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Tim Stephens

@proftimstephens.bsky.social
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Professor of International Law, University of Sydney Law School. Former Councillor, Inner West Council, Sydney, 2021-2024. www.sydney.edu.au/law/about/our-people/academic-staff/tim-stephens.html orcid.org/0000-0001-9678-2227 Born at 331 ppm CO2

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Another day another unspeakable depravity in Trump’s America. What do Republicans tell their kids about this? Do they want them to tune in to watch a live snuff movie? Sick. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This chart in the 2026 Intergenerational Report is not at all comforting. Sea level rise, higher temps, lower crop yields and declines in tourism are all projected to drive Australia's GDP down, by up to 1.5% by 2066. treasury.gov.au/sites/defaul... #auspol #climatecrisis
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Barnaby Joyce is becoming nastier by the minute. That’s what happens when you pal around with proto-fascist types like Pauline Hanson. #auspol
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The world has invested in an early warning system. It’s called the IPCC and Shellenberger and other climate deniers in Murdoch outlets think that’s woke green nonsense too. #climatecrisis
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Yet more evidence of this.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Murdoch’s Australian newspaper never misses an opportunity to wage a culture war on climate. #climatecrisis
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Completely normal! 😱 www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Amidst rolling heatwaves and drought in the UK and a bizarre net zero debate, I thought it would be timely to revisit this piece, from 2018! #ukpol #netzero #climatecrisis
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Can't get over how ugly this faux Roman monstrosity is. www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The Australian newspaper: the planet is fine, climate change and other enviro crises are overblown or a hoax. Also The Australian: adopting EVs will destroy the planet #climatecrisis #auspol
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democra...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
That's a shame. We were all hoping Teams would die.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Very pleased (proud even!) that I'm now ProudlyHuman™ certified. ProudlyHuman™ is a global trust mark that enables consumers to exercise their right to choose human-created work.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
'Corruption'? That's a ridiculous description for tax changes that Dave Hughes doesn't like. In time I suspect Angus Taylor will regret embracing Hughes as he seems to be on an ever more extreme trajectory. #auspol
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
The Coalition wants to build filthy new coal fired power plants, which would only drive up emissions and energy costs #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
‘One man blamed the situation on “liberals in the weather service”.’ Right wing embrace of climate and now even weather denial is something to behold.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Holiday reading! @amyremeikis.bsky.social
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
“There are no jobs on a dead river.” Well said. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This is fine. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
What the hell is going on at the AFR? #auspol
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Very on brand for Tony Abbott to call for some kind of Jan 6 style insurrection in Australia. He has form for using or being associated with violent rhetoric against Labor
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Should I buy this sticker for my recently purchased Chinese EV?
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
The Liberal Party is dissolving before our eyes. #auspol
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
This would be a nightmare, but how exactly do they plan to win the dozens of urban seats they’d need to form a government? #auspol
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Wearing a jacket with your own name on it is a bit weird. Trump does it all the time, which tends to underscore the point. #auspol
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Can’t afford a flight to a hot Euro summer thanks to Trump’s war? Relax, you can now enjoy a Premium Economy experience right here at the Sydney Law School in our brand new study suites.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Presumably that great Catholic JD Vance will defend the Pope against this ridiculous attack by Trump
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The point of armed forces is to defend states in the event of an attack, not to wage aggressive wars. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol #tonyabbott #internationallaw
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait.’ Charming.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
It was a great pleasure to welcome Malcolm Turnbull to the University of Sydney Law School today to speak to students in Dr Michael Sevel’s class on the rule of law.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
This would be a war crime.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
There are more US warships in Sydney Harbour this morning than in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The subbies had fun with this headline www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Pretty cool seeing @podsaveamerica.crooked.com @jonfavs.bsky.social @jonlovett.bsky.social @danpfeiffer.bsky.social and Tommy Vietor live in Sydney.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Congratulations to Ben Cullen, Sophia McKenzie, Natalie Neshev, Daniel Newman and Jack Wang for winning the final of the Australian National Rounds of the Jessup Moot in the High Court for the Sydney Law School! @newsroomusyd.bsky.social
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Ben Lomond, Tasmania’s second highest peak, is spectacular.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
The Nationals opposed laws designed to prevent this kind of behaviour, and then blame the government. #auspol
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
There are no Penguins in Greenland. More AI slop from the official White House instagram account.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
From noted expert in international law, Professor Miller. He’s completely wrong, obviously. The test is ‘effective control’ and it is not necessary to demonstrate control over ever square inch, especially for remote or inhospitable territory. Plus there is no valid competing claim by the US.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
"The Big Thaw: Who Governs Antarctica's Ice?" Pleased to see my 2024 Royal Society of NSW Ideas at the House Lecture has now been published in the proceedings of the society. #antarctica #internationallaw #climatecrisis www.royalsoc.org.au/wp-content/u...
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Looking for a last minute gift for someone who loves Romans? Or loves the law? Or who loves Romans AND the law? Then I recommend Arthur Emmett’s magisterial Roman Law Under the Southern Cross, which I enjoyed reviewing for the forthcoming issue of the Australian Bar Review. #auslaw
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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