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Zuvele

@zeddog.bsky.social
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Teacher, feminist (yeah? wanna go?), former ALP candidate (over it), wannabe world traveller.

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🦋 C.G., PhD 🐸 (🪖"Prima" AKA "Battle" to One)🌻 @tcrg2012.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🤔 #ONEV1 #Pinks 🌸 #Voices4Victory
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/10/2026
“If your concern for women disappears the moment accountability becomes socially inconvenient, then protection was never the principle to begin with. Performance was.”
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Got an email from Angus. He says Labor’s policy on migration isn’t as good as Angus’ policy on migration, which hasn’t been decided yet, but at least Angus has a plan and Labor hasn’t. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I'm waiting for the scandal when a Minister uses their Flybuys points to buy something after voting against supermarket disvesture... #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
We've told AI we're going to shut it down. What could go wrong??
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Bringing Josh Frydenburg back - even talking about it - is saying there is no one - not one - current Liberal MP who is as good as he is... #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Jonno Duniam on Insiders claiming Australians aren't as proud of their country as Americans are because we don't fly as many flags. Don't let the door hit your ar*e on the way out. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
ABC headline: 'While government reviews aged care algorithm, waitlists are growing and people are dying' Evidence for this: 'thousands of comments on Facebook' www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08... Do better, @news.abc.net.au
abc.net.au
Why people are 'giving up' rather than fighting the aged care algorithm
If the government wants a true indication of the level of feeling in the community, perhaps it should read the thousands of comments on Facebook where discussions about the algorithm, long waitlists, ...
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 21/08/2026
New study finds that the rapid growth of electric vehicles in China has prevented over 300,000 premature deaths. Conversely -- and this is just math -- everything done to prevent the rise of EVs in the US leads to more preventable deaths of Americans. It's not an academic debate.
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Reduced urban air pollution and mortality from the transition to new energy vehicles in China - Nature Health
Using satellite data and interpretable machine learning, the widespread adoption of new energy vehicles was shown to reduce particulate matter particles with a diameter of 2.5 μm or less and carbon mo...
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Trump is tariffing Australia because we're not doing enough to combat slavery. Thank you America for providing us with moral guidance in these troubled times...
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Exciting times - both my sons have bought houses!
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
'The party has also launched a survey...' I got to fill this out (even though I'm a former Labor candidate). You can, too. Have fun. #auspol commission.liberal.org.au/survey
commission.liberal.org.au
Survey — The Liberal Party Commission
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
You know what the review doesn't do? It doesn't look at why women aren't joining the party. Talking about what should be done about them once they're in there doesn't help if they're not there to start with. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
abc.net.au
Gender quota debate revived in Liberals' soul-searching mission
Liberal Party HQ has admitted it is "in the political fight of our lives" as it canvasses ideas, including reviving gender quotas, to take the party forward.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
'In a discussion paper sent to party faithful....' I'm a former Labor candidate. I got a copy. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
abc.net.au
Gender quota debate revived in Liberals' soul-searching mission
Liberal Party HQ has admitted it is "in the political fight of our lives" as it canvasses ideas, including reviving gender quotas, to take the party forward.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Liberal party has released a Discussion Paper... commission.liberal.org.au/discussion-p... #auspol
commission.liberal.org.au
Discussion Paper — The Liberal Party Commission
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"verify your age" All my best work is on floppy disks.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
One Nation Victoria commits to 'capping expenditure on high-profile vanity projects.' So they're going to fund vanity projects.... #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
'"Ending rather than grandfathering these tax breaks today would have helped renters get into a home of their own," Senator Waters said.' HOW? If I own an investment property the tax changes wouldn't encourage me to sell it. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Again, dear media, One Nation is a threat to the Liberals, not to Labor. And I doubt Albo is spending sleepless nights thinking that someone might run in a by election to replace him as Prime Minister. These stretches are getting desperate. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06... #auspol
abc.net.au
The UK's version of One Nation just got smashed. Could our PM learn from it?
Britain's unpopular Labour government just scored a thumping by-election victory, but what could look like a blueprint for combating a populist opponent could actually be a warning for Anthony Albanes...
