How is it manifestly inadequate? It's life in prison?

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Read the press release in full here

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BREAKING: Labor is actively hiding the truth of Australia’s genocidal supply of F35 fighter parts to Israel.

My office uncovered via FOI the Defence Department quietly deleted its webpage celebrating Australian companies pumping weapons parts to Israel to keep F35 jets flying.

I spent a few years writing profiles of Australians from all different walks of life, which forced me to think about this to some extent. I have no good answers but the sense I have is that colonial Australians don't really associate themselves with, or engage with place.

Great article from Aimee Sinclair, Christina Fernandes, Sue Gillieatt, Lyn Mahboub, which I was lucky to tag along on!

We discuss the limitations of relying upon peer worker inclusion to address mental health stigma.

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My mother has previously been involuntarily detained in an SMHRU, the Queensland equivalent of a SECU. I know because she was put there partly as a result of endangering me.

Billing non-short-term involuntary detainees is among the biggest cunt moves I can imagine.

Positive move from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission to highlight the issues with charging people compulsorily detained within SECU's.

Has been happening for at least 11 years, but credit where due.

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“I can’t breath,”

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When did unrestrained neoliberalism become centre-left?
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How can you be a professor of constitutional law and talk such shit like this? What an absurd statement for professor Craven to make?

How can Craven legitimately state that superannuation and defence would be impacted by the judiciary? Complete nonsense.

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My suspicion/hope is that they're not completely devastated that this got out because it gives a permission structure to explore tax reform.

Possibly optimistic thinking, but if they didn't want this they could have severely frustrated the FOI process.
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Just days after Elon Musk's AI chatbot praised Hitler and called itself "MechaHitler", Australia's lead advisor on fighting antisemitism praised Musk's platform X's use of AI to "root out hate" 😵‍💫

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There are profound issues in Queensland's mental health system. But this isn't solved by more bricks and beds. Community based and peer-led supports are needed, including as a response to severe distress.

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A good read “Governments can bolster mental health by removing barriers to well-being, such as fostering vibrant communities, promoting economic security, and, as economist Dr. Kelsey O’Connor’s research suggests, ensuring robust social safety nets” Its why a *strong healthy Democracy is so crucial

Ever felt stuck in a low-grade funk? My latest interview with
Dr Matt Iasiello dives deep into #languishing, its impacts and how we can address it.

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Everyone watching international law right now.

Now is the time for the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission to establish an inquiry into the government's mishandling of the mental health reforms.

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It is absurd! My thoughts here: www.simonkatterlconsulting.com/writing/its-...

If you or someone you know relies on robust mental health support in Victoria, this is critical.

The very body meant to oversee our mental health system is having its powers removed.

What does this mean for Victorians facing mental distress & suicide?
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Snippet from my interview on Nine with Steph Anderson about how the hospitality industry wants accountability and cultural change. Full package on 6pm bulletin tonight and story online at The Age.

more crime in america

Were the Greens consulted and provided the opportunity to be included?

Both the United States and the United Kingdom are reviewing the AUKUS agreement.

In light of this, and the consequential nature of the agreement, it's vital that our Parliament do the same.

The crossbench will push to ensure scrutiny is applied. Australians expect nothing less.

Worth a read: This ABC News piece explores the nuanced discussion around consent for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a treatment for depression.

An important topic for anyone interested in mental healthcare.
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