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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

The National Youth Parliament is calling! 🙌 150 senior school students from across Australia will come together to represent their electorates, step into the shoes of MPs, and take part in simulated parliamentary debates. 🗳️✨ 👉 Find out more & apply here: loom.ly/aZ44Mgw

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Our leaders set the tone for our democracy. When politics turns toxic, division grows. We need leaders who practice polite politics and engage in productive debate because we all deserve better. loom.ly/ZkB2b0I

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🌟 Come meet Jessie Price at the Nightcliff Slab! Join us for a relaxed meet up with Jessie. To share her story from the community independents movement and her recent run in the federal election. RSVP - loom.ly/kLUPD7Q 📍 Nightcliff Slab 🕕 5.30pm Tuesday 9th September

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

BIG NEWS: We are on the map, the 31st community independent has launched here in Darwin. Congratulations community you are demanding better representation and you have an amazing candidate in Phil Scott. #communityindependent #doingpoliticsdifferently

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Zoe Daniel @zoedaniel.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

But just now - a stich up is under way.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/02/2025

"My hope is that what Trump is doing, his retreat into climate madness, is that it will bring people together into action." said Craig Foster at the #ClimateIntegrity Summit.

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

🚀 Phil Scott for Solomon – Campaign Launch! 🚀 We are excited to announce that Phil Scott is the community independent Solomon! I’m running because our community deserves independent, strong, and accountable leadership that puts people first—not party politics. 🌱 A Fresh Approach

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Kent Parkstreet @kentparkskeet.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Despite our government calling it a technology sharing agreement, AUKUS ties us to US foreign policy for decades, and to a degree to US domestic policy. Finding a way out of AUKUS is essential. Difficult, but essential. #AusPol

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

You are invited: Bring 1, 2 or 25 friends and family! It’s a family-friendly venue. The more of us come, the more powerful our message will be. RSVP HERE - www.voicesofthetopen...

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Up till now both major political parties have “combined” to convince the electorate that a vote for a minor party, or even worse an independent, was a wasted vote. The two-party “duopoly” has been protecting each other’s interest against the interests of the Australian electorate.

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The Australian Federal election campaign is in full swing, with voters heading to the polls in the coming months. There are 30 community independents launched so far, ours is going to be the 31st.

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Counting down the days till the launch. Let's put people before politics and launch our incredible candidate. RSVP HERE - www.voicesofthetopen...

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

When will the major parties act in the communities interests. Never?

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Debbie Northway 🇦🇺🦘🐨 @debbienorthway.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

No costings, no details, no policies until after he’s elected.#auspol #Dutton #Australia #Nordascious

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Political bribery (donations) data out so a glimpse of who owns the politicians .. and why they shirked reform. eg: "Sportsbet $88k, Tabcorp $60k, Lottery Corp $44k, 'Responsible Wagering Australia' $66k michaelwest.com.au/mystery-mone...

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Mystery money for MPs shines light on 'dark' donations - Michael West

Tens of millions of dollars of “dark” donations to political parties with no donor information because of weak disclosure laws, have sparked calls for electoral reform. Labor and its state branches ra...

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Forget what you know, this election is different. As a federal election looms, Four Corners returns for 2025 with reporter Angus Grigg examining whether our two-party system is collapsing. Watch this tonight on Four Corners. youtu.be/-kF2FSKa8mI

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Four Corners | Monday 3 February | ABC TV + ABC iview

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Anthony Albanese destroying the brand again. What does Labor stand for? It's blocking online gambling reform and shelving a federal environment protection agency.

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Let's put people before politics. You are invited to the Independent Candidate Launch Please join us on Monday 10th February from 5:30pm at the Darwin Bowls and Social Club, 8 Conacher St, Fannie Bay.

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Come by and see us at the Nightcliff Markets each Sunday. We're always happy to talk politics. #talkpolitics #communitypolitics

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

What does the historic move of voters away from the two major parties mean for the future of Australian politics? Read it here - bit.ly/4gjVcQh

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

"Butler reiterated that [dental in Medicare] was not a priority for the government." Unlike: - subsidies to fossil fuel companies - super tax concessions to the wealthy - neg gearing for landlords And Labor wonders why its traditional voters are deserting. 🙄 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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Labor under growing pressure on dental cover, the ‘missing element of Medicare’

Albanese government backbenchers among those pushing to add dental to Medicare despite the health minister saying it’s not a priority

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Please save the date for the launch of the Community Independent for Solomon. A candidate has stepped forward from the community to run in the Federal election in the Solomon electorate, which covers all of Darwin and Palmerston. RSVP HERE - www.voicesofthetopen...

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Sue Barrett - Onward We Press @suebarrett.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

1/ 🚨 Shameless Deception: How Fossil Fuel Propaganda and Political Parties Undermine Democracy 🚨 A thread on how misinformation from powerful interests is poisoning Australia's political system and threatening our future. 🧵

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Over the weekend the 31st community independent launched - awesome news from the seat of Dickson. To support this candidate - subscribe, donate, volunteer. Vote 1 - Ellie Smith Community Independent #auspol

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Fiona Katauskas @fionakatauskas.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

ICYMI- yesterday's #auspol cartoon from The Guardian

Cartoon- scene is two billboards beside eachother. First billboard has pic of Albanese grinning with thumbs up & says "Labor: Bound to Disappoint"
Second billboard has pic of Dutton grinning with thumbs up & says "Coalition: You have NO idea how low we'll go"
Two people are looking at the billboards with one saying "I"m all for truth in political advertising but it CAN get a bit depressing."

