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Here's me. 'Capitalism has already eaten democracy anyway'
Capitalism has already eaten democracy anyway - The Shot
If left unsupervised, capitalism will always eat democracy. And we are further on this arc than many of us want to believe.
theshot.net.au
May 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Here's me. 'Capitalism has already eaten democracy anyway'
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"The likeliest result on May 3 will be a small majority for Labor, but it will almost certainly be the last victory for a hegemonic party." Barry Jones on an historic election.
The last majority government
The great globe itself, and human life and society as we know it, is potentially more threatened in the coming decades than since the Ice Age thawed about 11,000 years ago. Australia is particularly…
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
April 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
"The likeliest result on May 3 will be a small majority for Labor, but it will almost certainly be the last victory for a hegemonic party." Barry Jones on an historic election.
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As tech elites like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel grow more influential, Silicon Valley is concentrating power and reshaping democracy.
Watch ‘How technocracy has become our reality’
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Watch ‘How technocracy has become our reality’
▶️ youtu.be/7oW_HdegO-U
April 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
As tech elites like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel grow more influential, Silicon Valley is concentrating power and reshaping democracy.
Watch ‘How technocracy has become our reality’
▶️ youtu.be/7oW_HdegO-U
Watch ‘How technocracy has become our reality’
▶️ youtu.be/7oW_HdegO-U
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Bad actors - like coal billionaire Clive Palmer - are weaponising Trans issues for political gain. Taking issues affecting 0.9% of Australians, blowing them out of proportion & portraying them a “threat”. Divisive “fake threats” sending us way of the US… theklaxon.com.au/1np1
Fake "threats": How trans issues became weaponised - The Klaxon
Transgender issues are being weaponised, with bad actors manufacturing fake "threats" for political gain. Australia is following the US and UK down a dangerous path, warn experts.
theklaxon.com.au
April 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Bad actors - like coal billionaire Clive Palmer - are weaponising Trans issues for political gain. Taking issues affecting 0.9% of Australians, blowing them out of proportion & portraying them a “threat”. Divisive “fake threats” sending us way of the US… theklaxon.com.au/1np1
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I write a column for the New Daily now - www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Did you know (from his published transcripts) Dutton did just 16 press conferences in Canberra while opp leader? And just three in the last year. But guess how many times he was on 2GB and Sky!
Did you know (from his published transcripts) Dutton did just 16 press conferences in Canberra while opp leader? And just three in the last year. But guess how many times he was on 2GB and Sky!
Dutton is finally being tested this election, and he's not passing
Maybe the first time in his political career, Peter Dutton is being tested. And so far he doesn’t seem to be passing.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
April 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I write a column for the New Daily now - www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
Did you know (from his published transcripts) Dutton did just 16 press conferences in Canberra while opp leader? And just three in the last year. But guess how many times he was on 2GB and Sky!
Did you know (from his published transcripts) Dutton did just 16 press conferences in Canberra while opp leader? And just three in the last year. But guess how many times he was on 2GB and Sky!
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Hasn’t UN Sec Gen caught up with fact that 290 NGOs in Myanmar have asked UN to sack Julie Bishop? They have no confidence in her as Envoy. #auspol myanmar-now.org/en/news/un-e...
UN Envoy Julie Bishop faces scrutiny for business links to China-backed mining firms
Rights groups and critics question Julie Bishop’s links to companies with financial ties to Myanmar's junta
myanmar-now.org
April 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Hasn’t UN Sec Gen caught up with fact that 290 NGOs in Myanmar have asked UN to sack Julie Bishop? They have no confidence in her as Envoy. #auspol myanmar-now.org/en/news/un-e...
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We need a fearless independent ABC: Act Now>>https://www.abcfriends.net.au/act
Sign the petition
We call on all members of Parliament and candidates for office to to support a fully funded and independent ABC.
www.abcfriends.net.au
March 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We need a fearless independent ABC: Act Now>>https://www.abcfriends.net.au/act
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In 2013-14 the ABC screened 1060 hours of original content on its main channel. By 2022-23 that had declined to 630 hours, a drop of 41%. Join our call to all candidates in this election to fully fund the ABC.
📖 votefearlessabc.au
📖 votefearlessabc.au
April 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
In 2013-14 the ABC screened 1060 hours of original content on its main channel. By 2022-23 that had declined to 630 hours, a drop of 41%. Join our call to all candidates in this election to fully fund the ABC.
📖 votefearlessabc.au
📖 votefearlessabc.au
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Do you agree with Kerry O'Brien?
March 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Do you agree with Kerry O'Brien?
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Empire Energy & Tamboran have had 7 compliance breaches in 12 mths—significant spills & potential contamination events
Everyone 🦆s 4 cover
[email protected] referred qns to her Dept
DCCEEW says"Regulatory action under NT gov legislation is a matter for NT gov depts & agencies.
