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Sean Bowes

@seanbowes.bsky.social
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On Gadigal land (Sydney). Community lawyer. Union member. Pronouns: He/they. Views are my own, not my employer's. My posts are not legal advice.

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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
I found this ABC News video helpful for understanding what's going on with the oil thing and what might be coming next. Incidentally, it seems that we'd avoid a whole lot of trouble with electric vehicles and renewable energy.
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What happened last time we ran out of oil | If You're Listening
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
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MEAA @withmeaa.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
ABC members returned to work today - and you can continue to show your support by signing the petition asking ABC management to work with members to get the best outcome possible: meaa.org/protectourABC #QualityNewsStartsWithQualityJobs
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MEAA @withmeaa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We congratulate our brave ABC members all across the country for standing up for secure, fair and sustainable jobs. Share this post to show your support. #QualityNewsQualityJobs
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MEAA @withmeaa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
ABC staff across the country walked off the job at 11am today for 24 hours for secure jobs, fair pay and the future of quality public broadcasting all Australians rely on. Share this post to show your support. #QualityNewsQualityJobs
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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A headline from the Betoota Advocate: 'Probably A Good Time To Remember That Sun And Wind Don't Need To Be Imported Through The Strait of Hormus'
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
When the Reserve Bank increases interest rates, some people suffer more than others.
deepcutnews.com
Exclusive: RBA governor buys $2m home in beach town as Australians suffer rate rises
Land registry records show Michele Bullock settled the property on March 17 – the day of the last rate rise
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Bullock, who earns $1,195,275 per year in her taxpayer-funded role, gave a speech on March 3 saying “the unemployment rate will probably have to rise” to counter rising inflation.
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
RBA governor Michele Bullock bought a $2 million luxury home on the NSW north coast on March 17 - the same day the Reserve Bank raised interest rates for ordinary Australians. www.deepcutnews.com/p/exclusive-...
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
NSW folk: email your MP to call for an independent inquiry into protest policing. The Australian Democracy Network has made it easy.
australiandemocracy.org.au
Email your NSW MP: Establish an independent inquiry into protest policing
Working together for a fairer democracy
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Jess Harwood Art @jessharwoodart.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Questions I wish the media would ask NSW Premier @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social #auspol
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The Chaser @chaser.com.au · 26/01/2026
“They fought in WW2 specifically so that I could spend January 26th not at work and instead at a rally neo-nazis helped organise.” chaser.com.au/general-news...
“This is what the ANZACs fought for” says guy standing shoulder to shoulder with nazis
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Launceston City Council and the Australian Services Union have reached an in-principle agreement on a deal for employees to work 30.4 hours over four days, and be paid their full salaries 👏
abc.net.au
'Someone has to do it': Council seeks to usher in four-day work era on full pay
Launceston City Council and the Australian Services Union have reached in-principle agreement on a deal for employees to work 30.4 hours over four days, and be paid their full salaries.
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Information from the Aboriginal Legal Service about protesting in NSW on 26 January 2026.
alsnswact.org.au
FACT SHEET: Protesting – what are my rights with police in NSW?
Justice for Aboriginal people and communities
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/01/2026
US protests condemn ICE killing of Renee Good and ‘a regime that is willing to kill its own citizens’
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US protests condemn ICE killing of Renee Good and ‘a regime that is willing to kill its own citizens’
In Philadelphia, protesters demanded ICE leave US communities and Trump end warmongering in Venezuela On a rainy Saturday in Philadelphia, two separate protests, both with a few hundred people, marched from city hall to the federal detention center. They differed slightly in solutions as well as crowd makeup – white older adults dominated the morning’s march organized by the groups behind the No Kings protests, while a more racially diverse crowd swathed in keffiyehs and N95 face masks led the afternoon’s, planned by the local Democratic Socialists of America chapter. However, both groups shared a goal: for ICE to get out of American communities and to put an end to Donald Trump’s warmongering in Venezuela. “From Venezuela to Minneapolis, all we’re seeing is a regime that is scrambling, willing to kill its own citizens, willing to kill foreign citizens, to maintain its power,” said Deborah Rose Hinchey, co-chair of the city’s Democratic Socialists of America chapter. Continue reading...
