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100% Independent Voices Of Group in the Chisholm electorate of Melbourne, (Naarm) Australia. - DEMOCRACY IN MOTION www.VoicesOfChisholm.org

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Sue Barrett - Onward We Press @suebarrett.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Sky News is free in regional Australia. Here's why that matters at the ballot box. Now called News24, it is owned by News Corp. Over 1/4 of local govt areas have no independent local news. Why media variety matters before you vote. 👇 suebarrett.substack.com/p/sky-news-i... #auspol
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Sky News is free in regional Australia. Here is why that matters at the ballot box.
BYV: Media ownership is more concentrated in Australia than in almost any comparable democracy. In the regions, with fewer local voices left, one channel is filling the gap.
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It's out! 
Issue 2 of our paper.
 Read it online here: voicesofchisholm.org/thepaper
Photo of front cover of Community Voices Paper
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Major US news organisations took a stand when their rivals came under political attack. Similar action from Australian media is long overdue, experts say. #AUSpol #Politics #Journalism piji.com.au/blog/us-medi...
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US media stood united under attack: Should Australia follow?
Major US news organisations took a stand when their rivals came under political attack. Similar action from Australian media is overdue, experts say.
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Our friends at Voices of #Ashwood are putting on a #Bollywood themed fundraiser dinner this Friday. (October 9, 2026 at 7:00 to 11:00 pm) It should be fun! Grab your tickets here: www.voicesofashwood.org/civicrm/even... #AUSpol #VICpol #Joshi4Ashwood
Bollywood Night
Meet Hitendra Joshi, our Ashwood community independent candidate
Dance the night away with DJ vibes Delicious food and great company
Contribute to strengthen the community voice
Date & Time:
October 9, 2026 at 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Location: Mount Waverley Youth Centre
45-49 Miller Crescent Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
Tickets: $75 per person
To book, visit:
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For more information, visit joshi4ashwood.au
hello@joshi4ashwood joshi4ashwood
JOSHI FOR ASHWOOD
COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We have a right to know where #AUKUS nuclear waste will be buried, and how our Foreign Investment Review Board decides if Aussie companies can be sold to foreigners. Despite the Govt appealing my #FOI wins, and seeking legal costs if I lose, I’m in for the fight. Game on! #auspol
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Why are we still funding Australia’s wealthiest schools? pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/09...
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Why are we still funding Australia’s wealthiest schools?
Australia’s wealthiest private schools continue receiving public funding despite mounting budget pressures, raising questions about whether government spending on education reflects need and the broad...
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A reminder for all of you who like to leave your ticket buying to the last minute! Our next pub Night - It's time to upgrade democracy! - is on tomorrow... events.humanitix.com/its-time-to-... #AUSpol #VICpol #Chisholm #Ashwood #Malvern
it's tomorrow!!!
Join us for an evening of debate where we discuss...
It's time to upgrade democracy!
With Special Guest Speaker
Dr Sonia Randhawa
Sortition Australia
Sortition campaigns for permanent and powerful citizens' assemblies.
+ Rémy Favre
Will be speaking about people power in Switzerland
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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“What Albanese keeps missing is that the chaos is now the point. Keep offering people the same stuff that’s not working (and arguably never has) and people will eventually turn to a disruptor” writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social Read the full piece on The Point: thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Finally our website is back online!!!! More details on our upcoming event are available at: voicesofchisholm.org/its-time-to-... #AUSpol #VICpol #Democracy #Ashwood #Malvern
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It's time to upgrade democracy! | Voices of Chisholm
Join us at our next event with Special Guest Speaker: Dr Sonia Randhawa from Sortition Australia.
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
“Australia is drifting through the most radical, and potentially the most threatening, transformation in our strategic circumstances since European settlement with no clear idea of what is happening or what we should be doing about it., #AUKUS #auspol
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Join us and Dr Sonia Randhawa from @sortitionnow.bsky.social speaking about upgrading democracy through citizens’ assemblies. Thursday 10th September Matthew Finders Hotel. Limited tickets available. Grab yours here: events.humanitix.com/its-time-to-... #AUSpol #VICpol #Chisholm #Ashwood #Malvern
Join us for an evening of debate where we discuss...
It's time to upgrade democracy!
With Special Guest Speaker
Dr Sonia Randhawa
Sortition Australia
Sortition campaigns for permanent and powerful citizens' assemblies.
+ Rémy Favre
Will be speaking about people power in Switzerland
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We are aware that our website is not working. ☹️
HAVE YOU TRIED
TURNING IT OFF AND ON AGAIN?
