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Josh Bornstein

@joshbornstein.bsky.social
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Employment & industrial relations lawyer, Honorary Associate Adjunct Professor, Author ‘Working for the Brand’, tribunal member. scribepublications.com.au/books-aut…

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
500,928 EVs have been sold in Australia as of last month. That’s over half a million Aussies realising that owning an EV can help with the cost of living, especially when paired with rooftop solar and a Cheaper Home Battery.
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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Apparently Australian laws requiring permission & payment make it "impossible" for Anthropic to train AI. Diminishing our rights to allow billion dollar companies to continue their extractive practices here is tantamount to wage theft for the creative industries: www.theguardian.com/media/2026/o...
theguardian.com
OpenAI has ‘work to do to rebuild trust’ in Australia, executive tells AI inquiry
Anthropic tells inquiry it ‘never tried to dictate’ Australian copyright rules as the ABC says copyright laws do not need changing
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Please support our campaign for an effective digital duty of care which would allow those who are harmed by negligence of the social media platforms to recover compensation. Please sign and share our petition.👇
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
✍️ PETITION: Make Big Tech pay when they harm Australians
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I’m looking forward to this discussion at 3pm today . With the LNP & One Nation both opposing a digital duty of care, the fate of the legislation is in the hands of The Greens.
nb.australiainstitute.org.au
Will Australia’s online safety laws work?
After registering via the “Register now” on the left side of this page, you will receive a Zoom link by email to join the event.
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
My column for The Canberra Times : why Australians are right to distrust AI and how the federal government needs to muscle up by introducing a duty of care so that people, businesses, organisations & governments harmed by AI can recover compensation.
australiainstitute.org.au
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A student protest movement against educational inequality is reverberating throughout France
abc.net.au
'No future': Thousands gather in France as high school protests continue
Police have fired tear gas at protesters blockading French high schools as students, teachers and parents take to the streets over school conditions.
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Same grift, different bucket
thepoint.com.au
Santos paid zero company tax for 11th year in a row, ATO data shows
The latest corporate tax data released today by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) showed that once again, major gas producers are paying no company tax, and despite claims that changes to the Petroleum ...
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Emergency Exit, a podcast that I narrated about the lives of refugees fleeing fascism to come to Australia, goes live today . Kudos to the good folks at UTS who researched & scripted this story.
emergencyexit.com.au
Home - Emergency Exit
Seeking refuge in the shadow of fascism A new podcast uncovering the hidden legal histories of refugees who reshaped Australia. Coming 1st October, 2026.
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
One Chaotic Dysfunctional Nation
theguardian.com
A timeline of One Nation’s instability: more than half of Hanson’s MPs have quit or been expelled
As party numbers swell to record levels, Guardian analysis reveals a three-decade history of tumult
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.
theintercept.com
DoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.
In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Why would you trust an industry founded on theft to self-regulate?
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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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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Big Tech companies must commit to complying with the rule of law in Australia if they want to do business here.
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Kate-Eviva @kate-eviva.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Absolutely essential. The more I research this and look at the #media and #politival biases there is simply no way that mechanical decision making can care for the diverse needs of diverse people with diverse problems.
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
No amount of bastardising Orwell will stop the momentum to address online harm. As I explain in this column, the tide has turned against Big Tech.
thenewdaily.com.au
The tide has turned against big tech's harm
A staggering 93 per cent of Australians agree that online platforms should be required to provide a safe online environment.
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I am working with this fabulous coalition to establish a digital duty of care that works. A regulator cannot do the job on its own.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 11/09/2026
The Australian Government makes more money from HECS repayments than it does from the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax. Join the call for a national plebiscite: gas-plebiscite.australiainstitute.o…
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 09/09/2026
Non-compete clauses are hurting workers & the economy, says @aleighmp.bsky.social. Banning them could give an average worker with a non-compete a $2,500 boost, plus improve productivity & innovation, he tells @ebonybennett.bsky.social on Follow the Money. #auspol 🎧 theaus.in/4ys6TxI
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A new poll shows that Australians don’t think that the federal government’s proposed digital duty of care is sufficient to protect the community from illegal and dangerous content. The numbers are extraordinary.
australiainstitute.org.au
Digital duty of care laws don't go far enough - poll
A new poll commissioned by The Australia Institute reveals overwhelming support for digital duty of care laws which go much further than those announced this week, including harsh penalties - like jai...
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
UK Rabbis support sanctions against Israel
theguardian.com
Senior UK rabbis come out in support of sanctions on Israeli settlements
Spiritual leaders stress diversity of views within Jewish community and warn against inaction on settler violence
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
My @deepcutnews.bsky.social column "1 million Australians working multiple jobs as inequality worsens" substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com
1 million Australians working multiple jobs as inequality worsens – Greg Jericho
And yet, people are still pushing for higher interest rates
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Meanwhile on another planet……
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The antisemitism royal commission has failed. My column explains what happened:
abc.net.au
The antisemitism royal commission made two big mistakes — will these compromise their findings? - ABC Religion & Ethics
Australian society has been riven by a combustible debate about antisemitism, criticism of Israel and the boundaries of free speech. The royal commission could have provided the intellectual and moral...
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
would it be okay to acknowledge that footballers are not role models other than for football skills?
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Great to see a journalist free to express a controversial opinion and remain in employment.
theguardian.com
Washington Post ordered to reinstate opinion writer fired over Charlie Kirk posts
Arbitrator determined the Post improperly fired Karen Attiah, a union-protected employee, over social media posts
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Just remember, the Reserve Bank is worried that wages might grow too fast and cause inflation
Chart showing growth of wages, inflation and Coles and Woolworths profits