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 10/01/2026
‘We have to stand up’: ICE killing in Minneapolis sparks protests across US aje.news/nmqu5z
‘We have to stand up’: ICE killing in Minneapolis sparks protests across US
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Forbes @forbes.com · 09/01/2026
A YouGov poll taken on the same day as Renee Good’s killing in Minneapolis shows a majority of people do not approve of how ICE is handling its job.
forbes.com
Majority Of Americans Disapprove Of How ICE Operates, New Survey Shows
A YouGov poll taken on the same day as Renee Good’s killing in Minneapolis shows a majority of people do not approve of how ICE is handling its job.
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Eric Blanc @ericblanc.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
ICE relies on companies to help carry out its thuggery — we need to go after these private sector collaborators Here are our suggestions for corporate targets and campaign tactics www.thenation.com/article/acti...
thenation.com
Want to Stop ICE? Go After Its Corporate Collaborators
ICE can’t function without help from the private sector. So we should force the private sector to stop helping.
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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
The horrifying ICE actions in Minneapolis, Chicago, and my hometown of Portland are putting workplaces and working people in danger. They must stop. The labor movement will never be divided by this administration’s strategy of fear. aflcio.org/press/releas...
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Seriously 🥵 Illustration by @jessharwoodart.bsky.social
Illustration shows coal and gas driving worse droughts, bushfires and heat. Text says 'Time to ditch coal + gas'.
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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 10/01/2026
Intense fires can produce storms that make more fire – and they’re becoming more common.
theconversation.com
When bushfires make their own weather
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ACLU @aclu.org · 10/01/2026
Reckless federal agents on our streets don't make anyone safer. We'll never stop defending our neighbors and protecting our rights. 📸 Scout Tufankjian
Someone holds up a sign on a yard stick that says "Renee Nicole Good".Someone holds up a handwritten sign that says "No ICE in our cities." They're at a protest at night.Someone holds up a sign that says "Justice 4 migrants".Two people hold up signs that say "Stop ICE violence" and "Defend democracy" at a nighttime protest.
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group (PAG) and Jews Against the Occupation '48 have launched a constitutional challenge to the NSW Government's extreme, new anti-protest laws 👏
theguardian.com
‘We will defy these laws’: challenge lodged against NSW protest legislation that could stop Invasion Day rallies
Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group and Jews Against the Occupation ’48 launch challenge in court, arguing the laws are invalid
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
We knew that the NSW's government's new anti-protest laws would be weaponised to crush dissent.
abc.net.au
First Nations rally organiser vows to defy 'inhumane' NSW protest laws
Paul Silva says he plans to defy NSW's new protest restrictions to rally against Indigenous deaths in custody.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Good morning. Let's make a collective resolution: this will be the year in which we start to turn things round.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
I wish you a Happy Christmas and a coming year of solidarity and resistance. Love and courage to you all.
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
✍️ I've signed @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social's petition in solidarity with Jewish people standing against politicians and lobbyists who are exploiting the Bondi Chanukah massacre to push a divisive agenda: jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
An photo of people gathered together with text over the top, calling for readers to sign the petition in solidarity with Jewish people fighting back against the politicians and lobbyists using the Bondi Chanukah massacre to push their divisive agenda.
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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Petition: We will not be divided after Bondi. Add your name: jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
'The premier and his government are using a moment of anger and grief to rush through new laws that attack our democratic rights. This is a despicable display of political opportunism that undermines our democracy.'
theguardian.com
The NSW premier’s outrageous rhetoric on peaceful protests sows division in our community. It’s unbecoming of his office
The antisemitic attack in Bondi was an act of hate-fuelled violence. Rushing through regressive laws in such distressing times is poor leadership – and dangerous
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
'Anyone using this opportunity to encourage hatred needs to take a long hard look at themselves' - Max Kaiser, @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social
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Jewish Council urges 'pushback' against divisive rhetoric after Bondi attack
Both Jewish and Muslim groups report surge in abuse since massacre
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Deepcut News @deepcutnews.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Australian Jewish and Muslim groups are calling for unity after a spike in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents following the Bondi massacre www.deepcutnews.com/p/jewish-cou...
deepcutnews.com
Jewish Council urges 'pushback' against divisive rhetoric after Bondi attack
Both Jewish and Muslim groups report surge in abuse since massacre
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Jess Harwood Art @jessharwoodart.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Feeling for all the different communities who are grieving and scared. Let’s meet this moment with love and empathy.
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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
We honor the bravery of Ahmed al Ahmed, a bystander who risked his life to protect those under fire. The lesson, yet again, is all too clear: Our safety is bound up together.
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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Violence, whether driven by antisemitism, racism, Islamophobia, or any other form of bigotry, must be stopped.