Meme from IT Crowd TV show
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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The devastating reality of the climate crisis in a single image. The Gironde fire in this photo has destroyed 42,000 hectares of vegetation and forced evacuation of more than 200,000 people, in scenes of destruction reminiscent of Victoria's Black Saturday and Black Summer. 📸 AFP/Maximilien Lamy
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
And another Community Independent candidate in #Melbourne for the state elections... Introducing Prue Cutts, Independent for #Ringwood www.prue4ringwood.com.au Go Prue! #AUSpol #VICpol #prue4ringwood
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Great to see more Community Independent candidates appearing in #Melbourne for the state elections. Introducing David Vanderwolf, Independent for #Croydon www.dave4croydon.com.au Go Dave! #AUSpol #VICpol #dave4croydon
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
More gold from @suebarrett.bsky.social "Who gets to keep what they earn, who gets priced out of a home, who pays their share and who doesn’t. It’s tilting hard toward a very small number of people, regardless of what culture anyone belongs to." #AUSpol #VICpol suebarrett.substack.com/p/what-my-88...
"The real divide in this country was never cultural.
It's economic.
And the culture wars are the distraction
built to keep it that way.
www.suebarrett.substack.com
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Once again @suebarrett.bsky.social absolutely nails the problem we are facing in her latest Substack: "The Culture We Keep Forgetting We Already Have" Part 8 of "One Nation is the wrong answer to the right question" series. #AUSpol #VICpol #VoicesOfChisholm suebarrett.substack.com/p/the-cultur...
So the culture Australians actually live, the one they carry into their streets, workplaces, and friendships, remains stubbornly, quietly plural and fair minded. Most people are not the problem. What has stopped being maintained is the culture at the top, in Parliament, in the donor rooms, in the boardrooms where the gas industry pays a fraction of the tax the beer industry pays and nobody with the power to fix it is in a hurry to.
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Denise Difficult-Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Nicely said #auspol Sign up to see strong public interest journalism here > truenorthnews.substack.com
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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The Federal Government is facing criticism from all sides over the weak half-measures in its proposed gambling reforms. Crossbench MPs are calling on Labor to adopt the landmark Murphy Report in full, including a blanket ban on gambling advertising.
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Labor rank-and-file unites to force tougher line on gambling ads
Anthony Albanese faces an internal party revolt as members push for a harsher crackdown on gambling inducements than current plans.
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
#VoicesofMalvern are seeking applications for an independent candidate in the state electorate of Malvern. IS THIS YOU? www.voicesofmalvern.org #AUSpol #VICpol
Are you the next MP for Malvern? Tell us why.
The Voices of Malvern - a grassroots community group in the Victorian electorate of Malvern - is seeking expressions of interest for a genuinely local, community-minded candidate to stand at the November 28 election.
We want a candidate who will be a strong, independent voice for the people of Malvern
- someone who listens to the community and is not beholden to a party or party policy.
Is this you?
Tell us more here:
www.voicesofmalvern.org/candidate
Email:
candidate@voicesofmalvern.org
with the subject line
Malvern Candidate EOl.
Authorised by Malvind Pty Ltd, 1 Hughes St, Malvern East 3145
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
See you tomorrow #Chisholm #Ashwood #Malvern ! (Grab your tickets if you haven't already...) #AUSpol #VICpol voicesofchisholm.org/how-can-we-d...
Event reminder: It's tomorrow!
(Thursday, 18th June)
Join us for an evening of lively debate where we discuss...
How can we do democracy Better?
With Special Guest Speaker
Zoe Daniel
Former MP for Goldstein
Followed by a Q&A Session
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Less than a week to go before our next event. If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, please do. We are excited to see you all at this wonderful venue next Thursday. @zoedaniel.bsky.social #AUSpol #Chisholm #Ashwood #Malvern #VICpol voicesofchisholm.org/how-can-we-d...
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How can we do democracy Better? | Voices of Chisholm
Join us for an evening of lively debate on Thursday 18th June
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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Last tickets available! Energy is the backbone to our economy and shared prosperity. So, in a global fuel crisis triggered by Trump’s war with Iran, how do we secure energy independence and abundance? What are the big lessons for Australia and the Albanese government?
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
How can we do democracy Better? is the hot topic for our next event. And who better to speak on this subject than @zoedaniel.bsky.social Join us for this event at Phoenix Park Community Centre. Full details on the website. voicesofchisholm.org/how-can-we-d... #AUSpol #VICpol #Chisholm
Join us for an evening of lively debate where we discuss...
How can we do democracy Better?
With Special Guest Speaker
Zoe Daniel
Former MP for Goldstein
Followed by a Q&A Session
THURSDAY 18TH JUNE 6:30 - 9:00
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 02/06/2026
Nearly 3 million workers will receive a 4.75% pay rise, while about 100,000 of the country’s lowest paid will receive a higher 6% increase, after the Fair Work Commission handed down its annual minimum wage decision. 🔗 👉 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Everyone involved in the Community Independents Project needs to read this post and share it. @suebarrett.bsky.social #AUSpol #VICpol #Chisholm suebarrett.substack.com/p/the-one-na...
