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Hugely important story from Queensland where Indigenous people are being dropped from any positions of influence. This is just the start. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

Early bird registration still available until 30 June for the Australian Social Policy Conference at UQ

Well done to @antipovertycentre.org on the new mini doco youtube.com/watch?v=AO8U...

A major new study has looked at the impact of the Australian welfare system on the rates of suicide It concludes that effective suicide prevention would mean raising JobSeeker payments & replacing punitive mutual obligations (such as Work for the Dole) adelaide.edu.au/about/news/2...

So while we are sharing stories about how utterly useless JSPs are let me share a few anecdotes. I'm currently under-employed & still required to deal with these fuckers. I've had 2 appointments. First impression - I'm sat in a waiting room with stained carpet & chairs.

Tomorrow Travis Lovett will complete his final leg of the National Walk for Truth at Parliament House in Canberra. Show your support by signing and sharing the open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to commit to a national Truth Telling process. www.walkfortruth.com/pledge

OUT NOW! 'Growing Restorative Regulation’ presents a practical alternative to punitive regulation, showing how dialogue, accountability and restorative justice principles can help repair harm and build lasting compliance. Get your copy: doi.org/10.22459/GRR.2026

Reminder, Australia has the most expensive secondary schooling IN THE WORLD... australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral...

Come and join us at the 2026 Australian Social Policy Conference (#ASPC2026), being hosted at The University of Queensland (UQ) from Sept 30 - Oct 2 this year! Registrations are now open! www.aspc2026.com/registration

A new study on Robodebt, welfare convictions, and mental health is looking for participants. If you were part of the Robodebt class action or if you were convicted of a welfare offence between 2001 and 2011, the project researchers would like to hear from you. How to take part: buff.ly/moRimj6

Another major problem. You can save a lot of money by using an AI assistant instead of a human. But then you are not training anyone to take up principal roles. AI threatens the death of informal apprenticeship.

"the second gilded age" does sound cooler than "billionaire psychopaths scouring the earth"

Good decision and statement! 👏👏 "(...) preserving the integrity and reliability of the ACL proceedings is our responsibility and these measures are necessary to uphold the standards of our community and to ensure that the work published remains a credible resource for future scientific inquiry."

The government’s scrapping of the fees-free scheme saves money but doesn’t solve deeper inequalities that shape who enrols in tertiary education in the first place.

Work with us! Melbourne Social Equity Institute is hiring a Level B Research Fellow for a 12 month, full-time role. The successful applicant will shape evidence on social enterprise, inclusive work and community wellbeing. unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/UoM_Ex...

No one in govt is talking about before the budget, but just FYI, the level of Jobseeker is now 42% below the poverty line - worse than it was during the Howard years... live.thepoint.com.au

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m... Peak academia

My Applied Qualitative Methods students spent this semester working collaboratively on a project for the local school district. Today, I asked them to share their biggest takeaway from the course. And the answer that hit me hardest came from a quiet econ major, who said, "The joy of losing control."

Oh look it’s a Parliamentary Library brief on universalism v means testing in social services www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...

Laws introduced to restrict protest in the wake of the Bondi terror attack found to be unconstitutional - they impermissibly burden freedom of political communication www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...?

Just stumbled upon this wonderful guide to trauma-informed pedagogy from the Australian Historical Association. What a great resource this is! Thank you @austhistassoc.bsky.social theaha.org.au/wp-content/u...

ANU governing body must go region.com.au/serious-misc...

Do you have to use your car because there is no PT in your area? Do you have to do "Mutual" Obligations right now? Would you feel comfortable chatting for a story? contact @caitkelly.bsky.social (cait rules btw)

Turns out casual staff shouldn’t be working for free at universities marking and doing other administrative activities. I reckon I’d be owed thousands (if not tens of thousands) for the ‘associated’ work I’ve done. No better time to join your union. www.nteu.au/News_Article...

📣🏆 AusPSA Award alert! 📜 Nominations for the APSA POP Paper Prize are now open! (and closing soon - 10 April) 👥 Open to all current financial members of APSA and POP New member signup here: auspsa.org.au/join/ Full details and nominations 👇 forms.gle/ZnQytvuc9wi4... @popgroupaus.bsky.social

The architects of Robodebt are still sitting pretty. The NACC has made two findings of corruption, but those who should shoulder the blame for one of the biggest scandals in Australian history remain unscathed. Cold comfort to the thousands of people whose lives were destroyed.

The NACC held *35 days* of private hearings in its investigation into Robodebt corruption, but decided that these hearings didn't need to be public. I, for one, would have liked to have watched the corruption hearing of Scott Morrison

Robodebt was the worst failure of public administration in Australian history. It raised est. $1.73 bn of illegitimate debts from over 430,000 vulnerable Australians and plunged thousands of families into distress and grief. And still no real consequences. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Robodebt flourished because of a political & media culture that stigmatises income support recipients. It was a failure in public sector leadership & culture in key departments. Labor must implement all 57 recommendations of the Robodebt RC to ensure Robodebt never happens again.

Come join us in Meeanjin (Brisbane) for the next Australian Social Policy Conference!

ABC Indigenous doesn’t mince words

Please share!!! Brave New World Graduate Conference in Political Theory 2026 at Mancept @uompols.bsky.social Call for papers: