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Louis Devine

@louissdevine.bsky.social
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PhD Candidate in Political Theory at the University of Melbourne Host of the Ideas Matter podcast🎙️ ideasmatterpod.com

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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
My response to the idea that Labor and Liberal passing watered down reforms is somehow an antidote to One Nation and populism #auspol Voters don’t want bipartisanship, they want a real contest louisdevine.substack.com/p/voters-don...
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Voters don’t want bipartisanship, they want a real contest
It’s been a busy week for the Federal Government.
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Has anyone checked on Hughesy since the Labor-Greens deal to pass the tax changes got announced? I'm concerned for his well-being #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Just recorded a great interview with Judith Brett about the history of Australian liberalism, which ends with us speculating on the future of the party and the rise of One Nation. Keen to release later this week #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
When Hanson and Barnaby can get to the end of a sentence without stumbling over every word that has three or more syllables, MAYBE I'll listen to their opinions on English language competency (probably not tho) #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Me: I want to do a PhD on the rise of China and Confucianism 3 years later: writing an entire chapter on Kant. What the fuck happened?
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
If petrol prices go back up, it will be literal fuel on the fire for One Nation's polling numbers. I have an idea on how we can pay for the excise cut: tax gas #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
As a martial artist, I hate what Dana White and the UFC have done to martial arts. There is literally no reason why being into combat sports should predispose you to being a right-wing misogynist who loves Trump. Martial arts is about humility and respect. Liberate MMA from the UFC!
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Words/phrases/concepts that I never want to hear again after finishing my PhD: "Rawlsian", "public reason", "Kantian constructivism", "comprehensive doctrine", and "political liberalism".
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Fascinating www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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Teals in advanced talks to form new political party
Secret deliberations to launch the party within weeks have come to light after senator David Pocock shared his involvement in discussions on Sunday.
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
I propose a ban on politicians and the media using any terms related to the political spectrum
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
I can't wait to hear what Peter Costello has to say about all of this (not) #auspol
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/05/2026
The rumours were true, the budget brought big changes for negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount! "For the first time in forever, I'm actually optimistic about housing affordability." - @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol #Budget2026
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Daniel R. McCarthy @drmccarthy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
ABC 7.30 Chalmers: We changed our mind after realizing initial policies would not meet the challenge Ferguson: Why did you change your mind? Chalmers: Because we learned over time Ferguson: But you changed your mind. Why did you change your mind?..... 🤦
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Sarah Ferguson holding up her end of the bargain immaculately
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Looking forward to the insightful media commentary tonight's budget will no doubt trigger. Bonus points for Sarah Ferguson on 7:30 asking ten questions about "broken promises" #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Watching the UK elections is wild. In Australia, we call tactical voting, "voting". God bless preferential voting...
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
"He's no idiot; he's got an economics degree" - Tony Barry on Back to Back Barries One of the greatest oxymorons of all time #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The US President threatened genocide and the most our PM can say is that his comments may "cause some concern" #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Albo made his way to the prime ministership by criticising Scomo's handling of various crises. Now he shys away from saying anything controversial or seizing the moment to implement reform. I guess you can't screw up if you always adopt a cautious approach, but you also waste your time in office.
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Praying for a world in which I can open the news and never see or hear about Kyle Sandilands ever again.
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Genuninely one of the most ludicrous things I've ever read. Had to re-read several times to make sure it wasn't satire. #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Get ready for a wave of One Nation figures to demand Australia adopt first-past-the-post voting after they struggle to translate a high primary vote into as many seats #SAvotes
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
The Liberal Party finishing 4th or even 5th on primary votes reminds me a lot of the UK Conservative party - the future of right-wing politics is populist #SAvotes
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
How I feel after reading Trump's latest tantrum on "Truth" Social
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Todd Farrell @toddfarrell.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Wrote my first Conversation article on truth in political advertising in South Australia! Based on my book chapter, it's the first time I've done something like this and ended up on WA radio. Not too bad for a day at work. theconversation.com/south-austra...
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South Australians have truth in political advertising laws. Why doesn’t everyone else?
The laws are time-consuming and labour-intensive to uphold. But their mere presence can elevate the tone of political campaigns.
