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On 10 Oct, 2016 both PM Malcolm Turnbull & OL Bill Shorten spoke on a motion denouncing racism in Australia. As Shorten stood, Sussan Ley was among a group to walk out. At the time, the push to weaken the Racial Discrimination Act was raging. #auspol youtu.be/F9y_v0yT8cE
Turnbull Govt ministers including Deputy PM walk out on anti-racism motion by Bill Shorten
YouTube video by Qldaah
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January 8, 2026 at 1:25 AM
On 10 Oct, 2016 both PM Malcolm Turnbull & OL Bill Shorten spoke on a motion denouncing racism in Australia. As Shorten stood, Sussan Ley was among a group to walk out. At the time, the push to weaken the Racial Discrimination Act was raging. #auspol youtu.be/F9y_v0yT8cE
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Bad decision from the third umpire IMO, you could hear the click in real time and RTS showed a spike which couldn't have been anything else. But Brydon Carse? you've got a pretty big mouth for someone who's done two-third of sweet FA as a Test cricketer. Get back and bowl and shutup mate. #ashes
January 8, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Bad decision from the third umpire IMO, you could hear the click in real time and RTS showed a spike which couldn't have been anything else. But Brydon Carse? you've got a pretty big mouth for someone who's done two-third of sweet FA as a Test cricketer. Get back and bowl and shutup mate. #ashes
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Josh Frydenberg is not the best guy to advise on royal commissions. He was tasked with implementing the Banking RC handed to him in that famous 2019 photo. By 2021 more than half of the recommendations had been abandoned or delayed. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Banking royal commission: most recommendations have been abandoned or delayed
Analysis shows 45 of Kenneth Hayne’s 76 recommendations have yet to be implemented and four have been abandoned
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Josh Frydenberg is not the best guy to advise on royal commissions. He was tasked with implementing the Banking RC handed to him in that famous 2019 photo. By 2021 more than half of the recommendations had been abandoned or delayed. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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"Josh Frydenberg said he opposed Bell’s appointment, without specifying reasons."
What a grub.
What a grub.
Sigh, here we go. Frydenberg would only be happy if either he or Netanyahu were appointed as the commissioner.
Frydenberg used the massacre to stoke his own political fortunes. Utterly contemptible.
Frydenberg used the massacre to stoke his own political fortunes. Utterly contemptible.
January 7, 2026 at 10:46 PM
"Josh Frydenberg said he opposed Bell’s appointment, without specifying reasons."
What a grub.
What a grub.
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300,000 Australians marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of a #FreePalestine. Plus weekly protests in cities across the country.
So NSW Premier Minns shuts down peaceful protest and our mainstream news media gives rolling coverage to a few "prominent sports people" 🙄 #auspol #nswpol
So NSW Premier Minns shuts down peaceful protest and our mainstream news media gives rolling coverage to a few "prominent sports people" 🙄 #auspol #nswpol
January 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
300,000 Australians marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of a #FreePalestine. Plus weekly protests in cities across the country.
So NSW Premier Minns shuts down peaceful protest and our mainstream news media gives rolling coverage to a few "prominent sports people" 🙄 #auspol #nswpol
So NSW Premier Minns shuts down peaceful protest and our mainstream news media gives rolling coverage to a few "prominent sports people" 🙄 #auspol #nswpol
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Loopy, nimbys & the new Olympics stadium no one voted for. No consideration of Indigenous history with it modeled on a Qld homestead & Jarrod Bleijie labeling the land as once a "dump". Will it cost Australians $3.4b or grow to $4.4b? Developers are clapping their hands. #qldpol
January 6, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Loopy, nimbys & the new Olympics stadium no one voted for. No consideration of Indigenous history with it modeled on a Qld homestead & Jarrod Bleijie labeling the land as once a "dump". Will it cost Australians $3.4b or grow to $4.4b? Developers are clapping their hands. #qldpol
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A PM so out of touch with public sentiment that he thinks Newscorp is in touch with public sentiment is the root cause of so much bad politics and poor policy right now.
