minister for Nova Scotia’s Department of Opportunities and Social Development says the government is not considering possibility of a guaranteed basic income right now.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
No guarantee a sandwich would stop hunger pains, stomach told.
Last year AGL, was making $755 of profit per customer per year. Origin, Australia’s largest retailer, made $595 in profit per customer. 189% and 172% increase in profit respectively, Here’s the kicker. For every $100 of your electricity bill, just $12 is actually the cost of generating electricity.
Now is the time to talk about nationalising essential services – Max Chandler-Mather
If we’re serious about tackling the cost-of-living crisis, we need to put services like electricity and childcare back into public hands.
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Last year AGL, was making $755 of profit per customer per year. Origin, Australia’s largest retailer, made $595 in profit per customer. 189% and 172% increase in profit respectively, Here’s the kicker. For every $100 of your electricity bill, just $12 is actually the cost of generating electricity.
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When it comes to climate change, politicians still aren’t acting in the best interests of young people & future generations.
We need to act now if we want to protect the people & places we love.
The duopoly will never put you & the 🌏 before their greed.
#FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange #Auspol
We need to act now if we want to protect the people & places we love.
The duopoly will never put you & the 🌏 before their greed.
#FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange #Auspol
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
When it comes to climate change, politicians still aren’t acting in the best interests of young people & future generations.
We need to act now if we want to protect the people & places we love.
The duopoly will never put you & the 🌏 before their greed.
#FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange #Auspol
We need to act now if we want to protect the people & places we love.
The duopoly will never put you & the 🌏 before their greed.
#FossilFuel induced #ClimateChange #Auspol
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*sad trombone sound*
December 3, 2025 at 2:05 AM
*sad trombone sound*
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Who’d have thunk it?
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Who’d have thunk it?
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Three Peas in a Pod
"how Trump met Jeffrey Epstein’s on-and-off again girlfriend and sex trafficking colleague who, thanks to Donald Trump, is now receiving such extraordinarily attentive care at one of the finest penal institutions in the entire United States."
#releasethefiles #dirty #epstein
"how Trump met Jeffrey Epstein’s on-and-off again girlfriend and sex trafficking colleague who, thanks to Donald Trump, is now receiving such extraordinarily attentive care at one of the finest penal institutions in the entire United States."
#releasethefiles #dirty #epstein
Three Peas in a Pod
Ghislaine Maxwell and Trump have a history that goes back more than thirty-five years. When Jeffrey Epstein joined in, it turned out that they all had helluva lot in common.
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Three Peas in a Pod
"how Trump met Jeffrey Epstein’s on-and-off again girlfriend and sex trafficking colleague who, thanks to Donald Trump, is now receiving such extraordinarily attentive care at one of the finest penal institutions in the entire United States."
#releasethefiles #dirty #epstein
"how Trump met Jeffrey Epstein’s on-and-off again girlfriend and sex trafficking colleague who, thanks to Donald Trump, is now receiving such extraordinarily attentive care at one of the finest penal institutions in the entire United States."
#releasethefiles #dirty #epstein
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FACT: If you Invested $12,500 in Melania Trump's memecoin scheme 11 months ago at its peak, you now have $118.
Congrats for getting scammed by the First Family.
Congrats for getting scammed by the First Family.
December 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
FACT: If you Invested $12,500 in Melania Trump's memecoin scheme 11 months ago at its peak, you now have $118.
Congrats for getting scammed by the First Family.
Congrats for getting scammed by the First Family.
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An Australian “values test” wouldn’t improve migration outcomes. It would add cost, delay and confusion while pandering to the far right, writes Abul Rizvi.
#AusPol #Immigration #MigrationPolicy #SussanLey #FarRight #Australia
#AusPol #Immigration #MigrationPolicy #SussanLey #FarRight #Australia
Coalition’s Australian values test is the ultimate dog whistle
Sussan Ley’s so-called “values test” exposes the Coalition’s desperation to court the far-Right under the guise of patriotism.
johnmenadue.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
An Australian “values test” wouldn’t improve migration outcomes. It would add cost, delay and confusion while pandering to the far right, writes Abul Rizvi.
#AusPol #Immigration #MigrationPolicy #SussanLey #FarRight #Australia
#AusPol #Immigration #MigrationPolicy #SussanLey #FarRight #Australia
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NEW: Trump just argued that Jack Smith's final report — chronicling the criminal case against him for hoarding classified documents at Mar-a-Lago — should never be made public.
Trump urged Aileen Cannon in a new court filing to permanently extend her order blocking DOJ from releasing the report.
Trump urged Aileen Cannon in a new court filing to permanently extend her order blocking DOJ from releasing the report.
Trump: Jack Smith classified documents report should remain secret
Trump’s request is a break from the Justice Department’s handling of all special counsel reports in recent decades.
www.politico.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NEW: Trump just argued that Jack Smith's final report — chronicling the criminal case against him for hoarding classified documents at Mar-a-Lago — should never be made public.
Trump urged Aileen Cannon in a new court filing to permanently extend her order blocking DOJ from releasing the report.
Trump urged Aileen Cannon in a new court filing to permanently extend her order blocking DOJ from releasing the report.
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"The plaintiffs accuse Trump of having "attempted to murder" the lead plaintiff "no fewer than [on] five separate occasions" between 2023 and November of this year, including by way of "poisoning, vehicular assaults and orchestrated physical attacks designed to appear accidental."