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One Nation Is The Wrong Answer To The Right Question.
Most of the voters being drawn to One Nation aren't racists. Here's what's really driving them - and what we do about it.
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Seven Days at a Polling Booth (And What I Actually Learnt About Democracy) #AUSpol #VICpol #VoicesOfChisholm www.linkedin.com/pulse/seven-...
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Seven Days at a Polling Booth (And What I Actually Learnt About Democracy)
The Gilmore Girls drove seven hours to hand out how-to-vote cards. I did it for seven days.
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
What do we think of the budget, #Chisholm? Last week Labor released its 2026 budget. Now we have all had time to digest it and hear "every man and his dog" share their opinions, how do we feel about it? Hit or a miss, or a bit of both? #AUSpol #VICpol #Ashwood #Malvern
Caption: "What's on your mind?"
Image: Homer Simpson with a monkey in his head holding a pair of symbols.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 18/05/2026
Australia Institute Deputy Director Ebony Bennett asks The People's Economist Gary Stevenson, why don't Government's tax wealth properly? Listen to Follow the Money for more from Gary: theaus.in/4rM2fYh
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Listen to @suebarrett.bsky.social's rousing speech on "Does Our Media Help or Hinder Democracy?" Recorded last week at our #Ashwood Event. #Chisholm #AUSpol suebarrett.substack.com/p/does-our-m...
Image of a sunrise over trees with this quote: "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." - David Bowie
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Sue Barrett - Onward We Press @suebarrett.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
On budget night, a room full of citizens asked a different question. Does Our Media Help or Hinder Democracy? My answer is both. The difference depends entirely on which media you are referring to. Podcast version 👇 Thanks to @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social suebarrett.substack.com/p/does-our-m...
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Does Our Media Help or Hinder Democracy? The question every citizen needs to be asking right now.
On budget night, Voices of Chisholm hosted Democracy in Motion. This is what happened.
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Voices of Deakin @voicesofdeakin.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
VoD are excited to be hosting this Big Community Conversation on 24 May at Mitcham Bowling Club. This group of thought leaders have experience in helping to shape the agenda. What do we need to do to help our community thrive? Join us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation. Book Now!
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
What a Night! Our "politics in the pub" event last night was a big success. Thanks to @suebarrett.bsky.social & @rachelwithers.bsky.social for their wonderful contributions. + Thanks to all the volunteers & everyone who turned up to participate in "Democracy in Motion" #AUSpol #VICpol #Chisholm
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Crikey @crikey.com.au · 12/05/2026
Opinion | Tim Wilson continues to be utterly baffled by how to fix the problems facing the Liberal Party. And, as shadow treasurer, he remains blithely ignorant of the economic woes fuelling disaffection in the electorate, @rachelwithers.bsky.social writes. www.crikey.com.au/2026/05/12/t...
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Tim Wilson will 'never, ever, ever' be treasurer
Between the loss of Farrer, a One Nation-coalition backflip, and a ridiculous crusade to protect tax breaks for the wealthy, the shadow treasurer is at a loss, unable to break from his one and only…
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
ONE MORE SLEEP TO GO! Just in case you forgot or were leaving it to the last minute... Invite a friend. Grab your tickets. Have your questions ready. See you tomorrow night :-) #VICpol #AUSpol #Chisholm #Ashwood #Malvern RSVP: events.humanitix.com/does-our-med...
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Got your tickets yet? There's plenty of space at this venue, so please do invite a friend or share with your network. The more, the merrier! Anyone interested in democracy and how we consume our news will enjoy this event. #VICpol #Chisholm #Ashwood RSVP: events.humanitix.com/does-our-med...
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Sue Barrett - Onward We Press @suebarrett.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
What If We Held Elections to the Same Standard as Everything Else? There is no code of conduct for Australian elections. Candidates can lie. Volunteers can intimidate voters. Nobody is accountable to anyone. New Friday piece at Before You Vote. 👇 open.substack.com/pub/suebarre... #auspol
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What If We Held Elections to the Same Standard as Everything Else?
BYV: There is no code of conduct for Australian elections. Candidates can lie. Volunteers can intimidate. Nobody is accountable to anyone. Here is what a minimum standard would look like.
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
He are stoked to announce that @suebarrett.bsky.social & @rachelwithers.bsky.social will be joining us on Tues 12th May at the Matthew Flinders Hotel, 667 Warrigal Rd, Chadstone, to discuss: Does Our Media Help Or Hinder Democracy? RSVP events.humanitix.com/does-our-med... #Chisholm #AUSpol #VICpol
Join us for an evening of lively debate where we discuss...
