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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

David Shoebridge; There are 500 Australians who have fought in the Israel Military. Home Affairs doesn’t ask or check. @davidshoebridge.bsky.social #auspol youtube.com/shorts/lcPQI...

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Do you know the Aus Government doesn't track if people here have fought in a foreign military?

YouTube video by Senator David Shoebridge

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 13/10/2026

"It's hugely popular. The community wants it. They're sick of gas companies getting Australian's gas for free," Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young talking about a 25% gas export tax on ABC 7.30. Join the call for a national plebiscite: gas-plebiscite.australiainstitute.o…

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Andrew Wilkie MP @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

It’s Anti-Poverty Week this week, and I stood with colleagues and community advocates to remind the Gov that while 3.7 million Australians live in poverty, including one in seven adults and one in six children, the Gov’s priorities are clearly out of whack #auspol #raisetherate

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 13/10/2026

"It feels to me Australia hasn't been prepared to back its own values." Ben Doherty & @emmashortis.bsky.social on the Australian government's approach to US sanctions on the International Criminal Court. "Here is the rules-based order under attack & we're not coming to the party." #auspol

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

New figures in - Australians still hate Trump's USA, but like Canada live.thepoint.com.au

Charts showing since 20204 Australian travel to Canada is up nearly 20% while it is down 5% to the USA

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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

The Albanese Government is the most secretive federal government we've had in decades. It protects lobbyists, keeps ministerial diaries closed, and has repeatedly made FoI requests more challenging and more expensive.

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‘Bully boy’ accusations fly over nuclear waste secrecy

The Albanese government is fighting to keep these FOI documents hidden. Jacqui Lambie and others on the crossbench aren’t happy.

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The Great Gas Giveaway just hit $78billon. And look, tbf, the gas companies are doing it tough. The government choosing to not do a 25% tax on gas exports is only fair - not like there are any needs currently being unmet... health, education, care, poverty, disability... live.thepoint.com.au

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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Mehreen Faruqi fights on in the Senate to suspend standing orders, calling on the govt to stop siding with Netanyahu & “sadistic con artist” Trump on the genocide in Gaza, to expel the Israeli Ambassador & stop the arms trade with Israel. #auspol

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Three weeks out from her election Trump has sent Federal agents in to raid US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. This is part of his attack on migrants, especially Somali migrants. We need to resist this racist authoritarian politics wherever it rises. Wrong in the US, wrong here too.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Better for the Albanese govt to make a clear decision to #EndAUKUS now, rather than have this humiliating and dangerous farce drag on any longer.

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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The International Court of Justice demands that Israel return the occupied territories, including Jerusalem, and pay compensation to the Palestinians. I know it won’t make a difference but at least ICJ is on the right side of history!!!

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Rick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

are these people (management) silly or malicious or both

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Maranoa Girl @maranoagirl.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

WHAT AUSTRALIANS ACTUALLY WANT

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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The government's planned cuts to private health rebates for over 65s would hit low-income pensioners hardest. They target older Australians who've made payments for decades to secure the certainty of private health cover in retirement.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

No surprise; Australia's political & media establishment won't even acknowledge the Red Lines Package: - Labor knows its pretence of upholding international law and human rights would look even more hypocritical, and - politicians & media would need to confront the "G" word. #GazaGenocide #auspol

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/10/2026

New analysis reveals the positive impact this year’s property tax changes have had on those who’d previously been locked out of the housing market. Learn more australiainstitute.org.au/post/turn…

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Nicole Chvastek @nicolechvastek.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Hey One Nation hate team. It’s not the migrant family living next door who are screwing us.

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mariecolemanao.bsky.social @mariecolemanao.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Oh FFS. He's a barrister by profession. He's skilled at questioning relevant witnesses. Different from common bully tactics of some Senators in Estimates.

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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Albanese hits back at Tim Wilson on the economy after his own former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg finally admitted the Coalition while in power “spent too much & wasted money” “If only Mr Frydenberg was in a position to have some influence”🔥 #auspol

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/10/2026

Australia Institute analysis shows Australia is on the verge of its “biggest improvement in housing affordability in 50 years”. Read more here: australiainstitute.org.au/post/turn…

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Emma Shortis @emmashortis.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

“Australia opposes the death penalty in all circumstances for all people.”* *Except, apparently, when Pete Hegseth wants to put it on the telly.

Senator Penny Wong tweet from May 2023:

“Australia condemns Iran’s barbaric abuses of human rights and reaffirms its call on Iran to immediately cease all executions.

Australia opposes the death penalty in all circumstances for all people.

We will continue to work with partners to hold Iran to account.”

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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

“It’s a bully-boy tactic!” That’s corruption-busting barrister Geoffrey Watson SC’s description of @albomp.bsky.social’s new secrecy tactic of taking #FOI winners to court, and exposing those winners to hundreds of thousands in legal costs. #DontWinAnFOI #auspol

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‘Bully boy’ accusations fly over nuclear waste secrecy

The Albanese government is fighting to keep these FOI documents hidden. Jacqui Lambie and others on the crossbench aren’t happy.

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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We are in Canberra reminding politicians to ground themselves in the values of fairness, compassion and safety - values that represent our community. At a time when refugee rights are under attack, we need more politicians to represent and defend our multicultural communities.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

"We're here in disgust with our government that still supports — whether it's intelligence, money, arms — a genocidal regime in Israel". Credit to ABC for [all too rare] coverage of the increasing numbers of Australians opposing Israel's #GazaGenocide, and our government's role. #auspol

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Sun 11Oct2026. Huge crowd, superb speeches by everyone at the pro-Palestine rally in Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia today. @greens.org.au @mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social easily got the loudest cheers and applause. The love for her was huge. #auspol #nswpol #StopTheGenocide #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine

Peter Murphy after the pro-Palestine rally in Hyde Park, Sydney, Sun 11Oct2026.

Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi speaks at the pro-Palestine rally in Hyde Park, Sydney Sunday 11Oct2026.

Pro-Palestine march in Sydney, Sunday 11Oct2026.

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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Ampol profits are up 376% as the oil sector cashes in on Iran war. The windfall profits come as Australians suffer soaring petrol prices and the Labor government refuses to adequately tax the sector. www.deepcutnews.com/p/ampol-prof...

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Ampol profits up 376% as oil sector cashes in on Iran war

The US-Israeli war on Iran has been a cash bonanza for the oil sector as Australians pay the costs

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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

It’s really weird right now following lots of left wing politically active people from metro areas, while living in a rural community. The Canberra bubble just doesn’t care about the harm, despair and destructive anger happening in the bush atm www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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A banner along the Pacific Highway speaks volumes about why some communities are turning to One Nation

‘Centrelink is evil’ isn’t a call to slash welfare payments – it’s a sign people are frustrated about the ability to access government support

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

In the last 48 hours, Trump has invented an energy ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, pretended that much of this year’s energy price surge is not because of his reckless war on Iran and cut a side deal to funnel billions to Russia for sanctioned diesel. Not a friend. End AUKUS.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 11/10/2026

In the latest episode of “What’s the Point?” co-CEO Richard Denniss exposes neoliberalism for the political trick it is. Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts! ⤵️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

If Hanson "seems more and more like the de facto opposition leader", it's because legacy media - glosses over the racism - avoids testing her 'policies' - ignores disinformation that drives her support, and - rarely mentions PHON's #FarRight links. In short; keeps giving her an easy ride. #auspol

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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

They should all be doing this because they know that he's a prolific liar and a con man with absolute bad intentions toward this country. If they don't, then they're complicit.

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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has suggested Queensland should offer some of its islands to trillionaire Elon Musk. Mrs Rinehart was speaking at the National Bush Summit in Townsville today, a News Corp event also sponsored by her company, Hancock Prospecting. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

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Gina Rinehart says Qld should give some of its islands to Elon Musk

The mining magnate, speaking at the National Bush Summit, also talked about how she believed Townsville could become a base for the Israeli military.

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Амбасадор дідівства @ambassador.name · 10/10/2026

Just a lucky coincidence the sanctioned diesel travelled for 3 weeks to the sanctioning country to become unsanctioned the day before arrival. What were the chances? #UkrainianView

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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Peter Cronau: Runway extensions, new military infrastructure & US planning are transforming Cocos Islands into strategically important forward operating base, with little public debate about role Australia assuming in future conflict with China. #auspol pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/10...

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Australian island base's hidden US military role

Runway extensions, new military infrastructure and US planning are transforming the Cocos Islands into a strategically important forward operating base, with little public debate about the role Austra...

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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Our great ally, our partner of shared values and shared military, is now on Russia’s side against Ukraine. Buying its diesel, dropping sanctions, rooting for Putin.

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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Meet master knitter and textile artist Nanna Steph. She’s speaking at an IPC hearing in Mudgee this week cause she thinks clean drinking water for rural & regional communities is a no brainer. Steph joined Knitting Nannas for the fiber but stays for the stiched on support. 🧵1/3

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Penny Wong has had 24 hours, but still nothing. No statement of concern, no raised eyebrow... and no late signing of this very reasonable joint statement of foreign ministers. The Australian govt's craven failure to say [let alone do] anything critical of the Trump regime is humiliating. #auspol

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

In the horror of a Genocide this is a moment of hope. 15 of the children from the Gaza Nipper’s program got back in the surf this week. 30 of the other nippers can’t be found, many have been killed. How has the world made the decision to send so many bombs and so few lifesavers?

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marque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 08/10/2026

Disgusting, depraved behavior by the state that our government continues to embrace.

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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Margaret Mead told us that we should “Never doubt a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.”

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Bloody good field of contenders.

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This shows just how extreme the US is. Livestreaming an execution by firing squad is the behaviour of a bloodthirsty dictator. Yet the Albanese Government is tying us closer and closer to the Trump regime.

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Pentagon says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be live streamed
By Annabel Bowles with wires
Topic:Homicide
Posted about 11h agoabout 11 hours ago, updated about 5h agoabout 5 hours ago
Nidal Hasan wears an orange T-shirt.
Nidal Hasan was an army psychiatrist who held the rank of major when he carried out the military base shooting in 2009. (AFP: Bell County Sherriff's Department)

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The USA is so broken it will never be repaired. And a reminder, Richard Marles believes we need to have even stronger defence ties with the USA because of our "shared values"

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Hey guess what everybody? We’re doing a climate cartoon award again and we’re naming it in our dear, late friend Jon Kudelka’s honour!

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Lizzy Schofield @musictplove.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Greens. Only party I’ve seen today calling out what is incredibly disturbing. #auspol

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

"Israel failed to protect its people and demanded the world accept Gaza’s devastation as the price of their deaths." Andrew Brown "October 7 has become Benjamin Netanyahu’s shield." michaelwest.com.au/three-years-...

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Three years from October 7. Cover-ups and lies still shielding Netanyahu - Michael West

Israel failed to protect its people and demanded the world accept Gaza's devastation as the price of their deaths.

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