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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2h

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12h

Ed Husic, Labor MP, made some great points on Afternoon Briefing yesterday.

"The reason why prices are so high is because we export a phenomenal amount of gas."

We can remedy supply constraints without opening new gas projects by diverting uncontracted gas to the domestic market.

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 6h

Australia must ‘have the guts’ to stand up to Japanese companies reselling gas for profit, Husic says

Labor backbencher is calling for drastic intervention to secure supplies for the east coast * Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Labor backbencher Ed Husic is demanding an intervention to combat Japanese gas companies re-selling Australian exports to other markets, breaking ranks from the government and risking diplomatic blowback from Tokyo. The former industry minister said the government must send a “powerful signal” to overseas multinationals, in particular in Japan, to stop “playing us off as mugs” by profiting off the resale of Australian gas while households and industry on the east coast face high prices and potential supply shortages. Continue reading...

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 15h

“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”

Marco Rubio whispers into Donald Trump's ear.

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 3h

Please enjoy this executive at one of America's biggest gas companies openly admitting that expanding supply leads to increased demand for fossil fuels

He is not wrong: frantic expansion of fossil fuel supply worsens climate change. Tax it, cut subsidies, wind it down

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Will Jordan, chief legal and policy officer at EQT, a leading US gas producer, also thought that any glut would be temporary, and said US demand was also rising on the boom in power-hungry artificial intelligence data centres.

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“Supply leads demand — you put the supply on the market and demand gets created.,” he said. “Over the long term we’re very bullish.”

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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 18h

Why is he dealing with the Libs? He doesn’t have to #auspol

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 18h

Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in both parties that a deal might soon be struck to finally rewrite Australia's "broken" and outdated environment laws.

Watt nears deal with Coalition to finally overhaul environment laws

Environment Minister Murray Watt will sit down with his Liberal counterpart Angie Bell today, with quiet optimism in both parties that a deal might soon be struck to finally rewrite Australia's "broken" and outdated environment laws.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 1d

Great to see our research being used in Parliament!

Australia Institute research shows that the proposed changes to Freedom of Information laws would make a repeat of the Robodebt coverup more likely, not less.

@davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol

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Ewart, Dave @davidewart.bsky.social · 1d

Morrison & tudge declined to be interviewed for the robo debt TV series on the ABC it just shows how cowardly the liberals really are #auspol

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Jeremy Poxon @jeremypoxon.bsky.social · 12h

Here is a current DIRECTOR within the Department effectively blowing the whistle to Deloitte that the system doesn't demonstrate "natural justice"

The Robodebt vibes here are off the charts and I'm begging media to cover this

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Jeremy Poxon @jeremypoxon.bsky.social · 12h

Now that the Deloitte report, about the government's unlawful administration of mutual obligations, is making international headlines, it's worth looking at what's actually in it (apart from AI slop) and WHY it was actually commissioned

A thread👇

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Antipoverty Centre @antipovertycentre.org · 11h

"If they don't deliver, they don't get paid,"

The first flagrant lie from the employment department in today's senate estimates hearing about the welfare cops who profit from poverty. No doubt there will be much more bullshit to come!

Antipoverty Centre @antipovertycentre.org · 11h

If you want to watch the employment department defend their unlawful operation of compulsory activities (so-called mutual obligations), you can tune in to the senate estimates hearing here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WId...

Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee [Part 1] | 09/10/2025

YouTube video by Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal

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Sontology @sontology.bsky.social · 1d

So, Newscorp?
#auspol

Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 1d

In the Trump era, this is terrifying. Apparently criticising capitalism 🥴🤣 is terrorism now in the US.
#Auspol

Australian Federal Police ®
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The AFP has set up new National Security Investigations (NSI) teams to target groups and individuals causing high levels of harm to Australia's social cohesion.
The NSI teams will work closely with state and territory police, law enforcement and national security partners to provide a coordinated, consistent and intelligence-led response to security threats, and also work on a global level through operations, capabilities and relationships with the international law enforcement intelligence community.
There are current and emerging groups dispersed across Australia and in some cases, overseas, who are eroding our country's social fabric by advocating hatred, fear, and humiliation. While many of these crimes may not meet the threshold of terrorism, the AFP has identified concerning behaviours which could escalate to politically-motivated violence or hate crimes, which seriously put the Australian community at risk.
There is no place for hate or violence in our communities and the AFP will defend and protect Australia and Australia's future from these threats.
Anyone with information about possible threats to the community or suspicious activity should make a report to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400. In an emergency or life-threatening situation, contact Triple

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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 1d

*glances over at my son who is currently using social media to chat with biologists on Bluesky and iNaturalist* tortured, eh?

