As the PM called the election he said, "the biggest risk to all of us is not what's happening elsewhere in the world". But yesterday, @lenoret.bsky.social @patrickkeneally.bsky.social @miketicher.bsky.social and @bridie.bsky.social asked the question that is still on my mind this morning:

"Will we (America) go the way of Brazil, Poland, Czech Republic, where I was ambassador, all of which pushed out autocratic regimes in recent years? Or will we go the way of Hungary and Turkey, which failed to oust autocrats?" www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Back to Back Barries is truly essential listening for anyone interested in Australian politics, the analysis and insight is unmatched. This week is on the vital role confidence plays in campaigns podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/f...

The editor-in-chief of Haaretz on the slide of Israel towards autocracy www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The electorate feels more divided and more disengaged than ever. Really enjoyed the podcast this week... the usual suspects... @lenoret.bsky.social @miketicher.bsky.social and @bridie.bsky.social chatting through how these fractures may shape the election campaign:

Editorial from the Jewish Independent: "We are all traumatised by the attack on Adass Israel Synagogue, but we must resist both Holocaust-inspired fears and political point-scoring." thejewishindependent.com.au/facing-terro...

“What is allowed to occur in the NT would not be tolerated elsewhere in Australia” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

@bridie.bsky.social with some usual suspects, @miketicher.bsky.social and @patrickkeneally.bsky.social on the heat, and the last few days of familiar and disappointing climate politics:

A chaotic week in Parliament... @lenoret.bsky.social / @miketicher.bsky.social / and @patrickkeneally.bsky.social make sense of it all with @regedahmad.bsky.social

Love it when people emphasise they bought their house when their suburb was unfashionable. Yeah bruh, it used to be really easy to buy a house, now it’s almost impossible, and you’re worth $2m+.That’s the point!

Australia's cost-of-living crisis is not evenly distributed - CBA data shows older people are spending more, while younger people cut back www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Collingwood Children’s Farm was a safe haven for many with disability. Now a mother and daughter are fighting to save a ‘unique’ program

My son has invented cemeteries

Loved the honesty in this even if a little sad, rare to read a reflection on the seasons of long friendships like this www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Have a listen to @lenoret.bsky.social, @patrickkeneally.bsky.social and @bridie.bsky.social talking about the Guardian's decision to no longer post on X/Tw in @guardianaustralia.bsky.social's newsroom edition of our #FullStory podcast www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

It’s November!! So I’m beginning to commission for summer. Looking for pieces that can run any time over Dec/Jan in Guardian Aus opinion. Can be funny, serious, sweet; experiences, reflections, long held world view etc. $315 per piece. Email [email protected] with SUMMER PITCH in subject

If you only pre-order one romantic comedy about the iconic Big Things today then I highly recommend making it this one as my lawyers will be in contact if we find out about a different one www.booktopia.com.au/the-next-big...?

🚨 earnest post alert 🚨 so proud of my colleagues and also my friends, what a genuine privilege to know these reporters and writers www.walkleys.com/2023-walkley...

I feel like it's going under the radar a bit but it seems like Australia could follow the UK in trying to weaken encrypted messaging. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/20/australia-eyes-uk-online-bill-in-fight-with-tech-companies-over-encryption-child-safety?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The posting energy is off on here because we’re not all insane and 25 anymore, everyone has kids now, they’ve lost the need to post (I don’t know anyone under 31)

I need Spotify to let Prince Harry interview Trump about childhood trauma

Every group chat has an “eldest sister” - nobody is mean to her and everyone goes to the pub she says to

I got on the Opulent Tips mailing list and I got a BlueSky invite code