If the govt targets discretionary family trusts there will be a lot of guff about how they will hit middle Australians just trying to get by. Don't believe it www.theguardian.com/business/gro...

We're seeing a massive uptick in false accusations of "antisemitism" in Australia against Jewish & non-Jewish people opposed to genocide, apartheid, ethnic cleansing, unprovoked wars & illegal occupation, @albomp.bsky.social. Jobs are being lost, voices censured. Why are you ignoring this? #auspol

This is exactly why language matters: “women were given the vote” frames equality as a gift from men, instead of hard won political power extracted through organized resistance. Nobody gave women anything. Women fought, marched, strategized, endured violence, went to prison and died for it.

Openly Jewish people attend the UK pro-Palestine peace marches & the other marchers have a huge amount of love & respect for their shared desire for peace & justice for the Palestinian people.

The media forensically dissects the pasts of people who challenge the status quo, such as Polanski and Corbyn. Fair enough, up to a point: we should know about our representatives. But it's far less inquisitive about those who defend power, however great their misdeeds, such as Nigel Farage.🧵

“Fascism begins the moment a ruling class, fearing the people may use their political democracy to gain economic democracy, begins to destroy political democracy in order to retain its power of exploitation and special privilege.” —Tommy Douglas, the guy who got Canada Universal Healthcare

Last night we hit $70bn in revenue lost because the government had not put in place a tax on gas exports when it came into office. Every week is another $350m australiainstitute.org.au

For 10 years after the 1970s oil crisis, cars doubled in fuel efficiency, gas-guzzlers didn't return til car makers exploited the ridiculous "light truck" loophole to fill the streets with deadly SUVs. (Corey Doctorow)

I feel like a lot of people don't realise how radically renewable electricity is spreading right now. In Texas, *Texas* wind & solar together are providing 79% of electricity right now. (Yes I know Texas has had a lot of wind power for a long time but hey): www.ercot.com/gridmktinfo/...

🔥 #MetGala

The entire Western world save for a few countries are complicit in allowing The evil Israeli Netanyahu regime to commit these war crimes. You are not going to erase antisemitism while this is happening.

The fact that a by-election in Victoria where voters wanted solutions to long-standing issues then went ahead, refused to vote for a community independent, used how-vote-cards and voted in the other half of the duopoly, shows that voters ARE the problem perpetuating the dysfunction they see

Renewable Energy Milestone: For the first time, global renewable energy growth has scaled fast enough to meet all new electricity demand, effectively beginning the structural decline of fossil fuel power.

For the first time in 80 years, the federal debt-to-GDP ratio is over 100%. In the past, the rich used to pay higher taxes. Now, the government pays the rich interest on a swelling debt, caused largely by lower taxes on the rich. It's a big switcheroo.

(Not) A message from the government of Israel…

In attempt to prolong its genocide in Gaza, Israel has seemingly kidnapped Australian citizens in international waters. This is yet another shocking breach of international law by Israel.

I was reminded this morning of something IBM noted in 1978: "A computer can never be held accountable. Therefore, a computer must never make a management decision."

“Anyone I disagree with is the enemy.” Nope, not violent rhetoric at all. Enemy noun en·​e·​my | \ ˈe-nə-mē \ plural en​e​mies Definition 1 : one that is antagonistic to another especially : one seeking to injure, overthrow, or confound an opponent

WATCH: @RepLuna calls for a vote to strip the pesticide corporations immunity provision from the farm bill… chair Mike Simpson (RH) claims the “the NO’s have it” when clearly the YAY votes were louder… Luna asks for a recorded vote… Simpson postpones it… Wildly corrupt stuff

Dr Assal Rad— "Read this headline. "The daily injustice that Palestinians endure is truly unbelievable. How does the world let this continue?"

This Aussie trucking firm switched their fleet to electric last year, eliminating the cost of 30 dirty diseasels. They've since built 2 charging sites powered by 4.4 megawatts of solar + battery storage, plus 15 rapid chargers. Electric tech ain't slowing down, so come join the winning team. 🔋

“Israel’s actions tonight mark a dangerous and unprecedented escalation: the abduction of civilians in the middle of the Mediterranean, over 600 miles from Gaza, in full view of the world.” The Global Sumud Flotilla says Israel has begun seizing its vessels and detaining activists.

