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Hold a personal belief Pauline Hanson frequently says things I find to be extremely racist, and the Federal Court also adjudicated an online comment was.

Go back to where you came form, Senator Hanson.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/dec/02/lidia-thorpe-apologises-to-pauline-hanson-ntwnfb

#auspol


After months of dragging down President Biden for being too old, Michael Rowland has taken his own advice and is quitting.

A holiday to the US is off the cards given his hero Trump has threatened to lock up/shoot journalists.

#ABC #journalism #auspol

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-02/michael-rowland-leaves-abc-news-breakfast/104659536


Also, this Queensland TV ad from The Nationals is - golly. Wait till you get 30 seconds in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKTq8WEc1oo

#auspol


Could prove a useful resource, thanks tireless Wikipedia editors.

Will keep close watch on the 'Other' column as it no doubt grows closer to the election.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candidates_of_the_2025_Australian_federal_election

#auspol


So it would be sensible for the Australian government to be spending at least $100 billion a year on reducing emissions and helping other countries reduce emissions. right?....right?

In fact the Australian government spending the entire $600 billion budget on reducing emissions would still turn out to be a good investment.

#auspol #climatecrisis


"Under existing global policies, Australia can expect a per annum $147 billion reduction in the economy by 2030. By 2040, the hit to GDP more than doubles to $350 billion and grows to $656 billion by 2050. "

How are we going to afford climate change?

https://reneweconomy.com.au/climate-damage-australia-faces-7-trillion-hit-to-standard-of-living/

#auspol


#TheConversation #auspol Indigenous women are dying violent, preventable deaths. Endless inquiries won’t help unless we act Read more…https://theconversation.com/indigenous-women-are-dying-violent-preventable-deaths-endless-inquiries-wont-help-unless-we-act-244815


Given our biggest national security threat is now arguably the United States, and ASD, ASIO and ASIS are compromised to hell, theoretically we need a new three letter agency to spy on them, or just redirect ONA.

Anyone want to go under-undercover?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-01/inside-the-uk-push-to-recruit-more-spies/104510104

#auspol


I think this is called a non sequitur:

"The trial [of age assurance technologies] will be run by a consortium led by a British company called the Age Check Certification Scheme. It has previously tested software for Australian troops in Afghanistan."

https://theconversation.com/how-can-australia-actually-keep-young-people-off-social-media-and-porn-sites-a-new-trial-will-test-3-options-245021

#auspol #socialmedia #NonSequitur


Katy Gallagher is 52.41% Dutton (https://politicalgadgets.com/) #auspol #votes_like


Coalition MP claims voters conned in to backing independents.

No sweetie, not conned at all. You're failing us, we see it in your actions, we've learnt to not listen to your empty promises that are never kept.

We see it. We see you. #AusPol

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/coalition-frontbencher-says-voters-conned-into-backing-independents-20241201-p5kuw4.html


Oh dear. Calling voters stupid never works when Labor politicians diss Greens voters, and it won't work with former LNP voters either. If anything it just pisses them off and makes them double down.

Maybe try not having sh*t policies instead? Just a thought.
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Coalition frontbencher says voters conned into backing independents https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/coalition-frontbencher-says-voters-conned-into-backing-independents-20241201-p5kuw4.html

#auspol


Bizarre that any oppose it
#energy #agriculture #renewableenergy
some people in “agriculture are prepared to take away choice from farmers who want to host renewables and make money from it… I am just shocked that it’s not held to account.”
#australia
hosting renewables- average $40,000 per wind turbine per annum or $1,200 per hectare for a solar farm – could “drought proof” their business.
#auspol
the “silent majority” of farmers support the renewable transition

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/26/australian-farmers-support-renewable-energy-transition


Albanese versus Space Karen making more international headlines.

https://www.dw.com/en/australia-pm-says-musk-pushing-agenda-after-social-media-ban/a-70929950

#auspol #uspol #socialmedia


Rinehart exerts undue influence over Australia's political system via her creature, the National Party. The Nationals are funded directly and its parliamentarians indirectly via various post-politics roles and positions, to act in the interests of Australia's mining sector.

It is the party for mining - not farmers, not rural and regional communities -mining, evidenced by the consistent promotion of policies that massively benefit Rinehart herself.

Those policies will now include a swag of US-inspired measures such as slashing the public service and corporate tax rates, and placing oligarchs much closer to government where they can step out from behind the curtain and control the parliament and the nation directly.

https://www.ginarinehart.com.au/best-night-of-my-life-rinehart-mcqueen-front-and-centre-at-trumps-victory-party/

#auspol


When are journos going to have the guts to actually tackle our joke of a PM on why he is now a joke of a PM? Why he's thrown everything he's ever claimed to stand for out the window? Betrayed the party faithful? Sleeping with the 'enemy'? No better than the coalition? Endless interviews asking about this issue or that, but never the big questions about his complete about face. #AusPol


There must be a federal election coming up.

Every election they bring this up and after every election they don't increase funding for interstate rail at all.

A high speed train from Melbourne to Sydney in 4 hours would be great though.

#auspol

https://youtu.be/6nwLynt9Q_E


Reminder: If you're promoting Putin's propagandists you're helping #Russia / prolonging #genocide in #Gaza.

