"Let me just deal with this 'credentials' game I know John & his friend Douglas Murray love to play these days... let's not play this credentials game because John will lose, just like Douglas did on the Rogan show."
Me versus Netanyahu ally John Spencer.
Full debate: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUjT...
22.05.2025 21:52 β π 1394 π 315 π¬ 51 π 12
Profit and wages index since 2001 - profits around 375% growth wages at 225%
The latest Business Indicators are out so it's time for an update of my graph
03.03.2025 00:41 β π 187 π 47 π¬ 6 π 9
Leaked emails reveal how much it costs to dine with Albanese and senior MPs
Leaked emails reveal Labor is raising hundreds of thousands of dollars through its Federal Business Forum while it prepares a donations crackdown.
From Senator Hume's announcement, major party deal includes a $5,000 disclosure threshold (up from $1,000 in the original bill).
That's well above the $2,000 it costs to buy privileged access to the prime minister.
No minister cost more than $5,000 to access. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
12.02.2025 08:38 β π 18 π 7 π¬ 1 π 1
Australia Institute Live β Daily updates from The Australia Institute
Good morning - if you'd like to join me for parliament, the Australia Institute Live parliamentary blog soft launch is happening here - live.australiainstitute.org.au
It is still in its infancy (born today!) and I am a nervous new parent fueled by coffee and insecurity, but come join!
03.02.2025 20:25 β π 746 π 232 π¬ 57 π 14
Exclusive: New tribunal yet to publish a single decision
The Administrative Review Tribunal, which was intended to restore transparency and trust, has released none of the decisions from its first two months of operation, owing toΒ technical problems.
New Administrative Review Tribunal (replacing AAT) has operated for 2 months and hasn't published a SINGLE decision. AAT published 12 or more a day. Says tech issues are to blame but won't commit to publishing at least as many decisions as predecessor. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
13.12.2024 23:03 β π 350 π 134 π¬ 24 π 10
Bashar al-Assadβs biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.
07.12.2024 20:13 β π 34577 π 4720 π¬ 452 π 252
Having worked on #Syria full-time since the crisis began nearly 14yrs ago, there really is no understating how remarkable the losses imposed on #Assad's regime have been over the past week.
A large reason for this lies with #HTS β a π§΅:
05.12.2024 16:02 β π 2525 π 818 π¬ 78 π 217
Chart showing mining and hospitality industry wages and profts
Hospitality wages: $42.8bn
Mining wages: $42.4bn
Hospitality profits: $13.9bn
Mining profits: $253.2bn
Always remember that when you hear mining-friendly journalists (and talking heads) talk up the size of the mining industry, they're just talking about profits, and they sure as hell will never argue they should be taxed fairly.
08.12.2024 01:43 β π 816 π 361 π¬ 30 π 7
Faustian bargain: /faΚstΙͺΙn ΛbΙΛΙ‘Ιn/, /-Ι‘Ιͺn/
hotel allows Chromecasting but blocks option to disable MotionFlow
06.12.2024 10:18 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Trumped: $9B to US and UK shipyards ... but wait, there's more - Michael West
An FOI release from Washington reveals Australia is pouring more $9B of taxpayersβ money into the US and UK submarine shipyards. AUKUS
Weβre already sending $9B to the US & UK to expand their shipyards, but a new secret #AUKUS βcost sharing principlesβ agreement suggests even more will be sent. And weβve finding out about it from a US Govt #FOI, not from our own Govt π€·ββοΈ. #auspol
15.11.2024 23:21 β π 323 π 170 π¬ 24 π 12
Graetzy's back with 3 Things This Week, where we dive deep into the issues that matter. In this week's episode, we unpack three significant stories shaping Australia. First up, we dissect the groundbreaking Alan Fels review exposing price gouging by Australian companies. From "Drip Pricing" to "Rocket & Feather Pricing," we explore how consumers bear the brunt of these tactics due to a lack of true competition in the market. Next, we address a tragic revelation from Christopher Knaus of The Guardian, revealing the shocking average life expectancy of 44 years for Australians experiencing homelessness. With our housing crisis worsening, this issue demands urgent attention. Lastly, we cover the Rally Against Reckless Renewables in Canberra, where speakers outnumbered attendees. Despite the confected rhetoric, concerns over compulsory land acquisitions for high voltage transmission lines resonate with citizens. We revisit corruption in the electricity market and explore the potential of micro-grids and community batteries as alternatives. Join the conversation at The Undercurrent's website if you have a story worth sharing. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our in-depth episodes tackling pressing issues facing Australia today.
3THINGS: Gouging, Homelessness + Joffrey
My latest Friday drop for The Undercurrent - belatedly posted here π¬
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10.02.2024 21:49 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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