@csi-oz.bsky.social
Progressive, social justice, science, climate action, refugees. Retired social worker. On Kaurna land (Boothby).
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Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it.
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
June 16, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it.
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
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Labor and the LNP demand that we have social cohesion in Australia, and then constantly manufacture fights about everything to ensure that they hit the news cycle and are seen to be 'relevant'
Apparently it's called 'leadership'
Would be good if a journo could ask them about that
Apparently it's called 'leadership'
Would be good if a journo could ask them about that
But you know, it’d be nice if we could have rationally considered policy based on its merits rather than political gamesmanship.
Just once this year
Just once this year
Whether or not the #Coalition's concerns are legitimate, almost all are the result of their decision to push #Labor to move quickly. #Albanese has plunged the #Coalition back into rabble and chaos. #Ley's leadership position is as tenuous as ever. #Auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
January 15, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Labor and the LNP demand that we have social cohesion in Australia, and then constantly manufacture fights about everything to ensure that they hit the news cycle and are seen to be 'relevant'
Apparently it's called 'leadership'
Would be good if a journo could ask them about that
Apparently it's called 'leadership'
Would be good if a journo could ask them about that
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Very good question
‘If it was the board’s decision, why did all its members resign?’ www.indailysa.com.au/news/opinion...
'If it was the board’s decision, why did all its members resign?': Boycotting author reflects on Writers' Week wake - News | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Author and InReview editor Walter Marsh tells how Writers' Week furore leaves "our small literary pond feeling just as toxic" as algal bloom.
www.indailysa.com.au
January 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Very good question
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The exposure draft is 144 pages, and it’s being rammed through.
Want to make a submission into the inquiry on the "Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill that was released yesterday?
You got till 4pm Thursday (ie TOMORROW)
That is quite disgraceful
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
You got till 4pm Thursday (ie TOMORROW)
That is quite disgraceful
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Review of the Exposure Draft Legislation: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
The Minister for Home Affairs, Hon Tony Burke MP, wrote to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (the Committee) on 12 January 2026 to refer an Exposure Draft of the Combattin...
www.aph.gov.au
January 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The exposure draft is 144 pages, and it’s being rammed through.
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Abdel-Fattah launches defamation proceedings against Premier Malinauskus.
This will be a very revealing case, if it gets to court
This will be a very revealing case, if it gets to court
Breaking: Randa Abdel-Fattah launches defamation proceedings against SA Premier
Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says her lawyers have launched defamation proceedings against South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas, following his public commentary about her sch...
www.abc.net.au
January 13, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Abdel-Fattah launches defamation proceedings against Premier Malinauskus.
This will be a very revealing case, if it gets to court
This will be a very revealing case, if it gets to court
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“this woman”, said the Premier, referring to the Palestinian writer he had decided should be excluded from polite society, thus putting his personal values on full and glorious display
January 12, 2026 at 9:12 AM
“this woman”, said the Premier, referring to the Palestinian writer he had decided should be excluded from polite society, thus putting his personal values on full and glorious display
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This, to be clear, is not an apology. Not sure what it is.
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 AM
This, to be clear, is not an apology. Not sure what it is.
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The Albo government's antisemitism bill is a rushed hatchet job. Nobody has proper time to consider it carefully enough, and it will have all sorts of unintended consequences if passed. It is the worst kind of law-making: moral panic induced, pandering to powerful lobby groups' demands.
January 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The Albo government's antisemitism bill is a rushed hatchet job. Nobody has proper time to consider it carefully enough, and it will have all sorts of unintended consequences if passed. It is the worst kind of law-making: moral panic induced, pandering to powerful lobby groups' demands.
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In Albo's new antisemitism bill, the definition of "hate crime", which underpins the new regime to proscribe "hate groups" like the Nazis, specifically excludes "advocating genocide". That is, advocating genocide is treated as not being a racist hate crime. Now, why would that be?
January 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM
In Albo's new antisemitism bill, the definition of "hate crime", which underpins the new regime to proscribe "hate groups" like the Nazis, specifically excludes "advocating genocide". That is, advocating genocide is treated as not being a racist hate crime. Now, why would that be?
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God this is just unending. The pro-genocide lobby group delights in trying to destroy livelihoods and honest reporting.
www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: pro-Israel activists go after ABC journalists John Lyons and Laura Tingle
A new email campaign is targeting the respected journalists for withdrawing from the Adelaide Festival
www.deepcutnews.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
God this is just unending. The pro-genocide lobby group delights in trying to destroy livelihoods and honest reporting.
www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
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Suitably lacerating piece by Jo Dyer, @instanterudite.bsky.social. (Jo is a former director of Adelaide Writers' Week.)
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
Why is a Labor Premier silencing a writer? - The Shot
For many Adelaideans, Adelaide Writers’ Week (AWW) is the highlight of their year. A glorious six days when the Pioneer...
theshot.net.au
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Suitably lacerating piece by Jo Dyer, @instanterudite.bsky.social. (Jo is a former director of Adelaide Writers' Week.)
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson apparently doesn’t understand how our justice system works. He said if Fed Chair Jerome Powell is innocent, “then he can prove that.” No, Mikey, he doesn’t need to prove he’s innocent. His accusers need to prove he’s guilty.
January 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
House Speaker Mike Johnson apparently doesn’t understand how our justice system works. He said if Fed Chair Jerome Powell is innocent, “then he can prove that.” No, Mikey, he doesn’t need to prove he’s innocent. His accusers need to prove he’s guilty.
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This should be more obvious to everyone, but we cannot let the people comfortable with the mass slaughter of children further shape our culture, our democracies, our future as a species. It's the path to a depraved fascistic hellhole.
