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I finally put something in my bio @snarky-op.bsky.social · Dec 11

Yes -- We know only too well.
Elon broke the bird app.
#ElonBrokeTheBirdApp

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 5d

The constitution needs changing, absolutely, so it supports real democracy, not this gauche tip to it. The same can be said for a lot of what is now happening in Australia. We should work towards changing the constitution to save #democracy to. Agree. #auspol .

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Peter McCandless @mycandlesp.bsky.social · 5d

I grew up learning that the "Founding Fathers" were supremely wise men who drew up a "more perfect" constitution for the new United States. Leaving aside the problematic nature of "more perfect," how perfect was it? mycandles.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-...

The US Constitution: A More Perfect Union?

"The Constitution in Danger!" is a cry we hear constantly now, and it is no overreaction. The illegitimate fascist Trump regime violates the...

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 6d

Jane Goodall was a global legend at the forefront of discovery — breaking through barriers for women in primatology, science, and beyond.

Her curiosity, strength, and kindness changed the world, bridging countries and cultures in pursuit of a better future.

Jane Goodall: April 3, 1934 – October 1, 2025

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 5d

I’m sorry to hear this. We must keep up the pressure on those responsible for change. Governments, corruption bodies a must do their jobs. Calls for regulators and transparency. An end to corrupt and dodgy deals that see laws pass that only help the rich not all. It’s not okay. It must change. 🌺

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sophie malice @sophieactual.mitsuko.nz · 6d

*smol voice from Aotearoa*

yup, we understand too

#nzpol

Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 6d

The status quo of economic development is harming people in Australia. Structural economic inequality and disadvantages showing up everywhere. Individuals blamed and punished for things way beyond their control impacting on them. @jimchalmers.bsky.social Be bold. Show us a real Labor Party. #auspol

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corr64.bsky.social @corr64.bsky.social · 6d

Yes, high time to abandon this neoliberal failure.

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 5d

Exactly. Capitalism left unchecked and power corrupted by greed and control are the things we know harm, and have caused many uprisings, and revolutions. Australia needs to get its economy and government back to things that work for all the people, not just for some.

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Me & Taylor @vespalien.bsky.social · 5d

Capitalism sows the seeds of its own death. Inequality stifles market forces.

Even Henry Ford understood he needed to pay his workers enough to buy the cars they built.

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Kate Watson @loreandordure.com · 5d

*Slow handclap*

Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have a winner:

Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 5d

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Article reads:
Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 5d

Unbelievable. 🤦‍♀️

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 6d

The status quo of economic development is harming people in Australia. Structural economic inequality and disadvantages showing up everywhere. Individuals blamed and punished for things way beyond their control impacting on them. @jimchalmers.bsky.social Be bold. Show us a real Labor Party. #auspol

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 8d

Where is enforcement of minimum housing standards in Australia? @australianlabor.bsky.social It’s law, yet? There is a LOT of rental properties and real estates and landlords literally milking the #housingcrisis for every cent as often as they can. Why aren’t #minimumstandards enforced? #auspol

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 14d

The People vs Robodebt streaming now on SBS On Demand www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-...

Take the time. Ask the questions. Will the #NACC now act? We cannot accept public servants looking away when departments wilfully harm the most vulnerable. #RaiseTheRate #SystemicPovertyCreationHarms #auspol

Watch The People vs Robodebt

Watch The People vs Robodebt for free with SBS On Demand, your ultimate destination for diverse entertainment. Stream now!

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 17d

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Essential listening. #Insurance #wellbeing #climatechange #propertyvalues #auspol @grogsgamut.bsky.social

The biggest risk to Australia’s economy

Podcast Episode · Dollars & Sense · 18/09/2025 · 33m

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 17d

Stand up for your rights!

Get up! Stand up! Stand up for your rights!

Go on. Do it! Don’t just do nothing.

And when you see someone else taking action. Support them!

We are all in this together. Stand up. Take action. Support people who do too, and firmly and calmly defend yours and others.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 19d

“It is truly extraordinary that of the three countries that are party to the deal, Australia – which bears the brunt of both the cost and the risk – is the only one not to have put AUKUS to a genuine review."

Petition for an inquiry into AUKUS > theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry

Two-thirds of Australians want a review of AUKUS, while less than half think it will make us safer: poll

66 per cent of Australians support a Parliamentary Inquiry into the AUKUS security agreement, according to new polling commissioned by The Australia Institute.

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 19d

Only if we let them. This is in ALL our hands. 🙌

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 20d

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Scarf @scarfsourblue.bsky.social · 23d

Best idea I’ve seen in a while

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 23d

100% 🙌❤️🌺🙏

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 23d

#RentersRights #auspol
#HousingForAll @ClareONeilMP 🏡
Let’s also insist on the minimum housing standards being met before any rental is leased.

Words by 🌹 let’s tie the minimum wage to the average local rent. Make the bosses go to war with the landlords.

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 23d

I’m very sure this document will demand a response. What I have been able to demonstrate is unquestionable. This also includes how it proves the agency has been engaging in very dodgy misleading and deceptive conduct and illegal work orders to spite their obligations. Will be interesting. 🙌 #auspol

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SallyRCbra @srpassesiton.bsky.social · 23d

Great work! 💪🏽 I really hope people with decision making power read and listen rather than shallow skim over.

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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 23d

It’s unbelievable how much work a shonky landlord or real estate creates for people renting.

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