Checklist:
✅ Attack #Israel's genocide in Gaza
✅ Defend Russia's genocide in #Ukraine
✅ Blame #NATO and the US for Russia's invasion of Ukraine
✅ Axe #NATO

#auspol


Chatting with a young 'un about the social media ban - discussing how sometimes governments do really dumb shit, and you do not have to accept it. You can fight it.

Great first hand experience in democracy the kiddos are getting.

#auspol #socialmedia


Why anyone who cares about the environment would remain a Labor 'true believer' after this week is beyond me.
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Labor’s capitulation on the environment has shaken even true believers like me - Felicity Wade https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/28/labor-national-environment-standards-law-backtrack-comment-ntwnfb

#auspol


Worked in the heart of government, not in any role of importance. Watched Federal Cabinet meetings and read the associated papers. Seen projects and plots and plans ushered through a Prime Minister's or Premier's office.

Public would probably like to think these processes are considered and methodical, driven by data and consultation and experts, and often they are.

But not always. Politics plays a considerable role as well and sometimes, politics is all that happens. Thought bubbles and lobbyists and mates converge to generate truly shit legislation and outcomes.

I believe that's what's occurred with the twin actions of dumping gambling ad reform and subsequently ramming through social media bans. Don't know this for a fact, wasn't there, but it stinks of bad polls and panic and desperation and Australian democracy at its worst.

#auspol #socialmedia


#AusPol #FediMeta #SocialMedia #SocialMediaBan #Under16SocialMediaBan #Under16SocialMedia #Privacy #DigitalRights #DataSecurity #Fedi
What does Australia’s social media ban for under 16s mean for smaller platforms, especially small to medium sized instances on the Fedi? I would like to hear opinions from as many people as possible and from not just Australians so please boost.


18,555km flown on 12 VIP flights by 2 planes in the last few days. That's about 8 hrs and 50 mins costing about $40,329. 9 flights were not properly logged. {421} (https://politicalgadgets.com/) #auspol


I have got to the point with #albanese in which I just hear his name i feel sick. I have only previously experienced this with #lnp PMs but Albanese has joined the list of incompetent, lobby protectionist, unAustralian turds. #auspol


'We’ve seen how the media has adopted language used by politicians including the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, with headlines full of words like “criminals”, “safety”, “fear” and “community protection”.

'This language criminalises refugees, provides language for the government to hide behind and shapes public perceptions.'

Albanese Govt cements adoption of to tactics of Hanson, Howard, Abbott and Dutton in its legislative demonisation of refugees and asylum seekers.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/30/labor-albanese-government-rushed-bills-comment

#auspol #refugees


Really amazing opportunity here. Hadn't considered the implications constitutionally.

By going after children - dismissing them as a class that doesn't vote and is therefore of no political threat - Labor may have opened a door to the rights of under-18s that could be felt by institutions and governments for generations.

'Fuck off, adults. The High Court said I can have my say on this and I bloody well will.'

Let's go.

#auspol #socialmedia


Interesting and awesome potential outcome of the Albanese Govt's attempt to ban Under-16s from social media.

Do children have an unassailable implied right to political free speech under the Australian constitution?

With the enormous cash of commercial social media platforms behind the argument, we may be about to find out the answer and High Court precedent is a resounding, 'Yes.'

Pity the poor teachers who try to shut down a smart-arse if that one gets through, or a government that attempts to stand in the way of a child lead Climate Change protest.

https://theconversation.com/banning-under-16s-from-social-media-may-be-unconstitutional-and-ripe-for-high-court-challenge-244282 [Hellsite widget warning]

#auspol #socialmedia


YouTube link for PM Albo’s Parliament House press conference on 29/11/2024, discussing #Labor’s major new reforms.

#ABC News director Justin Stevens banned coverage of the event.

#journalism #bias #misinformation #auspol

https://www.youtube.com/live/jg6enZguIRk?si=8-GHsLodjFTlDR7u
Labor


More Than 30 Australian Laws Changed Overnight - https://mwyr.es/3q2Fd4X #abcnews #auspol


"Changes have been underway since July, when dedicated funding for social media and data breach complaints and enforcement ended, despite rising privacy issues and breaches worsening in scale and complexity.

"The budget cuts, together totalling more than $11 million, were detailed for the first time at a Senate Estimates hearing on Wednesday night.

"The cuts brought down the agency’s annual staffing level from 202 last financial year to around 165 this year and ended some dedicated programs to uplift compliance and enforcement."

#AusPol

Paywalled, sorry
https://www.innovationaus.com/oaic-slashes-staff-to-meet-11m-budget-crunch/


#ABC news director Justin Stevens spent the same amount of time covering Michael Rowland's hair as he did to covering a major press conference from the PM on 30 new pieces of legislation...150 seconds.

#journalism #misinformation #bias #SackStevens #auspol


Why is David Speers all-in on the #Murdoch driven #SocialMedia ban?

Murdoch's brainwashed Speers that Social Media is evil and Murdoch is pure.

2022: Speers caught on a hot mic on #insiders (via SquizzSTK).

#ABC #journalism #misinformation #EchoChambers #auspol