Leanne Minshull
@leanneminshull.bsky.social
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"the Gov is trying to give itself the power to cut that income off before a person has been found guilty.
It is punishment without conviction. It has no place in a fair society."
Great piece by @maiyazize.bsky.social & @antipovertycent.bsky.social Kristin O'Connell
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
It is punishment without conviction. It has no place in a fair society."
Great piece by @maiyazize.bsky.social & @antipovertycent.bsky.social Kristin O'Connell
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Poverty is not evidence, the presumption of innocence must apply to everyone
In the final days of October, the Federal Government quietly inserted a last-minute amendment into an unrelated bill. It has been trying to rush through a change that would allow police and the Home A...
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"the Gov is trying to give itself the power to cut that income off before a person has been found guilty.
It is punishment without conviction. It has no place in a fair society."
Great piece by @maiyazize.bsky.social & @antipovertycent.bsky.social Kristin O'Connell
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
It is punishment without conviction. It has no place in a fair society."
Great piece by @maiyazize.bsky.social & @antipovertycent.bsky.social Kristin O'Connell
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Australia is one of the richest countries on Earth, if we can afford $600m for a PNG footy team, we can certainly afford to properly fund our premier scientific agency
My column on the CSIRO job cuts >
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911683...
My column on the CSIRO job cuts >
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911683...
Who needs world-changing, life-saving science when you've got rugby league
What does it say about us when we let CSIRO whither on the vine?
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Australia is one of the richest countries on Earth, if we can afford $600m for a PNG footy team, we can certainly afford to properly fund our premier scientific agency
My column on the CSIRO job cuts >
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911683...
My column on the CSIRO job cuts >
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/911683...
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Good regulation is good for productivity growth. Lack of regulation is driving inefficiency.
Poorly regulated building markets led to debacles like the cracking in Opal Towers and flammable cladding being expensively replaced across the country
My column
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Poorly regulated building markets led to debacles like the cracking in Opal Towers and flammable cladding being expensively replaced across the country
My column
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Cutting red tape shows that when we ‘trust the market’ taxpayers usually end up footing the bill
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Good regulation is good for productivity growth. Lack of regulation is driving inefficiency.
Poorly regulated building markets led to debacles like the cracking in Opal Towers and flammable cladding being expensively replaced across the country
My column
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Poorly regulated building markets led to debacles like the cracking in Opal Towers and flammable cladding being expensively replaced across the country
My column
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
The mining lobby is weak right now.
Perfect time for strong env laws, @albomp.bsky.social
Last week the Minerals Council and gas lobby literally threw a party and no one (important) turned up.
My piece on it for @thenewdaily.bsky.social
@australiainstitute.org.au
Perfect time for strong env laws, @albomp.bsky.social
Last week the Minerals Council and gas lobby literally threw a party and no one (important) turned up.
My piece on it for @thenewdaily.bsky.social
@australiainstitute.org.au
It's the perfect time for the government to defy the mining lobbies
Long-gone are the days when the mining industry could claim to have the power to topple prime ministers and governments.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The mining lobby is weak right now.
Perfect time for strong env laws, @albomp.bsky.social
Last week the Minerals Council and gas lobby literally threw a party and no one (important) turned up.
My piece on it for @thenewdaily.bsky.social
@australiainstitute.org.au
Perfect time for strong env laws, @albomp.bsky.social
Last week the Minerals Council and gas lobby literally threw a party and no one (important) turned up.
My piece on it for @thenewdaily.bsky.social
@australiainstitute.org.au
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Some extremely strong words on the gas industry by Mike Rann speaking at the @australiainstitute.org.au’s Hugh Saddler Memorial Lecture
thepoint.com.au/news/251116-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251116-...
Gas lobby using tobacco tactics, former SA Premier warns
The fossil fuel sector is using “tobacco industry tactics” to maintain a bipartisan commitment to supporting gas expansion in Australia, former South Ausralian Labor Premier Mike Rann has said.
thepoint.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Some extremely strong words on the gas industry by Mike Rann speaking at the @australiainstitute.org.au’s Hugh Saddler Memorial Lecture
thepoint.com.au/news/251116-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251116-...
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Just a lil reminder to listen to this by @richarddenniss.bsky.social at @australiainstitute.org.au
It feels obvious but it's remarkable how rarely we talk about the details of what curbing fossil fuel exports *actually looks like* - and exactly how feasible it is.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDec...
It feels obvious but it's remarkable how rarely we talk about the details of what curbing fossil fuel exports *actually looks like* - and exactly how feasible it is.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDec...
Yes, Australia can curb fossil fuel exports | Richard Denniss
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Just a lil reminder to listen to this by @richarddenniss.bsky.social at @australiainstitute.org.au
It feels obvious but it's remarkable how rarely we talk about the details of what curbing fossil fuel exports *actually looks like* - and exactly how feasible it is.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDec...
It feels obvious but it's remarkable how rarely we talk about the details of what curbing fossil fuel exports *actually looks like* - and exactly how feasible it is.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDec...
