Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 22/09/2026Sanmati Verma in The Guardian www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comBy fixating on immigration numbers, are our leaders missing the bigger picture for working Australians?It can be tempting to blame grievance politics or the rise of One Nation for the tenor of current debate, but these are symptoms of a deeper malaise 063
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 18/09/2026Noura Mansour from Democracy in Colour in Pearls & Irritations today johnmenadue.com/post/2026/09...johnmenadue.comAustralia needs migration with dignity, not scapegoating and political panicThe government’s new migration measures tighten rules for students, visa overstayers and protection claims. A fair migration system should address genuine policy challenges without turning vulnerable ... 010
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 02/09/2026"The ICJ has made it clear – keeping to 1.5C is not a choice, it is a legal obligation. Your corporate profits cannot be allowed to extinguish our future." - Vishal Prasad, from Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comGlobal heating will hit at least 1.8C, UN warns, and there are ‘no good outcomes’But scientists say the world could get back to 1.5C through deep, rapid emissions cuts and removing carbon from the atmosphere 02217
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 25/08/2026Hosting this housing webinar tomorrow: hear how they won rent control in Scotland and passed a referendum in Germany for privatised corporate rentals to be returned to public ownership events.humanitix.com/foundations-...events.humanitix.comWebinar | Foundations for housing justice: lessons from around the worldIn the face of the global housing crisis, renters are building people power to win a future where everyone has a home. 251
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 19/08/2026Report here: @withmeaa.bsky.social www.meaa.org/Public/Your_...meaa.org Media Freelancers | MEAA 010
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 19/08/2026One said: "I was earning better rates as a freelancer when I started freelancing in 1994 than I am being paid now.” 120
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 19/08/2026MEAA's Media Freelancers Report 2026 finds: - 67% of freelancers earned less than $40,000 from the industry in the last 12 months - 81% of freelancers did work without payment of super in the last year - The proportion who derive their primary income from the media industry has fallen drastically 150
Reposted by Jinghua QianJessie L @jessielilley.bsky.social · 19/08/2026The Next DC data centre in west Footscray’s colloidal expansion is now impinging on not only neighbourhoods but also one of the few areas of natural wildlife in west Footscray, Stony Creek. Please sign amd share the petition objecting to its expansion.c.orgSign the PetitionObject the expansion of NextDC Data Centre in West Footscray 42417
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 23/07/2026tianlezhang.substack.com/p/what-does-...tianlezhang.substack.comWhat does the Chinese Internet think about Sally Rooney's novels?I. 041
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 18/07/2026www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...abc.net.auFootage shows Australian man handcuffed by ICE agents in Las Vegas airportThe 57-year-old was later arrested for overstaying his Visa and is currently detained at an ICE processing centre in California. 074
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 03/07/2026First 100 days of Ukraine war: 262 child deaths, 4223 mentions on CNN, 1775 on MSNBC. First 100 days in Gaza: 10,000+ child deaths, 3632 mentions on CNN, 1522 on MSNBC. findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/news/153137-...findanexpert.unimelb.edu.auFriday essay: How to Sell a Genocide exposes the double standards of reporting on Gaza : Find an Expert : The University of MelbourneAuthors: Jeff Sparrow 1103
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 03/07/2026I usually do "Prof" for flights but I managed to get "The" on my super which is actually my preferred title over Mx anyway - but only available by accident 020
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 03/07/2026It's been 13 years since the federal govt published guidelines recommending that where forms ask for gender, individuals should have the option to select M, F or X. Yet I still have to select Mr, Ms, Mrs, Miss or Dr for my super account and most flight bookings 170
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 03/07/2026Melbourne - 3CR is celebrating 50 years tomorrow! Come! It's free (but if you have $ please donate to keep everyone's fave radio station on air!) www.3cr.org.au/news/invitat...3cr.org.auInvitation to our 50th birthdayOur big birthday event approaches! We're celebrating 50 years on Saturday 4 July 11am-4pm at the Collingwood Town Hall. It’s free and you can RSVP here. There’ll be stalls, music, food, activities, a ... 01812
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 30/06/2026arrrgggh I changed my name legally 6 months ago yet in mygov half my accounts are still in my dead English name and I have been stuck in a loop for months trying to change them FML 2101
