Zuvele
@zeddog.bsky.social
Teacher, feminist (yeah? wanna go?), former ALP candidate (over it), wannabe world traveller.
More Wilson:
"We need to mobilise a nation of employers sufficient that they see we are fighting for them enough that they want to fight for what we are espousing."
Totally the wrong way around, surely.
You don't win them over by imposing ideas upon them; you fight for what they want.
#auspol
"We need to mobilise a nation of employers sufficient that they see we are fighting for them enough that they want to fight for what we are espousing."
Totally the wrong way around, surely.
You don't win them over by imposing ideas upon them; you fight for what they want.
#auspol
December 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
More Wilson:
"We need to mobilise a nation of employers sufficient that they see we are fighting for them enough that they want to fight for what we are espousing."
Totally the wrong way around, surely.
You don't win them over by imposing ideas upon them; you fight for what they want.
#auspol
"We need to mobilise a nation of employers sufficient that they see we are fighting for them enough that they want to fight for what we are espousing."
Totally the wrong way around, surely.
You don't win them over by imposing ideas upon them; you fight for what they want.
#auspol
Tim Wilson: If the future of Australia's economy can be fuelled by nuclear power, we should be looking for equally innovative solutions in industrial relations that are about how we build a focus on simplification, empowerment and alignment to promote harmony.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#auspol
Industrial relations should be Coalition's core business but it's risky
The Liberals argue Labor's industrial relations concessions to the unions are a "handbrake on productivity" but this area has been tricky for the Coalition since John Howard's disastrous overreach.
www.abc.net.au
December 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Tim Wilson: If the future of Australia's economy can be fuelled by nuclear power, we should be looking for equally innovative solutions in industrial relations that are about how we build a focus on simplification, empowerment and alignment to promote harmony.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
#auspol
As I have repeatedly pointed out, DV rates in Australia, including femicide, are actually quite low.
(Of course, as always, zero would be better...but we're NOT in some kind of 'crisis')
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
(Of course, as always, zero would be better...but we're NOT in some kind of 'crisis')
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
The uncomfortable truth is that we can't predict domestic violence homicide
Victims must always be believed. The uncomfortable truth, however, is that statistically, it is almost impossible to predict lethal family violence because it is so rare.
www.abc.net.au
December 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
As I have repeatedly pointed out, DV rates in Australia, including femicide, are actually quite low.
(Of course, as always, zero would be better...but we're NOT in some kind of 'crisis')
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
(Of course, as always, zero would be better...but we're NOT in some kind of 'crisis')
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Barnaby Joyce believes that in the Senate, the government would “have to come to me on each piece of legislation and say ‘what are your views?‘
They're not having to do that with independents in the Senate atm and it's quite likely that a future Senate would be even easier for Labor.
#auspol
They're not having to do that with independents in the Senate atm and it's quite likely that a future Senate would be even easier for Labor.
#auspol
November 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Barnaby Joyce believes that in the Senate, the government would “have to come to me on each piece of legislation and say ‘what are your views?‘
They're not having to do that with independents in the Senate atm and it's quite likely that a future Senate would be even easier for Labor.
#auspol
They're not having to do that with independents in the Senate atm and it's quite likely that a future Senate would be even easier for Labor.
#auspol
'Hanson says being censured and banned from the Senate for seven days doesn't really worry her.
She says she'll be standing for re-election in Queensland.'
Well, that's a disappointment for Barnaby.
#auspol
She says she'll be standing for re-election in Queensland.'
Well, that's a disappointment for Barnaby.
#auspol
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
'Hanson says being censured and banned from the Senate for seven days doesn't really worry her.
She says she'll be standing for re-election in Queensland.'
Well, that's a disappointment for Barnaby.
#auspol
She says she'll be standing for re-election in Queensland.'
Well, that's a disappointment for Barnaby.
#auspol
ABC news headline: "As Porepunkah tries to move on, one name remains too painful to hear."
The article is about Moyhu, nearly an hour's drive away.
Be better, ABC.
The article is about Moyhu, nearly an hour's drive away.
Be better, ABC.
November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
ABC news headline: "As Porepunkah tries to move on, one name remains too painful to hear."
The article is about Moyhu, nearly an hour's drive away.
Be better, ABC.
The article is about Moyhu, nearly an hour's drive away.
Be better, ABC.
No one in the media seems to be connecting Labor's determination to have a vote on the Environment legislation before Christmas with setting up a double dissolution trigger.
If the Bill is rejected by the Senate this week, Labor could have a DD trigger by early next year.
#auspol
If the Bill is rejected by the Senate this week, Labor could have a DD trigger by early next year.
#auspol
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
No one in the media seems to be connecting Labor's determination to have a vote on the Environment legislation before Christmas with setting up a double dissolution trigger.