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Here is a timely reminder from @thejuicemedia.com on how pathetically ineffective carbon capture and storage is. The same carbon capture and storage that the Libs wanna pump more money into, in their fantasy scenario, but they should form a government ever again
#LNPClimateCrims
#LNPClimateCrims
Honest Government Ad | Carbon Capture & Storage
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Here is a timely reminder from @thejuicemedia.com on how pathetically ineffective carbon capture and storage is. The same carbon capture and storage that the Libs wanna pump more money into, in their fantasy scenario, but they should form a government ever again
#LNPClimateCrims
#LNPClimateCrims
If you are in Canberra - come along next Wednesday night. Imagine all fed ACT MPs calling for no new coal or gas! We can do it!!
Hey Canberrans. This is your invitation to our first fully fledged meeting.
All welcome
Your antidote to climate doomism
Wed 19 Nov 6.00 DBK Hall, 8 Hawdon st
Includes food
://www.instagram.com/reel/DRBn3qXjhXB/?igsh=MWRxYzZqMmx3aHY3NQ==
All welcome
Your antidote to climate doomism
Wed 19 Nov 6.00 DBK Hall, 8 Hawdon st
Includes food
://www.instagram.com/reel/DRBn3qXjhXB/?igsh=MWRxYzZqMmx3aHY3NQ==
CanberransAgainstCoalAndGas on Instagram: "Be there!!
The next meeting of meeting of Canberrans Against Coal and Gas will be Wednesday 19 November 6-8pm at DKB Hall (next to Café Stepping Stone), 8 Ha...
Climate action in the Canberra region is gaining momentum. Canberrans Against Coal and Gas is hosting an open meeting to brainstorm ways to pressure Labor to phase out fossil fuels. The event offers a...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
If you are in Canberra - come along next Wednesday night. Imagine all fed ACT MPs calling for no new coal or gas! We can do it!!
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Canada facing the same gas export disaster that Australia now has.
Hopefully they will do better!
Cracking stuff from @thejuicemedia.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt6H...
Hopefully they will do better!
Cracking stuff from @thejuicemedia.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt6H...
Honest Government Ad | Watch out, Canada
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Canada facing the same gas export disaster that Australia now has.
Hopefully they will do better!
Cracking stuff from @thejuicemedia.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt6H...
Hopefully they will do better!
Cracking stuff from @thejuicemedia.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt6H...
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Australia Institute research shows Australia gives more than half the gas we export away for free!
Former QLD Premier Steven Miles showed what can happen when our governments tax fossil fuels properly.
@stevenjmiles.bsky.social #auspol @thepointau.bsky.social
Former QLD Premier Steven Miles showed what can happen when our governments tax fossil fuels properly.
@stevenjmiles.bsky.social #auspol @thepointau.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Australia Institute research shows Australia gives more than half the gas we export away for free!
Former QLD Premier Steven Miles showed what can happen when our governments tax fossil fuels properly.
@stevenjmiles.bsky.social #auspol @thepointau.bsky.social
Former QLD Premier Steven Miles showed what can happen when our governments tax fossil fuels properly.
@stevenjmiles.bsky.social #auspol @thepointau.bsky.social
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Our federal government continues to prioritise the gas industry over regional towns that are being devastated by climate disasters.
Australia’s environmental laws need to stop the approval of new coal and gas projects.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
Australia’s environmental laws need to stop the approval of new coal and gas projects.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
October 28, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Our federal government continues to prioritise the gas industry over regional towns that are being devastated by climate disasters.
Australia’s environmental laws need to stop the approval of new coal and gas projects.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
Australia’s environmental laws need to stop the approval of new coal and gas projects.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
"It's not really surprising that Donald Trump would guarantee a deal that puts no obligation on him, and essentially gives free money to the United States."
Get all the latest on Australia's relationship with the US on After America with Dr Emma Shortis!
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
Get all the latest on Australia's relationship with the US on After America with Dr Emma Shortis!
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
October 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
"It's not really surprising that Donald Trump would guarantee a deal that puts no obligation on him, and essentially gives free money to the United States."
Get all the latest on Australia's relationship with the US on After America with Dr Emma Shortis!
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
Get all the latest on Australia's relationship with the US on After America with Dr Emma Shortis!
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
@tonyburkemp.bsky.social on #insiders proudly saying that people trying to make it to our shores were sent back to the country of origin in 72 hours but won't say which countries, chills me to the core. Are we sending people back to torture or certain death?
October 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
@tonyburkemp.bsky.social on #insiders proudly saying that people trying to make it to our shores were sent back to the country of origin in 72 hours but won't say which countries, chills me to the core. Are we sending people back to torture or certain death?
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Melbourne, join us for a free screening of a new documentary from The Australia Institute!
We spoke to locals in Tuvalu, where there are grave risks sea water rise will make the islands unliveable, and reveal what needs to be done to save them. #auspol #Tuvalu
Free, RSVP ⤵️
We spoke to locals in Tuvalu, where there are grave risks sea water rise will make the islands unliveable, and reveal what needs to be done to save them. #auspol #Tuvalu
Free, RSVP ⤵️
Save Tuvalu, Save the World – Melbourne
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
September 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Hugh Bonneville started his live ITV London News interview on Downton Abbey by talking about Gaza.