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
'Men who generally perceive women through a negative lens tend to be the most likely to positively view the #tradwife movement..." www.unlv.edu/news/release...
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Positive Views of the #Tradwife Movement Linked to Higher Levels of Sexism Among Men
UNLV-led study is the first to examine attitudes of men toward the social media housewife trend that calls for return to traditional gender roles.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Angus Taylor on National Park management: 'No bureaucrat will understand how to manage this land more than the locals. I want to see the locals back in control.' #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Dear everyone: Jim wouldn't have a problem with declining birth rates if he accepted the idea that we can bring migrants into the country to meet the demand for jobs. Of course, he can't say that. People might accuse him of racism. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... #auspol
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How to reverse declining birth rates? The guy from Jim’s Mowing has a theory and it’s … unusual
In a new book, Jim Penman argues our brains have been made insensitive to dopamine by over-exposure to sex, porn, social media, gambling, drugs, alcohol, caffeine and many other things
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
'... it's to adopt the same kind of "hold your nose and accept the preferences" approach that Anthony Albanese employs with the Greens.' Dear Annabelle: Having preferences flow to you is different to doing a preference deal. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...
abc.net.au
Tony Abbott is back in town and the fallout is biblical
Tony Abbott has been back in the political cycle for barely a fortnight and already the air is redolent with garment-rending, ancient feuds, biblical comeuppance and a listening tour.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
'Mr Corby said: "I think the tech companies are extremely worried that if it's seen to be a success, other countries will follow. So effectively they're sabotaging it." That's the story the ABC should be writing, instead of aiding teens to break the law. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06... #auspol
abc.net.au
Why young people say the social media ban is not working six months on
Research suggests many under-16s are still active on social media platforms. BTN High explores why and tests the accuracy of popular technology used to estimate age.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
I really don't think it's the job of the national broadcaster to tell people how to evade the law. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06... @abcnews
abc.net.au
Why young people say the social media ban is not working six months on
Research suggests many under-16s are still active on social media platforms. BTN High explores why and tests the accuracy of popular technology used to estimate age.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Just like One Nation, Reform has won some seats in situations where people knew their vote didn't matter that much. Just like One Nation, its main impact is to shatter the right. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...
abc.net.au
Some think Britain's 'broken', and they are looking to Australia for inspiration
Right-wing populism is rising in the UK where, like Australia, the political landscape is looking very different lately. It has prompted some people to ask if these surging parties can deliver on thei...
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
'What is clear is that his decision gave fodder to those seeking to feed the disillusionment that is overtaking a growing number of Australians, and that's unfortunate.' Look in a mirror. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06... #auspol
abc.net.au
'Broken promise' or not, Albanese's tax decision helps One Nation
There are multiple reasons why alienated voters might be generously donating to One Nation's campaign, including the prime minister's cavalier breaking of election promises that has poured kerosene on...
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
'Albanese's breach of trust is particularly ill-timed because of where we are in politics right now.' Where we are in politics right now is that even the msm have given up on the idea of the Liberals being any sort of threat but are incapable of discussing politics without a contest. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
'At the least, One Nation is messing with the prime minister's mind.' No, Michelle, it isn't. Journalists, maybe. Albanese is too old & experienced a hand to be worried by empty threats. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06... #auspol
abc.net.au
'Broken promise' or not, Albanese's tax decision helps One Nation
There are multiple reasons why alienated voters might be generously donating to One Nation's campaign, including the prime minister's cavalier breaking of election promises that has poured kerosene on...
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Email from Tony Abbott: 'Thanks very much for your response to my recent letter. Well over 200,000 opened it, and about 1,800 responded.' But I didn't. I don't even understand why I got it...
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Yeah, um. Interviewees include two political candidates and article plugs Coalition promises. Issue might be real, but should be able to find 'real' community advocates to push it. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...
abc.net.au
Does being in a 'safe seat' influence whether your hospital gets an upgrade?
Are hospitals in safe seats being overlooked for multi-million-dollar refurbishments by the Victorian government?
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Watching a movie set in the future - and crucial to the plot is that America STILL doesn't have universal health care....