January 6, 2026 at 9:22 AM
A PM so out of touch with public sentiment that he thinks Newscorp is in touch with public sentiment is the root cause of so much bad politics and poor policy right now.
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the elites demanding that the elected government bend to what zionists want - another antisemitism headline generating machine - are not “wider society”. This campaign is an extremely privileged minority flexing their power.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Albanese softens resistance to royal commission into Bondi attack as pressure mounts
Law Council of Australia joins calls from families of victims, business community, sporting identities and some former Labor MPs for inquiry
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:48 PM
the elites demanding that the elected government bend to what zionists want - another antisemitism headline generating machine - are not “wider society”. This campaign is an extremely privileged minority flexing their power.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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If AUS PM Anthony Albanese thinks the Zionist lobby, Gina Rinehart, the LNP and some "prominent sports people" represent what Australians want, he is very very out of touch. Didn't he see 300,000 Australians march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestine?! #auspol #FreePalestine
January 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
If AUS PM Anthony Albanese thinks the Zionist lobby, Gina Rinehart, the LNP and some "prominent sports people" represent what Australians want, he is very very out of touch. Didn't he see 300,000 Australians march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestine?! #auspol #FreePalestine
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The comparison btwn Bondi & Childers
15 ppl were killed in both events by madmen
Childers- community came together
Bondi- community torn apart
The narrative determines how we deal with tragedy
Those who control the narrative are milking Bondi for all it's worth
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#auspol
15 ppl were killed in both events by madmen
Childers- community came together
Bondi- community torn apart
The narrative determines how we deal with tragedy
Those who control the narrative are milking Bondi for all it's worth
🐝
#auspol
January 6, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The comparison btwn Bondi & Childers
15 ppl were killed in both events by madmen
Childers- community came together
Bondi- community torn apart
The narrative determines how we deal with tragedy
Those who control the narrative are milking Bondi for all it's worth
🐝
#auspol
15 ppl were killed in both events by madmen
Childers- community came together
Bondi- community torn apart
The narrative determines how we deal with tragedy
Those who control the narrative are milking Bondi for all it's worth
🐝
#auspol
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Among the last of the Qld Nats, former Senator Ron Boswell dies age 85. A long opponent of One Nation & his party doing any deals with it. He gave Barnaby Joyce a spray about 4 weeks ago, saying: "I hope Barnaby fails in his next political task". #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Former senator Ron 'Bozzie' Boswell dies aged 85
Known as "Bozzie" to his mates and colleagues, Mr Boswell's political career spanned three decades.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Among the last of the Qld Nats, former Senator Ron Boswell dies age 85. A long opponent of One Nation & his party doing any deals with it. He gave Barnaby Joyce a spray about 4 weeks ago, saying: "I hope Barnaby fails in his next political task". #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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Jarrod Bleijie labels as "loopy" opponents to Barrambin Victoria Park Olympics stadium for their cost warnings; from $3.6b to $4.4b. Effectively declaring terra nullius, he described the historical land usage as a "dump". The Yagara Magandjin launched legal protection action in August. #qldpol
January 6, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Jarrod Bleijie labels as "loopy" opponents to Barrambin Victoria Park Olympics stadium for their cost warnings; from $3.6b to $4.4b. Effectively declaring terra nullius, he described the historical land usage as a "dump". The Yagara Magandjin launched legal protection action in August. #qldpol
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It's so utterly outrageous. A park that's critical to the city & full of important First Nations heritage will be destroyed if we can't stop it, & it's not even a suitable location (from an engineering perspective, as well as access, surrounding amenities, not to mention disruption to the hospital)
January 5, 2026 at 9:23 AM
It's so utterly outrageous. A park that's critical to the city & full of important First Nations heritage will be destroyed if we can't stop it, & it's not even a suitable location (from an engineering perspective, as well as access, surrounding amenities, not to mention disruption to the hospital)
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Prior to the Qld election, David Crisafulli & Jarrod Bleijie pledged not to build a new Olympics stadium. Now the architects are excited to begin receiving some of that taxpayer funding to plonk the Crisafulli Colosseum in Victoria Park. #qldpol
January 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Prior to the Qld election, David Crisafulli & Jarrod Bleijie pledged not to build a new Olympics stadium. Now the architects are excited to begin receiving some of that taxpayer funding to plonk the Crisafulli Colosseum in Victoria Park. #qldpol
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If Trump's actions occurred at the local neighbourhood level. #USA #Venezuela
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM
If Trump's actions occurred at the local neighbourhood level. #USA #Venezuela
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Won’t sleep until I hear where Marilyn from Home and Away stands on a royal commission
January 4, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Won’t sleep until I hear where Marilyn from Home and Away stands on a royal commission
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Donald Trump says he’ll run Venezuela, so by his business record, it’ll soon be shut down
January 4, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Donald Trump says he’ll run Venezuela, so by his business record, it’ll soon be shut down
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Completely inappropriate for ABC Sport to run an interview during the cricket tea break with a spokesperson for athletes pushing for a Royal Commission. No other perspectives canvassed - just a platform handed to one side of the argument on a silver platter. Appalling.
