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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
AI intrusions. Australia lags the world in safeguarding personal data michaelwest.com.au/ai-intrusions-au…
AI intrusions. Australia lags the world in safeguarding personal dataWhen police extract data from your phone using Cellebrite AI technology, that data can now legally move to cloud servers owned by an Israeli company, governed by Israeli law, and accessible to the Israeli government.Once again, our Government appears to be scrambling for answers as laws and regulations governing data privacy are not up to the task, while other comparable democracies appear to do much better.World’s ‘better’ practices
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Prime Minister just confirmed how Labor is run for News Corp and the 1%, by handing Lachlan Murdoch’s right hand strategist a critical NY diplomatic post.
Image of Australia’s next NY consul general Siobhan McKenna
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The Klaxon News @theklaxon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨The Exclusive Brethren was highly active at remote, NT Indigenous polling booths at the last federal election, an inquiry has heard. Inquiry told Gina Rinehart's private jet ferried Brethren members. Rinehart rejects the claims as "fake news" ... theklaxon.com.au/la6f
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Exclusive Brethren highly active in NT at federal election - The Klaxon
A private jet owned by Gina Rinehart flew Exclusive Brethren members to remote Northern Territory communities to campaign at the last federal election, an inquiry has heard.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 22/09/2026
Australia Institute research shows voters across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support a 25% tax on gas exports, which could raise an estimated $17 billion in revenue each year. Yet the Australian Parliament has failed to act. This new ad highlights the important issue.
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Belinda Barnet @manjusrii.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump, who has just banned CNN and Politico from the White House because he doesn’t like their reporting, has decided Australia’s digital duty of care laws are “viewpoint based censorship”
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US warns Australia that imposing digital duty of care on big tech would be seen as censorship
Trump administration expresses ‘serious concerns’ that forcing firms to allow algorithm optout would infringe Americans’ free speech
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John Kennedy @john-in-geraldton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
ZIONISM continues to take control in Australia.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Cellebrite gets Government blessing to share your phone Michael Sainsbury reports. Read it here: michaelwest.com.au/cellebrite-gets-…
Michael West Media story graphic
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Barbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Estimates is an exercise in accountability. Australians have a right to know how public money is being spent. Dr Johnson was questioned over major budget blowouts, project delays & contracting practices in the BoM, and when he didn't come prepared to Estimates, was scrutinised.
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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Given that Barnaby Joyce has reassured everyone he’s not Jesus, reposting this from 2024
Greek icon I made of Saint Barnaby. Holding a mobile phone, a XXXX beer and a planter box
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Euronews @euronews.com · 29/08/2026
Is Twitter back? Ex-employee fights to revive the blue bird
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Is Twitter back? Ex-employee fights to revive the blue bird
Is Twitter back? A startup including former Twitter staffer Stephen Coates launched a new platform this week, giving users early access to a “reclaimed” social media platform and the chance to take the fight to Elon Musk.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 25/08/2026
Gas giant Woodside announced its half-yearly profits today, and the results are incredible but not surprising. While Australia suffers through an “energy crisis” the gas companies are reporting record profits, well in contrast to wage growth and inflation. #auspol
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 19/08/2026
Australians have been dudded by the gas industry. It’s past time governments admitted it. On Follow the Money this week, @richarddenniss.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social discuss how the gas industry tricked Australia – and how we can stop it happening again. #auspol 🎧 theaus.in/4goevdi
Photo of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the House of Representatives
NEW EPISODE | How the gas industry tricked Australia with Richard Denniss
Listen to Follow the Money now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 13/08/2026
Jailed whistleblower David McBride to be released after becoming eligible for parole
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Breaking: Jailed whistleblower David McBride to be released after becoming eligible for parole
The former military lawyer was convicted in 2024 for stealing and sharing top-secret defence material with journalists.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Highly profitable health insurers BUPA, NIB, HCF, Medibank dragging Australia towards a US-style 'managed health system' by stealth Claudia Weisenberger v important story #auspol michaelwest.com.au/buyer-beware...
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Buyer beware. Private health insurance funds are in your GP's office - Michael West
Private health insurers are making their way into your doctor's office and the specialists they refer you to. It may not be to your benefit.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
KASPAROV: Why can't NATO shoot down Russian missiles over Ukrainian territory? When Iran attacked Israel, the Americans, French, British shot down Iranian missiles. Why can one shoot down Iranian missiles flying at Israel but cannot shoot down Russian missiles flying at Ukraine?
