Reposted by MGJThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 14h"Tax things you want less of and subsidise things you want more of" - Dr Richard Denniss tells the #RevenueSummit26. For more follow The Point's live blog: live.thepoint.com.aulive.thepoint.com.auThe Point Live: Jim Chalmers warns against smugness in fight against far right, gas reservation legislation to be introduced. As it happens.Delivering the Bernie Fraser Oration, Jim Chalmers has warned against smug moral superiority when pushing back against the far right, while the Albanese government begins its hard sell for a gas reser... 02210
Reposted by MGJFilipe Dimas @filipedimas.bsky.social · 21h"Bike lanes are always empty!" Yeah, because bikes move through them quickly as opposed to getting stuck in gridlock like cars do. Well functioning infrastructure, should be empty MOST OF THE TIME. When it's not, it's a problem. 1460974
Reposted by MGJMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 20h🚨 Our DC Chief Scott MacFarlane was INSIDE the courtroom as federal Judge Ana Reyes erupted at Trump's DOJ lawyers. “I've never seen anything like that before.” Scott describes the judge screaming at the top of her lungs after the gov cut down hundreds of trees despite assurances to the court 43761482215
Reposted by MGJMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 20hPete Hegseth wasn't lying about us getting to see someone die on live TV. 72380741786
Reposted by MGJMartin Napier @mnapier76.bsky.social · 11/10/2026thehill.com/homenews/613... #contextthehill.comKelly calls to remove Hegseth ‘immediately’ over public execution planSen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) called on the Trump administration to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from his post “immediately” over the Pentagon chief’s plan to livestream the … 348178044358
Reposted by MGJRowan Hooper @rowhoop.bsky.social · 20hAbsolutely desperate. As @guyshrubsole.bsky.social was saying at the weekend: 50 MILLION pheasants are released into the wild annually. The biomass outweighs that of all native bird species combined. 34737
MGJ @jefferiesmg.bsky.social · 15hWho’s paying whom? The circular money machine behind the AI boom (or bubble) theconversation.com/whos-paying-...theconversation.comWho’s paying whom? The circular money machine behind the AI boom (or bubble)What’s not clear is how much of this AI boom is being driven by real, end-user demand — and how much might be a bubble. 000
Reposted by MGJMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Odd, how these men of statistics and science are so unfamiliar with the theories of Charles Darwin. 3152997665
Reposted by MGJChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 12/10/2026BREAKING: Federal judge orders Trump administration to stop DHS's pro-Trump propaganda ads immediately, including ordering the canceling of ads set to run as soon as this evening. Background: www.lawdork.com/p/doj-does-n... 11492742169
Reposted by MGJJonathan Cook @jonathan-cook.bsky.social · 12/10/2026There's lots of evidence, courtesy of the Israeli media, that the Israeli military killed many Israelis on 7 Oct 2023. The western establishment media has entirely blanked the story. Mehdi Hasan offers a compelling overview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BFI...youtube.comHow Many Israelis Were Killed BY ISRAEL on October 7th? FULL VIDEOYouTube video by Zeteo 18254155
Reposted by MGJThe 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… 1327999
Reposted by MGJThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/10/2026Why is the Australian government unprepared to “back its own values” with Trump's America? Journalist Ben Doherty joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss the Trump administration’s sanctions on the International Criminal Court & the US military footprint in Australia. #auspol 🎧 theaus.in/4rZfZjk 78039
Reposted by MGJangry-goddess.bsky.social @angry-goddess.bsky.social · 12/10/2026She doesn't give a flying f*ck about any other Australians 723169
Reposted by MGJmarque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 13/10/2026We're squarely in mad king territory now 2628354
Reposted by MGJDr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 13/10/2026The 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.theage.com.au‘Bully boy’ accusations fly over nuclear waste secrecyThe Albanese government is fighting to keep these FOI documents hidden. Jacqui Lambie and others on the crossbench aren’t happy. 1620776
Reposted by MGJThe 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 917468