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Mark Ogge @markogge.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

No Australians aren’t trying to solve it. We are trying to melt it. Australia is the 2nd largest fossil fuel exporter and 5th largest producer. If we want to stop Antarctic glaciers collapsing it’s pretty f***ng simple. Stop new fossil fuel projects.

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Thinking about the politicians that made contracts with gas corporations, that gave away Australia’s resources. The old polllies haven’t been to loud or proud about this - they’ve been very quiet.

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KooyongVotes @kooyongvotes.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Dutton is slavishly following Trump's playbook. Is this what we want for Australia? Urgent that we get in there to fight for a fair decent democracy. The people CAN win. #VoteIntegrity in #AusVotes2025. Join your local #VoteClimate campaign! In Melbourne's east? lighterfootprints.org/event/kooyon...

oin us to kick off the Kooyong Votes Climate 2025 election campaign. There is much at stake in this Federal election and we need your help to make sure climate action is high on the list of vote determining issues in Kooyong.
Find out how you, your family and friends can be involved in a dynamic, non-partisan, Vote Climate campaign which will include scorecards, street stalls, events, including a Koyoong Candidates Forum, door knocking and more. Putting accurate information into the hands of voters about where the candidates stand on climate is powerful. Be part of it!
Join us on Sunday 16 February to hear about our campaign strategy and the winning tactics we plan to roll out. As you know, we run on people power so we can’t bring our plans to fruition without your help. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. We’d also love to hear your ideas about how our campaign could be even better!
#VoteClimate in #AusVotes2025 #auspol https://lighterfootprints.org/event/kooyong-votes-climate-launch/

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Wow — there are now more than 29 MILLION users on Bluesky! Spread the word!! 💙🦋 bsky-users.theo.io

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Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Has anyone started a campaign to get the major academic publishers to put share buttons on all their content to BlueSky instead of X? Do they really want to associate themselves with that platform anymore?

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California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Can you say the same?! 🤚 Say. I. Stand. With. Her. ❤️✨

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Unfortunately we need these laws to regulate politicians and political parties because some of them can’t be trusted to tell the truth. Worse some of them use mis and disinformation as a strategy. They aren’t just uniformed they are deliberately lying to their constituents. #auspol

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Here is all the inspo in this one!!! Get organised people, we need to get community independents into parliament. We need a great cross bench. I know you feel bad when you look at this picture - but that energy is your inspiration. #communityindependents

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The question is why isn't our government taxing big corporations? We expect the government to take a large part in solutions to the cost of living crisis, the housing crisis, health and education. An income tax cut just doesn't address the root issues. #auspol

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Denise Difficult-Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Never forget the enablers. Never forget those who could choose to act but refused #auspol

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Community independents, come out of communities that are demanding better politicians, where the community is willing to volunteer their time to support the candidate. It's a movement that is driven by the community. This is people powered democracy. #auspol

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Dan Ilic @danilic.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

We have raised about 10% of our target in just a few days! If you can share @itsnotarace2025.bsky.social with your friends and family and anyone with some spare cash to make memes against fossil fuel funded candidates! CHIP IN! its-not-a-race.raisely.com

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It's Not A Race 2025! Chip-In to push back against fossil fuel F**ks

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Dr Jeremy Walker @jeremywalker.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Some have asked if new coal funded org "Australians for Prosperity' is yet another local knockoff of the Koch oil-funded US #AtlasNetwork original. Key donor fracking billionaire Chris Wright is now Energy Secretary. His company is part of #Auspol's publicly funded Beetaloo gas basin. Refs below..

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Denise Difficult-Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Some are actively working to undermine our democracy as they've done in the US. No one is coming to save us from them but us. We all have a role to play. Time to step up #auspol

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John Macgregor (democracy re-design) @johnmacgregor.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Anyone who thinks that a re-design of democracy is too revolutionary might consider that the political donor network has already achieved it. #Politics #auspol #Plutocracy #PoliticalScience #Democracy #alp #USPolitics #UKPolitics #Booksky #ThirdDraftDemocracy

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Pearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 19/01/2025

The continued growth of BRICS+ is viewed by many in the West as a dangerous threat to the ‘rules-based international order, in which they set and police. That order is rapidly changing. #auspol #BRICs+

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Another BRIC in the wall: Indonesia joins BRICS+ - Pearls and Irritations

Indonesia has just become the 10th full member nation of BRICS+, the first nation in South East Asia to gain such membership.

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Voices of the Top End @voices-topend.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

If you want to change politics, you know that you can’t vote for the major parties. Here are the community independent candidates to challenge the duopoly. Do something, don’t just let stuff happen. Get organised. linktr.ee/CommunityInd...

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@CommunityIndependentsAU | Linktree

List of community independent candidates running in the 2025 federal election

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Oligarchy (noun): A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.

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