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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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Allan invites disrespect and distrust by using language unworthy of a leader
Language used by the Premier in a media release is unworthy of her office.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Do you know now more about the DPS IT fracas? Contact me via signal or Theema.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
My Threema ID:https://threema.id/FEBZ3W4D
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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Tom Ravlic FIPA FFA on X: "I struggled for 43 years without knowing anybody else with hypoparathyroidism. I found fellow travelers online. Why should a younger person with a similar disorder not have the chance to get closure earlier than I did? I would want my younger under 16 self to have had access https://t.co/CWZ3PWc47k" / X
I struggled for 43 years without knowing anybody else with hypoparathyroidism. I found fellow travelers online. Why should a younger person with a similar disorder not have the chance to get closure earlier than I did? I would want my younger under 16 self to have had access https://t.co/CWZ3PWc47k
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
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Segal report must be subject to parliamentary scrutiny
The new parliament should establish a committee inquiry to look into the 20-page report before any recommendations expanding the envoy’s power and influence are approved.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
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Commentary on Ley's ascension leaves quite a bit to be desired
Criticism might be appropriate - politicians are used to it - but the timing of some of the worst commentary on Sussan Ley's appointment says more about the commentators than their target.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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The dark arts of using numbers as a campaign weapon
Two sets of numbers have been used by the ALP to characterise the coalition as high spending or lining the pockets of bosses. Both should be regarded as bollocks.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
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Need a public sector debate? Here's an experiment with artificial intelligence
No public debate between Senators Katy Gallagher and Jane Hume on public sector issues invites a question: what would one look like if it did take place? Chat GPT allows us to ponder.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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Working from home - the phantom menace of Australian politics
Senator Jane Hume is still fielding questions over a working from home policy the coalition thought it had laid to rest.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
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Politicians should learn from academics
The Coalition should not be surprised that its polling numbers are going down. There are policies they did not put out there early enough for people to absorb properly.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
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Is a five dollar a week tax cut next year worth a five-dollar donation today?
Ask yourself a question: is there really a cost-of-living crisis if political parties are asking supporters to throw scarce funds at them?
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
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Laying sound foundations for policy debate crucial to win the public over
The coalition's change of a work for home policy should never have been necessary. Insufficient time was given for people to understand it in a heated electoral environment when power is at stake,
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
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Lifting the bonnet on Chalmers’ spray at Dutton
The Albanese government is painting a particular picture of Peter Dutton in its rhetoric and the result is more Dali than Rembrandt. The coalition has some work to do to reshape his image.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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Freedom of Information officers quicker than media unit
Publishing letters to Instagram is now seen as putting an official document in the public domain
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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Gallagher challenges Hume to a public sector debate
There are a series of issues the Coalition must be clear on before Hume accepts the debate challenge.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
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Can campaign slogans bite pollies on the rear?
Both major political parties have campaign slogans that have been played and preyed on by their political opponents. Are they sufficiently psychologically agile to shift?
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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Protocol is understandable but history matters, too
The FoI request that saw two e-mails that explained the rationale behind why Chalmers’ media release that launched a tax law ‘food fight’ wasn't uploaded by Treasury raises further questions.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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Treasury e-mail reveals why small business tax release was “too political”
E-mails supplied after a successful FoI request reveals a feisty media release on a coalition tax policy was “too political” for Treasury officials to upload.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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Expert says divisive rhetoric 'not okay' on terror threats - con jobs or otherwise.
Peta Lowe is an expert voice who says the division surrounding the criminal con job on the Dural caravan is not conducive to social cohesion
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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Daniel campaign gets $520,000 boost after a month-long fundraising drive
The Goldstein independent is also holding her campaign launch this weekend ahead of budget week and an expected election announcement.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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Taxpayers deserve to see everything a minister says in one spot
A tussle between Senator Jane Hume and Treasury secretary, Dr Steven Kennedy, points to a need to revise criteria for what appears on a ministers' web site.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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Taxpayers deserve to see everything a minister says in one spot
A tussle between Senator Jane Hume and Treasury secretary, Dr Steven Kennedy, points to a need to revise criteria for what appears on a ministers' web site.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
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Easier to consult properly on policy than make enemies
Policymaking is not an enviable task, but some politicians and policy makers make it tougher on themselves by not being a bit smarter about ensuring they respect stakeholders and expertise.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
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Has respect gone out of fashion?
The Western Australian premier’s attempt at characterising a sledge at the US vice president as a light moment ignores the fact the remark made at a leadership forum was disrespectful.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
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Directors' guidance should be black letter law
The ASX corporate governance council should be turfed, and the guidance it sets promulgated by a statutory standard setter in the same fashion as standards applying to auditors.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
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Does the Federal Government have a strategy to manage grumpy accountants and their clients?
The Federal Election will be held during a time when small businesses and their tax advisers are focused on tax returns. Will criticisms of the accounting profession bite the ALP on the rear?
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
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The myth of free lunches for bosses
A policy to simplify taxation in a narrow area for small businesses has become a prompt for silly class warfare.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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The myth of free lunches for bosses
A policy to simplify taxation in a narrow area for small businesses has become a prompt for silly class warfare.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
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Canberra Sentinel | Tom Ravlic | Substack
News, features and opinion on the political scene in Canberra. Click to read Canberra Sentinel, by Tom Ravlic, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
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Why do 16-year-old share trades matter?
The people who should answer some questions on the share trading discourse might well be those pointing fingers and not the opposition leader.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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Curious aspects to the proposed shake-up of accounting and audit rulemaking
Transparency is key to the Albanese government's proposal to revamp accounting and audit rules. Here's a deep dive into the concept.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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Ravlic at Large S2E8 Jeff Schoep
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 17/01/2025
"This sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom...it allows the US to go after non-US citizens for effectively doing journalism." Dr Emma Shortis talking to Tom Ravlic on Critical Line Item about our open letter calling for a pardon for Assange. @emmashortis.bsky.social @facthound.bsky.social
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
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Ravlic at Large Season Two - YouTube
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
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Ravlic at Large Season Two - YouTube
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
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Ravlic At Large Season One - YouTube
This is the first season of Ravlic At Large
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
You can connect to the Ravlic At Large YouTube channel via the QR Code.
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Imogen @imogenib.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Worth connecting folks. If you haven’t taken the time to listen to a Ravlic interview, you’re missing out. Intelligent and relevant journalism. Check him out. #auspol
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
You can connect to the Ravlic At Large YouTube channel via the QR Code.
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Please subscribe to my new channel!! Series 2 coming soon. #auspol youtube.com/@ravlicatlar...
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
How to find the place where parliament buried past inquiries. www.youtube.com/live/7GVsd3k...
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Wyvernsrose #RaiseTheRate @wyvernsrose.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Let the phrase: "Children should be seen and not heard" BE consigned to history Never leave kids in the dark... It's far scarier in the dark with the unknown all around Speak to them about what's happening They will discuss it using their own words and have questions 📌
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Tom Ravlic @facthound.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
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Critical Line Item with Tom Ravlic
An unmissable analysis of contemporary political, business and regulatory developments.
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