David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 13mQueensland's unions begin to mobilise against the industrial relations laws of Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie saying they're designed to silence workers & discourage workcover claims. Those who defy the anti-strike laws will face $4,550 fines. #qldpol 021
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 24mClaims of the continued silencing of Indigenous voices. The Brisbane sign was budgeted to be refurbished with Indigenous design. Then Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie changed the South Bank Corporation board. The Crisafulli government denies any responsibility. #qldpol 051
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 2hA pledge by One Nation not to criminalise abortion in Victoria but the party's national platform is to "seek every opportunity to roll back brutal and extreme abortion law". #springst www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comOne Nation proposes $2,000 baby subsidy in Victoria but says it won’t touch state abortion lawsAnnouncement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care 21410
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 2hHead of Plymouth Brethren christian church, Bruce Hales, denies all knowledge of members volunteering for the Coalition at the 2025 election. Bridget McKenzie & Ben Small ran interference with cries of "Spanish Inquisition" & "religious persecution". #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comExclusive Brethren head denies knowing church members were volunteering for Liberal party during 2025 electionBruce Hales also denies church was a cult while son tells parliamentary committee it was ‘a bit rough’ being labelled as such 242
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 4hOne Nation NSW candidate, Jeff Bacon, would work to remove the latest changes to firearms control in the state. #nswpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comFirearms manufacturer standing for One Nation in NSW opposes post-Bondi gun laws that ban his riflesJeff Bacon, managing director of Oceania Precision, has been described by the NSW party’s leader as ‘my go-to man on the firearms industry’ 5129
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 6hQueensland Premier David Fully-Costed proclaimed the Games croco-rowing, "signed, sealed & delivered." World Rowing President Jean-Christophe Rolland responded that it "has not been approved" & they were awaiting flooding information. Lord Pocketsquare dismissed him as making "commentary". #qldpol 193
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 8hThe Crisafulli Queensland government continues its trend of quietly silencing Indigenous voices with the reneging of the South Bank Brisbane sign refurbishment. The ABC had to utilise right to information laws to obtain the details. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.auState government corporation axes Brisbane sign’s Indigenous makeoverThe quiet axing of the proposed temporary artwork has amplified perceptions that Indigenous voices in state activities are being erased. 54428
Reposted by David MarlerQuoth the cRaven - "Vive la différence" @quoththecraven.bsky.social · 8hWell colour me shocked. Shocked I tell you! ... 121
Reposted by David Marler🚫🇮🇱 out of 🇦🇺politics @liltrust.bsky.social · 8hIt's like Dickie Knee & Ossie Ostrich are running the place. 044
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 11hIt went largely unnoticed this week but King Abdullah II of Jordan met with Australian PM Anthony Albanese. Jordan occupies a crucial position in the region as a moderate Arab state that works closely with Gulf countries, Egypt and Western allies. #auspol www.sbs.com.au/news/article...sbs.com.auA king's first Australia visit in a decade strengthens ties. But a bigger challenge loomsThe Jordanian monarch's visit came as delayed Palestinian elections test Australia's recognition policy. 0166
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 11hCampbell Newman didn't attempt to prevent strike action. His government was too consumed with cutting services & sacking. Later they added asset sales & the war on bikies which spilled onto ordinary bikers. Given a 2nd term industrial relations would have been dismantled. #qldpol 12818
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14hThe Crisafulli Queensland government has moved tentatively in comparison to the aggression of the Newman government. That's now changed at the midterm point with Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie's Joh-like powers over industrial relations. #qldpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comQueensland’s LNP has tread softly in government. It’s now baring its teeth over the power to break up workers’ strikesThe controversial legislation may end up placing large sections of its suburban support – critical to the party’s lead in the polls – on the bonfire 178
Reposted by David MarlerDan Ilic @danilic.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Over at @getup.org.au ‘s Instagram to see the full AI Deep Fake — here’s the side by side: 25476208
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 22hIn answer to a question on the number of Queensland paramedics who are currently on leave due to psychological injuries, Health Minister Tim Nicholls describes the union movement as a "cold dead hand". I guess he's about to find out if that's true. #qldpol 065
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 22hQueensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie is presenting as warm & fuzzy his industrial relations changes, saying he's just bringing the state into line with the federal minister. That's untrue because his bill contains open-ended clauses to prevent the right to strike. #qldpol 0128
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 23hIt's been Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie's political dream to get into a big battle with the state's unions. His industrial relations bill will grant him Joh-like powers but it all may ultimately become a political nightmare. #qldpol 1810
