Proudly ANTIFA since at least 1933….

Australia will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035 - press conference about to start - live updates here www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

For those playing along The USA is now at the Horst Wessel stage of rising fascism: Autocratic regime is behind in polls Institutions caving to financial threats Idolatry of grifters “Us” and “them” shifts to regime loyalists vs pro-democracy Corporations start to suffer despite pledges of loyalty

This "One fact we can all be sure of, however, is that whether the suspect was a groyper, a groupie, left, right, or a self-conceived banana person, a murder was committed because - in America - a kid disturbed enough to *fucking kill someone* faced no restrictions to obtaining a gun." Van Badham

Van Badham: Australians, stick it on your fridge, give thanks every day. This is why Australia will never have a Trump. While there is a trace of infectious MAGA-style extremism, as there is everywhere, it can never dominate. (Add in a strong union movement and The Labor Party). #democracyvaccine

To Americans wondering why Australians and other Anglophone nations feel the need to comment on your domestic politics @vanbadham.bsky.social had a nice succinct post that covers it.

Following the nazi attack on Camp Sovereignty, this Sat SEP 6 there's a community gathering w live music, workshops, stalls, food, speakers, dance performances ... Always was, always will be / An attack on one of us is an attack on us all Free family event (donations welcome) / No alcohol or drugs

I did an interview about “Sovereign Citizens” on ABC Riverina last week and people complained that I “went too far”. Friends, given the alleged circumstances of events in Porepunkah today, I don’t think I went far enough. Interview starts at 3:06 - www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

“Sovereign Citizens” are dangerous to democracy & physically dangerous to citizens in democratic nations Giving their conspiracies a platform to wrap their delusions in a false equivalence to free speech is disgraceful The Americanisation of Australia must end before more Aussies needlessly suffer

The idea of inflicting a 90s summer on children makes me anxious. Mainly because I was there | Van Badham

Parts of Australia are suffering another devastating drought, but you wouldn’t know it in the cities | Van Badham

If you're in Melbourne this show by Badham and McCartney is the one to see!

Hello! In case you are around Melbourne’s QV building this week (hint, to see my art exhibition Girl Masters: Badham/McCartney), I have set miniatures for sale in the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre SHOP! And YES!!! You *can* buy online! —> shop.qvwc.org.au/collections/...

Our obsession with spoiling pets has gone too far: your dog doesn’t care if its collar is from Burberry | Van Badham

We should tax billionaires the same way they become “billionaires” By taxing the unrealised gains that make up their vast “wealth” If you can use it for leverage to borrow more & become mega rich then we can tax it to redistribute resources where they are needed

Unless you’re already a billionaire, supporting public policy ideas from billionaires will not make you a billionaire. It’ll just keep you poor & billionaires rich. You think Musk, Bezos, Murdoch & Gina are engaged in policy issues for the benefit of others? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

This is true most of the time for most events that occur in western countries. Whether it’s an election, an act of violence, law reform, tax policy or environmental disaster; in person people are generally kind, listen and engage. Online tends towards conspiracy, rage & grievance.

A reminder that I’m doing an art exhibition in Melbourne with Lauren McCartney and you’re all coming. Details in pix, and tix for a preview/talk on June 10 here: events.humanitix.com/girl-masters...

Our Farrer Weekly Catch Up just went out to Members, Supporters and @followers ⭐️ Content to share ⭐️ Podcasts to listen to 👇 ⭐️ @sociallydemocratic.bsky.social ⭐️ @vanbadham.bsky.social @bendavison.bsky.social ⭐️ This weeks best social performer

A fluff ball with a monster face: what explains the luxury appeal of Labubu dolls? | Van Badham

Celebrating Public Education Day! Lifelong friends from Howrah Primary School, Clarence High and Rosny College have made huge contributions to health, education, the arts.Equity, fairness and access! #publiceducationday #proudtobepublic #teachersfederation

Celebrating Public Education Day, because everyone should have access to quality education and the opportunities it provides. #ProudToBePublic

Public education changed my life. Year 12 at Streaky Bay Area school with amazing teachers made me rethink my career options from fishing to teaching #Proudtobepublic @AEUfederal - get your photos out & celebrate the wonderful institution that is public education

Labor will have at least 93 seats and maybe as many as 95 in the federal parliament The Coalition (of FOUR parties) will have less than half as many To win the 2028 election they will need to win a record number of seats at a single election. Without loss. Labor has a chance to govern for a while

The Liberal Party* have elected Sussan Ley as leader of the party. *Half the Liberal Party. The other half want Taylor and Price, and will spend the foreseeable future undermining Ley until they get what they want, probably in concert with News Corp. 🍿

Aaaand there it is.

