Mehreen Faruqi
@mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social
Greens Senator for NSW. Feminist and anti-racist, fighting for public education & a just world 🌏🐨🏡✊🏾 linktr.ee/mehreenfaruqi
Amazon poured over half a million dollars into the Labor and the Liberal coffers over 6 years while pursuing a massive expansion of data centres across Australia.
Donations to major parties and an ex-premier as a lobbyist: how datacentres play the political game in Australia
As governments face community backlash for fast-tracking developments, big tech’s financial contributions face renewed scrutiny
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International students and their families deserve our respect and support. But now the Liberals are competing with Labor and the One Nation to scapegoat them for problems they do not cause.
Education sector faces ‘bleak’ future as parties unite on student cuts
Labor, One Nation and, now, the Coalition have detailed plans to curb international student and graduate visa numbers, adding pressure to a strained market.
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August was the hottest month in global history and yet, NSW has just approved the biggest coal mine expansion ever proposed in the state. It is scandalous that Australia is leading negotiations at global climate talks, including in the Pacific next week.
Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’
Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits
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Solidarity with Qantas workers across the country striking for fair pay and safer conditions. This industrial action is a brave stand against the corporate greed that gives workers unsafe conditions, travellers worse service, and Qantas higher profits.
Instead of sucking up to Trump and his AI cronies, Albanese should be calling in the US Ambassador and demanding accountability.
The PM's never met a billionaire he didn't love, never mind that this particularly fascist one is fresh from threatening to “annihilate” Iran and banning the press from the White House.
My heart breaks for the families and loved ones grieving after four family & domestic violence-related deaths in NSW over the weekend, including the death of a child. There is no shortage of evidence on what works to halt this. There is a shortage of government action.
It seems these universities are taking their cue from the Prime Minister and prioritising global tech giants over their own communities. The community is rightly worried about techno-fascist destruction of the environment, uncontrolled corporate power, and the social consequences of AI.
‘Despicable garbage’: Students alarmed as Sydney universities roll out ChatGPT Edu
The city’s two most prestigious tertiary institutions have signed multi-year deals with ChatGPT within days. There’s a campus backlash brewing.
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I'm always horrified but never surprised by the hate that comes out of Senator Hanson's mouth. First Nations people should not have to endure the bigotry of someone who has spent decades making her racism crystal clear.
For 3 years, Labor has told Australians there is nothing our government can do. The Red Lines Bill is a comprehensive package of actions the government must take to stop Australia’s complicity in the slaughter and make sure future governments can never go down the same road.
Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches
‘Red lines’ legislation would forbid defence equipment technology or services being used, includes parts for F-35 fighter jets
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Good to see the sector giving due attention to the cost of studying and living for young Australians and international students. No student should live in poverty while studying or be burdened with debt for life when they graduate.
The deaths of millions of salmon suggests severe breaches of animal welfare obligations and must be investigated with the urgency and seriousness it demands. We back Animals Australia in this fight against animal cruelty.
Animal cruelty claims lead to calls for salmon industry investigation
A request for an immediate investigation into salmon industry practices has been made to Biosecurity Tasmania regarding possible breaches to the state's Animal Welfare Act.
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DAY OF PEACE RALLY Thursday, 17 September at 12:30pm, Parliament House Lawns. End Australia's support for USA and Israeli wars, stop genocide, uphold international law. With @mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social, @fatima-payman.bsky.social, @mapwau.bsky.social and @ipanaustralia.bsky.social.
I'm backing staff on strike at Sydney Uni today. They’re fighting for ethical, consultative and transparent use of AI that safeguards their vital work and students’ learning in a world of corporate lust for AI. All power to them.
We are all deeply concerned about the potential for bird flu to severely impact multiple native species, including sea lions, penguins and other native birds, possibly to the point of extinction.
Our hearts are with the communities and families that have been devastated by the flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet. We are thinking of loved ones lost and those still waiting for news of their loved ones and those helping with the rescue efforts.
Israel was never going to hold their forces to account for the murder of Zomi Frankcom. This is what we warned the Albanese Government about from the beginning. It was their responsibility to ensure justice for Zomi. They have completely failed in their duty.
Labor, the Liberals & One Nation will join forces to pass the biggest cut to a gov program this century. Labor’s legislation will rip $38 billion from the NDIS by decade’s end. 241,000 disabled people could lose access within five years. These aren’t numbers on a spreadsheet.
A government without a plan for public ownership and nationalisation is one that doesn’t deserve to govern. That’s the test the Albanese government has failed. The Greens won’t have it. Essential services should be in public hands.
CommBank made an obscene $11 billion in profit this year – 7% more than last year. Meanwhile you’re opening Afterpay to see if you can afford groceries. The system is working. It’s just not working for you.
Labor wants you to believe they’re fighting One Nation, while copying One Nation’s policies.
Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech
As home affairs minister’s National Press Club address is postponed, refugee advocates lament missed ‘opportunity to bring Australians together’
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Over the weekend, when most people were switched off, Labor released its response to the recommendations of the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia. After months of delay, in the midst of some of the worst attacks on Muslims by the far-right, Labor made a half-hearted attempt to appease us.
Good. Netanyahu, like all war criminals, belongs in the Hague.
‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York
NYC mayor says in Times interview that’s he’s in ‘active conversation’ with city’s law department about the matter
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Aussie battler going into battle for *checks notes* billionaires? 🤔
Pauline Hanson's on a holiday with a billionaire, spouting racism and Islamophobia in a hotel room paid for by another billionaire's media empire - trying to turn Australians against one another. They don't want us fighting the system, they want us fighting each other.
Jana Armstrong, Layla Jeffrey, Lavanya Chappa and another young woman. Four women killed by horrific male violence in the past week alone. At least 27 women killed this year under a system that has always treated women’s bodies as disposable and women’s safety as optional.
Why is the taxpayer-funded Antisemitism Envoy worried about Australians forming a negative impression of Israel's conduct in Gaza? Why is she floating censorship boards to screen stories about Israel?
Labor's draft policy platform would commit them to a national anti-racism strategy. Except we already have a National Anti-Racism Framework. It’s been sitting idle on the shelf for 20 months.
Every Australian who has served, donated or materially supported the IDF should be investigated.
AFP assessing allegation of Gaza war crimes committed by Australian citizen serving in IDF
Exclusive: Claims against Israel Defense Forces battalion include deliberate targeting and destruction of residential buildings in 2023 and 2024 without military justification
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