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
"Perhaps if we disappear so far up Trump’s ass, he will be unable to reach around and turn his ire towards Australia" Had a little rant on Australia's response to the war on Iran open.substack.com/pub/louisdev... #auspol
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Australia has no idea what it is doing
Trump's war on Iran exposes the incoherency at the heart of Australian foreign policy
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Great work by the AFR #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
It is incidences like this which show how ridiculous it is to pretend that Australia would have any choice in joining a US-led war against China. Our militaries are so enmeshed Australian troops would be immediately implicated. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Three Australians were on US submarine that sank Iranian warship, PM says
Anthony Albanese confirms ADF members were on vessel but says ‘no Australian personnel’ took part in attacks on Iran
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
This man is just learning on the job www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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Trump says he fears Iran’s next leader could be ‘as bad as the previous person’
US president suggests worst-case result of assassination would be regime change that fails to relieve repression
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
I can't believe people still have takes that are basically "behind the shit show, Trump actually has a shrewd strategy"
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Fantastic. Well done. Great job, Angus.
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
A perfect example of how the governments hate speech laws can backfire: banning fascist symbols results in anti-fascism material being taken down www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Police seize art posters depicting Trump, Putin and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms from Canberra bar
Owner calls it ‘ludicrous’ Dissent Cafe and Bar was shut down after complaint, the first in Australia’s capital since new federal hate symbol laws
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
10/10 headline by @australia.theguardian.com Old mate Minns trying to have it both ways... #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
As Keating once said: "the lowbrows are back in charge of the Liberal Party" #auspol #libspill
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Labour parties around Australia were formed because colonial governments kept shooting striking workers who were protesting. Chris Minns and his draconian anti-protest laws are a disgrace to the history of his own party. #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Shame
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
So, the guy who helped develop the idea of encouraging people to go further into debt to the Banks with a 5% deposit now works for...Australia's largest bank. Cool cool cool #auspol www.afr.com//rear-window...
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Clare O’Neil’s housing policy brain quits for CBA
The latest in CBA’s musical chairs is the housing minister’s policy director.
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
I read Tony Abbott's history of Australia. My verdict? Surprisingly good. Deeply flawed in interpretation, but an honest account of Australian history and revealing of how the conservative mind understands this nation's history. #auspol open.substack.com/pub/louisdev...
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Should you read Tony Abbott's history of Australia?
I should begin by noting that I am no fan of Tony Abbott’s politics.
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Is this any different from previous US Presidents? Does Trump just say the quiet part out loud, or does he actually represent a new threat? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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‘I don’t need international law’: Trump says power constrained only by ‘my own morality’
President says morality ‘the only thing that can stop me’ in New York Times interview on limits to his authority
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Albanese melts under pressure faster than an ice cube on a summer's day #auspol
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
www.afr.com//policy/fore...
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Trump has no idea what he’s getting into in Venezuela
This was not just a show of strength but an expression of raw American power, fraught with the risk of unintended consequences. Now Trump owns what comes next.
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Solidarity with Crown Casino staff who are taking industrial action tonight. Fun fact, Crown is one of the most unionised work places in Australia. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Melbourne Crown casino workers prepare for midnight strike on New Year’s Eve
Bar staff, croupiers and security staff among those taking action from 10pm to 2am in industrial action the company says will impact ‘Victorian families’
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Watching Pluribus and I can't help but feel that this show would be Kant's worst nightmare. All autonomy gone. But worst of all, the hivemind is a slave to its "biological imperative". It is incapable of acting upon reasons. At least it can't lie tho 🤷
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Why, in 2025, does Australia still have release dates for books several months after they've been released in the US and UK? Are they being translated into Australian? What gives?
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Also: the NSW Police authorised a nazi rally (“Abolish The Jewish Lobby” etc) in front of NSW parliament 6 weeks ago. But it’s the bridge protesters calling for a ceasefire that are the problem? Srsly
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Trump Third Term (I wasn't going to pass the social media check anyway)
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
A new policy idea for @victorianlabor.bsky.social to take up
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Cool www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation as sitting MP with promise of future Senate ticket
Former Nationals leader and ex-deputy prime minister confirms long-awaited move on Monday
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Louis Devine @louissdevine.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Had a fascinating conversation with @pjthinker.bsky.social about his latest book, Against Post-Liberalism. A timely defence of liberal egalitarianism against a reactionary agenda which seeks to undermine democracy. No country, including Australia is immune. open.spotify.com/episode/2qfs...
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What Post-Liberals Get Right (and Wrong) About Liberalism
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