Marcia Evans
@mcevans57.bsky.social
Left of Centre, avid Adelaide Football Club member, love reading & family. Lover of The West Wing. Ex Grazier & Woolgrower & former small business owner. Meals on Wheels volunteer.
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Just noticed the Australian Banking Assocn is on the list of business leaders “demanding” a #Bondi Royal Commission. It didn’t even allow all the recommendations of the Banking Royal Commission. They’ve politicised these deaths and should be ashamed. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02...
Five years on, issues that never made the banking royal commission are in the spotlight
Five years on from the banking royal commission, there's still plenty of work to do, and some serious unintended consequences to clean up.
www.abc.net.au
January 2, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Just noticed the Australian Banking Assocn is on the list of business leaders “demanding” a #Bondi Royal Commission. It didn’t even allow all the recommendations of the Banking Royal Commission. They’ve politicised these deaths and should be ashamed. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02...
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Yes it is wide and deep
Yes, Netanyahu is profoundly evil. But the evil in Israel is much wider and deeper than him.
January 2, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Yes it is wide and deep
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Sad, but fascinating. We kept wondering what he would make of today’s pollies, especially in the USA?
For those who watched the John Clarke doco on the ABC tonight... You're welcome farnaklers!!
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The Gillies Report 12 - Farnarkeling Monologues plus Song
YouTube video by Heraklitus1
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January 1, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Sad, but fascinating. We kept wondering what he would make of today’s pollies, especially in the USA?
Indeed.
I haven't been a big fan of NYE ever since in 1988 when at party I got smashed, fell over holding a stubbie & cut my hand requiring stitches.
But hey, Happy NYE and may 2026 feature less genocide, authoritarianism & laws written by and for fossil fuel companies.
As ever, hug your loved ones.
But hey, Happy NYE and may 2026 feature less genocide, authoritarianism & laws written by and for fossil fuel companies.
As ever, hug your loved ones.
December 31, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Indeed.
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The original argument for tax breaks for super was that they would ‘take pressure off the age pension’…but tens of billions in tax breaks go to people too rich to get the pension.
Australia still spends a fortune boasting the retirement savings of the wealthiest 10%
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Australia still spends a fortune boasting the retirement savings of the wealthiest 10%
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Welfare for high income earners is not so super
Tax concession for superannuation are a massive drain on the budget, and new data shows that the majority go to high income earners.
thepoint.com.au
December 31, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The original argument for tax breaks for super was that they would ‘take pressure off the age pension’…but tens of billions in tax breaks go to people too rich to get the pension.
Australia still spends a fortune boasting the retirement savings of the wealthiest 10%
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Australia still spends a fortune boasting the retirement savings of the wealthiest 10%
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Spot on. Not to lessen the importance of the 15 no doubt, but the other issues must be given the same recognition. Unless there is an underlying influence that raises the profile of the group referred to.
How in the goddamn flying fuck do we live in a country where the murders of 15 people from one racial/religious group ONCE requires both a Royal Commission AND the deployment of the army but the murders of 80 women EVERY YEAR since time immemorial fucking doesn’t??
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
December 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Spot on. Not to lessen the importance of the 15 no doubt, but the other issues must be given the same recognition. Unless there is an underlying influence that raises the profile of the group referred to.
We need an envoy. (Maybe sarcasm?) We’ve had several royal commissions & investigations. And on it goes. Disgraceful.
Australian Femicide Watch journalist @sherelemoody.bsky.social: Australian men have murdered 10 women in the last 22 days. Then asked "I wonder what would happen if women murdered 10 men in three weeks." 🤔 #DV #VAW
December 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We need an envoy. (Maybe sarcasm?) We’ve had several royal commissions & investigations. And on it goes. Disgraceful.
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Irrespective of whether Jesus was a real person or not, the fact is the Bible states he was born in Bethlehem, Palestine to non-white parents & was of no fixed abode.
He disliked the rich & spent his life advocating for the vulnerable & poor.
Perhaps Christians should take note.
He disliked the rich & spent his life advocating for the vulnerable & poor.
Perhaps Christians should take note.
December 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Irrespective of whether Jesus was a real person or not, the fact is the Bible states he was born in Bethlehem, Palestine to non-white parents & was of no fixed abode.