Everyone 🦆s 4 cover
[email protected] referred qns to her Dept
DCCEEW says"Regulatory action under NT gov legislation is a matter for NT gov depts & agencies.
Traditional Owners want gas explorers prosecuted as fracking spills rise at Beetaloo Basin
Traditional Owners want the Northern Territory government to prosecute gas explorers after a recent fracking spill at Beetaloo Basin caused lingering environmental damage.The two companies actively dr...
nit.com.au
March 28, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Empire Energy & Tamboran have had 7 compliance breaches in 12 mths—significant spills & potential contamination events
Everyone 🦆s 4 cover
[email protected] referred qns to her Dept
DCCEEW says"Regulatory action under NT gov legislation is a matter for NT gov depts & agencies.
Everyone 🦆s 4 cover
[email protected] referred qns to her Dept
DCCEEW says"Regulatory action under NT gov legislation is a matter for NT gov depts & agencies.
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The number of working satellites has soared in the past five years to around 11,000, mostly because of constellations of orbiters that provide Internet connectivity around the globe, but it comes with a series of problems. Nature explores the issues and how scientists are reacting. 🔭 🧪
Swarms of satellites are harming astronomy. Here’s how researchers are fighting back
SpaceX and other companies plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites, which could mar astronomical observations and pollute the atmosphere.
go.nature.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The number of working satellites has soared in the past five years to around 11,000, mostly because of constellations of orbiters that provide Internet connectivity around the globe, but it comes with a series of problems. Nature explores the issues and how scientists are reacting. 🔭 🧪
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A look at the gaps and failures of duopoly politics, and the media’s role in making politics dull.
New essay from me:
New essay from me:
Why is Australian politics so boring?
And is that a good thing?
open.substack.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
A look at the gaps and failures of duopoly politics, and the media’s role in making politics dull.
New essay from me:
New essay from me:
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Meanwhile, as Australians ponder the existential questions about $5 tax cuts or reductions to fuel excise….the genocide in Gaza continues. aje.io/7xd759
Israel kills almost 900 since breaking Gaza ceasefire, says Health Ministry
Death toll mounts in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue and UN agencies warns of severe hunger due to military blockade.
aje.io
March 29, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Meanwhile, as Australians ponder the existential questions about $5 tax cuts or reductions to fuel excise….the genocide in Gaza continues. aje.io/7xd759
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Today in the Senate, I will introduce a bill to repeal the mandatory minimum sentencing provisions that Labor rammed through in February.
Mandatory minimum sentencing was bad law then, and it is bad law now.
Mandatory minimum sentencing was bad law then, and it is bad law now.
March 26, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Today in the Senate, I will introduce a bill to repeal the mandatory minimum sentencing provisions that Labor rammed through in February.
Mandatory minimum sentencing was bad law then, and it is bad law now.
Mandatory minimum sentencing was bad law then, and it is bad law now.
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The tax cuts in the Budget for low-income earners are a great start!
But they're not huge, only around $20 a fortnight more in the pocket.
For almost $3 billion less, we could have increased Jobseeker by $200 a fortnight!
There's still more to be done. 🙌
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
But they're not huge, only around $20 a fortnight more in the pocket.
For almost $3 billion less, we could have increased Jobseeker by $200 a fortnight!
There's still more to be done. 🙌
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
March 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM
The tax cuts in the Budget for low-income earners are a great start!
But they're not huge, only around $20 a fortnight more in the pocket.
For almost $3 billion less, we could have increased Jobseeker by $200 a fortnight!
There's still more to be done. 🙌
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
But they're not huge, only around $20 a fortnight more in the pocket.
For almost $3 billion less, we could have increased Jobseeker by $200 a fortnight!
There's still more to be done. 🙌
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
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How do we Dutton-proof the public sector? The Coalition will cut 40,000 jobs from the APS and bring the Big 4 Consultants back to the trough. Diminished services at three-times the cost. Labor needs to do more to ensure there is no return to these wasteful practices.
March 26, 2025 at 6:21 AM
How do we Dutton-proof the public sector? The Coalition will cut 40,000 jobs from the APS and bring the Big 4 Consultants back to the trough. Diminished services at three-times the cost. Labor needs to do more to ensure there is no return to these wasteful practices.
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Australian taxpayers are on the hook for an extra $6 billion for nuclear-powered submarines, according to the budget.
AUKUS costs to rise by $6bn over five years. For some, that's still not enough
The forward estimates for AUKUS submarines add up to $18 billion by 2029, a $6 billion jump compared with last year's calculations.
www.crikey.com.au
March 26, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Australian taxpayers are on the hook for an extra $6 billion for nuclear-powered submarines, according to the budget.