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
OK, Daniels' argument here has serious flaws and misunderstandings. Organisations have similar structures not because they're stuck in the past but because those structures are the most effective. #auspol www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
Forming a party wouldn’t make independents less independent. It would strengthen a centrist bloc
A party structure could help independents better work together on common ground, while retaining the very thing that made them attractive in the first place
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
'Zali Steggall did not need to hold the balance of power to force climate change on to the agenda.' Climate change has been on the political agenda for decades. (First time I've heard Steggall had anything to do with anything on the issue). www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #auspol
theguardian.com
Forming a party wouldn’t make independents less independent. It would strengthen a centrist bloc
A party structure could help independents better work together on common ground, while retaining the very thing that made them attractive in the first place
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Helen Haines did not need to hold the balance of power to force the major parties to stand up the National Anti-Corruption Commission.' You know why, Zoe? Because it was Labor policy BEFORE Haines ran for Indi. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #auspol
theguardian.com
Forming a party wouldn’t make independents less independent. It would strengthen a centrist bloc
A party structure could help independents better work together on common ground, while retaining the very thing that made them attractive in the first place
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
'He said there was a clear difference since Mr Taylor took over from Sussan Ley as federal Liberal leader.' Yeah. One seat. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05... #auspol
abc.net.au
Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key Liberal Party address
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor accuses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of starting a war on aspiration with the recent federal budget.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Interesting: the media and the polls are telling us how unpopular the budget measures are. However, every time there's a facebook post on the issues, there's overwhelming support for the changes in the comments... A straw in the wind, I know, but... #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Whilst the indies should be part of a new party, their language atm is counter productive. Basically they're saying that voting indie isn't worth it. Poor political messaging. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I'm feeling so pleased for the media. This time around, they couldn't even begin to run their usual 'next election will be a hung Parliament' lines and were looking a bit lost and out of it. But now!! they can beat up 'the threat of One Nation' and get countless pointless articles written... #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
This is absolutely one of the worst articles I've read for a long time. Multiple beat ups from start to finish. Shows very little understanding of --- anything, really. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...
abc.net.au
Labor's tax defence is backfiring with young voters
Labor is banking on younger generations, who are overwhelmingly wage earners, being more interested in owning their own home than pocketing higher profits on a lucky crypto trade.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Allegra Spender "If you are going to increase taxes you need to give all of that back as lower marginal tax rates," No, you don't. There's a range of other options. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05... #auspol
abc.net.au
Labor burns political capital as tax reform backlash grows
In an already difficult post-budget week, Labor isn't being helped by some of its "friends". But it has won an important endorsement from one powerful voice.
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
OK. So the Budget's out. None of the arguments I've seen against the various changes proposed are at all strong or convincing. So basically, I'm concluding that the changes are basically sound. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Coalition: we need to slash migration to less than 150k. Coalition: we will focus on migrants with the skills we need. Coalition: we have a shortfall of 300,000 construction workers. Coalition: we will link migration to new housing. Anyone spot the problem there? #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Can someone explain how a hard cap on migration would work? "I'm sorry, we're only taking 102,221 migrants this year. You have a valid visa and have paid for your ticket, but you're migrant 102,222." #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Takeaways from #Farrer: 1. Indies have done their dash. Form a party or die. 2. Nats are dead. 3. Coalition are dead. 4. Greens are dead. 5. New major party needed. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
#farrer isn't a vote against major parties. It's a desire to create a new major party. The independents need to learn from this; people looked across the border, saw that an indi can't deliver, and voted accordingly. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
'"For too long we have been a party of convenience, not conviction and that must change," Taylor said following the result.' Cue for: let's adopt a raft of populist policies whether we agree with them or not. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
'The absence of a Labor candidate on the ballot paper to punish the Albanese government by proxy mattered little.' Dear ABC , there is very little evidence that voters want to do this. Punishing the Coalition, however, makes perfect sense. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
'Anti-major party sentiment is essentially the most bankable phenomenon in Australian politics right now.' Dear media - and particularly the @abcnews - anti-Coalition party sentiment is what you're talking about. #auspol
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Zuvele @zeddog.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
My take on Farrer: a very uninspiring group of candidates. The Lib was probably the best on paper, but everyone was out to get her. Milthorpe was disappointing. Of course I didn't want ON to get up, but can see why it happened. #farrer #auspol
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