He disliked the rich & spent his life advocating for the vulnerable & poor.
Perhaps Christians should take note.
He disliked the rich & spent his life advocating for the vulnerable & poor.
Perhaps Christians should take note.
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Those observing Christmas are celebrating a family of asylum seekers. If there is indeed a "War on Christmas," it's being waged by those trying to make our country less safe for the poor, for the marginalized, and for refugees.
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Those observing Christmas are celebrating a family of asylum seekers. If there is indeed a "War on Christmas," it's being waged by those trying to make our country less safe for the poor, for the marginalized, and for refugees.
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Israel's "ceasefire"
• 875 violations
• 411 Palestinians killed
• 265 incidents of shooting at civilians
• 49 raids into residential areas
• 421 cases of bombing and shelling
• 150 demolitions of civilian property
• 43 Palestinians from Gaza detained
• humanitarian aid still blocked
#FreePalestine
• 875 violations
• 411 Palestinians killed
• 265 incidents of shooting at civilians
• 49 raids into residential areas
• 421 cases of bombing and shelling
• 150 demolitions of civilian property
• 43 Palestinians from Gaza detained
• humanitarian aid still blocked
#FreePalestine
December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Israel's "ceasefire"
• 875 violations
• 411 Palestinians killed
• 265 incidents of shooting at civilians
• 49 raids into residential areas
• 421 cases of bombing and shelling
• 150 demolitions of civilian property
• 43 Palestinians from Gaza detained
• humanitarian aid still blocked
#FreePalestine
• 875 violations
• 411 Palestinians killed
• 265 incidents of shooting at civilians
• 49 raids into residential areas
• 421 cases of bombing and shelling
• 150 demolitions of civilian property
• 43 Palestinians from Gaza detained
• humanitarian aid still blocked
#FreePalestine
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“Australia is rich,” writes Richard Denniss. “Despite this, our business community remains determined to keep this one of the lowest taxed countries in the world, which makes those of us who rely on public schools, public hospitals and public transport feel poor.” satpa.pe/9b4Zc6Z
The fight Chalmers has to have
ANALYSIS: Having finally persuaded most voters that it is the better economic manager, Labor is well placed to pursue an obvious solution to the problems to come.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“Australia is rich,” writes Richard Denniss. “Despite this, our business community remains determined to keep this one of the lowest taxed countries in the world, which makes those of us who rely on public schools, public hospitals and public transport feel poor.” satpa.pe/9b4Zc6Z
Would this be an offense in Australia? @grogsgamut.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Would this be an offense in Australia? @grogsgamut.bsky.social
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So you’re telling me a peaceful protest against genocide triggered a man who slipped through an ASIO watch list with links to ISIS who was allowed to own 6 guns in the Premier’s state to commit murder. Sounds legit
December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
So you’re telling me a peaceful protest against genocide triggered a man who slipped through an ASIO watch list with links to ISIS who was allowed to own 6 guns in the Premier’s state to commit murder. Sounds legit
Is being appalled at this antisemetism? Because I am appalled
Dr Assal Rad—
"Reports and footage have been circulating all day, where is this headline in Western media?
"How is this not considered news?"
"Reports and footage have been circulating all day, where is this headline in Western media?
"How is this not considered news?"
December 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Is being appalled at this antisemetism? Because I am appalled
Hmmm. Interesting.
Rabbi Eli Schlanger from Sydney Australia, in the West Bank, advocating ethnic cleansing of "Arabs" from "the porch of the country" (his term for the West Bank) "because it belongs to us, it's our land." He was murdered in the #BondiBeachAttack #Zionism #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
December 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Hmmm. Interesting.
What, more misinformation being spread? I’m shocked.
No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser reut.rs/3Y1tEs9
No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser
Immigration records show the pair travelled to Davao City in a region long-plagued by Islamist militancy.
reut.rs
December 18, 2025 at 5:44 AM
What, more misinformation being spread? I’m shocked.
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The Jewish Council of Australia. I ask everyone to read what the JCA advise to do about Bondi massacre & if you agree with the letter template, copy & paste it & send to your local member asap. Thank you. www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/11/jewi...