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Building a hospital for street dogs. My next mission. It's not going to be easy on the 12th September in England but it will be done. You can get involved and support here www.happydoggo.com/tinas-hospit...
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
“Australians are not being investigated for hating Jews. They are being investigated for objecting to a genocide.” Andrew Brown on the Royal Commission into #Antisemitism #auspol michaelwest.com.au/royal-commis...
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Royal Commission into Antisemitism a "$131 Million Whinge" - Michael West
Royal Commission into Antisemitism will not defeat antisemitism. It is a government buying absolution with $131m of public money
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Sit down.
Two frames. 1. Barnaby Joyce as on TV turning to shout “SIDDOWN!” 2. Two dogs on grass beside a fence, one black and white, the other curly blond. Black and white one says: “I was only asking if he regretted hitching his wagon to an even bigger attention seeker…”
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Debbie Northway 🇦🇺🦘🐨 @debbienorthway.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
#Auspol #Australia
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 07/07/2026
⚡️ The IOC is dropping its ban on Russian athletes, letting sports federations decide if they can compete under their national flag again.
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
According to Bild, Russian nationals have been detained on the Serbia-Hungary border. They were allegedly planning blow up a German defense plant that provides aid to Ukraine. And this, dear Europeans, is why you need to stop issuing visas to Russians.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Emergency doctor endures Gaza tragedy, saves lives, but criticises Israel, get complaints, has specialist training frozen. Andrew Brown interviews Dr Mo #auspol #AHPRA #antisemitism michaelwest.com.au/dr-mo-gaza-d...
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Dr Mo. Gaza doctor in Australia on consequences of AHPRA decision - Michael West
Dr Mohammad Mustafa has lost dozens of relatives in Gaza, killed, tortured, raped, their homes destroyed. He speaks to MWM about AHPRA.
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 03/07/2026
Predicted $27bn wartime windfall for Australian LNG exporters reignites calls for new gas tax
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Predicted $27bn wartime windfall for Australian LNG exporters reignites calls for new gas tax
David Pocock says the huge revenue boost for gas companies underscores that Australians are ‘missing out on a fair return’ * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s giant LNG exporters are set to enjoy a $27bn boost to their revenues due to the Middle East conflict, according to new government estimates already being used to push for higher gas taxes. Despite being among the three biggest LNG exporters in the world, Australia collects relatively little tax compared to other resource-rich nations such as Norway and Qatar. Continue reading...
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Malevolently Curious @argus.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Well white guilt is when you rippoff taxpayers for expenses not in the line of work...never forget the preachers steal the most www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11...
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Full report into so-called 'sports rorts scandal' released
The head of Scott Morrison's department found that then-cabinet minister Bridget McKenzie displayed "some significant shortcomings" in her oversight of a grants program that later became known as the ...
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🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🍉 @chrishehim.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: One Nation - Hands Off Our Rights At Work www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/pa...
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One Nation - Hands Off Our Rights At Work
One Nation say they are the party of workers, but their actions say differently. Time and time again Pauline Hanson and One Nation have voted against our rights at work. She’s voted against: • Same Jo...
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Where have we seen this before? My @smh cartoon.
Single frame. Pauline Hanson at the lecture of the National Press Club. A few other journos visible. Back view of female journalist saying “Did you help your daughter get a taxpayer-funded job while she seemingly campaigns full-time for you?”
Hanson with finger raised says “Quiet Piggy.”
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Embarrassing. By showing up Hanson “passed the test” Fuck me dead, how do you get to such a position of supine pointlessness?
By showing up today Pauline Hanson passed the test. More exposure for our potential leaders will lead to more informed voters – that should be encouraged. By wading out of familiar waters, the senator’s message got to more voters, and more voters had the chance to evaluate Hanson’s vision and policy. Clearly not all of that policy and vision was fully formed, but that’s not out of the ordinary for this time in the electoral cycle.