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 29/06/2026hopefully this Moira Deeming debacle helps people see that anti-trans campaigners define gender much as they apparently define "headlock" - in a convoluted, nonsensical conspiracy at odds with what most people simply and compassionately understand 1130
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 23/06/2026Stop the closure of Footscray's Foley House supported accommodation for older men! c.org/VGtYnHpjwDc.orgSign the PetitionStop the closure of Foley House supported accommodation! 021
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 28/05/2026God damn this aggravating country that unfortunately is where nearly everyone I love lives 090
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 28/05/2026Hello, if your instinct is to organise an all-white panel about the rise of the far right, have you considered ... not? Please just go sit down and eat your toast 1489
Reposted by Jinghua QianNot In Our Name (NION) Women Australia @nionwomenaus.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Not in our Name! 💗🗣️ We are women from every corner of society, united in support of the trans community. We refuse to allow our experiences to be weaponised against other women and marginalized people. We refuse to stay silent. READ AND SIGN our open letter👇 #NotInOurNameAus #NOINAusactionnetwork.orgNot in our Name Women AustraliaWe are women from every corner of society - mothers, daughters, friends, sisters, grandmothers, partners, colleagues, caregivers and leaders - united in rejecting the discrimination and exclusion of t... 0149
Reposted by Jinghua QianAntipoverty Centre @antipovertycentre.org · 26/05/2026Angus Taylor's attempts to draw a clear dividing line between "deserving" citizens and "undeserving" non-citizens will fail because no such line can be drawn. Thank you @byjackrevell.bsky.social for including this vital perspective and context. READ: www.sbs.com.au/news/article... 03717
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 29/04/2026"Murdering innocent civilians, including small children and infants, was absolutely central to establishing the Great Australian Dream – home ownership on stolen land." www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...theguardian.com‘A white man’s fantasy’: if we want to rebuild social cohesion, we need to acknowledge where it all started to unravelAustralia has a serious problem with social cohesion, but it’s no good pretending it’s recent. Koori civilisation has been torn asunder ever since the convict ships dropped anchor 051
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 17/04/2026www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...abc.net.au100 bombs in 10 minutes: Mapping Lebanon's 'Black Wednesday'The Israel Defense Forces labelled it Operation Eternal Darkness. Inside Lebanon, it's now called Black Wednesday. ABC NEWS Verify has geolocated the explosions across 10 minutes of chaos. 054
Reposted by Jinghua QianEmma Shortis @emmashortis.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Following the decision from the Board of the Adelaide Festival, The Australia Institute is withdrawing its support from this year’s literary festival. Here is our statement, and a personal one from me. 35808214
Reposted by Jinghua QianJo Dyer @instanterudite.bsky.social · 08/01/2026As a former Director of Adelaide Writers' Week I am appalled that the Adelaide Festival Board has rescinded Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to the 2026 AWW, explicitly linking its decision to the shattering crimes in Bondi. A shocking decision that will and should have far-reaching consequences. 49990352
Reposted by Jinghua QianRen Wyld @wyld.bsky.social · 08/01/2026I will be withdrawing from two panels I was to chair at Adelaide Writers Week 2026. I stand in solidarity with Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, and other Palestinian Australian writers. I urge all writers to do the same. Watch out for statements from SA mob. www.adelaidefestival.com.au/news/2025/ad...adelaidefestival.com.auAdelaide Festival Board Statement 20374102
Reposted by Jinghua QianFiona Katauskas @fionakatauskas.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Well, I was going to be on a panel at the Adelaide Writers' Festival but I'm not any more. 951115203
Reposted by Jinghua QianAmy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 08/01/2026I stand with Randa and everyone standing against hate, genocide, oppression and terror. In all its forms. 561108324
Reposted by Jinghua QianBianca Nogrady @biancanogrady.bsky.social · 29/11/2025What Australian outlets edited out of the opening of Kerry O'Brien's Walkley Awards speech on press freedom: (The full speech is here: www.walkleys.com/dont-kid-you...) 414183
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 23/09/2025Voices Under Fire: Stories from Gaza Join me at this event on 6 November to bear witness to the lives of Gazans experiencing genocide. For one night, we'll come together as a community to read the poetry and first-hand accounts of Palestinians who have had to flee their homeland, those who have…jinghuaqian.comVoices Under Fire: Stories from GazaJoin me at this event on 6 November to bear witness to the lives of Gazans experiencing genocide. For one night, we'll come together as a community to read the poetry and first-hand accounts of Palestinians who have had to flee their homeland, those who have been martyred, and those who are still surviving the daily nightmare. All ticket sales will go to families currently in Gaza to help them buy food, medicine and other necessities. 1105
