There is no maximum cap on what an older person has to pay for services under Australia’s new Support at Home program. I argued at the Senate Inquiry that fees should be capped at 10% of fortnightly income. The government was not interested. Do we really want old people living in poverty?

For the first time in Australia’s history, more than 50% of our power comes from renewables. Just as we achieve this tremendous milestone, the LNP demonstrates their commitment to not only supporting fossils but to becoming fossils

Do what I say, not as I do. Trump gets flu and COVID vax as usual

I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT. DRINKING WATER CAUSES AUTISM. IN A DEFINITIVE STUDY ON THIS ISSUE, THE RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT THE PARENTS OF EVERY AUTISTIC CHILD HAD DRUNK WATER DURING THE PREGNANCY. THIS PROVES IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER

Top 5 regrets looking back at life on ABC radio today Converations Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative care nurse who wrote about what her patients told her at the end of their lives. She's distilled it down into 5 themes.

"If the govt is serious about enabling people to age in place, home care must be made affordable, equitable and accessible. No older person in Australia should be forced to choose between a meal and a shower." @keagar.bsky.social on "rights-based" #agedcare failure. johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...

I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT. DRINKING WATER CAUSES AUTISM. IN A DEFINITIVE STUDY ON THIS ISSUE, THE RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT THE PARENTS OF EVERY AUTISTIC CHILD HAD DRUNK WATER DURING THE PREGNANCY. THIS PROVES IT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER

Government has the right to set policy. Experts have the right to tell them they are wrong. Citizens have the right to object. No government gets every decision right. Smart governments change their policy when they realise that they have it wrong helloleaders.com.au/article/supp...

Wow, 120,000 older Australians are waiting for an aged care assessment & a further 90,000 have been assessed, approved & waiting for a package. So over 200,000 frail older Australians waiting for the services they need to live safely at home. Disgraceful greens.org.au/news/media-r...

Older Australians facing health and hospital risks because Labor’s care at home program is ‘so badly designed’, expert warns www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The world is in a period of extraordinary crisis and conflict. But the new moon rises to shine beautiful light regardless

It’s time to recognise Palestine and drop the fantasy of a two state solution. These Australian diplomats have enormous experience and wisdom. It is time for Prime Minister Albanese and Senator Wong to listen to real experts & change direction johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08...

I hope that NSW Premier Chris Minns, the NSW Police & all those who objected to the Palestine March yesterday now raise their voices to make the same comments about the annual Sydney Marathon. I’ll bet they won’t. Yet it will close the harbour bridge and clog up the city.

There is no need for Australia to increase defence spending. We are a small pacific country. China doesn’t need to attack us, we sell them whatever they want. We are of no strategic interest to Russia. Our biggest risk is America. It’s time to distance ourselves from the USA

It’s time for Australia to stop talking about Defence spending. America wants Australia to spend more on Attack funding. Australia is not under threat from any country. Our biggest risk is aligning with America when it attacks under countries. We must be non-aligned

I object to my taxes being used to pay Jillian Segal to try & stop Australians speaking up about genocide & ethic cleansing in Gaza. Australia is a tolerant country with a strong sense of truth & justice. Her proposals are vile & anti-Australian

I object to my taxes being used to pay Jillian Segal to try & stop Australians speaking up about genocide & ethic cleansing in Gaza. Australia is a tolerant country with a strong sense of truth & justice. Her proposals are vile & anti-Australian

Hey kids, try this at home

How spending more on defence harms the nation. Too right it does johnmenadue.com/post/2025/07...

Happy Sunday to be an Australian 😃

The next time someone tells you that the quality of aged care has improved, tell them they’re dreaming. 14,934 reportable incidents in just three months (October to December 2024). To get a feel for the whole picture, multiply by 4 😟

It’s time for Australia to stop talking about Defence spending. America wants Australia to spend more on Attack funding. Australia is not under threat from any country. Our biggest risk is aligning with America when it attacks under countries. We must be non-aligned

Anyone for tea and scones?

A case study in how not to manage a Commonwealth program. I am on the board of MOW NSW and know first hand how much damage this did to Meals on Wheels. No one has been held to account. Today’s Canberra Times.

