When News Corp frames the story, too many journalists stop asking whether the frame is true — and democracy pays the price.

Journalists need to resist adopting News Corp’s agenda
~ Dr Victoria Fielding

Coalition Split... again: Predictions confirmed.

David Littleproud, leader of the National Party has announced that it is "tendering its resignation" to the Coalition, stating:
"We cannot be a part of a shadow ministry under Sussan Ley"

This comes after disagreements over the recent bills.
#Auspol

Coalition Crisis: The National Party frontbench has resigned.

David Littleproud & 10 colleagues quit after Sussan Ley accepted resignations from 3 senators who defied the party on Bondi hate laws. Ley rejected the walkout, urging a rethink.

Predictions of another Coalition split arised.
#AusPol

As the 2025 report card on Australia’s economy is filled in, the good news is outweighing the bad.

Facts from the coalface confirm poverty is easing
~ @alanaustin.bsky.social

Relations tighten between the European Union and Australia.

Australia’s Free Trade Agreement is Brussels' priority with:
- A mutual 4-year work visa scheme for Aussies is being discussed to "sweeten" the deal for the agreement.
- Eliminate tariffs on critical minerals headed to Europe

#AusPol #EU

Just in case you needed the reminder - the right to disconnect is now law.

Because if you're not being paid 24 hours a day, you shouldn't be on call 24 hours a day.

A "fair go" for the AI age

Microsoft & the Australian Council of Trade Unions just signed a landmark deal, guaranteeing workers a seat at the table in AI design & rollout.

Info Sharing, AI Training, Worker input into Technology Development and Collaborating on Policy and Skills.

#AI #Unions #ACTU

Coalition backflip?
After weeks demanding Parliament rush to pass "Bondi Laws" ignoring procedure, the Libs are now set to vote NO to stronger hate speech/gun reform laws.

Sussan Ley says the bill is "too broad" & rushed. Labor calls it a "betrayal of victims." Parliament returns Monday
#AusPol

Adelaide Writers’ Week cancelled after mass boycotts over the removal of an author speaking on being Palestinian-Australia.

Reasons cited were "cultural sensitivities" after the Bondi attack.

The pressure from foreign lobbies that caused this brings questions to Australias independence.

#AusPol

The Albonese Government’s new cash laws mandate is live. Here's the low down for the 1.5 million who still rely on cash:

Major supermarkets and servos with annual turnover over $10 million must accept cash for in-person transactions of $500 or less.

This applies 7am-9pm.

#AusPol #ConsumerRights

The demand for a royal commission into the Bondi killings reflects media and political pressure rather than any clear investigative necessity.

Royal commission push after Bondi killings driven by politics, not evidence
~ Dr Evan Jones

independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Letting everyone know that free TAFE is an option, with the free TAFE program now made permenant, you can be assured you can find work in high-demand fields.

I am a diploma TAFE graduate myself and cannot recommend it enough for tho find university a bit too acedemic for their liking.

This Australian initiative and growing network of clinics is a critical resource for people who might require these mental health services but lack the funds.

Learn more about the centres:
www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au
Find your closest clinic at:
www.medicarementalhealth.gov.au/finding-help...