I think News Corp Australia is terrified of what social media has done to its users profit margin and all it can do is pathetically invoke moral panic. The kids don’t care

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 1d

News Corp Australia chair says social media platforms are ‘true monsters’ and ‘torment our children’

Michael Miller also says media must unite against second ‘big steal’ by tech companies seeking changes to copyright law to access content for free * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Social media is to blame for social cohesion issues across the globe, News Corp Australia’s executive chair, Michael Miller, has said, as he calls for media to present a united front against the platforms and AI companies seeking content for free. Miller told the Melbourne Press Club on Wednesday social media was rife with “misinformation, disinformation [and] the rabbit holes [that] they drag you down. Continue reading...

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William Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 1d

Ever misread verification code as vilification code?

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Sontology @sontology.bsky.social · 1d

Greyhound Racing NSW doesn’t like people watching greyhound races www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/06/g...
#auspol #FreeTheHounds #Greyhounds

Greyhound Racing NSW doesn't like people watching greyhound races

The body in charge of greyhound racing in NSW is threatening legal action against a writer who posts footage showing just how dangerous the industry can be.

www.crikey.com.au

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: In May, a Texas police department said they used the powerful Flock surveillance network against a woman who had an abortion "for her safety"

Newly obtained court records show it was a 'death investigation,' and they considered charging her with a crime

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Police Said They Surveilled Woman Who Had an Abortion for Her 'Safety.' Court Records Show They Considered Charging Her With a Crime

Court records show that the narrative Flock and a Texas Sheriff's Office has told the public isn't the whole story, and that police were conducting a 'death investigation' into the abortion.

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Antfarmer @antfarmer.bsky.social · 3d

Fuckin Peter V’Landys in Alabanese’s ear about keeping the gambling ad money tap on. What a huckster. More disappointing behavior from @australianlabor.bsky.social and @albomp.bsky.social #4Corners

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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 5d

Karen Barlow: “The Senate inquiry into climate misinformation invited both News Corp and Advance to its hearings. So far the only response has been 5000 emails from Advance supporters, telling senators to back off.”

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21740/...

News Corp and Advance called to misinformation inquiry

The Senate inquiry into climate misinformation invited both News Corp and Advance to its hearings. So far the only response has been 5000 emails from Advance supporters, telling senators to back off.

www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Marles on the #GlobalSumudFlotilla:

"We had made it clear that Australians should not be trying to breach the blockade...and that was very much a matter in terms of their own personal safety".

He's blaming the victims of Israel enforcing its illegal blockade. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

'Today is not a day for demonstrations': Richard Marles

Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 2d

I rang DFAT, seeking information about Dr Bianca Webb-Pullman, the doctor we interviewed a few weeks ago on The Shot from the Sumud Flotilla. Here's how that call went.

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3wombats @3wombats.bsky.social · 2d

I’m pretty sure the natural environment would not appreciate this move

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 2d

Whisper: Maybe we should stop messing with the radiative balance of Earth.

Plan to Reflect Sunlight to Power Solar Panels at Night Upsets Astronomers

Reflect Orbital aims to launch its first of a planned 4,000 satellites into orbit next year. Scientists worry that it would be “ruinous” for research.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Greta Thunberg provides the perspective that most western media will not:

It’s not about a few hundred foreign nationals being mistreated by Israel for a few days.

It’s about the #GazaGenocide, deliberate denial of aid, and Israel’s flagrant breaches of international law.

StrictlyChristo 🦋🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 2d

Greta Thunberg speaks to the press after being released from illegal detainment in Israel: "I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me, but that is not the story.”

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Sontology @sontology.bsky.social · 2d

... and a Happy New Year!

Sontology @sontology.bsky.social · 2d

Party room infighter says party room infighting is bad?
Um, ok.

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Sontology @sontology.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone should be following this account.

George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 2d

🧵Spotted While Cafe Writing and Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

Two burly men (30s?) are sitting across from each other. Both have tiny brand new humans strapped in slings across their chests.
Tucking into fry-up breakfasts, comparing notes on sleeplessness and being new dads. (1)

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