If the Bill is rejected by the Senate this week, Labor could have a DD trigger by early next year.
#auspol
If the Bill is rejected by the Senate this week, Labor could have a DD trigger by early next year.
#auspol
ABC news:
'What happens to gender equality when the childcare system meant to support working parents becomes a source of fear?
Er, the father takes equal responsibility?
#auspol
'What happens to gender equality when the childcare system meant to support working parents becomes a source of fear?
Er, the father takes equal responsibility?
#auspol
November 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
ABC news:
'What happens to gender equality when the childcare system meant to support working parents becomes a source of fear?
Er, the father takes equal responsibility?
#auspol
'What happens to gender equality when the childcare system meant to support working parents becomes a source of fear?
Er, the father takes equal responsibility?
#auspol
"There's too much focus on what the Liberals are doing. I will now write an article about what the Liberals are doing."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
The opposition has been allowed to set the agenda. It’s an absurd situation that is debasing national politics | Julianne Schultz
The emerging ‘debate’ about immigration is a cruel example. It’s distracting us from addressing the issues that would improve lives
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"There's too much focus on what the Liberals are doing. I will now write an article about what the Liberals are doing."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
Dear media
There is no obligation whatsoever on you to report about anything the LNP is doing.
They're not distracting you from bigger issues.
You are failing to do the work you're supposed to be doing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
There is no obligation whatsoever on you to report about anything the LNP is doing.
They're not distracting you from bigger issues.
You are failing to do the work you're supposed to be doing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
The opposition has been allowed to set the agenda. It’s an absurd situation that is debasing national politics | Julianne Schultz
The emerging ‘debate’ about immigration is a cruel example. It’s distracting us from addressing the issues that would improve lives
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Dear media
There is no obligation whatsoever on you to report about anything the LNP is doing.
They're not distracting you from bigger issues.
You are failing to do the work you're supposed to be doing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
There is no obligation whatsoever on you to report about anything the LNP is doing.
They're not distracting you from bigger issues.
You are failing to do the work you're supposed to be doing.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#auspol
ABC news headline
"Neo Nazi figure could miss child's birth after bail denied over death threat."
Seriously??
Be better, ABC.
"Neo Nazi figure could miss child's birth after bail denied over death threat."
Seriously??
Be better, ABC.
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
ABC news headline
"Neo Nazi figure could miss child's birth after bail denied over death threat."
Seriously??
Be better, ABC.
"Neo Nazi figure could miss child's birth after bail denied over death threat."
Seriously??
Be better, ABC.
I don't want politicians fighting to win the next election.
I want politicians fighting to achieve the best they can for Australia - even if that means they lose the next election.
#auspol
I want politicians fighting to achieve the best they can for Australia - even if that means they lose the next election.
#auspol
November 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I don't want politicians fighting to win the next election.
I want politicians fighting to achieve the best they can for Australia - even if that means they lose the next election.
#auspol
I want politicians fighting to achieve the best they can for Australia - even if that means they lose the next election.
#auspol
Again, the decline in the Green vote is remarkable.
They polled 12% at the last election.
They're now about where they were in 2013.
#auspol
They polled 12% at the last election.
They're now about where they were in 2013.
#auspol
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Again, the decline in the Green vote is remarkable.
They polled 12% at the last election.
They're now about where they were in 2013.
#auspol
They polled 12% at the last election.
They're now about where they were in 2013.
#auspol
Seriously, if I'd spent months (at least) planning to take over the leadership of my party, I'd spend my first press conference outlining my vision for the future.
Unless, of course, I didn't have one.
#vicpol
Unless, of course, I didn't have one.
#vicpol
November 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Seriously, if I'd spent months (at least) planning to take over the leadership of my party, I'd spend my first press conference outlining my vision for the future.
Unless, of course, I didn't have one.
#vicpol
Unless, of course, I didn't have one.
#vicpol
Sorry, but the premise of this article is flawed.
The Liberals have had moderate leaders - at both State and Federal level - in the past.
It has never resulted in them moving to the centre.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#vicpol #auspol
The Liberals have had moderate leaders - at both State and Federal level - in the past.
It has never resulted in them moving to the centre.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#vicpol #auspol
The Liberals in 2 big states are re-aligning themselves to the centre
The Liberals in two big Australian states are re-aligning themselves — shifting to what Sussan Ley once described as the sensible centre.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Sorry, but the premise of this article is flawed.
The Liberals have had moderate leaders - at both State and Federal level - in the past.
It has never resulted in them moving to the centre.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#vicpol #auspol
The Liberals have had moderate leaders - at both State and Federal level - in the past.
It has never resulted in them moving to the centre.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#vicpol #auspol
'At the federal level, the party just dumped its net zero by 2050 promise. At the Kew climate change election forum, Wilson made the same promise....'
