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The Federal Government is facing criticism from all sides over the weak half-measures in its proposed gambling reforms. Crossbench MPs are calling on Labor to adopt the landmark Murphy Report in full, including a blanket ban on gambling advertising.

#VoicesofMalvern are seeking applications for an independent candidate in the state electorate of Malvern. IS THIS YOU? www.voicesofmalvern.org #AUSpol #VICpol

See you tomorrow #Chisholm #Ashwood #Malvern ! (Grab your tickets if you haven't already...) #AUSpol #VICpol voicesofchisholm.org/how-can-we-d...

Less than a week to go before our next event. If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, please do. We are excited to see you all at this wonderful venue next Thursday. @zoedaniel.bsky.social #AUSpol #Chisholm #Ashwood #Malvern #VICpol voicesofchisholm.org/how-can-we-d...

Last tickets available! Energy is the backbone to our economy and shared prosperity. So, in a global fuel crisis triggered by Trump’s war with Iran, how do we secure energy independence and abundance? What are the big lessons for Australia and the Albanese government?

How can we do democracy Better? is the hot topic for our next event. And who better to speak on this subject than @zoedaniel.bsky.social Join us for this event at Phoenix Park Community Centre. Full details on the website. voicesofchisholm.org/how-can-we-d... #AUSpol #VICpol #Chisholm

Nearly 3 million workers will receive a 4.75% pay rise, while about 100,000 of the country’s lowest paid will receive a higher 6% increase, after the Fair Work Commission handed down its annual minimum wage decision. 🔗 👉 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Everyone involved in the Community Independents Project needs to read this post and share it. @suebarrett.bsky.social #AUSpol #VICpol #Chisholm suebarrett.substack.com/p/the-one-na...

Seven Days at a Polling Booth (And What I Actually Learnt About Democracy) #AUSpol #VICpol #VoicesOfChisholm www.linkedin.com/pulse/seven-...

What do we think of the budget, #Chisholm? Last week Labor released its 2026 budget. Now we have all had time to digest it and hear "every man and his dog" share their opinions, how do we feel about it? Hit or a miss, or a bit of both? #AUSpol #VICpol #Ashwood #Malvern

Australia Institute Deputy Director Ebony Bennett asks The People's Economist Gary Stevenson, why don't Government's tax wealth properly? Listen to Follow the Money for more from Gary: https://theaus.in/4rM2fYh

Listen to @suebarrett.bsky.social's rousing speech on "Does Our Media Help or Hinder Democracy?" Recorded last week at our #Ashwood Event. #Chisholm #AUSpol suebarrett.substack.com/p/does-our-m...

On budget night, a room full of citizens asked a different question. Does Our Media Help or Hinder Democracy? My answer is both. The difference depends entirely on which media you are referring to. Podcast version 👇 Thanks to @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social suebarrett.substack.com/p/does-our-m...

VoD are excited to be hosting this Big Community Conversation on 24 May at Mitcham Bowling Club. This group of thought leaders have experience in helping to shape the agenda. What do we need to do to help our community thrive? Join us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation. Book Now!

What a Night! Our "politics in the pub" event last night was a big success. Thanks to @suebarrett.bsky.social & @rachelwithers.bsky.social for their wonderful contributions. + Thanks to all the volunteers & everyone who turned up to participate in "Democracy in Motion" #AUSpol #VICpol #Chisholm

Opinion | Tim Wilson continues to be utterly baffled by how to fix the problems facing the Liberal Party. And, as shadow treasurer, he remains blithely ignorant of the economic woes fuelling disaffection in the electorate, @rachelwithers.bsky.social writes. www.crikey.com.au/2026/05/12/t...

ONE MORE SLEEP TO GO! Just in case you forgot or were leaving it to the last minute... Invite a friend. Grab your tickets. Have your questions ready. See you tomorrow night :-) #VICpol #AUSpol #Chisholm #Ashwood #Malvern RSVP: events.humanitix.com/does-our-med...

Got your tickets yet? There's plenty of space at this venue, so please do invite a friend or share with your network. The more, the merrier! Anyone interested in democracy and how we consume our news will enjoy this event. #VICpol #Chisholm #Ashwood RSVP: events.humanitix.com/does-our-med...

