If Australia ever finds the courage to exit AUKUS, they might consider that a combination of smaller cheaper subs working with drones may now be cheaper and better than big costly subs. #auspol @samroggeveen.bsky.social

Australia’s Prime Minister finally (came close to) saying that the war in Iran is hurting the world economy, needs to be de-escalated, and Australia does not agree with the United States. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

#Newspoll federal poll. Here is the table graphic as it appears on page 4 of The Australian, 30 March 2026, including voting, leader approval ratings, better Prime Minister, US military action, and Australia sending ships. No TPP is given. The poll was of 1232 voters, taken 23-26 March. #auspol

Angus Taylor made the purchase of $94m worth of oil in 2020 stored in the USA. We now know it was 1.7m barrels. Once refined it's only enough for 2-3 days. To be effective Aus would need to build up vast stocks, use it or sell it before expiry date. Replenish. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05...

Traditional definitions of “left” and “right” are no longer relevant in Australian politics any more. Voting on party brand loyalty does not guarantee you get what you want. You need to check out the individual you vote for. michaelwest.com.au/groomed-capt...

Australia's PM is simultaneously getting criticised by domestic critics for involving Australia in the Gulf War, and by the US President for not involving Australia in the Gulf War. Tough gig. #politics www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

ALP 27 L-NP 25.5 ON 23.5 Grn 13.5 Ind/other 10.5 2PP (respondent) 52.5 (-1.5) to ALP (last election) 51 (-1) My conversion 50.7 (-1.6) which is the worst 2PP I get for Labor for any poll of term for date. www.roymorgan.com/findings/101...

#UkrainianView #MakeRussiaSmallAgain #decolonization 4/4

Do not use 1800 RESPECT. FOI reveals that “once a week, every week”, 1800 RESPECT is being subpoenaed, handing over confidential client notes and audio recordings of victim counselling sessions, to accused rapists and their legal teams. www.news.com.au/lifestyle/re...

How the United States is following the same path of decline the British Empire went through last century. By Niti Shastra. nitishastra.substack.com/p/how-debt-b...

At a rally against the Iran War at SA Parliament Hous. across the road there is a tiny counter rally where Shah of Iran and Israel supporters stand togethe. #politics #auspol

Because Krasnov already has too much on his plate

Iranian General Mohsen Rezaei outlined Iran’s demands for any Trump negotiations to end the war: “The US must compensate Iran for damage caused by the bombing. “American military bases must withdraw from the Gulf region.” (Iranian TV)

The USA is ceasing to be a reliable security partner to its allies worldwide. Investment in US defense capabilities now looks high risk. #Auspol #politics #AUKUS #Trump www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

In Australia police are assisting five Iranian women footballers seek asylum. #auspol #politics #Iran www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Had we not tried to take over their oil and overthrow the duly elected Democratic leader this would have never happened! As you can plainly see, Streets of Iran before Islamic revolution!

An unarmed warship is not a threat. Pete Hegseth ordered a war crime. #politics

Those who stand for nothing will fall for anything.

No one is doing the work Royce does in this space. We are so lucky to have him.

This hasn’t aged well. The global rules based order is dead.

Austria and Switzerland don’t get enough hate for not sending any military aid to Ukraine. Neutrality in the face of aggression always favors the aggressor. These beautiful countries receive far too little criticism for their traitorous, pro-Russian, and anti-European behavior

Here to lend support. Like I said, I wondered how many other women noticed and resented this. I know Nancy and I weren’t the only ones who did.

Watching: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. The Project Strigas Affair November 24, 1964 Guest Staring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy Brilliant

Crowd at the rally marking 4th anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine today at Parliament House, Adelaide. #auspol #politics

What problem is Trump's new global 10% tariff meant to solve? If it's about leverage, ask: How much leverage do you get from a tariff that disappears in 150 days? If it's onshoring: Who builds new factories based on tariff that disappear before the factory is built? It's a tax. That's all it is.

Can anybody explain how the death penalty is "Pro-Life"?? #abortion #Politics #Tennessee

Looks like the British and French governments can finally agree on something. #politics

Intelligence services warned in advance of both the Hamas October 7 attacks and Russia invading Ukraine. Both were ignored till too late. Do we need more persuasive spies or more savvy leaders? Is all that SigInt effort worth it if it gets ignored? #OSInt www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Finally available in english and paywall-free We are sued for this article. Palantir doesn't want policymakers and decisionmakers or anyone to read this article... Streisand, Galore! 😉 www.republik.ch/2026/02/18/h...

Canada is adopting a new Defense policy under which 75% of all major purchases will be built locally in Canada. This largely guarantees that their future jet fighter decision will be for the Swedish Gripen over the US F35. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

What does this say about the US health system, when even successful people can't afford it? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

I'll be on @npr.org / @wbur.org "Here And Now" tomorrow to discuss why the EPA Endangerment Finding is so critical to climate action in the U.S., and why it is so problematic that the Trump administration is trying to kill it: www.wbur.org/radio/progra...

Crowd at the pro Palestinian rally at SA Parliament House , Adelaide

From the great John Kudelka

The US president is a racist.

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition. Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Huge news for the Australian economy if as reported. An EU - Australia FTA has been debated for decades. #Auspol #politics thenightly.com.au/politics/eur...

Well done The Chaser. #auspol #Politics #Australia

This year Oscars decided to whitewash russians. They nominated two russian propaganda movies for this year’s ceremony. Choosing those two over two Ukrainian movies that already won multiple awards in Europe. #UkrainianView #UAView

This is blatant censorship of an award winning journalist. #Politics #Gaza #Palestine

State owned #CleanCo has nixed an option to buy a 360 MW #wind project, saying it doesn’t fit with its new remit. Instead, it has signed up to a small 10-year-old wind farm.

You need to listen to this whole thing.

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

After a month of racially divisive attacks in Australian politics, this Morgan poll suggests the political balance has hardly shifted. www.roymorgan.com/findings/fed...

If that's what they're willing to do in public, while being filmed, what do they do behind closed doors? www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Sure looks like murder to me. #USpolitics #AlexPretti