Reposted by Josh BornsteinChris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026500,928 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. 11298
Reposted by Josh BornsteinAustralian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Apparently 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.comOpenAI has ‘work to do to rebuild trust’ in Australia, executive tells AI inquiryAnthropic tells inquiry it ‘never tried to dictate’ Australian copyright rules as the ABC says copyright laws do not need changing 25815
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Please 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 12415
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I’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.auWill 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. 1157
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 07/10/2026My 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 41813
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 06/10/2026A student protest movement against educational inequality is reverberating throughout Franceabc.net.au'No future': Thousands gather in France as high school protests continuePolice have fired tear gas at protesters blockading French high schools as students, teachers and parents take to the streets over school conditions. 27330
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Same grift, different bucketthepoint.com.auSantos paid zero company tax for 11th year in a row, ATO data showsThe 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 ... 613861
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Emergency 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.auHome - Emergency ExitSeeking refuge in the shadow of fascism A new podcast uncovering the hidden legal histories of refugees who reshaped Australia. Coming 1st October, 2026. 01510
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 29/09/2026One Chaotic Dysfunctional Nationtheguardian.comA timeline of One Nation’s instability: more than half of Hanson’s MPs have quit or been expelledAs party numbers swell to record levels, Guardian analysis reveals a three-decade history of tumult 02012
Reposted by Josh BornsteinRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026DoorDash 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.comDoorDash 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 6594021311827
Reposted by Josh BornsteinThe Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Why would you trust an industry founded on theft to self-regulate? 451282365
Reposted by Josh BornsteinThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 22/09/2026Australia 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. 615783
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Big Tech companies must commit to complying with the rule of law in Australia if they want to do business here. 42513
Reposted by Josh BornsteinKate-Eviva @kate-eviva.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Absolutely 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. 1106
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 14/09/2026No 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.auThe tide has turned against big tech's harmA staggering 93 per cent of Australians agree that online platforms should be required to provide a safe online environment. 22917
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I am working with this fabulous coalition to establish a digital duty of care that works. A regulator cannot do the job on its own. 45324
Reposted by Josh BornsteinThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 11/09/2026The 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… 717787
Reposted by Josh BornsteinThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 09/09/2026Non-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 26023
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 10/09/2026A 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.auDigital duty of care laws don't go far enough - pollA 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... 34121
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 10/09/2026UK Rabbis support sanctions against Israeltheguardian.comSenior UK rabbis come out in support of sanctions on Israeli settlementsSpiritual leaders stress diversity of views within Jewish community and warn against inaction on settler violence 03922
Reposted by Josh BornsteinGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 09/09/2026My @deepcutnews.bsky.social column "1 million Australians working multiple jobs as inequality worsens" substack.com/home/post/p-...substack.com1 million Australians working multiple jobs as inequality worsens – Greg JerichoAnd yet, people are still pushing for higher interest rates 612551
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The antisemitism royal commission has failed. My column explains what happened:abc.net.auThe antisemitism royal commission made two big mistakes — will these compromise their findings? - ABC Religion & EthicsAustralian 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... 17203100
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 28/08/2026would it be okay to acknowledge that footballers are not role models other than for football skills? 98111
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Great to see a journalist free to express a controversial opinion and remain in employment.theguardian.comWashington Post ordered to reinstate opinion writer fired over Charlie Kirk postsArbitrator determined the Post improperly fired Karen Attiah, a union-protected employee, over social media posts 1297
Reposted by Josh BornsteinGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Just remember, the Reserve Bank is worried that wages might grow too fast and cause inflation 26531237
Reposted by Josh BornsteinGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 25/08/2026We 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. 617881
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 21/08/2026KPMG continues to make the case for structural separation of its audit and consulting arms.reuters.comKPMG 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... 0218
Reposted by Josh BornsteinThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/08/2026More 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 25438
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Commissioner Bell rebukes Alex Ryvchin from ECAJ.abc.net.auCommissioner rebukes claim pro-Palestinian groups tried to 'hijack' hearingThe 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 ... 510543
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The 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: 34120
Reposted by Josh BornsteinNewcastle Writers Festival @newwritersfest.bsky.social · 29/07/2026In 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 03016
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 29/07/2026This was a wonderful discussion with a really switched on audience. 14722
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 23/07/2026To all you organisations seeking advice on best practice in managing whistleblower complaints, you’re in luck. KPMG is here to help:kpmg.comWhistleblower service - all-inclusive and secureElevate your whistleblowing with KPMG's all-encompassing whistleblower service. Manage and evaluate incoming cases with the utmost security. 6227
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 23/07/2026To all you organisations seeking advice on best practice in managing whistleblower complaints, you’re in luck. KPMG is here to help:kpmg.comWhistleblower service - all-inclusive and secureElevate your whistleblowing with KPMG's all-encompassing whistleblower service. Manage and evaluate incoming cases with the utmost security. 8237
Reposted by Josh BornsteinThe 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... 1125
Reposted by Josh BornsteinMiriam Cosic @miriamcosic.bsky.social · 22/07/2026I’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...nytimes.comOpinion | 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. 53022
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Me on the KPMG scandal : Same shit, different bucket.m.youtube.comThe KPMG scandal: We have seen this show beforeYouTube video by The Australia Institute 15631
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 17/07/2026More fallout from the KPMG scandal.afr.comKPMG partner removed from Westpac audit, leaves firmKim Lawry had already been fined $19,000 for viewing confidential Lendlease board papers before KPMG’s pitch for Westpac’s audit file. 02815
Reposted by Josh BornsteinThe 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 39950
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 15/07/2026It’s time to break up the Big Four - my column in the wake of the KPMG scandal.thenewdaily.com.auThe KPMG scandal: We have seen this show beforeThe scandal that has swamped KPMG in the last month can be summarised in one earthy Australian expression – "same s--t, different bucket". 58235
Reposted by Josh BornsteinNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 15/07/2026New: The false material and bad-faith arguments presented by Jillian Segal against the ABC and SBS draw attention to deeper flaws in the royal commissionnickfeik.substack.comA Nadir for the Royal CommissionHow it became a platform for Jillian Segal's attack on the public broadcasters 17249123
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Huge 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 49040
Reposted by Josh BornsteinThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 14/07/2026In 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 47137
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 13/07/2026According 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 campusThe Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has begun two weeks of hearings in Melbourne, starting with university students giving evidence about their experiences. 78336
Reposted by Josh BornsteinNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Is 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. 1223088
Reposted by Josh BornsteinNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Segal has just argued at the RC that coverage which is critical of Israel is “anti-Israel”. 2113761
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 09/07/2026How utterly ridiculous. How much ABC coverage of Gaza is acceptable to Segal ? 2314356
Josh Bornstein @joshbornstein.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Censorship in the Australian Jewish community is rife.thejewishindependent.com.auAJN Removes Article Defending Sarah Schwartz - The Jewish IndependentAustralian Jewish News removes article promoting respectful debate on Israel-Palestine, sparking controversy over censorship and Jewish values. 56441