Jewish Coalition Opposes Anti-Democratic Antisemitism Plan, Calls for United, Whole-of Society Approach
November 14, 2025 The Jewish Council of Australia joins a coalition of nine Jewish organisations in releasing an open letter […]
www.jewishcouncil.com.au
December 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Jewish Council of Australia. I ask everyone to read what the JCA advise to do about Bondi massacre & if you agree with the letter template, copy & paste it & send to your local member asap. Thank you. www.jewishcouncil.com.au/2025/11/jewi...
Brilliant. Articulate, compassionate and thoughtful. Should be compulsory reading.
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @kazcooke.bsky.social @davidevans59.bsky.social
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @kazcooke.bsky.social @davidevans59.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Brilliant. Articulate, compassionate and thoughtful. Should be compulsory reading.
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @kazcooke.bsky.social @davidevans59.bsky.social
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @kazcooke.bsky.social @davidevans59.bsky.social
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The vast majority of Australians, everyone I've spoken to, my Jewish friends, my Muslim friends, want to just be good to one another in this moment, and avoid inflaming the endless blame cycle.
A loud minority want otherwise. Unfortunately they're among the loudest in the nation
A loud minority want otherwise. Unfortunately they're among the loudest in the nation
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The vast majority of Australians, everyone I've spoken to, my Jewish friends, my Muslim friends, want to just be good to one another in this moment, and avoid inflaming the endless blame cycle.
A loud minority want otherwise. Unfortunately they're among the loudest in the nation
A loud minority want otherwise. Unfortunately they're among the loudest in the nation
Spot on.
Making the claim that Albo pushes antisemitism & is personally responsible for the 16 victims of Sunday’s terrorist attack is pathetic.
Just remember the man making these claims is personally responsible for the deaths of over 70,000 people & listed by many nations as a war criminal #auspol
Just remember the man making these claims is personally responsible for the deaths of over 70,000 people & listed by many nations as a war criminal #auspol
December 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Spot on.
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
December 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
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“Australians lose close to $32 billion a year from gambling” but “Labor's leadership decided it was not worth acting on gambling advertising and upsetting the powerful lobby”.
Pure ALP.
Pure ALP.
Fear rules on gambling in Albanese government
Andrew Wilkie has asked the PM to allow a free vote on banning gambling advertising and it appears many Labor MPs would support it.
www.abc.net.au
December 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
“Australians lose close to $32 billion a year from gambling” but “Labor's leadership decided it was not worth acting on gambling advertising and upsetting the powerful lobby”.
Pure ALP.
Pure ALP.
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At least 12 homes were destroyed as 75 bushfires burn across NSW. Fires are burning in several states. But let's ignore the impacts of #ClimateChange and focus on protecting the #FossilFuelsIndustry and their profits. #auspol
December 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
At least 12 homes were destroyed as 75 bushfires burn across NSW. Fires are burning in several states. But let's ignore the impacts of #ClimateChange and focus on protecting the #FossilFuelsIndustry and their profits. #auspol
Spot on & definitely worth a few minutes of your time. I’ll be saving it for discussions that are bound to eventuate over Christmas! @grogsgamut.bsky.social @davidevans59.bsky.social #gambling#internet#facebook#gaming#hospitality
"The important Labor factions—including the one to which Albanese is in thrall—are wholly owned subsidiaries of gambling & liquor interests, & Albanese will make any excuse, develop any distinction, make any specious argument to avoid doing anything at all about it."
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Why our government protects gambling apps but bans TikTok
Australia’s social media restrictions on children were sold as decisive action on harm. But the policy risks becoming symbolic, unenforceable, and ultimately counterproductive.
johnmenadue.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Spot on & definitely worth a few minutes of your time. I’ll be saving it for discussions that are bound to eventuate over Christmas! @grogsgamut.bsky.social @davidevans59.bsky.social #gambling#internet#facebook#gaming#hospitality
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STUDY: Denmark tracked over 1,000,000 children for 21 years, and found those who had aluminum-adjuvanted vaccines were linked to a SHOCKING number of cases of autism, asthma, and 48 other chronic conditions. That shocking number was zero.
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
STUDY: Denmark tracked over 1,000,000 children for 21 years, and found those who had aluminum-adjuvanted vaccines were linked to a SHOCKING number of cases of autism, asthma, and 48 other chronic conditions. That shocking number was zero.