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Tom Studans
@maximumwelfare.bsky.social
Welfare advocate. Covered the Robodebt Royal Commission. None for me thanks
Statement from DEWR Secretary on resuming paused components of the Targeted Compliance Framework for jobseekers and compensation payments: www.dewr.gov.au/assuring-int...
dewr.gov.au
I'm beginning to think this guy doesn't like the piano very much
Guardian executes 'flawless' Fox Cricket voice as public admiration soars
Guardian Australia@australia.theguardian.com · 10h agoLabor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
Looking for my tea cup for fully 20 minutes before and it was just in the microwave again
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling set to be prosecuted by Commonwealth DPP to avoid perceived conflict of interest
Labor MP Luke Gosling set to be prosecuted for assault by Commonwealth DPP
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is set to take over the case against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, to avoid a perceived conflict of interest within the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions.
abc.net.au
This is a depressing read but we all need to be aware of the terrible potential of the bird flu that has finally made its way to Australia and New Zealand. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
'List of doom' outlines birds facing extinction if deadly flu spreads
A list of thousands of Australian species have been ranked by threat level as the deadly H5 bird flu spreads.
abc.net.au
I engage an utterly basic AI service that tracks changes on Government websites. This is not impressive nor difficult to arrange, and I can do it for you in about 20 minutes. Holy crap, Lois.
Tom Studans@maximumwelfare.bsky.social · 17h agoI'm the first person to post about this on social media. There has been no media coverage yet. DEWR themselves have not posted about it on their social media, despite making other posts today. This is a highly consequential decision of government that will affect many recipients. Not good enough.
There are six degrees of Kevin Bacon — and even fewer degrees of familial separation between prominent members of the Australian media. @daanysaeed.bsky.social explains. www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/05/a...
Keeping it in the family: Australia’s modern media dynasties
There's no shortage of family connections in Australian media. But just how common is it for journalists to follow the family trade? And do claims of nepotism hold up?
crikey.com.au
Something happened at the Royal Commission that the Zionists baselessly don't like so because they're really smart they are now full-court baselessly suggesting the Royal Commission has actively facilitated antisemitism
"Commissioner Bell did not name the person who made the comments, but The Australian attributed those same comments to the Executive Council of Australian Jewry's Alex Ryvchin in an article published on Tuesday evening."
ABC News Australia@news.abc.net.au · 16h agoRoyal commissioner denies pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' antisemitism inquiry
Royal commissioner denies pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' antisemitism inquiry
Commissioner rebukes claim pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' hearing
The royal commission on antisemitism has hit back at comments from a prominent member of the Jewish community who accused pro-Palestinian groups of attempting to "hijack" the inquiry using "clickbait theatrics and gratuitous slurs".
abc.net.au
Minister Rishworth has failed to provide any sort of statement or communication in relation to this significant decision of government. No-one expects comment from the Minister, nor does she have anything to say. However, it is her job to own this decision and explain it, and to do so at the time.
Tom Studans@maximumwelfare.bsky.social · 17h ago#BREAKING 🚨 The new DEWR Secretary announced they'll seek to resume suspending or cancelling welfare payments on October 26 in respect of: • Refusal or failure to accept an offer of suitable work • Failure to 'reconnect' with a provider within 4 weeks www.dewr.gov.au/assuring-int...
We have zero confidence that DEWR can safely or lawfully administer the TCF – it's not possible. Yet again DEWR acting in bad faith with no regard for the human cost of compulsory activities, and they aren't offering any meaningful compensation to people who had their payment cancelled unlawfully.
Tom Studans@maximumwelfare.bsky.social · 17h ago#BREAKING 🚨 The new DEWR Secretary announced they'll seek to resume suspending or cancelling welfare payments on October 26 in respect of: • Refusal or failure to accept an offer of suitable work • Failure to 'reconnect' with a provider within 4 weeks www.dewr.gov.au/assuring-int...
I'm the first person to post about this on social media. There has been no media coverage yet. DEWR themselves have not posted about it on their social media, despite making other posts today. This is a highly consequential decision of government that will affect many recipients. Not good enough.
Tom Studans@maximumwelfare.bsky.social · 17h ago#BREAKING 🚨 The new DEWR Secretary announced they'll seek to resume suspending or cancelling welfare payments on October 26 in respect of: • Refusal or failure to accept an offer of suitable work • Failure to 'reconnect' with a provider within 4 weeks www.dewr.gov.au/assuring-int...
#BREAKING 🚨 The new DEWR Secretary announced they'll seek to resume suspending or cancelling welfare payments on October 26 in respect of: • Refusal or failure to accept an offer of suitable work • Failure to 'reconnect' with a provider within 4 weeks www.dewr.gov.au/assuring-int...
dewr.gov.au
every independent progressive publication be like: our special investigation has revealed that....the Australian government is NOT left-wing 🤯
sounds like now is a good time for non fascists to visit and support camp sovereignty in melbourne www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
Police hunt for offenders after alleged assault on Camp Sovereignty
Victoria Police are investigating an allegation of assault at Camp Sovereignty with a 37-year-old victim treated for facial injuries.
abc.net.au
Australia’s eSafety commissioner buried a report (released Friday afternoon) that shows the under 16 social media ban didn’t tangibly reduce teen social media use, and also resulted in parents tuning out of kids usage. We traded our privacy for no reason. theconversation.com/more-than-80...
More than 80% of kids still using social media despite ban, new eSafety report finds
The report provides more evidence Australia’s world-leading social media ban isn’t going to plan.
theconversation.com
We need to make space in the conversation to honour that one of my followers met Androgenic last weekend and he was wearing a big cowboy hat and matching outfit for some reason.
Who is heading up the newest "vibes-based" movement hoping to shake up Australian politics? A startup founder with an ad agency background. www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/03/d...
The Snoop: Daily Telegraph finds the real housing crisis, the Little Orange Book of Hanson, and more
Plus: Who's behind Build Australia, the shiny new campaign flooding your feed?
crikey.com.au
Couchman brothers' names power rankings: 1. Fletcher Couchman 2. Harvy Couchman 3. Ryan Couchman 4. Toby Couchman
How are these executives not in the clink? www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
‘What drugs do you want?’: How betting companies lured Luke Bateman into gambling more
“The entire sort of C-suite of the company was there. All the management team administration, and they were sort of all in a backroom doing drugs together,” the former gambling addict said of one even...
theage.com.au
A key software supplier warns the public service is drifting into deeper dependence on foreign tech companies and brittle legacy systems www.canberratimes.com.au/story/930657...
Govt digital agency rejects vendor lock-in claims from software giant
The debate over vendor lock-in and open-source software heats up.
canberratimes.com.au
David Pocock left stunned as Luke Bateman who has recovered from a serious gambling addiction also reveals he was being offered drugs, Pocock “The actual leaders of these companies knew what was happening?” Bateman “Not only did they know, they were participating in it.”💥
Tim Costello shocks the Senate after revealing a young man in prison who had his life turned upside down from gambling was being offered drugs & escorts by TAB & SportsBet as inducements “He was given escorts” & “asked, ‘what drugs you like?’” And we’re still just debating ads?
Kmart is selling surveillance camera glasses for $89. Stock has completely sold out