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 29/08/2025Fourth item in @meadea.bsky.social 's Weekly Beast column today which kinda shows how much China has fallen from the headlines! www.theguardian.com/media/commen...theguardian.comFamily of Erin Patterson’s victims say mushroom trial media frenzy fed off their suffering | The Weekly BeastHeather and Ian Wilkinson’s daughter says it is ‘revolting to experience our family’s tragedy being turned into entertainment’. Plus: Andrew Greene’s second chance 010
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 29/08/2025Oh I missed this yesterday - ABC will finally have a China correspondent again, 5 years after Bill Birtles was forced out. Allyson Horn is the new Beijing corro. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08... 2112
Reposted by Jinghua QianEconomic Media Centre - Australia. @economicmc.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Also we've got an online panel this Thursday on what the media landscape will look like leading up to the SA state election next year. Speakers are Pas Forgione (APNSA), Rebecca Tooher (@sacoss.bsky.social) and journo @waltermarsh.bsky.social Thu 28 Aug, 12-1pm SA time via Zoom, DM for the link 001
Reposted by Jinghua QianEconomic Media Centre - Australia. @economicmc.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Calling change-makers in Adelaide: We're running free media spokesperson training in Sept/Oct! Interested? Apply before Tue 26 Aug: www.tfaforms.com/4896630tfaforms.comECONOMIC MEDIA CENTRE TRAININGEXPRESSION OF INTEREST 101
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 20/08/2025Adelaide folks, we're running free media spokesperson training in Sept/Oct! Interested? Apply before Tue 26 Aug: www.tfaforms.com/4896630 021
Reposted by Jinghua QianCrikey @crikey.com.au · 14/08/2025Exclusive | Speakers are boycotting the Bendigo Writers Festival after receiving a code of conduct from event organisers that required “compliance” with a controversial definition of antisemitism.crikey.com.auWriters boycott Bendigo Writers Festival for demanding 'compliance' with controversial antisemitism ruleSeveral notable speakers have already bowed out, with more set to follow, Crikey understands. 014265
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 14/08/2025I know many in the media and culture industries have been anxious watching the silencing and intimidation of workers who've spoken out for Palestine. I hope this video reassures you that you're supported by your comrades across the industry. Fight every way you can, hold strong together. 2166
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 14/08/2025In the time it took to edit this video, Israel killed 6 more Palestinian journalists from the Al Jazeera team. These are targeted attacks to stop the truth getting out, to kill all witnesses. The music here is 'Witness', composed by Connor D’Netto and performed by Jayson Gillham. 281
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 14/08/2025Israel has killed 180 Palestinian journalists since Oct 2023. There are 120 of us in this video remembering our slain Palestinian colleagues - it's staggering to see so many faces and realise more than this number have been killed. #StopKillingJournalists #SanctionIsraelNow meaa.io/45A4vZ5meaa.ioStop Killing JournalistsEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 22916
Reposted by Jinghua QianScott Mitchell @scottmitchell.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Over 100 journalists from every outlet you can think of are in this video. Journalists care about the truth and about our brave colleagues in Gaza. It's the bosses who have let us all down. Join your union. 0166
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 14/08/2025In the time it took to edit this video, Israel killed 6 more Palestinian journalists from the Al Jazeera team. Most of these are targeted killings to stop the truth getting out. 120
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 14/08/2025Israel has killed 180 Palestinian journalists since Oct 2023. There are 120 of us in this video remembering our slain Palestinian colleagues - it's staggering to see so many faces and realise that more than this number of media workers have been killed. #StopKillingJournalists #SanctionIsraelNow 34021
Reposted by Jinghua QianMichael Slezak @mikeyslezak.bsky.social · 14/08/2025One of the many devastating things about making this video was that we had to update it about three times during the making to account for further killings of journalists, including (you'll see at the end) a special mention of the 6 Al Jazeera journalists targeted by Israel. Please watch to the end. 09763
Jinghua Qian @jinghuaqian.com · 11/08/2025amymcquire.substack.com/p/complicity...amymcquire.substack.com‘Complicity’ is an insufficient word: the violence of western mediaThe story of Palestinian author Mona Zahed and the violence of western media. 031