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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Our hearts are with our friends, family, fellow community members and everyone impacted by this terrifying event. 4/4
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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
To be confronted with this horrific act of antisemitic violence during the Jewish festival of light and hope is shattering. In moments like this, we hold each other close. We should all be able to gather with our communities, practice our culture, and worship in safety. 3/4
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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Many within our community have just received the worst news of their lives. Others are caring for injured loved ones, and some are still waiting to hear that their families are safe. 2/4
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Jewish Council of Australia @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more. This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
'... as a teenager with a severe disability who relies on social media for connection, community and access to a largely inaccessible world, this policy actually has the potential to create further harm' - Ezra Sholl
theguardian.com
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
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Patrick Lenton @patricklenton.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
I’m not just a pretty face, I am also pretty mentally unwell
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Bravo to Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland for withdrawing from Eurovision over its decision to include (and thus launder the reputation) of Israel. Genocide is not the place for 'neutrality'. Australia should also withdraw.
sbs.com.au
Israel to perform at Eurovision 2026 as Spain, Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia withdraw
Israel's participation has divided opinion in the contest, which has a history of entanglement in political rivalries and international issues.
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
I spoke with ABC News about the importance of the National Redress Scheme delivering on the promise of justice and healing for victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, following a major report by the national audit office.
abc.net.au
Child sexual abuse victims face anxious wait for redress via official scheme
An independent audit of the National Redress Scheme has found wait times are increasing and causing significant distress to survivors of child sexual abuse.
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
'Millions of Americans are expected to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump and his government.'
abc.net.au
Anti-Trump rallies to draw millions in 'single biggest day of protest' in US history
Millions of Americans are expected to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump. Here's what to know about the events, which could see the singl...
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 08/10/2025
The Black Summer bushfires cost Australians over $50 billion. As we enter another high-risk bushfire season, we shouldn't wait for the next disaster to act. The Government could put a climate disaster levy on gas & coal exports to help pay for the damage. Add your name: theaus.in/fossilfuelco...
theaus.in
Make fossil fuel exporters pay for the damage they are causing, not ordinary Australians
Climate change is making natural disasters like fires, floods, heatwaves and drought worse, costing Australians billions every year. Make fossil fuel producers pay a climate disaster levy to help pay...
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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 29/09/2025
US President Donald Trump issued a memorandum last week directing law enforcement to investigate a sprawling, imaginary conspiracy to foment political violence, with no evidence to substantiate these claims. This is a serious threat to human rights and democratic institutions.
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
'The next flotilla is already on its way' - First Dog on the Moon (@firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social) 🔗 www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2025/oct/06/the-gaza-flotilla-gives-us-hope-because-we-can-see-someone-is-doing-something
A First Dog on the Moon comic with 6 panels, titled 'How to stop a genocide (when they will not let you)'
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mr dog @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Would you join the flotilla? It looks terrifying... however... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
The Gaza flotilla gives us hope because we can see SOMEONE is doing SOMETHING! | First Dog on the Moon
It reminds us of what people can do even though we have not (yet) stopped the genocide
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
⚠️ If you work in community or disability services (for example, at a community legal centre), there's some important information here from the Australian Services Union (ASU) about proposed changes to your pay. 🔗 www.skilledrespectedequal.com.au/national-day... A thread (1/6) 🧵
Text says, 'What is the SCHADS Award and why does it matter to your pay?'
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
'... four years on, the [Housing Australia Future Fund] has become a political headache. A government that promised to boost housing supply is struggling with the awkward reality that its signature fund has yet to build a single new home.'
abc.net.au
The PM wants to build homes like the one he grew up in. These days, it's harder
It takes a long time to build anything at all in Australia's dysfunctional housing market, even for the federal government, but Labor's social housing fund is inching towards an impact.
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Sean Bowes @seanbowes.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
'Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign and independent state'
theguardian.com
Australia joins UK and Canada in formally recognising Palestinian state
Move comes as Anthony Albanese tries to secure meeting with Donald Trump and amid warnings that recognition could spark ‘punitive measures’ from the US
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Welfare Rights Centre NSW @welfarerightscentre.org.au · 08/09/2025
$548.5 million settlement for Robodebt trauma. What can Robodebt victims do now? 1. Ensure that your Services Australia details are up to date. 2. Register your interest with Gordon Legal for updates.🔗Link in bio. 3. Wait for the settlement to be approved and to be contacted by Services Australia.
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