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 23hUltimately where Jarrod Bleijie wants to return Queensland is to pre-Federation Australia, to the time of the 1891 Shearers' Strike when unionists were arrested & imprisoned for striking. The group was sentenced 1891 & released 1893. #qldpol atui.org.au/resource/the...atui.org.auThe 1891 Shearers’ Strike - Australian Trade Union InstituteWatch Video Read Article This week we remember the Shearers’ Strike of 1891, a defining... 12517
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 23hThe lines are drawn as the age-old Queensland battle for working conditions & the right to strike begins anew. As the Deputy Premier introduces legislation to grant himself Joh-like powers, OL Steven Miles warns Jarrod Bleijie cannot be trusted with them. #qldpol 01210
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's youth crime slogans did not appear to deter a 16yo & a 17yo who were part of a gang allegedly stealing cars & breaking into homes including that of a mother & her 2yo. The pair face 18 charges & were released to appear later in court. #qldpol 055
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Embarrassment today for Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie after learning a 15yo & 16yo received from police a Youth Justice Act diversion & no court appearances. Premier David Crisafulli's youth crime slogans had not deterred them from car theft & a shop break-in. #qldpol 022
Reposted by David MarlerLenny the Wolf @lennythewolf.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Well that’s the end of that then. 😔 001
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026"To suppress & silence Queenslanders". The spectre of Campbell Newman rises again as Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie further consolidates his power with industrial relations changes designed to prevent strike action; a move against the International Court of Justice. #qldpol 32714
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls has launched a review after a category 1C patient died waiting for an ambulance. The man lived alone & a short distance from Princess Alexandra Hospital. #qldpol 176
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026The case of the blue moleskin diary continues. The government has told court that former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann's diary contains 8 pages of classified security information. It wants to redact that & declassify the diary before returning it. #auspol www.nine.com.au/australia-ne...nine.com.au‘Bizarre’: Fight over Bruce Lehrmann’s diary ramps upThe contents of the diary have to be de-classified by the federal government to be returned to him, a court has been told. 93924
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026The case of the blue moleskin diary. Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann is no longer under investigation by the NACC over French submarine secrets. A separate lawsuit against the Special Minister of State & NACC Commissioner is ongoing. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.auCorruption watchdog abandons Bruce Lehrmann submarine secrets probeEx-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann was under investigation for allegedly using secrets about French submarines for his own ends. 1108
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026"Jarrod Bleijie cannot be trusted when it comes to workers’ rights." It's been brewing for some time but it appears Queensland is on the cusp of an industrial relations war. #qldpol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/que...brisbanetimes.com.auQueensland parliament updates: Labor warns of ‘Newman-era attack on workers’The final sitting day of the parliament week is here, with two bills due to be passed and reaction to a major proposed LNP overhaul of industrial relations laws. 01610
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John rejects the multiple allegations against him of inappropriate comments towards women that span from 2017 to 2025. A letter was sent to Greens leader David Shoebridge on Tuesday night. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.auGreens senator takes leave amid allegations of inappropriate behaviourThe Greens say WA senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave after reports of allegations that he made inappropriate comments towards women. 296
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026It was always on the cards. Under the guise of "fairness, productivity & resolving industrial relations issues". Attacking Queensland unions & workers is Jarrod Bleijie's favourite pastime. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.auQld union officials to undergo 'fit and proper' test under proposed changesA review of Queensland's industrial relations laws has handed down its report with more than 100 recommendations. 0139
Reposted by David MarlerMeanderer @meandering12.bsky.social · 15/10/2026And that’s only one of the serious concerns that PPDs raise! It introduces trial by police officer where the ultimate consequences are imprisonment. Bad law leads to bad outcomes. Injustice undermines rather than promotes the fight against the scourge of DV. But it’s a cheap ‘fix’, so… 013
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Once again Jarrod Bleijie being given more Joh-like powers. His favourite form of aggression; attack on workers & terminate protected industrial action. Also an inquiry into Labor over LNP-linked "red unions" & Labor's union encouragement policy. #qldpol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/que...brisbanetimes.com.auDeputy premier to get strike-breaking powers under overhaul of Qld labour lawsJarrod Bleijie says the LNP’s changes will save small business $1.46 billion a year. Unions say workers could be worse off. 33728
Reposted by David MarlerNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 14/10/2026No one deserves to be stoned with pineapples 9456
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 15/10/2026A snapshot of the Greenland Energy Company trading after Donald Trump made his claims about Greenland. au.finance.yahoo.com/quote/GLND 040