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Jane Hume skewered as she scrambles to avoid choosing between first-home buyers & investors. PK doesn’t let it go, then when cornered, “that’s a ridiculous question.” 🙄 Yikes. She’ll be now praying no one sees this pathetic display, esp people locked out of housing. #auspol
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Crikey @crikey.com.au · 31/05/2026
Opinion | "WA taxpayers should be raking in at least $5 billion a year from the gold miners in this sort of boom ... Then again, Australia has form when it comes to not maximising value from its gold good fortune." www.crikey.com.au/2026/05/26/g...
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Forget gas. What about taxing gold and iron ore properly?
Taxpayers are encumbered with backbreaking debt, all while the Rineharts and Palmers of the world rake in $120 billion from iron ore. And that's before we look at gold, too.
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
But surely the announcement of the gas reservation policy has absolutely smashed Santos and Woodside??
Charts showing share price growth since 6 May (the day before the gas reservation policy was announced)

ASX200: -3.3%
Woodside: +0.8%
Santos: +2.5%
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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
It's like #NewsCorpse sub-editors were competing for the nation's worst, boomer-baiting headline after last night's Budget. ⤵️ (↙️Courier Mail came in last) All that work you did on Facebook paying for Murdoch's "news" content/kids social media ban sure paid off, @albomp.bsky.social ... 🙄 #auspol
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Giles MacDonogh @gilesmacdonogh.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Death of Ittai Gradel, who uncovered the British Museum scandal: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ittai Gradel: Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61
Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum.
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Jen G Lambie @jenglambie.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
"It beggers belief".....
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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Woolworths was in court this week facing ACCC charges of misleading consumers. But even if the ACCC wins, Australia’s supermarket duopoly won’t be busted any time soon. That’s because the government has blocked the ACCC from divestiture powers. Me in @crikey.com.au www.crikey.com.au/2026/04/24/w...
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Even if Woolworths and Coles lose in court, our supermarket oligopoly will live on
Regardless of the outcome of the court actions against Woolworths and Coles, it's clear that Australia's politicians are the true impediment to consumer protections.
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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Gas giants are breathing a sigh of relief after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ruled out a 25 per cent tax on exports in next month's budget. But for how long will the federal government resist something that one leading expert says is in our "national interest"?
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Why the gas tax momentum is building to stop selling Australia short
Gas giants are breathing a sigh of relief after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ruled out a 25 per cent tax on exports in next month's budget. But for how long will the federal government resist something that one leading expert says is in our "national interest"?
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Invisible things. My @smh @ theage cartoon.
Single frame containing two panels. Title: “INVISIBLE THINGS” First panel. Empty frame, captioned “Australian gas, extracted and exported by large multinational companies.” Second panel. Identical empty  frame, captioned “The benefit to Australia from the export of our gas.”
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 14/04/2026
The pressure is on. Bosses of major gas exporters will be dragged before a Senate inquiry later this month, where they'll be asked to explain why they pay next to nothing for Australia's gas. Here’s why we’re pushing for a 25% gas export tax: theaus.in/4sxqhWQ
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
The phrase balls-out insane is overused these days but…
Screenshot from The Oz “True culprit behind this energy crisis is global renewable policy”
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 27/03/2026
Right now, gas companies get most of the gas they export from Australia for free. Our research shows Australian voters across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support a 25% tax on gas exports. Help fix our gas export laws. Sign the petition: theaus.in/4sAPAYG
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Bundestag, Katharina Dröge to Merz: "The Taurus is important right now. You promised it to the people of Ukraine when you were in the opposition. Act now, while you are in government." Couldn't agree more! 👏
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Jim Pembroke @jimpembroke.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
"Clearly a figure of speech" says Thorpe. L-NP are such hypocrites. Rmr Barnaby Joyce comparing votes to "bullets". "Load up that magazine" he said. "Goodbye Albo." Link: youtu.be/7C6dOOjr9tE?... #auspol
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Independent Australia @independentaus.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Our catalogue of major reasons Peter Dutton should never be PM now numbers 85. Michelle Pini updates the list of cons. There is currently a consistent crusade by the legacy media to turn a “monster” into a credible contender for the top job but we’re not buying it. @michellepini.bsky.social
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85 reasons why peter Dutton is unfit to be PM ... and counting
Independent Australia's catalogue of major reasons Peter Dutton should never be prime minister now numbers 85. Michelle Pini updates the list of cons.
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