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Not for the first time, we would like to point out that the racism in this country is exhausting.
Dumped Venice Biennale artist's Melbourne show indefinitely postponed
Monash University has indefinitely postponed an exhibition — due to open in May — featuring the work of Lebanese Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi at its gallery, MUMA.
www.abc.net.au
March 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Not for the first time, we would like to point out that the racism in this country is exhausting.
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These Federal environment law reforms are cooked.
It boils down to Labor effectively saying that if we learn in the future an activity we thought was benign (any activity) is actually having a significant impact on the environment, they won't stop it. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
It boils down to Labor effectively saying that if we learn in the future an activity we thought was benign (any activity) is actually having a significant impact on the environment, they won't stop it. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bill to protect Tasmanian salmon farming passes House despite fears of ‘alarming’ environmental protections rollback
Environment minister defends ‘balanced and sensible’ changes amid questions of how ‘rushed legislation’ would work
www.theguardian.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:51 AM
These Federal environment law reforms are cooked.
It boils down to Labor effectively saying that if we learn in the future an activity we thought was benign (any activity) is actually having a significant impact on the environment, they won't stop it. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
It boils down to Labor effectively saying that if we learn in the future an activity we thought was benign (any activity) is actually having a significant impact on the environment, they won't stop it. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The prognosis is grim, and global geopolitics are currently working against a safe future for humanity and the other species we cohabit with. What are the chances of the next government doing anything tangible to fix this? #auspol #renewables #climatecrisis
michaelwest.com.au/greenhouse-g...
michaelwest.com.au/greenhouse-g...
Greenhouse gas emissions. Winning slowly or losing the battle? - Michael West
With the election campaign in full swing, what progress towards emission reductions under Labor? Are we better informed and better prepared?
michaelwest.com.au
March 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
The prognosis is grim, and global geopolitics are currently working against a safe future for humanity and the other species we cohabit with. What are the chances of the next government doing anything tangible to fix this? #auspol #renewables #climatecrisis
michaelwest.com.au/greenhouse-g...
michaelwest.com.au/greenhouse-g...
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Labor will tomorrow introduce changes to environmental protection laws for the benefit of the salmon farming industry in Tasmania. How on earth did we get here?
Dead salmon, dying skates: How Tasmania was thrown into the election spotlight
One month after dead fish washed up on beaches outside Hobart, Anthony Albanese will amend environmental laws to protect the salmon farming industry in Tasmania.
www.crikey.com.au
March 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Labor will tomorrow introduce changes to environmental protection laws for the benefit of the salmon farming industry in Tasmania. How on earth did we get here?
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10 years ago, Albanese stood up in defence of our environment protection laws.
Today, his Government wants to rush changes through Parliament to weaken these laws, and block communities from standing up for the environment.
The PM should take his own advice:
Today, his Government wants to rush changes through Parliament to weaken these laws, and block communities from standing up for the environment.
The PM should take his own advice:
March 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
10 years ago, Albanese stood up in defence of our environment protection laws.
Today, his Government wants to rush changes through Parliament to weaken these laws, and block communities from standing up for the environment.
The PM should take his own advice:
Today, his Government wants to rush changes through Parliament to weaken these laws, and block communities from standing up for the environment.
The PM should take his own advice:
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"The two major parties are rewriting nature laws at the behest of foreign owned corporations. Are we going to let the salmon industry run Australia's parliament? No."
"If protests didn't work, they wouldn't be trying to ban it."
@eloise-carr.bsky.social speaking in Hobart last week
"If protests didn't work, they wouldn't be trying to ban it."
@eloise-carr.bsky.social speaking in Hobart last week
The major parties are trying to gut our environmental protection laws
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
youtu.be
March 24, 2025 at 2:34 AM
"The two major parties are rewriting nature laws at the behest of foreign owned corporations. Are we going to let the salmon industry run Australia's parliament? No."
"If protests didn't work, they wouldn't be trying to ban it."
@eloise-carr.bsky.social speaking in Hobart last week
"If protests didn't work, they wouldn't be trying to ban it."
@eloise-carr.bsky.social speaking in Hobart last week
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Great article in @crikey.com.au. Pity you still can’t post directly to BlueSky despite promising that the new Crikey website would allow that.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/24/a...
www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/24/a...
Angus Taylor's horrendous performance exposes the rudderless, policy-free Liberals
The Coalition is in economic and fiscal disarray. And Peter Dutton's shadow treasurer is exhibit A.
www.crikey.com.au
March 24, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Great article in @crikey.com.au. Pity you still can’t post directly to BlueSky despite promising that the new Crikey website would allow that.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/24/a...
www.crikey.com.au/2025/03/24/a...