Oh man! If only they thought of investing in prevention of disease. Australia invests a minuscule amount in preventive health compared to countries like UK and Canada. In the meantime 2/3s of adult aussies are overweight or obese

Vale Jane Goodall. What a wonderful life. I was excited to take the kids to hear her speak on tour just last year. She fought for our planet right to the end. Thank you www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Although it’s beautiful to surf and swim right now - the warmer ocean temperatures are symptomatic of a marine heatwave. The best way we can protect our oceans & marine life and prevent algal blooms and coral bleaching is to reduce reliance and export of fossil fuels! www.smh.com.au/environment/...

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09... Not only we will continue to be one of the worlds leading exporter of emissions til 2070 but it’s been revealed that conditions minister Watt proposed in May to try to protect the ancient Murujuga art were watered down due to lobbying by Woodside.

1/2 The Trump administration's interference in their national public health agency is deeply alarming. Medicine must be based on science & evidence - not political opinion. Otherwise we get it wrong and can do immense harm. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

This range of 62-70 percent is a way to appease the fossil fuel vested interests - it’s now up to the crossbench to ensure ambition lands at the top end of that band, where the science says it needs to be to keep the places we live safe 👇 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

This report finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, saying that the offensive there has been waged “with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group”. Australia must do more www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

“No Australian community will be immune from climate risks that will be cascading, compounding and concurrent” If ever we needed strong leadership it is now! C’mon Albo - we need a strong 2035 target. This is a choice - don’t let our children down. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

This Govt has been captured by Woodside In 2025, approving gas production at the North West Shelf until 2070 is a reckless failure of leadership - locking in a future of disasters for our children & ignoring the pleas of Pacific nations on the frontlines of the crisis www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

If ever there was a time for courage, ambition & leadership - this is it. Our kids face a world of uncertainty & insecurity if we don’t act strongly. We know the answers. We need a strong 2035 target to drive action & new opportunities for prosperity. #75by35 theconversation.com/no-room-for-...

To the Indian Australian community….know that you are loved and you are valued 🩵🩵

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... Such wonderful news! Finally this invaluable region is protected. The logging of native forests in threatened animal habitat was unconscionable. Great there is a generous package to support workers to transition. 80% of NSW timber already from plantations. 🙌🙌

Australia calling for targeted sanctions on two Israeli Ministers for inciting violence against Palestinian people is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done urgently. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

Australia along with 22 other nations has called for Israel to uphold humanitarian principles by allowing the full resumption of aid into Gaza & for aid groups to work independently & impartially. Not before time! www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

The Liberals have been running a scam group funded by the coal lobby. They say "We believe that the right to govern comes from the people, not from the elites" Yet it is run by former Liberal MPs including the bloke I ousted Stop treating us like mugs #dodgybrothers www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04... This policy is almost identical to Independent Helen Haines’ private members bill & what I’ve been calling for. Kills 2 birds with 1 stone - lowers energy bills for everyone by discharging cheap electricity to the grid during peaks & lowers climate pollution.

I listened to our community & worked hard to deliver on the issues important to us … This $250million of new funding from the Feds will get Mona Vale Rd back on track ! If it’s important to you, it’s important to me.

We need more housing on the beaches but without more basic infrastructure and an efficient reliable public transport plan this will be disastrous www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/ma...

Threatening to sack the Chair of an independent authority because you don’t like a report he’s released is Trumpian. It’s so important we don’t go down that road. Really irresponsible behaviour from the Liberal Party. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

www.smh.com.au/national/nsw... ‘Federal member for Mackellar, Dr Scamps called for Northern Beaches Hospital to be “returned to public hands”, saying the public private partnership was a “failed experiment” & that “public health & private profit-making are fundamentally incompatible.”’

Thank goodness - an interest rate cut! 🙌🏼 Finally, a little breathing space that so many people have been holding out for. www.afr.com/policy/econo...

“Of profound concern”- is how the Centre for Public Integrity is describing the Labor-Liberal electoral reforms stitch up that was pushed through the Parliament without debate or committee inquiry. A strong crossbench holds the government to account and they don’t like it

This is a bad day for democracy in Australia. The major parties have stitched up a backroom deal together - to leave themselves the most gigantic loophole allowing them to shut out independents. They’re afraid of being held to account. #integrity #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...

1/2 I’ve put a serious tax cut for small business on the table. “The Coalition’s lunches policy is lightweight- it’s a lightweight, pre-election sugar hit. It’s not serious policy. I want to see serious policy on the table …” 👇 #taxcuts #smallbusiness www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Mr Trump’s suggestion that he ‘take over’ Gaza & ‘own’ the territory would equate to forced displacement of an entire population. OR … he could try not to contravene just about every international law known to mankind.

My policy to lower tax for small business offers serious reform that will support businesses long term, putting money back in the hands of small business owners to let them decide how to reinvest or grow their business.

While the others are fighting, I'm proposing sensible tax relief that effectively supports small business A tax free threshold of $20k that puts money back in the pockets of owners to invest to grow & improve their businesses #auspol www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

As a former GP I know how important affordable healthcare is. Since being elected I've been working hard to get it back on track.

People all around the world are praying for an end to this horrendous war. The cruelty to fellow humans has been unfathomable. The killing must stop. Hostages returned. A 2 state solution must be achieved so this never happens again. www.theaustralian.com.au/world/final-...

Meta is throwing its hands in the air and giving up on the battle against mis/ disinformation. Are we now living in a post truth reality? What does this mean for social cohesion? www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

Great news! All children deserve the best start in life. If a child misses out on preschool learning - research shows it is typically very hard for them to ever catch that up. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

The gambling industry is shamelessly preying on children with interactive ads on children’s social media platforms. And the advertising content is designed to intentionally target children. This is a low act and must stop immediately. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Our economy & households depend on affordable & reliable energy. CSIRO has again confirmed that nuclear energy in Aus would likely cost twice as much as renewable energy even accounting for the much longer life-span of reactors👇 www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

Forestry Corps NSW has been found guilty of multiple criminal offences in recent years & run their native forest logging division at a massive loss despite millions in taxpayer subsidies. Why is Albanese so keen to protect them? #auspol #endnativelogging t.co/Ggy4eBUegF

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This massive stitch-up by the major parties leaves community independents to pay the price without any consultation or robust debate. We need greater transparency in parliament but this is not how to do it… #auspol

‘Graveyard of corals’ found after extreme heat and cyclones hit northern Great Barrier Reef

Glad Coles & Woolies are being interrogated further by the ACCC for their anti competitive behaviour. Fake discounts during a cost of living crisis is unconscionable #auspol www.afr.com/companies/re...

Getting pumped for the next election over the weekend... We need constructive, positive politics that moves our country forward not backwards 🙌🏼 #peoplepoweredpolitics @communityindeps.bsky.social

Excuse the language but Juice Media break down why the got's proposed changes to electoral laws needs closer scrutiny to ensure they strengthen not weaken our democracy. Without a doubt this legislation should not be rushed thru and must be referred for a Senate Inquiry m.youtube.com/watch?v=N3WT...

Today we learned that Labor and the Coalition have joined forces to do a back room deal on our democracy. A deal that has the potential not to strengthen our democracy, but to weaken it as it will make it harder for new entrants and independents to be elected.

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www.afr.com/work-and-car... The government giving a one-off, 20% cut to HECS debts is all well and good, but it's short-termism at best; a pre-election cash splash at worst... Why aren't they doing anything about $50,000 arts degrees?