September 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Hugh Bonneville started his live ITV London News interview on Downton Abbey by talking about Gaza.
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
The Australia Institute has produced an original documentary taking you to Tuvalu, on the front lines of the climate crisis.
Join us in Syd, Melb or Cbr for the launch events, featuring climate campaigner & Tuvalu resident Gitty K Yee, with Stephen Long.
australiainstitute.org.au/events/save_...
Join us in Syd, Melb or Cbr for the launch events, featuring climate campaigner & Tuvalu resident Gitty K Yee, with Stephen Long.
australiainstitute.org.au/events/save_...
September 4, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The Australia Institute has produced an original documentary taking you to Tuvalu, on the front lines of the climate crisis.
Join us in Syd, Melb or Cbr for the launch events, featuring climate campaigner & Tuvalu resident Gitty K Yee, with Stephen Long.
australiainstitute.org.au/events/save_...
Join us in Syd, Melb or Cbr for the launch events, featuring climate campaigner & Tuvalu resident Gitty K Yee, with Stephen Long.
australiainstitute.org.au/events/save_...
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
“The sad story of our misadventures in ensuring the nation benefits from the export of its gas is told in a report by the Australia Institute.”
Read Ross Gittins' op ed in The Sydney Morning Herald on untaxed gas exports and why the Government won’t change this.
@rossgittins.bsky.social #auspol
Read Ross Gittins' op ed in The Sydney Morning Herald on untaxed gas exports and why the Government won’t change this.
@rossgittins.bsky.social #auspol
August 13, 2025 at 5:24 AM
“The sad story of our misadventures in ensuring the nation benefits from the export of its gas is told in a report by the Australia Institute.”
Read Ross Gittins' op ed in The Sydney Morning Herald on untaxed gas exports and why the Government won’t change this.
@rossgittins.bsky.social #auspol
Read Ross Gittins' op ed in The Sydney Morning Herald on untaxed gas exports and why the Government won’t change this.
@rossgittins.bsky.social #auspol
war isn't a f#$ken action show you Numpties
August 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
war isn't a f#$ken action show you Numpties
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Warning Canada!
Big Gas promised Australians LNG exports would mean plenty of low cost gas and enormous economic benefits.
None of it was true.
Instead we got gas shortages, manufacturing closures higher energy bills and few economic benefits.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Big Gas promised Australians LNG exports would mean plenty of low cost gas and enormous economic benefits.
None of it was true.
Instead we got gas shortages, manufacturing closures higher energy bills and few economic benefits.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Canada, don’t make the same mistake with LNG that Australia did
LNG exports exposed Australians to high global gas prices, allowed gas producers to price gouge and drained the country of low-cost gas reserves
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Warning Canada!
Big Gas promised Australians LNG exports would mean plenty of low cost gas and enormous economic benefits.
None of it was true.
Instead we got gas shortages, manufacturing closures higher energy bills and few economic benefits.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Big Gas promised Australians LNG exports would mean plenty of low cost gas and enormous economic benefits.
None of it was true.
Instead we got gas shortages, manufacturing closures higher energy bills and few economic benefits.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
The iron ore industry pays billions more in royalties than the oil and gas industry.
So why does oil and gas get special treatment?
#auspol @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
So why does oil and gas get special treatment?
#auspol @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The iron ore industry pays billions more in royalties than the oil and gas industry.
So why does oil and gas get special treatment?
#auspol @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
So why does oil and gas get special treatment?
#auspol @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
The ancient Indigenous rock art on WA’s Burrup Peninsula has been deservedly listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Register.
But the spectacular Murujuga petroglyphs remain under threat.
Scientific evidence reveals that pollution from Woodside's gas export hub has seriously damaged the engravings.
But the spectacular Murujuga petroglyphs remain under threat.
Scientific evidence reveals that pollution from Woodside's gas export hub has seriously damaged the engravings.
What is the government doing to protect the World Heritage-listed Murujuga rock art? - The Australia Institute
The ancient Indigenous rock art on Western Australia's Burrup Peninsula has been deservedly listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Register.
australiainstitute.org.au
July 14, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The ancient Indigenous rock art on WA’s Burrup Peninsula has been deservedly listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Register.
But the spectacular Murujuga petroglyphs remain under threat.
Scientific evidence reveals that pollution from Woodside's gas export hub has seriously damaged the engravings.
But the spectacular Murujuga petroglyphs remain under threat.
Scientific evidence reveals that pollution from Woodside's gas export hub has seriously damaged the engravings.
Reposted by Leanne Minshull
Australia is one of the biggest gas exporters in the world, but we're told to worry about a domestic gas shortage?
Might have something to do with the fact that 80% of our gas is exported.
We have a gas export problem, not a supply problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
Might have something to do with the fact that 80% of our gas is exported.
We have a gas export problem, not a supply problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
July 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Australia is one of the biggest gas exporters in the world, but we're told to worry about a domestic gas shortage?
Might have something to do with the fact that 80% of our gas is exported.
We have a gas export problem, not a supply problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
Might have something to do with the fact that 80% of our gas is exported.
We have a gas export problem, not a supply problem.
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol