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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
On Friday the latest emissions figures were released. I run my eye over them, and well, we're not doing great... thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Screenshot showing a graph of Australia's emissions since 2019 and how  on the trend since 2023 Australia is nowhere near reaching net zero by 2050, lets alone our 2303 and 20235 targets
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Macdonald Witch Hunt. Melbourne Uni cancels surgeon – Israel lobby pressure Wendy Bacon reports. Read it here: michaelwest.com.au/witch-hunt-melbo…
Michael West Media story graphic
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Segal's essay to an Israeli audience. cst.tau.ac.il/essay-the-ro...
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Essay: The Road to Bondi Beach and Beyond - Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry
All visitors to Sydney set their sights on three iconic locations: the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach. There is now no way around the fact that these icons have become ...
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Latest figs show 80% of Australian cigarette sales black market. Criminologist James Martin on a better solution: Sweden has gone smoke free #auspol michaelwest.com.au/tobacco-rack...
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Tobacco racket. Swedes go smoke-free while Australians light up with criminals - Michael West
Australia's smoke reduction policies have failed to reduce smoking while fueling a black market and huge reduction in tobacco excise revenue.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
"So far this year 34 women have been killed by their partners" "Budget found $604m for antisemitism .. found nothing to increase domestic violence services" Andrew Brown on the silent crisis. Part 1 #auspol michaelwest.com.au/dead-certain...
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Dead certain. The ledger showing how Australia fails its women - Michael West
So far this year, 34 women have been killed by their domestic partners as Government carefully selects what atrocities to focus on.
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
There are a number of "limited" tender contracts (ie. sole supplier) ASECA has entered into. The one referred to in Pocock's question ⬇️
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Media is enjoying obsessing over polls at the moment, except for this post-budget Resolve poll which has been quietly buried. Is it because it shows more Australians support cutting handouts to wealthy investors, than not? #auspol
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Who benefits most from negative gearing?
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
"To say it ... would have been politically unsurvivable". A clear-eyed, devastating call for an RC into Israel lobby interference in Australia, by Andrew Brown. #auspol #zionistRC #antisemitism michaelwest.com.au/the-enforcem...
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The Enforcement. The lobby that bought Australian democracy - Michael West
Australia's sovereignty is violated by Israel, our institutions subject to foreign interference. Royal commission into Zionist influence
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
An update on the Gonski/Segal Taskforce. The minutes from last week below. Commonwealth Research Grants now in the spotlight with a working group est. to develop a framework to make grant decisions aligned to The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026.
The Taskforce further agreed:
To the establishment of a Commonwealth Research Grants Working Group. The Group will meet monthly to develop guidelines, within six months or sooner, to provide Commonwealth Research Grants providers with a clear framework for making grant decisions aligned to The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026.
To review the list of current initiatives being progressed by Taskforce members in their contexts and stakeholder suggested ideas to identify further ideas that could be carried forward by the Taskforce.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
NACC uses tricky words, betrays intent of Royal Commissioner, in ducking prosecution of 'Robodebt 6' Paul Begly #auspol #whatsthescam michaelwest.com.au/the-robodebt...
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The 'Robodebt Six' and the NACC deception. What's the scam? - Michael West
Last month, NACC Deputy Commissioner Kylie Kilgour all but exonerated the six people subject to potential prosecution by the Royal Commission.
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
The only explanation for @albomp.bsky.social not dealing properly with the harm gambling advertising does (including, and especially to children) is that he’s hostage to vested interests. He lacks the courage and leadership to stop this trade in misery. #auspol
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We cannot celebrate tinkering when it comes to gambling reform. Labor’s response falls tragically short | David Pocock
What the Albanese government is proposing is not evidence-based, and it will not reverse the normalisation of gambling among young people
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
They are about to shove extraordinary ASIO powers bill through the Senate - arrest without warrant etc. @marcusreubenstein.bsky.social reports #auspol michaelwest.com.au/civil-libert...
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Civil liberties. Senate to approve extraordinary ASIO powers - Michael West
New laws to pass Senate and enshrine ASIO's extraordinary powers of interrogation without proper judicial, parliamentary or public review.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
The sheer waste is shocking. 21 Defence projects, $37B in blow-outs. So govt orders Auditor-General to stop auditing. @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social used to be on the Audit Committee #auspol michaelwest.com.au/biggest-lose...
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The Education Ministers Meeting with respect to antisemitism.
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
I deleted an earlier post re: new staff members for ASECA as the audio of Estimates was not clear and "ten" was more likely "team" members. What is clear from Estimates today is the Czar has 5 FTEs and is seeking 2 more legal officers in response to the Royal Commission.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Was Jeffrey Epstein hanging at Rupert's place? #Herzog #Minns #Hanson #housing #EpsteinFiles #auspol #scamoftheweek michaelwest.com.au/deep-state-r...
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Deep State Revealed, Murdoch, Pauline, and Epstein a Russian Spy? | Scam of thee Week - Michael West
Was Epstein hanging at Rupert's place? This week on Scam of the Week, we unpack what the mainstream media keeps skating past, the Epstein files, the corporate media’s selective outrage, and why News C...
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Eve of Herzog visit - media coverage of alleged war criminal's Epstein Island allegations: Murdoch: protestors are brainwashed antisemites Smh/Age: "solidarity" "love between nations" Guardian: mia Sat Paper: Angus Taylor Daily Mail: "Kitchen Horror"
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Boring but important! Inpex giant gas dollars yet tiny tax. @joshbarnettmw.bsky.social investigates systemic failure of Australia's tax system and some suss corporate tactics #auspol michaelwest.com.au/inpex-and-au...
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Inpex and Australia’s gas rip-off. Billions in revenue, crumbs in tax - Michael West
An investigation into Inpex, and its gigantic Ichthys gas project, reveals systemic failure of Australia's tax system and corporate ruses.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
"Israel treats its reputation as a strategic asset", so the Hate Speech laws transfer the PR cost from the Israeli 'machine' to the Australian govt. A dispassionate take by @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social #auspol #hasbara @thelyonsden.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/hate-speech-...
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Hate Speech. Protecting Israel's reputation in Australia just got cheaper - Michael West
Israel’s reputation is treated as a strategic asset to be managed in Western media and political domains. Hate speech laws.
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Really interesting and illuminating. The ABC doing its job.
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Israel treats its reputation as a strategic asset, so the Hate Speech laws transfer the PR cost from the Israeli 'machine' to the Australian taxpayer. My dispassionate take. #hasbara #auspol
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Hate Speech. Protecting Israel's reputation in Australia just got cheaper - Michael West
Israel’s reputation is treated as a strategic asset to be managed in Western media and political domains. Hate speech laws.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
An Aust charity which claims it does not finance the IDF or illegal Israel settlements removes 4 fundraise campaigns from home page #auspol #chai Investigation by @sstephanietrann.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/australian-c...
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Australian charity removes IDF, West Bank settlement fundraisers - Michael West
Chai Charitable Foundation - linked to the IDF and illegal settlements in the West Bank - has removed 4 Israel campaigns from its home page.
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Less than 4 weeks from an ART #transparency hearing @AlboMP’s Govt have realised its #FOI secrecy claims are unsustainable. At ten$ of thousand$ in legal costs to the taxpayer they’ve now offered to release a large amount of new #AUKUS waste material info (sample👇in orange). #auspol
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
More harm than Robodebt, yet @albomp.bsky.social lets it go on. #auspol
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Gambling advertising reform in 2026? Don't bet on it - Michael West
Will 2026 see change to Gambling Advertising in Australia? The answer has to be ‘No’ if new FOI documents are anything to go by.
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Can someone follow up with the Pres of NSW JBD about the leaked CSG NSW report. CSG NSW (aka Paliguard Pty Ltd) falls under the auspices of the NSW JBD. Corporate records state it only has 1 director, who also happens to be the current Pres of NSW JBD.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Police quietly drop all charges against Bondi F*** Israel t-shirt man, Andrew Brown after a year of legal hell #auspol michaelwest.com.au/charges-drop...
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Prosecution or persecution? Charges dropped against Bondi 'F*** Israel tee-shirt man - Michael West
Police have quietly dropped all charges against Andrew Brown, the man arrested for wearing a Fuck Israel tee-shirt. Michael West reports.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
And the biggest compo payout for Robodebt victims is ... drumroll ... Scott Morrison! Vics get $1k, we pick up Scomo's $461k legal bill although *he knew* @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social FOIs are back. #MerryChristmas #auspol michaelwest.com.au/biggest-comp...
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And the biggest compo payout for Robodebt victims is ... Scott Morrison! - Michael West
Compare Robodebt victims' compo to the quantum of Scott Morrison's publicly funded legal fees. It's shameful, reports Rex Patrick.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
$12.9mil? Govt heavily redacts Jillian Segal FOIs @sstephanietrann.bsky.social reports. Docs attached #auspol #antisemitism Segal Secrets: docs reveal Antisemitism Envoy’s big pay day michaelwest.com.au/segal-secret... via @MichaelWestBiz
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Segal Secrets: docs reveal Antisemitism Envoy's big pay day - Michael West
Jillian Segal, Australia's controversial Antisemitism Envoy and Israel lobbyist procured an extra $12.9m funding from PM Anthony Albanese
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Question: Which top bureaucrat spent the most on travel? Answer: Australian Submarine Agency boss Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, who in 2024-25 spent $143,068 on flights and accomodation. #AUKUS gravy train. #auspol
canberratimes.com.au
Which top bureaucrat spent the most on flights?
Find out which bosses billed taxpayers the most this year.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Chart shows mind-boggling $ spent on Defence v other govt depts. And here @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social unpacks Marles' new plan and shows what's wrong #auspol michaelwest.com.au/marles-new-d...
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
More context. A: NACC expedited on 18 Jan 2024, based on HA request. B: Corrupt COS punted from Foster's office on 6 February 2024...timing based on the NACC request. All very circular!
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Ever wondered why Govt calls the US subs that’ll operate out of HMAS Stirling a ROTATIONAL FORCE? It’s because from 2034 they’ll likely carry nuclear cruise missiles, and if they were STATIONED here, we’d be in breach of our Treaty of Rarotonga obligations 1/2 #AUKUS #FOI #auspol
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Nesting offences. My @smh @theage cartoon.
Single frame. Man at table with Netanyahu, Israel flag behind. Man says “How’s the ceasefire holding.?” Netanyahu replies, “Well… it’s keeping the ongoing genocide off the front pages…which was a distraction from my judicial crackdown, which drew attention away from our brutal settlement expansion, which kept my corruption charges out of the public eye…”
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
"We couldn't have done it without the judges," said West in a teary acceptance speech #walkeys michaelwest.com.au/michael-west...
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Michael West Media scoops the prize pool in the 2025 Walkey Awards - Michael West
Journalists from Michael West Media have scooped the pool in this year’s Walkey Awards for Excellence in Journalism with 28 Walkeys.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
"Police want to drop charges against a man they arrested last year for wearing a F*** Israel F*** Zionism t-shirt. But Andrew Brown, wants his day in court." #freespeech #auspol #antisemitism #Israel michaelwest.com.au/anti-zionism...
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Anti-zionism v antisemitism. Bondi Beach "F*** Israel" t-shirt man in court battle for freedom of speech - Michael West
Police want to drop charges against a man they arrested last year for wearing a F@#* Israel t-shirt. But Andrew Brown, wants a court battle.
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Leeds for Europe @leedseurope.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
"Nobody really knew for sure what a vote for leaving the EU meant almost a decade ago. This time there are plenty of warning signs for what a Farage led government might look like, and it's not pretty." Our latest letter in this morning's Yorkshire Post.
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Under Labor’s environmental reforms, project proponents don’t have to disclose scope 3 emissions, only scope 1 and 2 (see post 2/2 for definition). Why? Official’s avoided answering Senator David Pocock’s question on that🤷‍♂️. Looks like a job for #FOI. 1/2 #climate #auspol
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Why are a small group of pro- Israel players at Victor Chang research institute being allowed to weaponise antisemitism in a way that stops researcher working on a publicly funded project? Wendy Bacon michaelwest.com.au/heartless-vi...
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Heartless. Victor Chang Cardiac Institute and the Israel lobby - Michael West
Professor Peter Macdonald returned to St Vincent’s Hospital, but the Victor Chang Laboratory is still excluding him from doing his research.
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
THREAD: A veil of secrecy and forgetfulness hangs over a taxpayer-funded mission to the United States earlier this year, involving Special Envoy Jillian Segal and one staffer. The purpose of the trip, which covered less than ten days, have never been made public.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Big4 consultants were paid big fees to 'restructure'. Universities went from places of learning to places of money. Adam Lucas & James Guthrie on the university wages theft scandal #auspol michaelwest.com.au/australian-u...
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Australian unis rob staff, splash on Big 4 consultants, hoard billions - Michael West
Industrial scale wage theft in Australia's public universities, while Big 4 consultants are raking in big fees to prop up poor management.
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Earlier this year (January 2025) Special Envoy Jillian Segal confirms the US govt lobbied and convinced the Aust Govt to get her position established. www.c-span.org/clip/public-...
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User Clip: Jillian Segal
US applies pressure on Australia to introduce Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism.
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Nothing is good. Nothing is untainted.
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
The Govt has spent $600K on lawyers to keep early warnings signals of further Snowy 2.0 cost blowouts from the public. With the matter now in the Full Federal Court, the price of this secrecy to the taxpayer will likely avalanche to >$1M 🤦‍♂️. #FOI #auspol
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Snowy 2.0 legal cost avalanche - more public money spent hushing more public information - Michael West
The Government confessed to the Senate it spent $600K on lawyers to stop Snowy 2.0 cost and schedule blowouts from being made public.
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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
More than 2 years after the NACC was established, it hasn’t held a single public hearing. Now we learn the PM pushed to make it harder to hold them. Public hearings are vital to building trust - the Govt should be making them easier, not harder. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/2025/10...
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Exclusive: Anthony Albanese overruled push for public NACC hearings
The Saturday Paper can reveal that the prime minister and other ministers from NSW intervened in cabinet to constrain the operations of the country’s leading integrity body.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Miners contributed *less* income tax last year (annual Tax Office corporate tax data dump) and the measly PRRT remained flat and measly #auspol More to come #whatsthescam@kimwingerei.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/prrt-the-tax...
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PRRT. The tax oil and gas companies continue to avoid. What's the scam? - Michael West
The annual dump of data from the Tax Office landed yesterday, and once again, it exposes the pittance paid by the oil and gas industry.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
The biggest gold heist in history? Duncan Graham checks out latest revelations re Americans ripping off Indonesians on humongous Grasberg gold mine #freeport michaelwest.com.au/grifting-gra...
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Grifting Grasberg. The great Indonesian gold-mining 'mismatch'     - Michael West
Indonesians deprived of billions of dollars in royalties by US mining giant for decades, claims author 'monitored' by Indo government.
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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Parnell's firm behind the campaign/PR for the recently held Gold Coast mayoral junket on antisemitism.
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
#AUKUS is under US Govt review, but analysis indicates US shipyards can’t deliver Virginia class subs even if the project continues. Yet #FOI reveals the Chief of Navy hasn’t been briefed on potential outcomes of the US review and the Defence Department has no plan B. 🤷‍♂️ 1/2 #exposed #auspol
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