Katie Curchin @katiecurchin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Great line up for the Aus Social Policy Conference at UQ this year! 032
Reposted by Katie Curchincictar.bsky.social @cictar.bsky.social · 21/07/2026'Australia's system of privatised employment services is structurally broken and its prized federal contracts are being used to enrich millionaires and private equity firms’. Check out ABC's coverage of our latest report (and, non-Aussies, find out what 'rorting' means). cictar.org/news/abc/job...cictar.orgABC coverage of new CICTAR report on Australia’s outsourced jobseeker system — Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and ResearchMedia coverage of CICTAR’s report on the Australia’s outsourcing of its jobseeker system 165
Reposted by Katie CurchinAustralian Social Policy Conference 2026 @aspc2026.bsky.social · 20/07/2026📣 📣 📣 The Australian Social Policy Conference draft program is now available on our website: www.aspc2026.com/program Check it out and register to join us for what promises to be an excellent #ASPC2026 in sunny ☀️ Meeanjin / Brisbane, at The University of Queensland - 30 Sep-2 Oct 2026 🫶 137
Reposted by Katie CurchinAmy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Hugely important story from Queensland where Indigenous people are being dropped from any positions of influence. This is just the start. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...abc.net.auQld minister tight-lipped about 'Project Invisibility' Indigenous sackingsUnder the direction of Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek, eight Indigenous directors have disappeared from the boards of south-east Queensland's cultural institutions. 67621428
Katie Curchin @katiecurchin.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Early bird registration still available until 30 June for the Australian Social Policy Conference at UQ 022
Katie Curchin @katiecurchin.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Well done to @antipovertycentre.org on the new mini doco youtube.com/watch?v=AO8U...youtube.comNo room to breathe: Centrelink's welfare compliance regimeYouTube video by Antipoverty Centre 01913
Reposted by Katie CurchinJeremy Poxon @jeremypoxon.bsky.social · 16/06/2026A major new study has looked at the impact of the Australian welfare system on the rates of suicide It concludes that effective suicide prevention would mean raising JobSeeker payments & replacing punitive mutual obligations (such as Work for the Dole) adelaide.edu.au/about/news/2...adelaide.edu.auAustralia must tackle unemployment to reduce suicide rates 5292169
Reposted by Katie CurchinCrowbar @crowbar.wtf · 29/05/2026So while we are sharing stories about how utterly useless JSPs are let me share a few anecdotes. I'm currently under-employed & still required to deal with these fuckers. I've had 2 appointments. First impression - I'm sat in a waiting room with stained carpet & chairs. 2515044
Reposted by Katie CurchinEllen Sandell MP @ellensandellmp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Tomorrow Travis Lovett will complete his final leg of the National Walk for Truth at Parliament House in Canberra. Show your support by signing and sharing the open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to commit to a national Truth Telling process. www.walkfortruth.com/pledgewalkfortruth.comAdd your name to the open letter | Walk for TruthWalk For Truth – The path forward starts with truth. Add your name to the open letter to the Prime Minister. 054
Reposted by Katie CurchinANU Press @anupress.bsky.social · 25/05/2026OUT NOW! 'Growing Restorative Regulation’ presents a practical alternative to punitive regulation, showing how dialogue, accountability and restorative justice principles can help repair harm and build lasting compliance. Get your copy: doi.org/10.22459/GRR.2026 031
Reposted by Katie CurchinRod Campbell @rodcampbell.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Reminder, Australia has the most expensive secondary schooling IN THE WORLD... australiainstitute.org.au/post/austral... 56628
Reposted by Katie CurchinAustralian Social Policy Conference 2026 @aspc2026.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Come and join us at the 2026 Australian Social Policy Conference (#ASPC2026), being hosted at The University of Queensland (UQ) from Sept 30 - Oct 2 this year! Registrations are now open! www.aspc2026.com/registrationaspc2026.comRegistration — Australian Social Policy Conference 2026 023
Reposted by Katie CurchinWelfare Rights Centre NSW @welfarerightscentre.org.au · 19/05/2026A new study on Robodebt, welfare convictions, and mental health is looking for participants. If you were part of the Robodebt class action or if you were convicted of a welfare offence between 2001 and 2011, the project researchers would like to hear from you. How to take part: buff.ly/moRimj6 0105
Reposted by Katie CurchinJo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Another major problem. You can save a lot of money by using an AI assistant instead of a human. But then you are not training anyone to take up principal roles. AI threatens the death of informal apprenticeship. 33313
Reposted by Katie CurchinLuke Ontario @coolhand.bsky.social · 14/05/2026"the second gilded age" does sound cooler than "billionaire psychopaths scouring the earth" 333097
Reposted by Katie CurchinIris van Rooij 💭 @irisvanrooij.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Good decision and statement! 👏👏 "(...) preserving the integrity and reliability of the ACL proceedings is our responsibility and these measures are necessary to uphold the standards of our community and to ensure that the work published remains a credible resource for future scientific inquiry."2026.aclweb.orgACL Statement on Desk Rejecting Papers with Hallucinated ReferencesOfficial website for the 64th Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics 623075
Reposted by Katie CurchinThe Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 12/05/2026The government’s scrapping of the fees-free scheme saves money but doesn’t solve deeper inequalities that shape who enrols in tertiary education in the first place.theconversation.comNZ’s costly fees-free scheme did little to widen access to tertiary education – new study 061
Reposted by Katie CurchinMelbourne Social Equity Institute @msei-unimelb.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Work with us! Melbourne Social Equity Institute is hiring a Level B Research Fellow for a 12 month, full-time role. The successful applicant will shape evidence on social enterprise, inclusive work and community wellbeing. unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/UoM_Ex...unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.comResearch FellowRole type: Fixed term for 12 Months, Full time (1 FTE) Faculty: Melbourn Law School Department/ School: Melbourne Social Equity institute Salary: Level B $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super This i... 096
