The Census data helps provide governments with the areas funding should be directed. Except religion. As with the last Census most Australians will mark “No” to having a religion. Yet religious groups get a whole lot of funding. theaimn.net/abs-back-dow...

ABS Back-down on Census Needs a Public Inquiry

By Brian Morris    The root cause of false and misleading data being collected by the ABS – over many decades – was to have been finally rectified with a new and ethical question for [...]

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In July last year, the International Court of Justice handed down an advisory opinion finding, unanimously, that states can be held internationally responsible when they fail to prevent foreseeable climate harm, including harm caused by licensing fossil fuel production for export. #auspol

The Point@thepointau.bsky.social · last wk.

“These make up 4 cases in less than as many months. 2 against a Commonwealth minister, one against the Commonwealth itself, and 1 against a coal company that stands to profit from climate inaction” writes Isabelle Reinecke. Read the full piece on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/270...

I just sent Sally McManus a private message on facebook saying she now must run for Parliament and become PM, which makes perfect sense...

Here's my 30-min unedited interview with @davidshoebridge.bsky.social outside Pine Gap. We talk about escaping a rotting American empire, nukes, why the Arrernte want Pine Gap closed, and how it feels like the @albomp.bsky.social government are "in a death cult". www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5VZ...

"Murdoched" and Raiding Pine Gap - July 26 - Andrew Dodd, Matthew Ricketson, David Shoebridge

YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

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According to Hanson, Domestic Violence isn’t “a real crime”. Is that because her own son was charged with breaching a Domestic Violence order in 2016 Or is she revolting enough to stoop so low as to try and win the misogynist/wife beater vote? Am guessing it’s a yes to both of the above 🤬

Important !!!

Sista Cate Ruth ♿@sistacatruthpurry.bsky.social · 2w ago

Don't forget the testing of the Australian emergency alert system tomorrow (Monday 27th July) at 🔊Midday in WA 🔊1:30pm in NT & SA and 🔊2pm in eastern states. Keep an eye on your elders and pets who may be distressed by the alarm. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

Photos: Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes https://aje.news/bse38s

Don't forget the testing of the Australian emergency alert system tomorrow (Monday 27th July) at 🔊Midday in WA 🔊1:30pm in NT & SA and 🔊2pm in eastern states. Keep an eye on your elders and pets who may be distressed by the alarm. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

Watch this 👇

David Milner@davemilbo.bsky.social · 2w ago

Here's my 30-min unedited interview with @davidshoebridge.bsky.social outside Pine Gap. We talk about escaping a rotting American empire, nukes, why the Arrernte want Pine Gap closed, and how it feels like the @albomp.bsky.social government are "in a death cult". www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5VZ...

That’s not a bomb, it’s my garbage bag Michael West reports. Read it here: https://michaelwest.com.au/francine-clough-alex-rivchin-bondi/

#Wally & #BerenBanana- still sharing 💙🐾🍌💛

people with many false beliefs of danger seem to have created a false belief of danger out of garbage bags and then got a resident charged with creating a false belief of danger. michaelwest.com.au/francine-clo...

That's not a bomb, it's my garbage bag - Michael West

The Sydney lawyer accused of calling Alex Rivchin an 'evil Zionist' is also being prosecuted for putting out her garbage. Michael West

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Dr Ingrid M🪁@ingridm.bsky.social · 2w ago

given disproven assertions amplified about Sydneysiders - like the infamous opera house video circulated by AJA - this level of reporting seems overblown to the point of irresponsibility.

For those of you that ever wondered what scares the shit out of him: #FabFord

"To keep cops, you've got to pay them properly," Police Minister Yasmin Catley said." Apparently, the government is not concerned about teachers and nurses and other professionals, who actually don't beat up constituents but keep our communities educated and healthy.

Larry@larrymilly.bsky.social · 2w ago

www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

Two swimming pools, 9 tennis courts que? On top of $100m from wealthy private donors, state and fed govts tip in $86m in public grants for Hakoah Club. Andrew Brown on this ... and the other Australia too #auspol michaelwest.com.au/white-city-g...

White City. Government slots one club $86m, the other can't get a toilet - Michael West

Funding for the Sydney Hakoah Club far exceeded its building cost, including millions from state and federal governments.

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Makes perfect sense when you say it out loud.

David Cavlovic🇨🇦🍁@davidcavlovic.bsky.social · 2w ago

If I was prime minister I would simply not go to dinner with billionaire tax avoiders. Indeed, I might just tax them instead.

Cool new ways to get fucked by an AI.

Uh oh, forgot to plug in the Super Omni Mega AI Master Strategy

Did anyone notice that the PM’s promise that Australia would be the very first nation upon this weary earth to bundle its AI response into a single national framework somewhat cheekily glided past the...

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Had lunch with relatives. They asked me what I was working on. “A Quarterly Essay about the rise of the New Right in Australia…” Me 45 minutes later

I blame John fucking Howard.

After 4 days in the Federal Court, the challenges against Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension have wrapped up Johnson Legal client Friends of Australian Rock Art await judgment, alongside the Australian Conservation Foundation FARA’s state case begins in November chuffed.org/project/1358...

Support Our Legal Challenges to the North West Shelf extension

We’re taking the government to court over Woodside’s destructive and damaging gas project!

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In Australia we have a hashtag: #NoDickheads started up @ournewhomecoach.bsky.social Jennifer. We could lend it to you guys in the U.S. But you must use it wisely.

I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage. This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country. #CommitToALivingWage

Finally

Guardian Australia@australia.theguardian.com · 2w ago

Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker

“Names like Sanders, Trudeau, Corbyn, Albanese and Macron gave rise to the hope that people of better virtue might rise above the ugliness of today’s politics and create a better world. It was a forlorn hope. There is much to do.” theaimn.net/the-global-r...

The global rise of the far right

Time magazine says Far-right politics began during the French Revolution. In 1789, the National Assembly split along ideological lines: those supporting royal authority and tradition sat on the presid...

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Brilliant

𝕊𝕜𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕂𝕖𝕪@skeletonkey.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Regarding the collection of writings & letters assembled into the bible: The plural of anecdote is not ‘data.’ ~ Matt Dillahunty

Anyone who wants to inject any religious ideology into policy is a traitor to the Constitution. Who knew radical white Christians would lead the way? 🙄😐*sad trombone*

As Australia expands seismic testing for gas exploration and carbon capture projects, scientists warn underwater noise threatens marine life. Researchers caution that relying on repeated seismic surveys to monitor seabed carbon storage could create recurring, unmeasured harm to these ecosystems.

As Australia expands seismic testing, experts warn of profound effects on sealife

It was spring, 20 years ago now, but he remembers it clearly. On the deck of the Geco Resolution, wind tearing spray from the waves, Robert McCauley stood gazing out onto an ocean blackened by night.…

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"If the IAEA does not reach agreement with Australia .. AUKUS is dead." @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social - the inquiry the major parties didn't want exposes new nuke risk #auspol #AUKUS michaelwest.com.au/aukus-inquir...

AUKUS Inquiry exposes nuclear weapon-sized crater - Michael West

The AUKUS Public Inquiry reminds Australians of a nuclear weapon proliferation problem which could stop the program. Rex Patrick reports

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Why can I not access #GIFs now? @support.bsky.team