Hayden O'Connor
@haydenjoconnor.bsky.social
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Just waiting for Twitter to die.
Are you the next Member for Kew? EOIs are now open for Kew's Community Independent Candidate at this year's state election. We have $45,000 in pledges waiting for the right candidate, and polling that shows an Independent can win! Apply here:
kewindependents.org
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Scott Morrison during COVID: ▶️ Abandoned responsibility to the states ▶️ Failed to order vaccines ▶️ Pitted NSW & Vic against each other ▶️ Declared NSW the 'gold standard' ▶️ Lied about ADF in respect to hotel quarantine Leadership? More like criminal negligence.
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The Prime Minister travelling internationally is obviously important. What a waste of time discussing this.
#auspol
#QandA
9 months ago
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Climate, women and moving back to the centre. We asked these questions of the Liberal Party in 2022. I suspect we will be asking these questions again in 2028.
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#QandA
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💧 simon holmes à court
10 months ago
indies are facing this & worse every day at pre-poll. ➡️ misleading flyers ➡️ nasty attack billboards ➡️ verbal abuse & intimidation all of it from liberal-aligned front groups. we're QUADRUPLING donations to help them fight back! chip in below👇
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URGENT: All Fighting Fund Donations QUADRUPLED | Climate 200
https://www.climate200.com.au/campaign/incumbent-defence-4x?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=4seats&utm_content=shac
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More pork barreling & deception from Amelia Hamer! She's promising to fund the restoration of the Michael Tuck Stand. But this is another fully funded Council project that is already underway. Here's the proof 👇 /1
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Amelia Hamer last year vs Amelia Hamer yesterday. Crazy how quickly messaging changes once the media outs your $20m trust fund & two investment properties.
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Ronni🧂Salt
10 months ago
Why don't we have enough women in politics?
#AusVotes25
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💧 simon holmes à court
11 months ago
a dutton majority or climate indies in the balance of power? 🤔 just a handful of seats will answer that question & ~12 indie campaigns are on a knife's edge. 🔪 can you chip in to help get them over the line? 👇 ✨ all donations will be DOUBLED ✨
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Independent races on a knife's edge | Climate 200
https://www.climate200.com.au/campaign/election-called?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=electioncalled&utm_content=shac
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11 months ago
"...the days of safe and marginal seats are over. These terms belong to an age of two-party contests..."
theconversation.com/australias-e...
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Australia’s embrace of independent political candidates shows there’s no such thing as a safe seat
The surge of successful independent MPs at the 2022 election shows no sign of changing – and in fact may grow more powerful still.
https://theconversation.com/australias-embrace-of-independent-political-candidates-shows-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-safe-seat-250751
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No point interviewing Angus Taylor. All negativity. No ideas or solutions of his own.
#auspol
#abc730
#Budget2025
11 months ago
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Has anyone ever won an election with a promise of sacking between 36,000 & 41,000 workers? Seems like crazy politics to me.
#auspol
#Budget2025
#abc730
11 months ago
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Not sure how Dutton is going to deliver a budget reply. Apart from Nuclear, banning WFH & tax-free lunches, he doesn't have any policies.
#auspol
#BudgetSpeech2025
11 months ago
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A $268 tax cut is just over $5 a week. Cost of living fixed.
#auspol
#BudgetSpeech2025
11 months ago
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I believe the Northern Territory is the only jurisdiction where rent can be increased more than once a year? Meaning this statement on renter rights, for most Australians, is just complete bullshit.
#auspol
#BudgetSpeech2025
11 months ago
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No increase in
#JobSeeker
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#auspol
#BudgetSpeech2025
11 months ago
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Another tax cut that will swallowed up entirely by my next rent increase. 🤷♂️
#auspol
#BudgetSpeech2025
11 months ago
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Aaron Smith
11 months ago
Watching
@simonahac.bsky.social
dismantle one misconception after another during questions at the National Press Club today is fascinating. This tidbit stands out: "My entire investment in the wind industry is a share in a co-operative that owns 2 wind turbines built 15 years ago."
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Trump: Tariffs on everyone. No exemptions. Dutton: "I'll get an exemption" LOL, ok m8, sure.
#auspol
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Climate 200
11 months ago
If you want politicians with real life experience, check out the Candidate Directory👀 These 35 candidates were selected by their communities—after successful careers outside of politics.
#auspol
#npc
www.climate200.com.au/candidates?u...
