Any politician who makes that promise knows they won't be able to keep it. It would take years to implement and the cost of the legal consequences would be prohibitive My vote will go to the politician who promises to accelerate the current efforts to reduce Australia's demand for oil, gas and coal

Craig Thomler @craigthomler.bsky.social · 3d ago

Australian governments are doing too little too slowly. My vote will go to the politicians who promise to end fossil fuel exports from Australia. But they have to act on it. #auspol

Karl Stefanovic doesn't have the balls to invite persons with actual expertise relevant to his podcast topic of choice to participate in a genuine debate.

Graham Readfearn@readfearn.bsky.social · 3d ago

Fresh from interviewing far-right British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, Karl Stefanovic welcomed Coalition leaders Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan for a "debate" about net zero. I watched it. Beware claims of renewables covering "two Tasmanias" of land.

So why is the Federal Government going to spend millions of scarce dollars from the national coffers on a feasibility study for a new oil refinery? Because the WA tail wags the national dog, most likely www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

EVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisis

EVs and hybrids made up almost half of new cars bought between April and June, Australian Automobile Association data shows

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You could not make this stuff up! Well, okay, if you knew Senator Canavan well enough, you might

Chris Bowen@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · last wk.

For once I agree with Senator Canavan. He knows that renewable energy means cheaper electricity - so why are the Coalition doing everything they can to block them?

A cogent piece by @profraywills.futuresmart.com.au that portrays ALP conference as renewable energy (RE) milestone, in which RE is a key economic driver AND differences of opinion re domestic and export uses of gas = unresolved tension rather than overt conflict reneweconomy.com.au/labor-confer...

Labor conference puts electrification at the centre – and gas smells like a political fault line

The lesson from Adelaide is not that Labor solved the gas question. It is that the party still understands the future is with renewables, electrification and decarbonisation.

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Well, I would like to hit the Victorian Liberal Party with those 1.5 fists at 1km, given their intention to enforce a minimum 2km gap between wind turbines and farmers' homes

Prof Ray Wills@profraywills.futuresmart.com.au · 2w ago

#FunFacts #42 250m wind turbine visual impact A shortened guide A 250 m high turbine 1 km distant: ~1.5 fists stacked at arm’s length 5 km: a golf ball at arm’s length 10 km: less than a thumb‑width 20 km: turbine would appear as tall as the tip of your pinky

It was John Howard who described the Liberal Party as "a broad church". I doubt he intended that its breadth would accommodate the likes of this extremist. His ongoing presence will condemn the party to remain unappealing to voters in in suburban electorates www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

Thorn in the side: Antic’s Liberal Party future at risk after praise for One Nation

After Angus Taylor highlighted One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts’ antisemitic and fringe views, Antic declared Roberts a “clear thinker” and “decent bloke”.

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Birmo, it's all very well for admirers of Sam Neill to reminisce and what-if but there's a big item we're avoiding here. Namely, which nation gets to conduct the official memorial service? Given the tricky history between Oz and Enz - I'm thinking underarm bowling - this could get awkward, TSTL

John Birmingham@birmo.bsky.social · 3w ago

Sam Neill would have made a great James Bond.

Promised to "drain the swamp" but reduced to draining the pool. Again. And again. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Crews again drain Trump’s troubled reflecting pool

Workers observed draining water from Lincoln Memorial pool plagued by algae blooms and peeling paint

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An informed and perceptive piece by @tommcilroy.bsky.social AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett comes across as worldly-wise and a clear thinker www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Albanese juggles national security and trade in foreign policy bonanza. The stakes could not be higher | Tom McIlroy

China may be the biggest loser in landmark week where the PM met leaders of India, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea

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As a lifelong Labor man - member/candidate/staffer/voter - I have a heartfelt message for our Prime Minister. @albomp.bsky.social Right now, our country needs less of your potent political skills and much, much more of your care and affection. Seriously, that is what we need

If you are looking for a good news story about motor vehicle emissions, look no further

The Driven@thedriven.io · last mo.

For the first time new #EVs are not only covering all growth in the vehicle fleet, but are causing the permanent exit of fossil fuel vehicles from the fleet https://thedriven.io/2026/07/03/a-momentous-and-historic-turning-point-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-ice-age-in-australia/

Not only did Antony Green raise the election analysis bar to unprecedented heights, he took pains to depart without haste so he could be available to help ensure that Casey Briggs was fully prepared to take the reins - an all-round great human.

Prof Ray Wills@profraywills.futuresmart.com.au · last mo.

Antony Green captured dispensing the magic @antonygreenelec.bsky.social Antony Green is retiring – sign his retirement card! getup.to/pj554caC5rdFx @getup.org.au

Here's an absolute banger from @birmo.bsky.social This from a few days ago, but latest is exceptionally good too... if you're not reading his stuff, you are missing out. aliensideboob.substack.com/p/the-perpet...

The perpetual-grievance siren

A billionaire wandered out to the helicopter deck of his favourite hyperyacht this week to remind us all that platforming a fascist is important to democracy…

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A clever use of metaphor by @adammorton.bsky.social to update us on climate change and renewable energy. And, here's the free popcorn, it finishes on an optimistic note My fave bit: "Solar energy ... grew 30% in 2025 – the single largest annual increase of any electricity source in history"

Adam Morton@adammorton.bsky.social · last mo.

