My summary of how I would give this speech were I Minister for Employment. Mutual obligations are bullshit. Privatized employment services are cruel. Jobseeker payments are cruel magnified.

"Hello, is this the NACC? Scott Morrison here. I saw that Paul Brereton has resigned and and I was wondering when applications.." "click"

Most Caribbean countries have restrictions on entry. Bahamas will only allow felons who have *completed* their sentences. A total of 38 countries will not allow felons to enter. #ProudBlue

Was reading something about Truman Capote this morning and realised I had never seen Breakfast at Tiffany’s. So decided to watch it. Holy shit!! That was certainly a film of an era. So cringeworthy with the casual racism and sexism #Films #Movies

The Australian Government had the opportunity to clearly condemn Israel’s actions, at the same time as deploring antisemitism in Australia. It chose to only do the latter, by default contributing to the antisemitism it condemns, Paul Laris writes. #IHRA #antisemitism #Gaza

I call bullshit. The ambassador pretending that Ben Gvir does not represent the values of Israel. These are exactly the values of Netanyahu and the Israeli government #7.30Report #Auspol

What's the point of @markbutlermp.bsky.social having a Bluesky account but never posting on it? Just saw him on TV talking about needing to address inflationary costs in aged care. What about the rorts in aged care when government money is seen as fair go by suppliers? Just ran into a friend at the

Coles went Down Down.

Here's a thought. If you're a small town near a highway or a major part of the road network and you want to attract more visitors? Install a bunch of EV chargers and put signs advertising those chargers on the major road! (insert Field of Dreams gif here)

One Nation appears to have won the Farrer by-election. I know the media will say this is a hit to “the majors” but let’s remember this was a Liberal seat. Labor didn’t run. It’s up to Angus Taylor to explain why HIS PARTY lost this seat while mimicking extremist, hateful One Nation. Shameful.

This makes me feel ill.

Bishop's buggered off. There is a god. #auspo https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/julie-bishop-resigns-as-anu-chancellor/106657576l

Here’s 30 years of Bibi Netanyahu claiming that Iran is days away from nuclear weapons.

Antisemitism inquiry interim report: we don’t need more terror laws – we need gun reform johnmenadue.com/post/2026/05...

Just watched Australia’s Greek Cafes and Milk Bars on #SBS. I never knew the origins of ‘milk bars’ which were everywhere where I grew up. Fabulous trip down memory lane.

My heart is breaking for the family of the little missing 5 year old in Alice Springs. An absolute nightmare. And today's news about the items found just makes me want to wail.

Well past time to dismantle fossil fuel companies and tear apart the status quo. Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Poor old Bruce... and now a date has been set for his Toowoomba day of reckoning.

This whiplash where the president terrifies the world for a few days with unhinged threats and then says “never mind” and then there’s this implication that anyone scared of his unhinged threats was overreacting is very domestic abuse but make it a country.

“How lucky is the United States that everytime they look for democracy in other countries they find oil instead”- Spain Deputy Gabriel Rufián

“There is no glory in being a chronicler of a genocide.” “This fury comes because I poked the bear,” Francesca Albanese said. “Not in one eye, in both eyes.” www.politico.com/news/magazin...

First world problems I know but… dinner half cooked and power went out. 17 houses affected. ‘Unplanned outage’ was on #EVOenergy website straight away. They usually take forever to update it. Unplanned? I think not. Especially when neighbour tells me they told him this am that work was needed.

Too soon? #Auspol

A letter to the National Press Club. Send them your thoughts too, please.

From #PrimeChinister on FB #Auspol

ABC staff on strike and they’re all into the beers at my local. It’s a who’s who of the Canberra media #Auspol #ABC

"If you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas." Apologies to dogs. #auspol #SAVotes #SAPol

The Australien Government has made an ad about Alcoa, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.

Trump said today that the US doesn’t need the help of NATO, Japan, Australia or the UK in the future. Great news @albomp.bsky.social take this gift, end Aukus and stop sending them our money. Time to rebuild Australia rather than the US war machine.

JesusHChrist!

Already done but happy to share further.

Penny Wong says the reason the war on Iran is worth supporting is it will “keep Australians safe” Supporting an illegal war for regime change with no evidence of a threat will not keep us safe. It will create a new wave of terrorist groups & who hate us like after Iraq. #auspol

Hey Guardian ( @australia.theguardian.com ), and editor ( @lenoret.bsky.social ): Can you explain why whenever an independent is mentioned, you say "the Climate200 backed independent" but never "the Gina Rinehart backed One Nation candidate". Why not? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol

Hi #NZBluesky We’re planning a trip round North Island in June. We had Coromandel area on our itinerary but keep reading stuff about major roadworks, slips and closures. Should we give that region a miss? 🙏

When asked if the govt’s new Apprenticeship program was “worthwhile”, Jacinta Price said “Throwing more taxpayer money to boost trades isn’t the answer” Doesn’t want taxpayers funding trades, but happy to slug them for hubby to attend CPAC events? Really disgraceful. #auspol

I’m no longer on the nazi’s site but am just wondering if #MAGAtwitter has imploded yet? Surely they must be disillusioned with this illegal war?

This is just ridiculous. No one was going to do anything to him, they were PROTESTING that he was there. The only people that made that protest unsafe were the jackbooted stormtroopers he sent in.

It’s worrying that 160+ little girls were massacred by the US and America had just shrugged. But then I guess they don’t give a fuck about school shootings and paedophiles so I shouldn’t be too surprised 🤷‍♂️

Well-done-Angus seems to be making a mistake letting Dim Tim ask so many questions. He always comes across as a totally pompous tosser #QuestionTime

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ChristAlmighty it is weapons of mass destruction all over again! Why do we keep believing shite from America and Israel when we know they lie and lie and lie #7.30Report #Auspol

Wait a minute, fifa are expecting Iran to pull out of the world cup, surely as the aggressor the USA should be kicked out. Like Russia, yes?

Dear @albomp.bsky.social PLEASE do not take us into this vile illegal war in Iran in my name #Auspol

I think my new granddaughter is a #DifficultWoman in the making. She’s practicing her #GraceTame side eye already.