Wages: 3.2%
Inflation: 4.0%
Coles profits: 13.7%
Woolworths profits: 18.1%
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We couldn't do a 25% tax of gas exports. Those gas companies are truly battling to break even. Good thing the govt is caring for them.
Graph showing wages, inflation and Woodside profit growth 2025-26:
wages: 3.2%
Inflation: 4.0% 
Woodside profits: 27.0%
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
KPMG continues to make the case for structural separation of its audit and consulting arms.
reuters.com
KPMG Australia facing 'many more' whistleblower misconduct claims, parliamentary probe hears
"Many, many more" whistleblowers have come forward with reports ​of misconduct at KPMG Australia, a parliamentary committee probing alleged client data leaks at the firm heard on Friday, raising conce...
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/08/2026
More than 85,000 people have signed our petition calling for a national plebiscite for a 25% gas export tax! Help us get to 100,000! ✍️ Sign the petition now ⤵️ theaus.in/4q9CeT3
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Commissioner Bell rebukes Alex Ryvchin from ECAJ.
abc.net.au
Commissioner rebukes claim pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' hearing
The royal commission on antisemitism has hit back at comments from a prominent member of the Jewish community who accused pro-Palestinian groups of attempting to "hijack" the inquiry using "clickbait ...
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The more harm Big Tech does the more money it makes. If that is going to change, the federal government’s digital duty of care must allow those who are harmed- whether groups or individuals- to sue for compensation. My column for The Saturday Paper:
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Newcastle Writers Festival @newwritersfest.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
In this conversation recorded at NWF2026, @joshbornstein.bsky.social, @acgrayling.bsky.social, and @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social examine the impact of censorship and what we stand to lose. Hosted by Peter Greste. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/podcasts
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This was a wonderful discussion with a really switched on audience.
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Quite the shock 👀
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
To all you organisations seeking advice on best practice in managing whistleblower complaints, you’re in luck. KPMG is here to help:
kpmg.com
Whistleblower service - all-inclusive and secure
Elevate your whistleblowing with KPMG's all-encompassing whistleblower service. Manage and evaluate incoming cases with the utmost security.
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
To all you organisations seeking advice on best practice in managing whistleblower complaints, you’re in luck. KPMG is here to help:
kpmg.com
Whistleblower service - all-inclusive and secure
Elevate your whistleblowing with KPMG's all-encompassing whistleblower service. Manage and evaluate incoming cases with the utmost security.
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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
"The KPMG scandal: We have seen this show before” writes @joshbornstein.bsky.social Read the full piece on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
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Miriam Cosic @miriamcosic.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I’m a Scholar of Genocide. We’re Entering a Terrifying New Era - by Omer Bartov #genocide #humanity #ethics #internationallaw www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/o...
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Opinion | The Grim Lessons of Israel’s War in Gaza (Gift Article)
Israel has not been held accountable for its actions in Gaza. The nation and the individuals and countries enabling it to escape punishment may only benefit.
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Me on the KPMG scandal : Same shit, different bucket.
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The KPMG scandal: We have seen this show before
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
More fallout from the KPMG scandal.
afr.com
KPMG partner removed from Westpac audit, leaves firm
Kim Lawry had already been fined $19,000 for viewing confidential Lendlease board papers before KPMG’s pitch for Westpac’s audit file.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16/07/2026
"KPMG is a big business that obtains highly sensitive information from its work with major corporations and governments, meaning that conflicts of interest are impossible to avoid." @joshbornstein.bsky.social #auspol
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It’s time to break up the Big Four - my column in the wake of the KPMG scandal.
thenewdaily.com.au
The KPMG scandal: We have seen this show before
The scandal that has swamped KPMG in the last month can be summarised in one earthy Australian expression – "same s--t, different bucket".
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
New: The false material and bad-faith arguments presented by Jillian Segal against the ABC and SBS draw attention to deeper flaws in the royal commission
nickfeik.substack.com
A Nadir for the Royal Commission
How it became a platform for Jillian Segal's attack on the public broadcasters
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Huge news. Albanese government has announced major changes to university governance aimed at stopping the rorts, corruption and interference with academic freedom. Kudos to @nteunational.bsky.social for its brilliant work. All academics and staff should join the Union to support its amazing work.
nteu.au
New university governance standards a major win for staff and students: union
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 14/07/2026
In NSW at the moment, it's perfectly legal to lie in a political ad. And if our petition for truth in political advertising gets 20,000 signatures, it will have to be debated in NSW Parliament! #auspol @browne90.bsky.social
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
According to this report, the Royal Commission is not permitting’lived experience’ witnesses to be cross examined. A lot of their evidence to date has confused antisemitism with hostile political statements. Cross examination would be expected to help distinguish between these concepts.
smh.com.au
‘Baby killer, genocide supporter’: Jewish student describes ‘exhausting’ life on campus
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has begun two weeks of hearings in Melbourne, starting with university students giving evidence about their experiences.
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Is the counsel assisting supposed to be testing Segal's evidence? Apparently Israel didn't bomb hospitals now; and children aren't suffering by the tens of thousands. Why has this royal commission become a platform for pro-Israel propaganda? Don't answer that.
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Segal has just argued at the RC that coverage which is critical of Israel is “anti-Israel”.
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
How utterly ridiculous. How much ABC coverage of Gaza is acceptable to Segal ?
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Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Censorship in the Australian Jewish community is rife.
thejewishindependent.com.au
AJN Removes Article Defending Sarah Schwartz - The Jewish Independent
Australian Jewish News removes article promoting respectful debate on Israel-Palestine, sparking controversy over censorship and Jewish values.
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