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Yep. Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand and the latest is Taiwan. www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-...agriculture.gov.au 000
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026The Crisafulli government's intention to expand police powers on the issuing of domestic protection orders has heard it could lead to victims facing criminalisation. Without judicial oversight, victims could be misidentified & perpetrators could weaponise the system. #qldpol 386
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Matty Canavan has cosplayed the King of Fruit to protest the importation of foreign grown pineapples. The federal agriculture department is scientifically reviewing biosecurity risks. #auspol 295
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Almost 2yrs into government & Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has opened the first of his pledged crime prevention schools on the Gold Coast. Back in parliament, not a lot of details on the 91 deceased children known to child protection but it appears 16 were awaiting assessment. #qldpol 044
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026A lot of finger-pointing but not a lot of answers from the Crisafulli government on the circumstances of the 91 deceased Queensland children who were known to child protection. Minister Amanda Camm continued to blame Labor. #qldpol 183
Reposted by David MarlerRandom Sarah @random-sarah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026I have so much respect for this man. He showed so much compassion to the offender 012
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Queensland Premier David Crisafulli's newest youth crime slogan is designed to increase the state's prison population. The workers are not opposing the plan but are warning again that the facilities are unable to cope. 620 workers across 14 correctional facilities were surveyed. #qldpol 033
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/202616yo who pleaded guilty to manslaughter of Qld grandmother Rosemary Franzidis sentenced to 7.5yrs with possible parole in 2028. Crime occurred 1 month before Premier David Crisafulli's youth crime changes. Husband Jean-Paul Franzidis urged the premier to do all to prevent such offences. #qldpol 101
Reposted by David MarlerJane Doe @noticingclimate.bsky.social · 14/10/2026"Limiting negative gearing to 2 Australian properties is the policy of One Nation as announced by Barnaby Joyce." Guess who has two properties @qldaah.bsky.social? openpolitics.au/47/barnaby-j... #AusPolopenpolitics.auBarnaby Joyce's private interestsHouses, shares, trusts, debts, gifts, free travel and hospitality 232
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Limiting negative gearing to 2 Australian properties is the policy of One Nation as announced by Barnaby Joyce. #auspol www.news24.com.au/politics/aus...news24.com.auBarnaby Joyce reveals One Nation's negative gearing crackdownBarnaby Joyce has revealed One Nation would limit negative gearing tax deductions to two properties, with the proposed restrictions also applying to existing investments. 286
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Russia's Yandex data centre that was struck by Ukraine is part of a complex system of weaponised digital technologies. Data centres are increasingly becoming an acceptable military target. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...sbs.com.auRussian facilities were attacked. Then came a viral theoryAfter the strikes, some pointed to signs of disruption. Experts say the picture is more complicated. 1279
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026The Queensland Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation's K'gari Biosecurity Strategy recognised with an award by environmental peak body Landcare Australia. Of course, Crisafulli government Minister Andrew Powell gives it the "no plans" non-response. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.au4WD wash-downs needed to protect K'gari, traditional owners sayThe discovery of a noxious African pest prompted K'gari's traditional owners to develop an award-winning biosecurity strategy to save the island's world heritage status. Now they are calling for the g... 22716
Reposted by David Marler⚡🇵🇸😞🇨🇦🇪🇺 Sandrew @sandrew-0.bsky.social · 14/10/2026I believe it's a certain disgusting old man radio 'personality' on trial for sexually assaulting boys #AusPol 0102
Reposted by David MarlerMai @mai-graine.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Who was it who suggested that Gillard ought to be kicked to death, stuffed in a sack and thrown out to sea? 1102
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Minister Anne Aly had been receiving death threats including stoning when Queensland LNP federal Moncrieff MP Angie Bell told parliament that she & PM Anthony Albanese should be "shamed and stoned in the square". #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comAnne Aly reveals she has received 19 death threats in the past week aloneAfter an opposition MP says she should be ‘shamed and stoned’, the federal minister hits back at ‘racist and misogynistic’ language 104829
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 13/10/2026The total number of children requiring support from Queensland child safety is 15,652. Crisafulli government Minister Amanda Camm gave her reasons as to why the report was 2 weeks overdue. Jarrod Bleijie performed his best pantomime to try to distract from the report. #qldpol 0209
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 13/10/2026"Residential care has stabilised," Crisafulli government Minister Amanda Camm declares in parliament of the child safety system because it had 15 less kids than last quarter. It could be a misleading statement given the numbers on a yearly basis have risen 18% from 2371 to 2804 children. #qldpol 135
David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 13/10/2026As Queensland awaited a response from the Crisafulli government over the deaths of 91 children known to child safety, Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie performed a mock rendition of Solidarity Forever in parliament. #qldpol 2109