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Candidates we support
If you care about climate action, gender equality and integrity, you should check out these amazing community independents across the country.
https://www.climate200.com.au/candidates?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npc_simon2
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Climate 200
11 months ago
Thanks for tuning in to watch @simonahac's speech at the National Press Club. If you haven't already, now's the time to chip in. 100% of your donation goes directly to community independents. We don't keep a single cent.
#auspol
#npc
www.climate200.com.au/chip-in?utm_...
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Donate to Climate 200
We need your help before Election Day. Help us get independents elected so they can fight for climate, honesty in politics and gender equality.
https://www.climate200.com.au/chip-in?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npc_simon8
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11 months ago
Outraged at Labor's rigged election 'reforms'? You should be. They think these changes will stop the independents movement. Chip in & prove them wrong! 👇👇👇
#auspol
#npc
www.climate200.com.au/campaign/ele...
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Send the major parties a message | Climate 200
https://www.climate200.com.au/campaign/electoral-reform-passed?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npc_simon7
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Climate 200
11 months ago
Labor's 'electoral reform' doesn't make elections fairer. It's all about self-preservation & it's full of loopholes. Like their expenditure cap. It has a sneaky exemption that allows the major parties to always outspend independents.
#auspol
#npc
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When does bipartisanship happen? When mutual self-interest is served
If you want proof that our politicians put their own careers way ahead of their duty to the people who vote for them, this is it. I’ve never felt more disillusioned.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/when-does-bipartisanship-happen-when-mutual-self-interest-is-served-20250218-p5ld2c.html
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Climate 200
11 months ago
Did you know candidates get $3.386 per vote? 1 in 3 voters now give their first preference to minor parties & independents. That means less public funding for the major parties. And that's why they struck a deal to give themselves $5 per vote.
#auspol
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Climate 200
11 months ago
$76.87 is all that was left in our account yesterday.🤯 Climate 200's mantra is to "go broke every week". Every cent you donate goes straight to supporting community campaigns. Chip in & top up our account so we can 'go broke' again!
#auspol
#npc
www.climate200.com.au/chip-in?utm_...
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Donate to Climate 200
We need your help before Election Day. Help us get independents elected so they can fight for climate, honesty in politics and gender equality.
https://www.climate200.com.au/chip-in?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npc_simon6
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Climate 200
11 months ago
Yarraville Mums Mia & Jess founded 200 Mums 4 Climate 200. They've raised over $10,000 for community independents! 🙌 Can you help them reach their goal of $15,000 today?
#auspol
#npc
200mums-4-c200.raiselysite.com?utm_source=b...
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200Mums 4 Climate200
Ahead of the next federal election, we are mobilising 200 mums to support grassroots community independents for serious climate action
https://200mums-4-c200.raiselysite.com/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npc_simon5
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Climate 200
11 months ago
Speaking of safe seats... Have you seen our documentary, No Safe Seat? We have screenings coming up in Perth, Queensland & Hobart.📽️ Missed your nearest screening? Don't worry; you can host your own screening with friends!
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#npc
www.climate200.com.au/no-safe-seat...
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No Safe Seat | A high-stakes documentary
Community independents, who shook up politics in 2022, are back – stronger, smarter, and facing their toughest battle yet. This is a film you don't want to miss!
https://www.climate200.com.au/no-safe-seat?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npc_simon4
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Climate 200
11 months ago
Do you know what percentage of current MPs are former staffers? 52% for the Coalition & 64% for Labor. 🤯🤯🤯 Do you think we need more politicians with real-world experience?
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Climate 200
11 months ago
Dutton’s nuclear plan: 🐴A trojan horse for extending fossil fuels 💣Hiding a 2 billion tonne carbon bomb ❌Wouldn't reach net zero by 2050 💰Costs over half a trillion dollars Chip in below👇and fight back against Dutton's carbon bomb!
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#npc
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11 months ago
📢Once more for the people in the back...📢 Climate 200 does NOT select candidates. The candidates we're supporting were selected by their communities. Learn more about our role in the community independents movement on our website.
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www.climate200.com.au/about-us
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Climate 200 - About Us
Climate 200’s goal is to support political candidates committed to a science-based approach to climate change and to restoring integrity in politics
https://www.climate200.com.au/about-us
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Climate 200
11 months ago
Wow, those are some impressive indie wins.🙌 And there's a lot more that Simon couldn't possibly fit into his speech... But we've got you covered. Check out✨indiewins✨for the full list.
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Indie Wins
What the heck have the independents achieved?
https://www.indiewins.com.au/
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Another
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where the major parties show they have no solutions to the problems facing everyday Australians. Vote for your community independent.
