There will never be a better time for Albanese to be a reformist Prime Minister. Personally, I am not holding my breath. If he won't capitalise on the position he's in, he should make way for someone who will. #auspol

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This is where the good Senator and I disagree. I believe Anzac Day should be observed on the day it falls. It isn't like other public holidays. It's a day of commemoration and should be respected as such.

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Angus Taylor is going to "defend Australian values." Whatever they are. Just the usual claptrap that means nothing. #auspol

At least Sussan Ley will have her investment properties to keep her warm. #auspol

Yet in Hobart, a 94 bed aged care facility is set to close by June this year. The government bought it to set up a new mental health facility, which is also desperately needed. Doesn't help the bed block issue at the RHH though. #auspol #politas

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One thing that astonishes me about the Herzog visit is that Israel has murdered more journalists than any other state in the 21st century, and he hasn’t faced a single question about this (to my knowledge) from the Australian media

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My care factor. Zero. #auspol

So very true. Every word. "Mr Safe Guy." No boat rocking here. #auspol

The Australian police punched and pepper sprayed protesters in Sydney who were demonstrating against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit on February 9. The police’s use of force to prevent protests is a further erosion of basic rights in Australia. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45Zn0ah

There were at least two very clear cases of assault perpetrated by police on civilians. No doubt there were more. A disgusting display of unnecessary force and violence.

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This shows the cycle cop started the fracas. He pushes "whiteshirt man" who looks like he is simply putting his arm out to balance himself. His hands go up in a placatory gesture, but then another thug cop lays into him. This video simply points to two cops being involved.

As beautiful as they were powerful: Jon Kudelka’s political cartoons were made with true conviction theconversation.com/as-beautiful...

Quite obviously, this is a terrible thing to have happened. What I don't understand is the somewhat obsessive Australian press interest.

Barnaby Joyce has quite the nerve criticising Grace Tame for how she conducts herself. He's hardly the poster boy for decorum himself. #auspol

Grace Tame’s public behaviour questioned by family values MP.

Blatantly excessive force. No doubt about that.

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Albanese only has himself to blame. Such an immoral and reckless decision to invite Herzog to Australia. #auspol #gazagenocide

It's not a secret that Chris Minns is a friend to Zionists and wants to stop the Palestine Action Group from protesting completely. From videos I've seen and accounts I've read, it seems police instigated the violence in Sydney. Under instructions, perhaps? #fromtherivertothesea #Gaza #Herzog

The NSW cops are being so overtly aggressive it would almost seem like they were under orders to make sure the protest became violent.

Sorry. That should be Peter McKenna. Need to get the name of the apologist for police brutality correct.

POLICE turned violent. The only difference between the Sydney protest and the peaceful protests everywhere else? NSW cops.

Police use pepper spray at Sydney rally against Isaac Herzog visit, with MP alleging officers threw punches - Well done @albomp.bsky.social. Inviting Herzog here was such an immoral thing to do. Some of the video I've seen of the police violence is disgusting. #gazagenocide

The Libs are in such a mess. I am very much enjoying this debacle. Whoever leads hasn't got a hope of winning the next election. It's why Hastie didn't want it. Ley or Taylor are simply a placeholder until Hastie deems it the right time to make a move. #auspol

Police Assistant Commissioner, Andrew McKenna, saying, "videos taken out of context can look concerning." What's "out of context" in police repeatedly punching a man to the ground, who was standing still, with his hands raised? Unnecessary police thuggery on display for all to see.

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"This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it ... I was there". Andrew Brown with the extraordinary story of NSW Police brutality at the Herzog protest. While the premier - to great applause - said "Thank you friends" to the Israel Lobby. #auspol michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...

😪 Very sad news. Condolences to his loved ones. Tasmania has lost a giant.

Albanese’s stupid, immoral decision to invite Herzog has inflamed divisions in the local Jewish community too.

I think the government should only "grandfather" one investment property, with a transitional period, allowing existing investors some time to dispose of properties exceeding one. There may need to be a special provision for people living on properties that exceed 2Ha. #auspol

Oh no. Sam Maiden is worried about the "battlers" trying to "dabble in the market." The ubiquitous nurses, teachers, and police that Newscorp flunkies like to refer to. Piss off you Murdoch minion. www.news.com.au/finance/econ... #auspol

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Alan Kohler pretty much sums it up. Housing really can't be made more "affordable" in the private market. That horse has bolted. It can be made more accessible by limiting investor interest through tax reform and building more apartments and townhouses.

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Who cares what they think? Their opinions are no longer relevant nor wanted. Both cgt concessions and negative gearing need reforming as soon as possible. #auspol

All the lies told about #Covid by those who wanted to keep economies moving and didn't mind really if some "oldies" and other "non-productive" people died.

I remember Gladys Berejiklian saying this in a press conference. I thought at the time how do children not transmit Covid? Never made sense.

Before Epstein. Long read.

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As if we needed more proof, we share no values with this man and his regime. Australia urgently needs an independent foreign and defence policy. End AUKUS.

So Tasmania could be stuck with four ferries, with only two operational. We could still be paying berthing fees. All the while TT-Line is getting further into debt. #politas

The question is, will the tax agenda Chalmers wishes to pursue be stymied by Albanese? Albanese doesn't seem to have the ticker for it. #auspol

Certainly, something needs to be done about the generous tax concessions on residential properties. There may need to be a carve out for people living on properties that are larger than 2 hectares. #auspol

Laura Tingle, spot on as usual. Albanese has gravely miscalculated here. Inviting a political leader from Israel, a country under investigation for war crimes and genocide, is just completely nonsensical. This will lead to more division, not cohesion. #auspol #gazagenocide