And that means she might dump it, just like her Fed counterparts did.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
And that means she might dump it, just like her Fed counterparts did.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The Liberals in 2 big states are re-aligning themselves to the centre
The Liberals in two big Australian states are re-aligning themselves — shifting to what Sussan Ley once described as the sensible centre.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
'At the federal level, the party just dumped its net zero by 2050 promise. At the Kew climate change election forum, Wilson made the same promise....'
And that means she might dump it, just like her Fed counterparts did.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
And that means she might dump it, just like her Fed counterparts did.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'Emerging from the party room...Wilson promptly demoted crime to a second priority for the party, after restoring the state’s budget.'
Seriously? Moving crime from number one to number two is 'a strategic shift that should worry Labor.'?
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Seriously? Moving crime from number one to number two is 'a strategic shift that should worry Labor.'?
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Who is Jess Wilson and should the Victorian Labor government be worried?
The Victorian Liberals’ first female leader will focus on the budget, health and housing, relegating crime to a second priority
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 AM
'Emerging from the party room...Wilson promptly demoted crime to a second priority for the party, after restoring the state’s budget.'
Seriously? Moving crime from number one to number two is 'a strategic shift that should worry Labor.'?
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Seriously? Moving crime from number one to number two is 'a strategic shift that should worry Labor.'?
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
So, according to Sussan, wind and solar don't need subsidies because they're cheap and people want them, so the money should be used to subsidise nuclear and coal instead, because they're not.
That's NOT being agnostic about energy...
#auspol
That's NOT being agnostic about energy...
#auspol
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
So, according to Sussan, wind and solar don't need subsidies because they're cheap and people want them, so the money should be used to subsidise nuclear and coal instead, because they're not.
That's NOT being agnostic about energy...
#auspol
That's NOT being agnostic about energy...
#auspol
Sussan Ley, questioned about her leadership
""I remember when a lot of blokes told me I couldn't fly an aeroplane..."
Because apparently she hasn't achieved anything in politics she can point to...
#auspol
""I remember when a lot of blokes told me I couldn't fly an aeroplane..."
Because apparently she hasn't achieved anything in politics she can point to...
#auspol
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Sussan Ley, questioned about her leadership
""I remember when a lot of blokes told me I couldn't fly an aeroplane..."
Because apparently she hasn't achieved anything in politics she can point to...
#auspol
""I remember when a lot of blokes told me I couldn't fly an aeroplane..."
Because apparently she hasn't achieved anything in politics she can point to...
#auspol
At the end of an email from Sussan:
'Ps. We need your help....Can you make a donation today to help us let Australians know about our policies?'
It's actually quite tempting... Labor should consider funding this.
#auspol
'Ps. We need your help....Can you make a donation today to help us let Australians know about our policies?'
It's actually quite tempting... Labor should consider funding this.
#auspol
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
At the end of an email from Sussan:
'Ps. We need your help....Can you make a donation today to help us let Australians know about our policies?'
It's actually quite tempting... Labor should consider funding this.
#auspol
'Ps. We need your help....Can you make a donation today to help us let Australians know about our policies?'
It's actually quite tempting... Labor should consider funding this.
#auspol
Ley: "In 25 years' time, there will be technologies that we're not talking about today,"
Those technologies will be developed because of the drive to achieve Net Zero, not by abandoning it.
#auspol
Those technologies will be developed because of the drive to achieve Net Zero, not by abandoning it.
#auspol
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ley: "In 25 years' time, there will be technologies that we're not talking about today,"
Those technologies will be developed because of the drive to achieve Net Zero, not by abandoning it.
#auspol
Those technologies will be developed because of the drive to achieve Net Zero, not by abandoning it.
#auspol
It seems some people still haven't got it: Republicans don't like children.
November 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It seems some people still haven't got it: Republicans don't like children.
I want a movie where, instead of having hot sex, the couple do the dishes together to show how strong their bond is....
November 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I want a movie where, instead of having hot sex, the couple do the dishes together to show how strong their bond is....
A few years ago, the LNP was telling us they could meet the Net Zero targets 'in a canter'.
Now they're admitting that they don't have the ability to do so at all.
I suppose they have lost a lot of talent since then....
#auspol
Now they're admitting that they don't have the ability to do so at all.
I suppose they have lost a lot of talent since then....
#auspol
November 15, 2025 at 5:13 AM
A few years ago, the LNP was telling us they could meet the Net Zero targets 'in a canter'.
Now they're admitting that they don't have the ability to do so at all.
I suppose they have lost a lot of talent since then....
#auspol
Now they're admitting that they don't have the ability to do so at all.
I suppose they have lost a lot of talent since then....
#auspol
Why we can't have nice things (that's couch stuffing between her front legs...)
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Why we can't have nice things (that's couch stuffing between her front legs...)