January 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This should be more obvious to everyone, but we cannot let the people comfortable with the mass slaughter of children further shape our culture, our democracies, our future as a species. It's the path to a depraved fascistic hellhole.
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Louise is fierce and I support her entirely
“We need writers now more than ever, as our media closes up, as our politicians grow daily more cowed by real power, as Australia grows more unjust and unequal.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I cannot be party to silencing writers, which is why I am resigning as director of Adelaide Writers’ Week | Louise Adler
Cancelling the Australian Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah weakens freedom of speech and is the harbinger of a less free nation
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Louise is fierce and I support her entirely
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As we get into 2026, it is worth remembering that we now have only 2 months until we are at war with China.
January 12, 2026 at 10:09 PM
As we get into 2026, it is worth remembering that we now have only 2 months until we are at war with China.
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we have reached the man tears stage of the political fuck up cycle. In my observation, man politicians only cry for themselves, which would suggest he is getting factional pressure.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
'I do my best to settle my conscience': SA Premier becomes emotional at press conference
South Australian Premier Peter Malinaukas has become tearful during a media conference where he faced extensive questions about the crisis surrounding Adelaide Writers' Week (AWW) and allegations of h...
www.abc.net.au
January 13, 2026 at 3:11 AM
we have reached the man tears stage of the political fuck up cycle. In my observation, man politicians only cry for themselves, which would suggest he is getting factional pressure.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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Faux apology to avoid legal action?
Let’s ensure this happens whenever the Israel lobby tries to control anything.
#AusPol
Let’s ensure this happens whenever the Israel lobby tries to control anything.
#AusPol
Adelaide writers’ week 2026 cancelled as board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah for ‘how decision was represented’
Almost all remaining festival board members have resigned after backlash to decision to disinvite the Palestinian Australian author
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Faux apology to avoid legal action?
Let’s ensure this happens whenever the Israel lobby tries to control anything.
#AusPol
Let’s ensure this happens whenever the Israel lobby tries to control anything.
#AusPol
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Few words.
My @smh @theage cartoon
My @smh @theage cartoon
January 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Few words.
My @smh @theage cartoon
My @smh @theage cartoon
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Gotta say, the cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week gives me some hope for Australia's ability to navigate this.
A great loss for the literary community, but writers/thinkers/audiences aren't going to stand for the bullying and pressure.
Unclear when the politicians are going to figure it out.
A great loss for the literary community, but writers/thinkers/audiences aren't going to stand for the bullying and pressure.
Unclear when the politicians are going to figure it out.
January 13, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Gotta say, the cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week gives me some hope for Australia's ability to navigate this.
A great loss for the literary community, but writers/thinkers/audiences aren't going to stand for the bullying and pressure.
Unclear when the politicians are going to figure it out.
A great loss for the literary community, but writers/thinkers/audiences aren't going to stand for the bullying and pressure.
Unclear when the politicians are going to figure it out.
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Yes we are aware of what Premier Malinauskas said about Randa Abdel-Fattah today and no we don't think it's ok for a public official to talk about a private citizen in such terms.
January 13, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Yes we are aware of what Premier Malinauskas said about Randa Abdel-Fattah today and no we don't think it's ok for a public official to talk about a private citizen in such terms.
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So well said, Louise Adler. I dearly hope that she is right, that Adelaide Writers' Week will rise from these ashes, and that this will bring a reckoning over political censorship in Australia.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Louise Adler speaks to 7.30 following resignation from Adelaide Writers' Festival
Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis...
www.abc.net.au
January 13, 2026 at 9:57 AM
So well said, Louise Adler. I dearly hope that she is right, that Adelaide Writers' Week will rise from these ashes, and that this will bring a reckoning over political censorship in Australia.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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"Malinauskus was regularly agitating for Abdel-Fattah’s cancellation... Eventually, the board relented. They had seen what had happened at Bendigo, and they did it anyway."
New: On the background to the Adelaide Writers' Week debacle, and the involvement of Premier Malinauskas.
New: On the background to the Adelaide Writers' Week debacle, and the involvement of Premier Malinauskas.
The implosion of Adelaide Writers’ Week
An autopsy of a festival
nickfeik.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:37 AM
"Malinauskus was regularly agitating for Abdel-Fattah’s cancellation... Eventually, the board relented. They had seen what had happened at Bendigo, and they did it anyway."
New: On the background to the Adelaide Writers' Week debacle, and the involvement of Premier Malinauskas.
New: On the background to the Adelaide Writers' Week debacle, and the involvement of Premier Malinauskas.
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Interesting
Dan Andrews is yet to file his defence in Ryan “Bike Boy” Meuleman’s defamation case against him
The defence was due on 19 December
There’s a Case Management hearing listed for 11 Feb so we’ll find out more then!
Dan Andrews is yet to file his defence in Ryan “Bike Boy” Meuleman’s defamation case against him
The defence was due on 19 December
There’s a Case Management hearing listed for 11 Feb so we’ll find out more then!
January 13, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Interesting
Dan Andrews is yet to file his defence in Ryan “Bike Boy” Meuleman’s defamation case against him
The defence was due on 19 December
There’s a Case Management hearing listed for 11 Feb so we’ll find out more then!
Dan Andrews is yet to file his defence in Ryan “Bike Boy” Meuleman’s defamation case against him
The defence was due on 19 December
There’s a Case Management hearing listed for 11 Feb so we’ll find out more then!
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I don’t know how Malinauskas is managing to make this even worse. This is a horrendous comment - the false equivalence here is horrific
January 13, 2026 at 5:40 AM
I don’t know how Malinauskas is managing to make this even worse. This is a horrendous comment - the false equivalence here is horrific