Reposted by MGJIlhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced. 14704956211634
Reposted by MGJ 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ 🍉 @chrishehim.bsky.social · 11/10/2026cosplay matt was a govt minister when they killed the car manufacturing industry in 2016 and 2017 losing ford, holden and toyota he only care about workers in so far as he can look like one truely pathetic wanker 2728564
Reposted by MGJRex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 11/10/2026It’s quite extraordinary Angus Taylor was critical of Mike Pezzullo being stripped of his Order of Australia. Perhaps Angus hasn’t read Lynelle Briggs’ report into his conduct that I obtained under #FOI … or he lacks judgement. #insiders #auspolmichaelwest.com.auThe mandarin who got caught. Mike Pezzullo inquiry details revealed - Michael WestThe secret inquiry into Mike Pezzullo's conduct reveals just how serious his misconduct was, and his sacking was inevitable. 1525389
Reposted by MGJAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/10/2026Do you know how hard it is to lose the war if you're the United States? It's about as unlikely as bankrupting a casino. 396155924664
Reposted by MGJThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/10/2026"The key to keeping Australians safe is... AI companies, like other companies, need to pay for the harm that they cause." Sign the petition now to tell the government to stand firm and make Big Tech pay for the harms it inflicts on Australians: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/big-te… 18341
Reposted by MGJAlways a Difficult Earth Girl🐬🐨🐋🦘🦈 @scuttlebutter1.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Just tax them 25% already! Or better still,actually 'transition' them out ... which is what should have begun to happen 35 years ago!abc.net.auCritics warn of 'Santos-sized loopholes' in gas reservation planIndustry players say draft gas reservation plans are full of carve-outs that will let a venture many blame for rising prices off the hook. 48738
Reposted by MGJGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 12/10/2026How about none of the above? 🤢comicsands.comTed Cruz Calls JD Vance 'Insecure' As Feud Heats Up Over Potential 2028 Presidential Race Clash 12473774
Reposted by MGJMorgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Zelenskyy might be saving our democracy. The mad genius is bombing Russian data centers linked to FAKE NEWS bot farms. Without them, Putin’s midterm influence will accidentally fall from a 30th floor window. I 💙 Ukraine 🇺🇦 740254925997
Reposted by MGJSharty Mcscrote (Sandy D AU) 🍉🍉 @shartymcscrote.bsky.social · 11/10/2026My friend Cedric is absolutely correct.A beach is a beach,a road is a road,and this is NOT the 70's anymore #StopCarsOnBeaches #BirdsBeforeBroTime #LeaveTheCarsInTheFuckingCarParkDickheads #ShameifTheyAllGotBoggedAndSank #auspol #GetOutOfMyTownIfYouCantRespectCountry www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.auCall to protect nesting birds from the cars on SA's Goolwa BeachA Ngarrindjeri elder says he would love to see vehicles removed from a South Australian beach as endangered breeding birds and global wanderers are welcomed back to the Coorong. 1430084
Reposted by MGJThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/10/2026"Countries with higher tax rates report the highest levels of economic wellbeing, average income, life expectancy, education, and lower rates of inequality," writes Ebony Bennett. Read more: theaus.in/4zstXgn 310956
MGJ @jefferiesmg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Conservation parks don’t have to be vast – as one tiny grasshopper reminds us theconversation.com/conservation...theconversation.comConservation parks don’t have to be vast – as one tiny grasshopper reminds usThe Murray Mallee matchstick is a newly discovered grasshopper species from northwestern Victoria. 000
Reposted by MGJOfer Neiman 🍉🇺🇦 @oferneiman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Eyes on #Lebanon Eyes on #Gaza 49554
Reposted by MGJBluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 11/10/2026BREAKING NEWS ============= Trump is procuring Russian diesel fuel at DOUBLE the price available from Canada. Can ANYONE explain that logic? ------------------- Oh. And apparently Canada doesn't give a fuck ... because other countries are BEGGING for their cheaper diesel. ------------------- 29044691546
Reposted by MGJRick Morton @squigglyrick.bsky.social · 12/10/2026are these people (management) silly or malicious or both 1010224
Reposted by MGJThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/10/2026Australia 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… 312144