A Clear Air column - last one for a few weeks. The year is half over, lot's happening, some thoughts on some of it. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

@tommcilroy.bsky.social @joshbutler.bsky.social Tom or Josh: Do you know if there is a neat summary of the proposed gambling reforms AND the alleged shortcomings relative to the 'Murphy Report' recommendations? If so, where?

Didn't take long for the gloss to smudge did it? The more exposure she gets, the faster the dye will wash out of her hair And, here's something I didn't expect to be posting: Well said Paul Hogan! [“How can it be a monoculture? We’re all migrants, except the Aboriginals.”]

Rick Grounds@rgrounds16.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I am very confident that Pauline Hanson will be burnt to a dry and bitter crisp well before the 2028 Federal election. Why? For example: "young workers are lazy, unreliable and glued to their phones (and) paid parental leave shouldn’t be a right for women www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

"I have always liked Karl. I have enjoyed his success. If he’s now setting off to sell racists, thugs and conspiracy theorists, I hope he fails." I expect that he will fail, if only coz the pool of corporate A$$ for right-wing causes is just a smelly frog pond www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I have always wished the best for Karl Stefanovic. But if he’s selling racists, thugs and conspiracy theorists, I hope he fails | Hugh Riminton

When I first met Stefanovic he was immediately likable. How has his compass shifted so far that he platforms a man who stirs up terrorist attacks on mosques?

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Who cares? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine immediately after Today host’s podcast controversy

Network says it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today, days after he interviewed far-right activist Tommy Robinson on independent podcast

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Yes, Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, tell us again how climate change is a "hoax"

Leah Stokes@leahstokes.bsky.social · last mo.

The heatwave in Europe is so extreme, it's 25–32°F (14–18°C) above normal. You read that right. France recorded it's hottest day ever. The UK had its hottest ever June day. The ground is exceeding 122°F (50°C). People are dying. Tell me again why we shouldn't talk about climate change???

This is very welcome news. Both groups are toxic carbuncles on the body of our democracy

Paul Karp@paulkarp.bsky.social · last mo.

Right-wing campaign group Advance and the Exclusive Brethren will be compelled to attend a parliamentary inquiry into the 2025 election. JSCEM statement said they were asked nicely and declined - so now compelling them

🧵 A pity this mature and thoughtful article is behind a paywall Some key quotes follow "Both Hanson and Taylor talk about uniting Australia under the same civic values and laws – a goal few would argue against. But values and laws are not the same as culture." www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

Asked five times, there was one word Angus Taylor couldn’t say

When Pauline Hanson said Australia must be a monoculture, not multicultural, she laid out a dichotomy – and another minefield for Taylor to dance around.

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Pauline Hanson's advocacy for Australia to be 'monocultural' might appeal to some Australians and startle or horrify many more. But there's no "might" about the agonies it is inflicting on the so-called leader of the Federal Coalition. Angus Taylor is on a road to nowhere (apols to Talking Heads)

My sentiments exactly, writ large and eloquently by Mark Kenny

Dr Sally@drsally.bsky.social · last mo.

Did you see this 👇🏼?

Well worth a read, especially if you need an antidote to Pauline Hanson! www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

The Afghan family who are safe at last and full of hope, thanks to an Australia Pauline Hanson will never know

In International Refugee Week, two speeches paint starkly different visions of the country

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I am very confident that Pauline Hanson will be burnt to a dry and bitter crisp well before the 2028 Federal election. Why? For example: "young workers are lazy, unreliable and glued to their phones (and) paid parental leave shouldn’t be a right for women www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

One Nation craves mainstream appeal, but Pauline Hanson’s bleak vision of Australia shows she’s firmly on the fringes | Tom McIlroy

On the national stage, Hanson attacked multiculturalism and spoke of a ‘transgender insurgency’. It could be a reality check for voters

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I suspect Pauline Hanson won't read this diplomatic yet quietly pointed response to her Islamophobic ranting at the NPC yesterday. I also suspect Aftab Malik knows her position is not for changing. But he's put it on the record and we've seen him make the effort www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

As a Muslim, it is encouraging to hear Pauline Hanson quote from a book. If there’s one thing we need, it’s more reading | Aftab Malik

Her latest remarks drew on Ed Husain’s memoir The Islamist. Reading more may help reframe the debate on Islam, writes Australia’s special envoy to combat Islamophobia

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This dramatic progress in just 12 months is great news @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social I'm wondering when these actual facts will be reported in News Corp publications instead of lies and misinformation about renewable energy. When hell freezes over perhaps!

Chris Bowen@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Australia is absolutely leading the world when it comes to battery installation. And its helping reduce prices for everyone, not just people who have them.

Most TV morning show hosts have SFA knowledge of relevant facts; their producers thrive on bad news and contrarian 'personalities'; and, when it comes to the crunch, they don't really give a shit

Adam Morton@adammorton.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Perhaps someone can ask Barnaby Joyce how the climate change department - the existence and actions of this department - has “deindustrialised Australia”. What actions and what is the deindustrialisation that has happened as a result. Thanks v much.

Even if this is hidden behind the paywall, the headline says 90% of what you need to know. The rest is the how! About bloody time! We the voters and taxpayers are entitled to know this element of how our parliament operates www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

Decades of secrecy to end with Parliament House lobbyists unmasked

A major overhaul of the parliamentary pass system will force the public disclosure of business representatives roaming private corridors.

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