So just to be clear ... the ABC cancelled The Drum (one of the best, if not the best political and current affairs discussion program) in favour of a pathetic B grade game show featuring C grade celebrities battling it out for ... nothing ??
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...
Independent Haines will seek to undo electoral reform in hung parliament
Indi MP Helen Haines, who could become a kingmaker if the federal election returns a hung parliament, will make unpicking a deal struck by Labor and the Coalition on political donations a key negotiat...
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Why ... just why do media always do this. "No details were released about the cause of death". Clearly the family would like to keep that to themselves while they process their grief and this is smack bang in the middle of the article. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Yet another reminder that 'Utopia' is a documentary, not a comedy
This video from @amyremeikis.bsky.social explains the entire impact of the donation reform bill in 60secs and how it makes it easier for the 2 major parties and harder for independents. Please watch.
The Australia Institute@australiainstitute.org.au · 2y agoIf a Government is trying to rush a bill through Parliament, then odds are something fishy is going on. @amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
I just deleted my X account and all I got was "Sorry to see you go. Goodbye" I figure they're not bothering to ask "Why are you leaving?" as they've already worked it out 😉