Suzanne Smith

@suzipeep.bsky.social

Six-time Walkley Award winning journalist, writer and author of ‘The Altar Boys,’ - a powerful expose of clerical abuse cover-up. https://amzn.asia/d/2Lv0MuJ Fellow of the State Library of NSW. Maker of podcasts, long-form TV docos and digital stories.

Dear SMH, What happened to your motto; ‘Independent Always.’ The Wilcox cartoon regarding the clamour for a Royal Commission should not have caused an apology. Cartoonists play an important role in our democracy to spark debate and highlight issues that need broader considerations. CathyWilcox

When this blows over I might have to share some of the emails I’ve received over the days which really make me wonder why I am the one accused of hatred. There is deep unresolved trauma being spewed by some of these people and we cannot consent to living according to their warped reality.

Compass tomorrow night on @ABCaustralia 630 pm Our investigation into #TheSaints cult and the Christian churches tackling cultish behaviour in their communities. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/11/01/8F697FE6-F702-40D3-B02A-439D39512DF3/ABC_Compass_ep2_wk10_30_MASTER.MOV

Very sad news with the passing of Audrey Nash. One of the most courageous women I have ever met. She never faltered in her fight to get justice for the survivors of clerical sexual abuse in the Newcastle #Catholic diocese - including for her own son, Andrew. Her story is in my book #TheAltarBoys.

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The brave former Anglican Bishop of Newcastle - Greg Thompson - is on Compass now. Catch up on ABC Iview. Also featuring Steven Smith - who has campaigned for justice for survivors. Why does the Anglican Church treat him as outsider ? He stood up against clerical abuse cover up. #Anglican #Abuse

Aussies …Make sure you check your electricity / energy bill for the $300 Federal Govt rebate ! My company had not passed it on !!!! “…..households are eligible for up to $300 of energy bill relief, and eligible small businesses may receive up to $325. @acccgovau #electricity

Very scary to hear Elon Musk call people’s US social security funds, ‘entitlements.’ In the U.S people have to pay into the scheme over years with THEIR OWN MONEY. It’s their money. Get your greedy hands off it. You are taking it to justify your tax cut.

Ruhle: The left-leaning podcast MeidasTouch has just done the unthinkable—dethroned Joe Rogan to become the country’s most popular podcast…

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.