January 4, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Completely inappropriate for ABC Sport to run an interview during the cricket tea break with a spokesperson for athletes pushing for a Royal Commission. No other perspectives canvassed - just a platform handed to one side of the argument on a silver platter. Appalling.
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USA just showing what the rest of the world knew was always hidden under the veneer - selfishness, greed and cruelty
January 4, 2026 at 8:14 AM
USA just showing what the rest of the world knew was always hidden under the veneer - selfishness, greed and cruelty
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Brazil's reaction. fun fact Brazil like Columbia shares a border with Venezuela..
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Lula condemns attacks on Venezuela, Brazilian diplomats discuss crisis
The president said the action violated international law and national sovereignty.
agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br
January 4, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Brazil's reaction. fun fact Brazil like Columbia shares a border with Venezuela..
agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/internaci...
agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/internaci...
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"We will be monitoring this delicate situation to make sure there is no unnecessary loss of innocent oil” chaser.com.au/world/ally-l...
January 4, 2026 at 4:21 AM
"We will be monitoring this delicate situation to make sure there is no unnecessary loss of innocent oil” chaser.com.au/world/ally-l...
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Australia is ‘seeking security’ in the Asia Pacific by paying hundreds of billions in protection bribes to a mobster in Washington who just staged an illegal coup in Venezuela to control its oil. Is there anyone in the ALP with a spine? #FlushAUKUS
January 3, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Australia is ‘seeking security’ in the Asia Pacific by paying hundreds of billions in protection bribes to a mobster in Washington who just staged an illegal coup in Venezuela to control its oil. Is there anyone in the ALP with a spine? #FlushAUKUS
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List of Royal Commissions that prominent business people could demand:
Royal Commission Into Why It’s Dan Andrews Fault That Victorians Think That Josh Frydenberg Is A Complete Arsehole
Royal Commission Into Why It’s Dan Andrews Fault That Victorians Think That Josh Frydenberg Is A Complete Arsehole
January 2, 2026 at 11:36 AM
List of Royal Commissions that prominent business people could demand:
Royal Commission Into Why It’s Dan Andrews Fault That Victorians Think That Josh Frydenberg Is A Complete Arsehole
Royal Commission Into Why It’s Dan Andrews Fault That Victorians Think That Josh Frydenberg Is A Complete Arsehole
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Paul's list are always brilliant ... check this onre out
A List of Predictions Made in 1926 About 2026
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January 2, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Paul's list are always brilliant ... check this onre out
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"Treasury figures reveal $18 billion capital gains windfall for Australia’s richest 10 per cent"
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Treasury figures reveal $18 billion capital gains windfall for Australia’s richest 10 per cent
The latest tax expenditure figures released on Friday by the Treasury department show this financial year the richest 10 percent of Australians will receive $18bn worth of tax breaks from the capital ...
thepoint.com.au
January 1, 2026 at 11:45 PM
"Treasury figures reveal $18 billion capital gains windfall for Australia’s richest 10 per cent"
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