A little longer watch ... a compilation of Professor Mohammad Marandi wiping the floor with Sarah Ferguson. Deservedly so. Most enjoyable. #auspol #abc730 #SolidarityWithIran

The ABC’s independence is now at stake with Segal’s recommendation for a government-appointed censor/monitor with coercive take down/penalty powers. This will institutionalise the “pre-emptive buckle”. Hoping the Royal Commission will reject this unnecessary and draconian constraint on our media.

"Independent" is a word which does not mean what Jillian thinks it means.

Jillian Segal can’t explain any services provided by co of ScoMo’s fmr sec Yaron Finkelstein who she contracted without tender. Says it’s an “advisory contract” Pocock “$200k for ad-hoc advice?" Segal “I didn’t say that" Then what’s the $200k for? Peak integrity.🙄 #auspol

David Pocock tears into Pauline Hanson’s gas plan, says it’s a “red flag" it being announced “at the gas industry conf” while “getting the red carpet” from gas giants who spent millions lobbying against an export tax “I just want a fair return on the export of our gas”💥 #auspol

THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY HAS HAD A ROUGH COUPLE DECADES.

"Australia is imposing targeted financial penalties & travel bans on senior Iranian officials responsible for the oppression of women & girls under the regime's crackdown on society." Absolute and un-fucking-relenting *crickets on the IDF's rape, torture & brutality against Palestinians, though.

David Pocock shreds the idea that gas giants choosing to invest in pipes should mean they avoid tax "No other sector in our economy gets the raw material for free"🔥 Tax breaks for big corps who get our resources for $0 doesn’t make us the lucky country—but the stupid country.🙄

Professor Jeffrey Sachs— "Even George Orwell could not have made this up." Must watch. #GreaterIsraelWar

It will be interesting times if no refineries left to produce diesel - the workhorse of Australia’s economy.

Here's our full report. australiainstitute.org.au/report/fuel-...

Of course she did. Australia is complicit in Gaza genocide and attacks on Iran. Pine Gap’s unique geolocation systems/satellites used in Israel’s wars. We are involved whether we like it or not.

Dr Jeremy Walker details the “enormous war chest” of Advance & lists funders inc Gina Rinehart, James Packer, IPA board, Woodside’s Charles Goode & “the priv foundation of Jillian Segal” - who pay Advance to “flood social media with aggressive Far Right disinformation”🔥 #auspol

Billions lost in revenue from the gas cartel, billions sent to two G7 nations to boost their submarine industrial capability, while we sabotage our future by starving CSIRO of funds. A 'dumb present' denying our children a 'smart future'. #auspol

And I should add, because of the “major event” status, the protesters that were injured or wrongfully arrested cannot sue the government or police for their damages. So no accountability except at the ballot box.

If the objective was public safety, the response was perverse. The outcome was entirely predictable. It was about control not public safety. The police conditions were designed in a way that made failure likely. You can’t lawfully disperse a crowd that you have physically prevented from dispersing.

Helicopters, metal detectors, snipers on roofs in Bondi?? Australia feeling really socially cohesive right now, so glad the government decided to make that a priority 🫠

Thank you, @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social. #auspol #HerzogNotWelcomeHere

Listen: Genocide isn't a mistake. Which is why the media can't tell you the truth about Gaza open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

"What is the point of intelligence that can identify environmental protesters but cannot link a cache of guns to a known extremist connection?" Strong piece on #ASIO #bondibeach #auspol by @UrbanWronski (repub) michaelwest.com.au/bondi-attack...

To remain influential, Australia must continue to invest in the the qualities that amplify middle power status: Strategic clarity; soft power credibility; multilateral fluency, and resilience. We can set the tone of global governance if we are principled prepared and proactive.

Oh great….

A Senate inquiry on #AUKUS would allow strategists, economists, shipbuilders, industry and everyday Australians (including ALP members) to formally have their say on the program. @albomp.bsky.social doesn’t want that. He’s happy we only hear from Defence bureaucrats at Estimates. #auspol

“The policy, unveiled yesterday afternoon, is called a ‘reciprocal tariff plan,’ which is a bit like calling a hammer a ‘reciprocal pillow.’ ” -- @mmasnick.bsky.social

Love it!

I agree, Dutton and his ilk are not able to demonstrate the subversive power of teachers because there aren’t any. And Uni students are smart enough to employ critical thinking skills when it comes to interpreting their professors and peers personal points of view. It’s what it’s all about!

Dr Assal Rad— "Palestinian paramedics have been missing for a week, Israel admitted to firing at their ambulances, and now 14 bodies have been found. Where is the news coverage? "There is basically a media blackout for this story of another case of blatant Israeli war crimes."

Australia's exports to Israel have boomed 20% in a year despite international rulings to boycott over genocide Thanks to Kellie Tranter @petercronau.bsky.social @declassifiedaus.bsky.social Aus #auspol michaelwest.com.au/trade-in-a-t...

Watch the full press conference: youtu.be/YdN6vbFurRs

"Our governments are letting a handful of giant multinational oil and gas companies drain Australia of gas." "There's only one way to keep Australian gas for Australians, and that is to cut gas exports. " - Principal Advisor Mark Ogge @markogge.bsky.social #auspol

Australia collects more revenue from HECS than from the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax. It’s time to increase the PRRT so that gas companies pay their fair share. Sign and share > theaus.in/increasePRRT

The new reality dawning in Australia: it can no longer rely on the US

Trump’s trade adviser says Australia is waging a ‘frontal assault’ on US aluminium markets. What’s really going on?

The Sunday Shot talk about racism and scapegoating in politics, featuring @instanterudite.bsky.social, @janecaro.bsky.social and @davemilbo.bsky.social Catch up on the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRxY...

This is worth sharing. @australianlabor.bsky.social needs to watch it too, then #CancelAUKUS.

This is the story.

This is an excellent piece 👇 overland.org.au/2025/02/seek...