Reposted by Katie CurchinGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 11/05/2026No one in govt is talking about before the budget, but just FYI, the level of Jobseeker is now 42% below the poverty line - worse than it was during the Howard years... live.thepoint.com.au 42566320
Reposted by Katie CurchinJames Crossland @jamescrossland.bsky.social · 07/05/2026www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m... Peak academiatheguardian.comFrench professor accused of ‘gigantic hoax’ after inventing Nobel-style prizeAuthorities investigate Florent Montaclair over award given to himself and others including Noam Chomsky 162
Reposted by Katie CurchinJess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 30/04/2026My Applied Qualitative Methods students spent this semester working collaboratively on a project for the local school district. Today, I asked them to share their biggest takeaway from the course. And the answer that hit me hardest came from a quiet econ major, who said, "The joy of losing control." 217214
Reposted by Katie CurchinLuke Buckmaster @skillhello.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Oh look it’s a Parliamentary Library brief on universalism v means testing in social services www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...aph.gov.auUniversal access versus targeting of social servicesKey issues The Australian welfare state is facing significant demographic, economic and political challenges, which are likely to require a reconsideration of the structure and fun... 0138
Reposted by Katie CurchinLiz Hicks @lizhicks.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Laws introduced to restrict protest in the wake of the Bondi terror attack found to be unconstitutional - they impermissibly burden freedom of political communication www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...?theguardian.comNSW’s highest court strikes down anti-protest law introduced in wake of Bondi beach terror attackCourt finds law – which effectively meant protesters could not march without risk of arrest – is unconstitutional 23314
Katie Curchin @katiecurchin.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Just stumbled upon this wonderful guide to trauma-informed pedagogy from the Australian Historical Association. What a great resource this is! Thank you @austhistassoc.bsky.social theaha.org.au/wp-content/u...theaha.org.au 051
Reposted by Katie CurchinDr Liz Allen @drdemography.com · 14/04/2026ANU governing body must go region.com.au/serious-misc...region.com.au'Serious misconduct' allegations: New Genevieve Bell controversy prompts call for ANU Council spill | Region CanberraRevelations that former ANU vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell has been suspended from her role as distinguished professor over allegations of serious… 0276
Reposted by Katie Curchin💜 phonakins 🍉🌲 @phonakins.com · 14/04/2026Do you have to use your car because there is no PT in your area? Do you have to do "Mutual" Obligations right now? Would you feel comfortable chatting for a story? contact @caitkelly.bsky.social (cait rules btw) 03635
Reposted by Katie CurchinDr Liz Allen @drdemography.com · 26/03/2026Turns out casual staff shouldn’t be working for free at universities marking and doing other administrative activities. I reckon I’d be owed thousands (if not tens of thousands) for the ‘associated’ work I’ve done. No better time to join your union. www.nteu.au/News_Article...nteu.au Court victory confirms universities owe millions in backpay to casual academics 16425
Reposted by Katie CurchinAusPSA @auspsa.bsky.social · 26/03/2026📣🏆 AusPSA Award alert! 📜 Nominations for the APSA POP Paper Prize are now open! (and closing soon - 10 April) 👥 Open to all current financial members of APSA and POP New member signup here: auspsa.org.au/join/ Full details and nominations 👇 forms.gle/ZnQytvuc9wi4... @popgroupaus.bsky.socialauspsa.org.auJoin APSA - Australian Political Studies AssociationRenew membership or change details If you are to renew your membership or change your address or contact details, please login to your account and go to ‘Renew My Membership‘. If you are unable to log... 011
Reposted by Katie CurchinPenny Allman-Payne @pennyallmanpayne.com · 11/03/2026The architects of Robodebt are still sitting pretty. The NACC has made two findings of corruption, but those who should shoulder the blame for one of the biggest scandals in Australian history remain unscathed. Cold comfort to the thousands of people whose lives were destroyed. 89943
Reposted by Katie CurchinBen Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 11/03/2026The NACC held *35 days* of private hearings in its investigation into Robodebt corruption, but decided that these hearings didn't need to be public. I, for one, would have liked to have watched the corruption hearing of Scott Morrison 714041
Reposted by Katie CurchinBarbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Robodebt was the worst failure of public administration in Australian history. It raised est. $1.73 bn of illegitimate debts from over 430,000 vulnerable Australians and plunged thousands of families into distress and grief. And still no real consequences. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comTwo robodebt officials engaged in serious corrupt conduct, Nacc finds, but Scott Morrison clearedAnti-corruption watchdog makes adverse findings against two former public servants but clears four other individuals 26331151
Reposted by Katie CurchinBarbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Robodebt flourished because of a political & media culture that stigmatises income support recipients. It was a failure in public sector leadership & culture in key departments. Labor must implement all 57 recommendations of the Robodebt RC to ensure Robodebt never happens again. 69432
Katie Curchin @katiecurchin.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Come join us in Meeanjin (Brisbane) for the next Australian Social Policy Conference! 163
Reposted by Katie CurchinAsher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 23/01/2026ABC Indigenous doesn’t mince words 26570296
Reposted by Katie CurchinYonghao Matt Huang @yonghaohuang.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Please share!!! Brave New World Graduate Conference in Political Theory 2026 at Mancept @uompols.bsky.social Call for papers:sites.manchester.ac.ukBrave New World 2026 135