The last time NSW cops got more power over protests they beat the seven shades of shit out of Hannah Thomas. Every law you make to empower police against Nazis, will be used against environmentalists, unions and all social activists. This has always been the way www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

“Labor sources have told ABC Investigations the prime minister's office has been putting pressure on advocates for gambling reform within the parliamentary Labor party to prevent them from speaking up.” So pathetic. Backbenchers scared of taking a moral position, Albanese scared of any reform.

For nine months, Sky News' Data and Forensics team has been investigating whether X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content. It does.

“What we need is a sensible, modern approach to energy policy and hunting whales and killing them for their oil is exactly that"

The Government is seeking a deal with the Coalition to pass changes to our environment laws…. Which means those changes will need the support of climate sceptics like Matt Canavan, who recently called for renewable projects to be replaced by new coal plants. 📺 @ebonybennett.bsky.social #auspol

#EPBC #BilateralAgreements Devolve Federal powers for environmental protection, assessment & enforcement to the States & Territories they say One-stop shop, single-touch assessments will be great they say 👇NT government & NT EPA's track record👇

21 years ago we had stillborn twins. It still hurts. I cannot express in words the loathing I feel about these men. To suggest people would cash in on such excruciating loss says everything you need to know about these “moral conservatives.” Arseholes. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

The fact a *single* Amazon full-time employee requires SNAP benefits should be a crime. The fact Amazon is the largest employer of SNAP recipients is a disgrace. Jeff Bezos shouldnt be that rich; he should be in jail.

jesus canberra, how can it be this cold in NOVEMBER?

Australia has so much clean energy they're literally giving it away. Meanwhile, GOP is in all-out war to stamp out solar www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

They say most suspensions are reversed, so what’s the harm? But everyone who’s received that text message knows the harm starts there. Anxiety, stress, wasted time & energy. It starts even before that – submitting to mistreatment just to avoid the text. Ty @caitkelly.bsky.social for reporting.

Aus is supposed to be a country where the rule of law & natural justice applies. The Gov’s sneaky attempt to strip welfare from people before they’ve been convicted of any crime is a fundamental breach of these principles. We may as well dissolve the court system. #auspol #politas

What else would you expect from this genocidal regime? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

The #spycops inquiry continues today with 'Ellie', who was deceived into an intimate relationship by James Thomson from the Special Demonstrations Squad (deployed from 1997-2002), & who then continued the relationship for another 16 years. Read her story here: www.mamamia.com.au/sbs-insight-...

Seriously nuts: the US threatened African and small Pacific and Caribbean island diplomats with cancelled visas and refused entry if they didn't vote against a shipping carbon price. "Bullying" doesn't do this justice. They're gangsters and criminals. www.ft.com/content/4e0a...

The Senate is more powerful than prime ministers like to admit, and last week we saw why that matters -- If clash over govt secrecy escalates, Labor may inspire Libs, Nats to question Senate customs that benefit govt. @thepointau.bsky.social live blog: live.thepoint.com.au/2025/11/the-...

"… people earning more than $1M per year…their biggest source of income is from #capitalgains. This makes up a quarter (26%) of their income... #discretionarytrusts are very effective ways for high income earners to reduce the amount of tax they have to pay…” #auspol #taxloopholes

"The fact the Greens want to stop native forest logging and the Nationals want to speed up land clearing is not proof that any legislation Labor drafts must fit in the “sensible centre.” - @richarddenniss.bsky.social thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...

"Every time the right-wingers threatened to blow the joint up, the moderates caved in, stopping only to anonymously vent their frustrations to Nine journalists." Another banger from @keanebernard.bsky.social www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/03/n...

EXPLAINER: Why does the winner of The Block get their prize tax-free but the Archibald winner doesn’t? @thepointau.bsky.social thepoint.com.au/explainers/2...

Two growing tax loopholes that are exploited by the rich – and how to plug the leaks - @thepointau.bsky.social thepoint.com.au/explainers/2...

Good intentions won't save us on this slippery slope www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

Great episode with @rodcampbell.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social covering EPBC reforms, 'national interest' trump card if laws threaten to actually work, "critical minerals" (what even are they?) & yet another Adani scam-dal well worth a listen!