Qld Dept Housing: LNP takes axe to 75% of staff at Service Delivery (training, rent reviews, planning, etc). Half are contractors, all terminated. Permanents to report to their local frontline branch on reduced pay. Local contractors may go to make way for permanents. #qldpol

DOGE was never about "efficiency”

Looking forward to the next 90minutes with @vanbadham.bsky.social @bendavison.bsky.social on The Week On Wednesday Podcast. theweekonwednesday.podbean.com

Whatever your politics, I think we can all agree that our electoral system is infinitely better than rotten, corrupt, toxic shambles they have in the United States.

Remember. There could be more to come. 😏 #auspol #AusVotes25

History shows us that he can’t….

Labor is powered by people. True believers across the country giving up their time because they believe in a better future. Thank you for what you do.

What a beautiful sentence! @bendavison.bsky.social and as for the choices of that list ewwwwww.

Whichever weird, ideological, moon howling, right wing, barely numerate numpty gets to be Liberal Party leader already has a title for their biography: “A thousand years of electoral wilderness” #auspol

“See you in court.”

The structural integrity of Australian elections is why Australians are among the 6.6% of the world that live in a “full democracy” The gerrymandering, electoral college system, hopelessly politicised electoral commissions & putting “states rights” ahead of “democratic rights” is why the US is not

PUBLIC DECLARATION: my husband Ben said it would be over by 8:30. It was over by 8:30. He said it would be a resounding victory. It was a resounding victory. He said Australians would repudiate Trumpism. Australians have CONCLUSIVELY repudiated Trumpism. Ben was right. Listen to Ben. #auspol

The bosses pamphlet just continues its 40 years of being consistently wrong due to a series of ideologically motivated assumptions underpinning ALL of its “analysis”. *slow clap*

I hope you enjoyed your #auspol democracy day Only 6.6% of the world is in a “full democracy”. Australia is one of those precious few Less than half (45%) the world lives in any sort of democracy What we have is special I participated across Hawke & Ballarat (where I’m from) How about you?

Looks like Senator Hume is the only person in Dutton’s Coalition still having a good time…. Check out our #podcast to hear why Dutton and Amelia Hamer might not be looking so delighted Listen Here! podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...

Exclusive video of the good people of the south coast scoping out the area for a potential nuclear reactor which happened to be where Peter Dutton was to have his press conference. Siren, Geiger counter and all

Welcome to country is a true expression of Australian patriotism. ♥️ 💯 @vanbadham.bsky.social @bendavison.bsky.social

2. We also found #Dutton family made millions in private childcare business dealings w family & associates of controversial ABC Learning entrepreneur Eddy Groves. The last deal between the families signed day before the last election. 10 days later, Mr Dutton became Opposition Leader. #auspol

Dutton’s promise to resurrect disgraced Mike Pezzullo is absolutely because Pezzullo knows where the Paladin bodies are buried and so Dutton has to give him what he wants. Will we ever know the full truth about Dutton’s role in the Paladin scandal? kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2025/04/24/p...

BREAKING THREAD: 1. Cost of living’s at forefront of #auspol election, so 4 Corners did deep dive into the PM & Opposition Leader’s finances. Analysing complicated document maze, we found Peter Dutton failed to declare to parliament he was beneficiary of family trust. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

The Thug will gut the ABC if he gets in. He hates being held to account.

Just what we need a dose of Van Badham Ben Davison and Germanicus after a big campaign day.... thank dogness for The Week on Wednesday (good job Casper)

So me & @vanbadham.bsky.social are trying to get the #podcast working again. We’ve even got a producer to help take some of the pressure off me (and maybe help the sound quality) It’s still the #auspol banter & #auseconomics chat that people loved & FREE Check it podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...

Look who I saw on pre-poll today in Bacchus Marsh! The best Kim ever (in her @australianunions.bsky.social tops) & the wonderful member for Eureka Michaela Settle MP Safe to say Sam Rae that we got at least a couple of votes at this pre-poll! #Auspol #VoteLabor