A case study in how not to manage a Commonwealth program. I am on the board of MOW NSW and know first hand how much damage this did to Meals on Wheels. No one has been held to account. Today’s Canberra Times.

Does the shenanigans in the National Party this week mean its leader is now David #LittleExit ?

Federal Government’s changes to health, ageing and disability bring an opportunity for strategic reform – by Prof @keagar.bsky.social www.croakey.org/federal-gove... #AusPol #AgedCare #HealthReform #NDISmatters

Is it just coincidental that the Nationals walked out of the Coalition just days after the Liberals appointed their first woman leader? Asking for a friend

Is it just coincidental that the Nationals walked out of the Coalition just days after the Liberals appointed their first woman leader? Asking for a friend

"The Liberals can have the 'ition' half." Read more: chaser.com.au/national/nat...

The lengths the Nationals will go to ensure they won't get Jacinta back

Yes the solar model for Australia won’t be large solar farms. It will be solar panels on the roof of each house & embedded in roads, footpaths, car panels & other everyday living items. Storage will also be largely local, backed up elsewhere in case of floods or fires

Nuclear energy is dead in Australia. The politics of nuclear doesn’t stack up. Either does the business case. No sensible investor would built a nuclear power plant. Our geography, population distribution & weather make comparisons with other countries irrelevant

Nuclear energy is dead in Australia. The politics of nuclear doesn’t stack up. Either does the business case. No sensible investor would built a nuclear power plant. Our geography, population distribution & weather make comparisons with other countries irrelevant

Interested in aged care? Read this and weep. A case study in implementation failure johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...

Anti-woke is dead. Progressive patriotism is on point. Australia’s Prime Minister describes progressive patriotism as a core value of his government

Arising from the Australian federal election, some important organisational changes. Health, ageing and disability are being merged under a newly named Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. 👇

If you go far enough right, you run into people who are far left. That is the place where anti science and anti evidence people live, including anti vaxxers and other cookers

“Well done Angus” looks to be the frontrunner to become the next leader of the Oz Liberal Party. “Well done Angus” got his nickname after this story was widely reported on social media & on the BBC. Well done Angus, we look forward to you making an excellent contribution 😉

Another fun fact. The Liberal Party of Australia has lost all of its NSW seats with harbour & ocean views except Cook (Sutherland Shire). IMO it's impossible for any party to win government without a view of Sydney harbour & with only one ocean view from Queensland to Victoria.

Fun fact. You can't win an Australian federal election when you only have four women MPs. The current projection is that women will win at least 63 of the 150 federal seats, 46 Labor, 4 Liberals, 3 Nationals and 7 independents.

The Liberal Party ran a full MAGA campaign behind-the-scenes, quietly bankrolling hate group "Advance". Sunshine is always the best disinfectant. We like to think we helped inform the public. Please consider supporting our fundraiser, ending tonight. Thank you👇 theklaxon.presspatron.com

Tonight, Australia voted No to ignorance & Yes to Acknowledgement; No to xenophobia & Yes to Welcomes; No to regression & Yes to progress. Peter Dutton, Jacinta Price, Clive Palmer, Pauline Hanson, the IPA & Advance henceforth have no mandate. They’ve been thoroughly told NO.

All that work experience Dutton has gained in petrol stations will come in handy when he is looking for a new job

Australian aged care reform in 2025: an agenda for the next government. My commentary on where we are and what needs to come next johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...

SMH editor’s assessment on Albanese and Dutton Brutally honest on both leaders - but warranted and fair #AusVotes2025 #auspol 🗳️

This is key reading for anyone who is a boomer staring at 80 years plus and for those with elderly relatives. Pressure needs to be applied to retain affordable, reliable and consistent in home care and residential care from providers who get to know their clients.

Australian aged care reform in 2025: an agenda for the next government. My commentary on where we are and what needs to come next johnmenadue.com/post/2025/05...

Extraordinary hypocrisy when mainstream media disapproves of social media having too much influence on election results. Mainstream media has been influencing and interfering in Australian elections for the last 100 years. What’s the difference?

Gee this has aged well