On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.

This is the Royal equivalent of the amputation of a gangrenous limb to stop the rest of The Firm getting infected. An act of self-preservation. If it was integrity, then they'd have booted Andrew out years ago. They didn't. www.ft.com/content/a7d6...

This was just posted by a CBS News producer on their Instagram stories.

Shazam has to be one of the best things ever invented. It’s perfect.

Congratulations to all @australiainstitute.org.au and @thepointau.bsky.social this is the discussion we MUST have please share. #auspol

Factcheck: Triggering the coal lobby The coal lobby in Queensland didn’t like our Revenue Summit yesterday, which showed how much more money could be raised from coal companies. They were so upset, they even got their facts wrong! #ThePoint #auspol live.thepoint.com.au/2025/10/the-...

No Joy, only Division: Just the stupidest stupid of all www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

Australia has already handed over $800 million of the estimated $368 billion cost of AUKUS. “If this deal goes ahead…this will amount to the biggest international transfer of sovereign wealth in Australia’s history.” - @ebonybennett.bsky.social on AUKUS at the #RevenueSummit25 #auspol

In his opening remarks to the Revenue Summit, Australia Institute co-CEO Dr Richard Denniss pointed out Australia has one of the most ineffective tax systems in the world, despite being one of the richest counties in the world. #ThePoint #RevenueSummit live.thepoint.com.au/2025/10/the-...

Australia’s leading disability rights advocate:

A statement from me, on behalf of the Australian Cartoonists Association:

My guest post on @amyremeikis.bsky.social 's live blog. Follow along here: live.thepoint.com.au

Might just get out the textas on my current boots for the point to pinnacle stroll. Feel free to encourage this here pointtopinnacle2025.grassrootz.com/menzies-inst...

The former ADF Chief has said that inaction has left Australia “dangerously exposed” to climate change. “Security analysts are blunt, cascading climate impacts will drive instability, insecurity and conflict,” said Admiral Chris Barrie @thepointau.bsky.social thepoint.com.au/news/251027-...

@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social writing about how the "for profit" child care model has totally failed. But then we know the for profit model of public services *always* fails, and yet.... thepoint.com.au/news/251028-...

"When asked by a journalist about unemployment she calmly replied that “there are still jobs being created, just not as many” "Again...not sure why she thinks this is great, given the only time jobs actually fall is during a recession. #ThePoint #auspol thepoint.com.au/news/281025-...

Haha! Coffee number three is about to hit my poor abused stomach as my poor abused brain takes in parliament. Come join my descent into ulcers and the abyss at The Point Live thepoint.com.au

Senator Don Farrell points to the Labor-Liberal deal to change electoral laws as evidence of the Govt's commitment to transparency. But there's a reason no integrity group in the country supported the changes -- on @thepointau.bsky.social live blog. live.thepoint.com.au/2025/10/the-...

More gas is used just for LNG exports than is used by the entire Australian manufacturing industry. Australia has a gas export problem, not a shortage of gas.

There's report that Australia's largest aluminum smelter might close because of energy prices. As I write, when you hear about high energy prices, you are talking about the impact of Australian gas exports. #ThePoint live.thepoint.com.au/2025/10/the-...

The former ADF Chief has said that inaction has left Australia “dangerously exposed” to climate change. “Security analysts are blunt, cascading climate impacts will drive instability, insecurity and conflict,” said Admiral Chris Barrie @thepointau.bsky.social thepoint.com.au/news/251027-...

Great to see @thepointau.bsky.social on bsky — following❗

Fantastic webinar, @australiainstitute.org.au @ebonybennett.bsky.social

"Not in our name" – doctors call out silencing over Gaza www.croakey.org/not-in-our-n...

Excited to be able to talk about this publicly now - The Point is now up and running and from Monday, you'll find my parliament blog on it 💃 thepoint.com.au

When the Reserve Bank decided to not cut interest rates at the end of September, numerous reasons were given, but one stands out because it appears to be completely wrong. #auspol @grogsgamut.bsky.social explains ⤵️

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