'... as a teenager with a severe disability who relies on social media for connection, community and access to a largely inaccessible world, this policy actually has the potential to create further harm' - Ezra Sholl

I’m not just a pretty face, I am also pretty mentally unwell

Bravo to Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland for withdrawing from Eurovision over its decision to include (and thus launder the reputation) of Israel. Genocide is not the place for 'neutrality'. Australia should also withdraw.

I spoke with ABC News about the importance of the National Redress Scheme delivering on the promise of justice and healing for victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, following a major report by the national audit office.

'Millions of Americans are expected to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump and his government.'

The Black Summer bushfires cost Australians over $50 billion. As we enter another high-risk bushfire season, we shouldn't wait for the next disaster to act. The Government could put a climate disaster levy on gas & coal exports to help pay for the damage. Add your name: theaus.in/fossilfuelco...

US President Donald Trump issued a memorandum last week directing law enforcement to investigate a sprawling, imaginary conspiracy to foment political violence, with no evidence to substantiate these claims. This is a serious threat to human rights and democratic institutions.

'The next flotilla is already on its way' - First Dog on the Moon (@firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social) 🔗 www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2025/oct/06/the-gaza-flotilla-gives-us-hope-because-we-can-see-someone-is-doing-something

Would you join the flotilla? It looks terrifying... however... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

⚠️ If you work in community or disability services (for example, at a community legal centre), there's some important information here from the Australian Services Union (ASU) about proposed changes to your pay. 🔗 www.skilledrespectedequal.com.au/national-day... A thread (1/6) 🧵

'... four years on, the [Housing Australia Future Fund] has become a political headache. A government that promised to boost housing supply is struggling with the awkward reality that its signature fund has yet to build a single new home.'

'Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign and independent state'

$548.5 million settlement for Robodebt trauma. What can Robodebt victims do now? 1. Ensure that your Services Australia details are up to date. 2. Register your interest with Gordon Legal for updates.🔗Link in bio. 3. Wait for the settlement to be approved and to be contacted by Services Australia.

It’s really good to see the ABC reporting using ‘child’ and ‘cell’. Too often reporting describes children as ‘young people’ and prison cells as ‘detention facilities’. Across Australia governments are putting children, alone, in prison cells. It must stop. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

McVeigh: “If there are legitimate issues … to ensure better protections for the rights of vulnerable young people, the sector will, of course, be wanting to support that “But that should not be a net-widening exercise that then results in gagging … community services”

QCOSS chief exec Aimee McVeigh has also raised concerns about a shift in enforcement – denied by government – which she says has seen some youth justice orgs being told they’re in breach of *existing* contracts for speaking to media about YJ issues.

Scoop: The Queensland Council of Social Service will meet with Youth Justice department officials next week seeking changes to new contract terms it says will result in the “gagging” of frontline groups from speaking with media.

New: Critics of the Crisafulli government could be “silenced”, or risk losing crucial funding, community leaders fear, under new restrictions to be written into the contracts of front-line youth justice organisations.

Inequality in Australia has become extreme. This is why we no longer have nice things. 'As Australians struggle with housing, billionaires' wealth could pay for 680,000 homes'

'When Melbourne stonemasons won the eight-hour day, employers of the day prophesied economic ruin ... Far from ruin, Australians went on to enjoy one of the highest living standards on the globe' 🤔

'The peak union body has called for a move towards a four-day work week, with pay and conditions protected' 👏

'After the extraordinary crowds at the Sydney Harbour Bridge march, advocates say political attempts to crack down on freedom of speech are out of step with community attitudes'

For renters to be protected, we need full bans on soliciting AND accepting rent bids, in every state. Rents are high enough—we shouldn't be doing our landlord's job by offering to make them even higher! Read the full article here or at the link in our bio: www.choice.com.au/money/proper...

Our deputy director Bernie talked to CHOICE about rent-bidding this week: real estate agents continue to solicit bids for rents above the asking price, even in states where that's against the law.

Young people deserve to have a meaningful say in the issues affecting them, both now and into the future. Housing and climate change spring immediately to mind – there are countless other issues affecting young people that are being fumbled by adults.

'The Jewish Council of Australia has today warned that the newly released Special Envoy's Plan to Combat Antisemitism risks undermining Australia's democratic freedoms, inflaming community divisions, and entrenching selective approaches to racism that serve political agendas.'

More than 100,000 people marched in Hungary’s annual Pride parade in Budapest on Saturday after Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ban on the event backfired, turning what is usually a low-key parade into a mass rally against his government. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/w...

It's true, I am.

Nice. @australianunions.bsky.social

We need action on all of these so that every renter in the state has a safe, affordable, healthy home. We look forward to continuing to work with our volunteers, partner orgs, and the NSW government to make sure that happens! Renters together!

But this is just the first step towards NSW renter justice: a lot of work remains to be done before renters can feel the same security in their homes that people who own them do. Loopholes for unfair evictions—like unbridled rent increases and delayed renovations—still remain.

We're very excited about today's end to no-grounds evictions in NSW—this is a hard-won victory that we've been fighting for alongside our renter volunteers & partner orgs in NSW for years! We're glad to see NSW join other states in starting to take renters' rights seriously.

Some post-election analysis of how Australians voted.

Hey Australia, guess what? We have reports of Election Day sausage sizzles on every continent. Yes, even Antarctica! #AusVotes #DemocracySausage

Here's a map of where you can get a Democracy Sausage. @democracysausage.org

Happy May Day! 🍞🌹✊

These are extraordinary times. Learn more about how the ABA is fighting back: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

Media Release: Malinauskas Government must take historic opportunity and adopt Human Rights Act after inquiry recommendation We are proud to support the overwhelming call across South Australian civil society calling for a Human Rights Act Read more: www.hrlc.org.au/media-releas...

Climate and nature crises won’t pause while politics plays out. The environment doesn’t care who’s in government — but Australians should. If we want to avoid catastrophic climate and biodiversity collapse, the next parliament has a clear path forward. From @pollyjhemming.bsky.social ⤵️ #auspol

There is nothing in the work of these media outlets that would qualify them as “hate media” - which means the opposition leader simply resents the scrutiny.

Crikey.

From the minute President Trump took the oath of office, we’ve been holding him accountable to protect and defend the Constitution. Here's how we’ve taken action in his first 100 days.

Tracy is about to begin chemo and she’s also getting evicted. Welcome to Australia’s housing crisis

A great visualisation of how Australians' voting habits have changed over the last 50 years.

Our new report shows Australians don’t want gas – they want solar, wind and batteries. ☀️ Three out of five people agree that expanding renewables such as wind and solar with battery storage is a better solution to meeting Australia’s energy needs than adding gas power. #auspol

Would you want to be treated by a hungry, distressed, sleep-deprived doctor? They need to be looked after – for their sake and ours, writes Ranjana Srivastava

‘Inclusive, culturally safe’ care for LGBTQIA+ patients means more than just rainbow posters in the waiting room.

"Trans and gender diverse people are a vital part of our community, and this moment reminds us that we must continue to advocate for the full enjoyment of human rights for all in our communities here in Australia, not retreat from it." www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

Election promises from the major parties fall short on housing — some could make the crisis worse. We need the next govt to: 🏘️ End the social housing shortfall, ❌ Scrap investor tax breaks, 📈 Lift Centrelink payments,🛑 Stop unfair rent hikes for renters!

Working Women Queensland is calling for an inquiry to be held into how NDAs are used in the workplace to silence women.