Does Our Media Help Or Hinder Democracy?
Special Guest Speakers
Sue Barrett
Voices Of Goldstein - Democracy Watch AU
Rachel Withers
Freelance writer & journalist (Crikey, The Politics)
Followed by a Q&A Session
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Thanks to everyone who has already signed up to our Volunteers night on Tue 24th of March at Oydis Bar, Ashburton at 6:30 pm. We still have a couple of spots left. If you are considering turning up then Txt Will on: 0408357658 voicesofchisholm.org/volunteers-e... #VICpol #Chisholm
Photo of Oydis Bar exterior with Voices Of Chisholm logo in the corner
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
ICYMI We are organising a series of events across the Chisholm in 2026 To put these events on we need volunteers. On the 24th of March we will be holding a volunteers event. If you would like to participate in Grass Roots Democracy RSVP to: actionnetwork.org/events/democ... #AUSpol #Chisholm #VICpol
Poster: Democracy Dies When Good people stay silent
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We are organising a series of events across the Chisholm electorate in 2026. To put these events on we need volunteers. On the 24th of March we will be holding a volunteers event. If you would like to participate in Grass Roots Democracy RSVP to: actionnetwork.org/events/democ... #AUSpol #Chisholm
On Tuesday the 24th of March we will be holding a Volunteers event. 
Would you like to  help with Democracy in Motion?
- Voices Of Chisholm Logo
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
#AUSpol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Angus Taylor faces leadership test in Farrer byelection as independent vows to ‘finish what we started’ and oust Liberals
With backers including Climate 200, Michelle Milthorpe is confident she can win Sussan Ley’s south-western NSW seat
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Sue Barrett - Onward We Press @suebarrett.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
🚨DEMOCRACY WATCH AU ALERT: When Your Groceries Become Surveillance: Why Every Australian Should Care About the Coles-Palantir Deal. Demand AI Regulation NOW and end Surveillance Capitalism. #auspol open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
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When Your Groceries Become Surveillance: Why Every Australian Should Care About the Coles-Palantir Deal
From your grocery run to disability support plans: why Australia's failure to regulate AI is already harming real people, and what you can do about it right now.
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Reminder: Just 3 days to our next event: Should the community back an Independent candidate for the Victorian State election in 2026? Join us to discuss at: Ashburton Community Centre, on Tuesday 9th December, at 7pm - Light snacks will be served. RSVP www.tinyurl.com/8zu69ste #VICpol #Melbourne
3 Days to go!
Hey Friends
We have a question to ask you...
Do you think the community should back an Independent candidate for the Victorian State election in 2026?
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
We at Voices of Chisholm invite you, to get your opinions on: should the community back an Independent candidate for the Victorian State election in 2026? Join us at: Ashburton Community Centre, on Tuesday 9th December, at 7pm - Light snacks served #VICpol #Chisholm RSVP www.tinyurl.com/8zu69ste
Hey Friends
We have a question to ask you...
Do you think the community should back an Independent candidate for the Victorian State election in 2026?
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 28/11/2025
Join Grace Blakeley and Dr Richard Denniss for our upcoming free webinar 'Grace Blakeley on Inequality, Democracy, and the Economy'. 🗓️ Tuesday 9 December ⏰ 7pm (AEDT) / 8am (GMT) 📍 Zoom Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
According to researchers @theconversation.com Australian media is more concentrated than ever. What do you think? Should we change media ownership laws to encourage more diverse media enterprises? #VICpol #AUSpol #Chisholm theconversation.com/the-australi...
Media ownership in Australia is among the most highly concentrated in the world, with a few companies controlling most news and media outlets.
What could we do about that?

HAVE
YOUR SAY
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Zali Steggall @zalisteggall.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
It’s been over 2 years since the late Peta Murphy’s inquiry into online gambling advertising & how it affects problem gamblers. Since then, Australians have lost $60 billion to gambling. Australians need a government with the will and the courage to protect them from gambling harms.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Labor needs Libs or Greens to get Enviro laws up this week. @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social on the politics and what 'net gain' principal means (govt still has 'Nat Interest' to ram through damaging projects) #auspol michaelwest.com.au/from-net-zer...
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From 'net zero' to 'net gain'. The platypus-to-possum exchange rate - Michael West
Following the Libs 'Net Zero' battle, 'Net Gain' will be focus as Murray Watt struggles to get changes to environmental laws passed.
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Voices Of Chisholm @voicesofchisholm.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
A majority of Voters in the USA Support Making Oil and Gas Companies Pay a Share of Climate Costs. Do you think that's a policy we should pursue here in #Australia? #AUSpol #VICpol #ClimateChange www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2023/12...
Voters Strongly Support Oil and Gas Companies Paying a Share of Climate Costs
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