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11 months ago
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How much money will Dutton & The Liberals rip out of Medicare to fund their Nuclear fantasy?
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#QandA
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I'm sure the worst health minister in 35 years will look after Medicare.
#auspol
#QandA
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Peter Dutton ranked as worst health minister in 35 years in poll of doctors
Australian Doctor magazine says 1,100 readers took part in survey and quoted one GP as saying Dutton ‘will be remembered as the dullest, least innovative and most gullible’
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jan/12/peter-dutton-ranked-as-worst-health-minister-in-35-years-in-poll-of-doctors
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Can we stop pretending that the cost of housing/rent wasn't out of control before the post-COVID immigration increase?
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#QandA
11 months ago
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So the extent of Joe Hildebrand's contribution to the energy debate is to be 'doing everything we can'. I could have got that from a high school student.
#auspol
#QandA
11 months ago
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If the Nuclear fans in the crowd clap a little louder, you might convince us that there is more than two of you.
#auspol
#QandA
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Thank god Matt Kean is on this panel; otherwise, it would be another
#QandA
of pretending climate change doesn't exist.
#auspol
11 months ago
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If Parnell can't answer simple questions directly, why bother going on
#QandA
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11 months ago
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Are insurance companies ripping us off? Yes. What will the major parties do about it? Probably nothing.
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#QandA
11 months ago
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💧 simon holmes à court
12 months ago
special shout-out to
#JaneHume
! her threat to sack
#MattKean
provided a further boost in donations. we were initially fundraising for ads in 3 key electorates. but thanks to andrew & jane we're $500k away from funding ads in 10! 🙏 chip in 👇
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💧 simon holmes à court
12 months ago
liberal candidate andrew constance is now
@climate200.bsky.social
's top fundraiser. 📈 he told sky news our paris climate targets "would be off the table" under dutton. i shared this with our supporters & their response? $1.12 million from 3367 donors! 🥳 thanks a million, andrew. 🙏
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💧 simon holmes à court
12 months ago
can you help fund strategic ads in 3 crucial seats? these seats could be the difference between indies in the balance of power — or a majority for dutton! fight back against dutton's carbon 💣 & chip in to help climate indies get over the line 🙏
www.climate200.com.au/campaign/dut...
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Fight back against Dutton’s ‘carbon bomb’ | Climate 200
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💧 simon holmes à court
12 months ago
#PeterDutton's
nuclear plan will drop a 2bn tonne carbon 💣 on australia's climate targets. it means no net zero & no paris agreement! we've got ads lined up in 3 seats where an indie win could keep dutton from majority.📷 👇 but we're $269k short & need the 💵 by thursday 👇
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💧 simon holmes à court
12 months ago
we’re backing more than THIRTY community campaigns. that’s 30+ communities fed up with the major parties & their self-interest. join me in sending dutton & albo a message — by supporting the independent candidates they’re trying to undermine.
www.climate200.com.au/campaign/ele...
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Send the major parties a message | Climate 200
https://www.climate200.com.au/campaign/electoral-reform-passed?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=electoral_reform&utm_content=shac
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💧 simon holmes à court
12 months ago
🚨 dutton & albo have joined forces 🚨 instead of winning your vote by being less 💩, they're rigging the game. …by giving themselves: • $140m in taxpayer $$$ • higher spending cap than indies they think this will kill the independent movement. 👇donate & prove them wrong👇
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about 1 year ago
🙏 please chip-in to support our next generation of climate leaders 👇
www.climate200.com.au/campaign/our...
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Will you stand up for the next generation? | Climate 200
https://www.climate200.com.au/campaign/our-future-fund?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=project_interview&utm_content=shac
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💧 simon holmes à court
about 1 year ago
did you see katya on
#TheProject
? having lived through the black summer bushfires, katya has experienced the consequences of climate inaction firsthand. she’s part of @climate200's future leaders program — extraordinary young people taking on the fossil fuel lobby💪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBx5...
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Young people can campaign, and we can build power.
YouTube video by Climate 200
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBx5a9krz_k&t=3s
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💧 simon holmes à court
about 1 year ago
🥹 shed a tear for @LiberalAus' "astroturf" (fake grassroots) "australians for prosperity" which cries about being 'bullied'. these actual bullies have received $725k+ from the
#coal
lobby. so we're helping the 🎯 pro-climate action MPs counter this coal industry campaign… 🧵
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Eating itself or simply drifting to the right?
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