🚨 Trump has been slapped with a $310M LAWSUIT alleging that he engaged in a “TRAFFICKING venture” that was “IDENTICAL in every material respect” to the SEX-TRAFFICKING operation allegedly spearheaded by Jeffrey Epstein
#ReleaseTheTrumpEpsteinFiles
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www.rawstory.com/trump-267436...
#ReleaseTheTrumpEpsteinFiles
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www.rawstory.com/trump-267436...
Trump slapped with massive lawsuit alleging 'Epstein-identical' trafficking operation
President Donald Trump has been slapped with a $310 million lawsuit alleging that the president engaged in a “trafficking venture” that was “identical in every material respect” to the sex-trafficking...
www.rawstory.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"The plaintiffs accuse Trump of having "attempted to murder" the lead plaintiff "no fewer than [on] five separate occasions" between 2023 and November of this year, including by way of "poisoning, vehicular assaults and orchestrated physical attacks designed to appear accidental."
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🚨 The plaintiffs in the lawsuit, whose names have been redacted, ACCUSE Trump and others of operating an “8 year trafficking & exploitation venture that began in 2018 [that] has CONTINUED and ESCALATED under the CURRENT Trump administration,”
🚨 Trump has been slapped with a $310M LAWSUIT alleging that he engaged in a “TRAFFICKING venture” that was “IDENTICAL in every material respect” to the SEX-TRAFFICKING operation allegedly spearheaded by Jeffrey Epstein
#ReleaseTheTrumpEpsteinFiles
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www.rawstory.com/trump-267436...
#ReleaseTheTrumpEpsteinFiles
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www.rawstory.com/trump-267436...
Trump slapped with massive lawsuit alleging 'Epstein-identical' trafficking operation
President Donald Trump has been slapped with a $310 million lawsuit alleging that the president engaged in a “trafficking venture” that was “identical in every material respect” to the sex-trafficking...
www.rawstory.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
🚨 The plaintiffs in the lawsuit, whose names have been redacted, ACCUSE Trump and others of operating an “8 year trafficking & exploitation venture that began in 2018 [that] has CONTINUED and ESCALATED under the CURRENT Trump administration,”
"building more homes is a crucial aspect of improving housing affordability. But without government policy also reducing the ability of property speculators to outbid homeowners – such as the 50% capital gains tax discount and negative gearing – the problem will take much longer to solve."
"House prices rise but Melbourne shows a way to improve affordability" My column for #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251203-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251203-...
House prices rise but Melbourne shows a way to improve affordability
The latest housing figures revel that the in the September quarter the median price for a house in Brisbane surpassed $1million for the first time.
thepoint.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"building more homes is a crucial aspect of improving housing affordability. But without government policy also reducing the ability of property speculators to outbid homeowners – such as the 50% capital gains tax discount and negative gearing – the problem will take much longer to solve."
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AI is an absolute net negative for humanity. So of course govts are clamouring for more of it.
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Datacentres demand huge amounts of electricity. Could they derail Australia’s net zero ambitions?
Banks of servers operating 24/7 generate massive amounts of heat, requiring power to run and cool them
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
AI is an absolute net negative for humanity. So of course govts are clamouring for more of it.
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Funny how we can have a seemingly endless 'debate' about renewable energy technologies, and yet with AI there's no debate allowed. It's just imposed on everyone by corporates and governments no matter how absolutely shit it is
AI is an absolute net negative for humanity. So of course govts are clamouring for more of it.
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I don't want to be too judgmental, but every single proponent of the glories of AI is a complete wanker
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Datacentres demand huge amounts of electricity. Could they derail Australia’s net zero ambitions?
Banks of servers operating 24/7 generate massive amounts of heat, requiring power to run and cool them
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Funny how we can have a seemingly endless 'debate' about renewable energy technologies, and yet with AI there's no debate allowed. It's just imposed on everyone by corporates and governments no matter how absolutely shit it is
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An international campaign to free Marwan Barghouti is gaining momentum, with supporters arguing his release could reshape Palestinian politics and revive peace efforts, writes Nagham Zbeedat. #FreeMarwan #Palestine #MiddleEast #PeaceProcess #IsraeliPalestinian #HumanRights
Global campaign amplifies call for the release of jailed Palestinian leader Barghouti
An international campaign is calling for the release of Palestinian political figure Marwan Barghouti, arguing his freedom could reshape Palestinian politics and revive peace efforts.
johnmenadue.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
An international campaign to free Marwan Barghouti is gaining momentum, with supporters arguing his release could reshape Palestinian politics and revive peace efforts, writes Nagham Zbeedat. #FreeMarwan #Palestine #MiddleEast #PeaceProcess #IsraeliPalestinian #HumanRights
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
December 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
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People merely accused of crimes, not found guilty.
The change raises fundamental questions about justice, human rights & the role of social security. It transforms welfare from a crucial safety net to a tool of law enforcement.
@australianlabor.bsky.social government for devastating harm
#Auspol
The change raises fundamental questions about justice, human rights & the role of social security. It transforms welfare from a crucial safety net to a tool of law enforcement.
@australianlabor.bsky.social government for devastating harm
#Auspol
December 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
People merely accused of crimes, not found guilty.
The change raises fundamental questions about justice, human rights & the role of social security. It transforms welfare from a crucial safety net to a tool of law enforcement.
@australianlabor.bsky.social government for devastating harm
#Auspol
The change raises fundamental questions about justice, human rights & the role of social security. It transforms welfare from a crucial safety net to a tool of law enforcement.
@australianlabor.bsky.social government for devastating harm
#Auspol