Reposted by MGJMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The Art of the Deal, folks. Donald is such an idiot. 406104683493
Reposted by MGJEmily Mayo @emilymayo.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Governments. Stop. Funding. Elite. Private. Schools. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...smh.com.auCranbrook gardener charged over alleged child abuse material“We understand there is no evidence to suggest that this matter relates to any of our students,” the school head wrote in correspondence to parents on Friday. 617138
Reposted by MGJ1EarthMedia @1earthmedia.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Happy 94th birthday to Barry Owen Jones AC FAA FAHA FTSE FASSA FACE FRSA (born 11 October 1932). Australian writer, teacher, lawyer, social activist, quiz champion, & former politician in the Australian Labor Party. He is on the National Trust's list of Australian Living Treasures. #auspol 829259
MGJ @jefferiesmg.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Invasive species do much more damage in Australia and NZ than elsewhere. But why? theconversation.com/invasive-spe...theconversation.comInvasive species do much more damage in Australia and NZ than elsewhere. But why?Isolation has been both blessing and curse for the wildlife of both countries. 000
Reposted by MGJAmy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 11/10/2026It’s not just the economy, stupid – it's everything else as well (short version - mainstream politics is headed back to 1991/92) www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...thenewdaily.com.auIt’s not just the economy, stupid – it's everything else as wellIt’s the economy stupid, but it’s also health. And it’s happened, to borrow from Hemingway, in two ways – gradually and then suddenly. 28835
Reposted by MGJPaul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Students at the Australian National University vote by a show of hands in favor of cutting ties with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and divesting from arms companies in solidarity with Palestine. 👏🇦🇺👏🇦🇺👏🇦🇺👏🇦🇺👏🇦🇺👏🇦🇺👏🇵🇸 10306106
Reposted by MGJFiona Katauskas @fionakatauskas.bsky.social · 08/10/2026GOOD THINGS CAN HAPPEN 1426438
Reposted by MGJAmante2 AmeliaBee7 @amante2ameliabee7.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Hey Joshy! Remember the $60 billion JobKeeper f*ck up? Guide Dogs scandal? Robodebt? Your relentless attacks and betrayal of VIC during Covid? The $65 million car park scandal? We do! 3927893
Reposted by MGJAndrea Devon @andreadevon.sheshed.rocks · 09/10/2026She fought apartheid, defended Nelson Mandela, and helped change how the world prosecutes sexual violence. Today, at 85, Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. What an extraordinary woman. 💜 #SheShed #VivaHerAlliance 288157973451
Reposted by MGJMichael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026What are these data centres really for, who is paying for them, who profits, who is accountable, and what happens when the systems inside them cause harm? Claudia Weisenberger #auspol #Firmus michaelwest.com.au/ai-data-cent...michaelwest.com.auAI data centre frenzy. Is the Firmus IPO failure a sign of worse to come? - Michael WestInvestors baulked at the valuation of aspiring AI data centre darling Firmus, while other data centre builds are facing grassroots opposition. 20215100
Reposted by MGJAlways a Difficult Earth Girl🐬🐨🐋🦘🦈 @scuttlebutter1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Criminal. And wholly unAustralian. 111230
Reposted by MGJRowan Hooper @rowhoop.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Off to New Scientist Live! On the Future stage at 14:40 today I'll be talking about ecology and SAVING THE WEB OF LIFE with @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and Lucy Jones and signing copies of Togetherness afterwards. Come along! 0204
Reposted by MGJBen Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Find a special enemy in your life who hates you as much as Chris Minns hates activists 1426168
Reposted by MGJAustralian Conservation Foundation @ausconservation.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The new national EPA has issued its first-ever order to stop deforestation — to a cattle property in far north Qld — after the land clearing was exposed by ACF investigations. #auspol www.acf.org.au/news/first-e...acf.org.auFirst ever enforcement order halting deforestation welcome, but this…ACF has welcomed the first ever environment protection order issued by the new national EPA to halt deforestation on a north Queensland cattle property… 17428