What If We Held Elections to the Same Standard as Everything Else? There is no code of conduct for Australian elections. Candidates can lie. Volunteers can intimidate voters. Nobody is accountable to anyone. New Friday piece at Before You Vote. 👇 open.substack.com/pub/suebarre... #auspol

He are stoked to announce that @suebarrett.bsky.social & @rachelwithers.bsky.social will be joining us on Tues 12th May at the Matthew Flinders Hotel, 667 Warrigal Rd, Chadstone, to discuss: Does Our Media Help Or Hinder Democracy? RSVP events.humanitix.com/does-our-med... #Chisholm #AUSpol #VICpol

Thanks to everyone who has already signed up to our Volunteers night on Tue 24th of March at Oydis Bar, Ashburton at 6:30 pm. We still have a couple of spots left. If you are considering turning up then Txt Will on: 0408357658 voicesofchisholm.org/volunteers-e... #VICpol #Chisholm

ICYMI We are organising a series of events across the Chisholm in 2026 To put these events on we need volunteers. On the 24th of March we will be holding a volunteers event. If you would like to participate in Grass Roots Democracy RSVP to: actionnetwork.org/events/democ... #AUSpol #Chisholm #VICpol

We are organising a series of events across the Chisholm electorate in 2026. To put these events on we need volunteers. On the 24th of March we will be holding a volunteers event. If you would like to participate in Grass Roots Democracy RSVP to: actionnetwork.org/events/democ... #AUSpol #Chisholm

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🚨DEMOCRACY WATCH AU ALERT: When Your Groceries Become Surveillance: Why Every Australian Should Care About the Coles-Palantir Deal. Demand AI Regulation NOW and end Surveillance Capitalism. #auspol open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...

Reminder: Just 3 days to our next event: Should the community back an Independent candidate for the Victorian State election in 2026? Join us to discuss at: Ashburton Community Centre, on Tuesday 9th December, at 7pm - Light snacks will be served. RSVP www.tinyurl.com/8zu69ste #VICpol #Melbourne

We at Voices of Chisholm invite you, to get your opinions on: should the community back an Independent candidate for the Victorian State election in 2026? Join us at: Ashburton Community Centre, on Tuesday 9th December, at 7pm - Light snacks served #VICpol #Chisholm RSVP www.tinyurl.com/8zu69ste

Join Grace Blakeley and Dr Richard Denniss for our upcoming free webinar 'Grace Blakeley on Inequality, Democracy, and the Economy'. 🗓️ Tuesday 9 December ⏰ 7pm (AEDT) / 8am (GMT) 📍 Zoom Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

According to researchers @theconversation.com Australian media is more concentrated than ever. What do you think? Should we change media ownership laws to encourage more diverse media enterprises? #VICpol #AUSpol #Chisholm theconversation.com/the-australi...

It’s been over 2 years since the late Peta Murphy’s inquiry into online gambling advertising & how it affects problem gamblers. Since then, Australians have lost $60 billion to gambling. Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.

Labor needs Libs or Greens to get Enviro laws up this week. @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social on the politics and what 'net gain' principal means (govt still has 'Nat Interest' to ram through damaging projects) #auspol michaelwest.com.au/from-net-zer...

A majority of Voters in the USA Support Making Oil and Gas Companies Pay a Share of Climate Costs. Do you think that's a policy we should pursue here in #Australia? #AUSpol #VICpol #ClimateChange www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2023/12...

Voices of Chisholm invite you, your family & friends to a meeting, to get your opinions on: should the community back an Independent candidate for the Victorian State election in 2026? Join us at: Ashburton Community Centre, Tues 9th Dec, 7pm Light snacks served #VICpol RSVP www.tinyurl.com/8zu69ste

Over 10 years nurses paid $7bn more in tax than oil & gas companies. Do you think that is fair? Via @australiainstitute.org.au #AUSpol #Australia #VoC #Politics #Melbourne australiainstitute.org.au/post/nurses-...

Hello all Young Liberals How will this creeping radicalisation of the Liberal Party effect the way you vote in the next election? We would love to hear your thoughts. via @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social #AUSpol #CommunityIndependents #VoC #Democracy michaelwest.com.au/its-the-endg...

Should we close all of these loopholes that let the Gas Industry get away with paying ZERO royalties? #AUSpol #ClimateAction #Chisholm bsky.app/profile/aust...

Should all "Think Tanks" be legally obligated to declare where their funding comes from? #Auspol #Chisholm #Naarm bsky.app/profile/aust...

Cam Wilson has come up with "Five ways to fix social media for teens without a ban (and Australia can still do them all)" Do you agree with Cam? @cameronwilson.bsky.social #AUSpol #SocialMedia #Crikey #VoicesOfChisholm #Chisholm www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/10/f...

🚨 6 NEWS PROJECTION (based on latest Resolve poll): Labor retains a large majority despite some seat losses, while the Coalition only manages a net gain of three 🟥 ALP: 33% 🟦 L/NP: 29% 🟩 GRN: 12% 🟧 PHON: 12% ⬜️ IND: 7% ⬛️ OTH: 6% Two-party-preferred 🟥 ALP: 53% 🟦 L/NP: 47%

Too many misleading and false election ads are legal in #Australia. Do you think we need laws to ensure political advertising cannot lie to voters? #AUSpol www.theconversation.com/misleading-and-false-election-ads-are-legal-in-australia-we-need-national-truth-in-political-advertising-laws-249279

We are here! Have your say #Chisholm #Melbourne #Auspol