Norway has gone from near-zero sales of non‑emitting battery electric vehicles to now close to 100% of all new passenger car sales - achieved in just 13 years. www.linkedin.com/posts/janros...

Yesterday, Israel murdered Mila in Tayr Debba, South Lebanon. "If she was Israeli, the whole world would know her name." — Barry Malone

no gas company left behind ❤️

"The government, led by the buffoonish Marles, insists 'we’re really comfortable that #AUKUS is on track'. AUKUS, is, very obviously, and according to UK & US governments, very far from on track." No one will be held to account. While #NDIS participants are punished for a badly designed scheme.

He hates comedy because it speaks truth to power & a malignant narcissist can't handle that. Period. End of story. With many thanks to: @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social @colbertlateshow.bsky.social @latenightseth.bsky.social @thedailyshow.com 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

250 staff. $65 million per year. Almost three years operating. Over 6000 referrals. Not a single public hearing. Not a single major corruption finding.

Sarah Ferguson stumps Susan McDonald revealing a pathetic $9M in tax for gas giants despite a huge $40B jump in receipts from the Ukraine war💥 McDonald says it’s complex but fair.🙄 In what world is $9M on $40B fair? One where gas corps write the rules, & the donation checks.💰

The reason fascists hate science is because scientists can call bullshit on their edicts. The government can claim “clean coal” exists or windmills cause cancer but science can easily debunk that. So the solution is to defund, discredit and destroy the pillars of science as much as they can.

The U.S. has just terminated the offshore wind leases of two power companies, and says they can recoup some money if they promise to invest in fossil fuels. Extraordinary.

"Humbled to share the cover of my forthcoming book. "A project born of heartbreak, urgency, and the unbearable reality of watching Israel’s genocide against Palestinians unfold in real time." — Dr Assal Rad

I just spent two days at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), and I need to tell you something: the future of the auto industry is electric and Chinese. I’m not being dramatic. Just realistic. /1

LABOR is negotiating with the US to share biometric records of travellers, benefit applicants, and individuals encountered in a border context. The scope of the data sharing is broader than previously known 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇-𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 - 𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 www.crikey.com.au/2026/04/27/d...

"Because the Zionists are using the same methods as Hitler and the German fascists. Zionism is a racist ideology, like the German fascist Nazi ideology, and they're using the same methods against the Palestinian people and the Arab people, against the Arab nation." — Vanessa Redgrave

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Yeah a lot made no sense - including the Dems not investigating ANY election in 2024. Ridiculous.

From September 2026, Google is pushing a forced, irreversible update that removes your ability to install software they haven't approved on a device you own, with no consent and no way to reverse it.

YIKES!

Are Angus Taylor and Pauline Hanson #unaustralian ? Why do they prefer the profits of a foreign cartel over gas revenues for Australians? Follow the money #murdoch #newscorp #auspol #ABC also debunking the 'defund the ABC' furphy youtu.be/3GMIfOJMX4U?...

Author @gilduran.com was just banned from “free speech absolutist” twitter for criticizing the Palantir CEO’s manifesto— so here’s his upcoming book: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...

#Auspol @albomp.bsky.social Raise this at your RC

Sarah Ferguson asks if we should ‘give something back’ to gas giants in exchange for a tax. David Pocock “why we bargain with them?” “I don’t think we need to give anything back. We just want a return for our gas!” 🔥 #auspol

"Palantir is not just a problem of profiteering from our national healthcare system— it's a fundamental threat to the democratic control of our public infrastructure + the privacy of every citizen. By giving our taxes to this company, we are aiding their operations everywhere." tinyurl.com/3ejuyv89

#Skynet.

Almost everything we argue about is a substitute for the thing we should be arguing about: the immense wealth & power of an oligarchic class, which captures governments, ruins lives and wrecks the living planet. This class redirects our rage at scapegoats. To resist its lies is to resist its power.

Palantir in the NHS is linked to Mandelson Mandelson is linked to Wes Streeting Wes Streeting is defending Palantir’s involvement in the #NHS Nothing to see or everything to see Palantir must be removed from the NHS