Skye Predavec

This is indefensible.

Calls for people to lose their jobs and livelihoods are overdone in Australia.

But how can these officers continue to be employed?

Surely they must be charged with assault.

Nothing says cohesion like a punch in the head: Violence of Minns' goons exposes the lie of 'social cohesion' NSW Police's actions against protesters in in Sydney was about the powerful dictating the terms of free speech — through state-sanctioned violence if necessary.

"Social cohesion is a scam, a strategy employed by the powerful to delegitimise and suppress the voices of the less powerful... If you are othered by powerful groups, you become the victim of cohesion, not the beneficiary; what you get from social cohesion is a punch from an armed official."

Graph shows FOI decisions were much higher in 2016-17 than under the Albanese Government.

Crisis? What crisis?

Govt's own docs prove that there was no "swarm" of FOI requests that required Australians' FOI rights to be restricted.

No wonder govt delayed 150 days before releasing.

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The Point Live: Mass protests planned in response to Israeli president visit, Codependent Coalition back together Mass protests are planned around the country in response to the visit from Israeli head of state Isaac Herzog, who has been accused of inciting the commission of genocide. The Coalition have reunited...

Most power-sharing agreements between major parties and minor parties/independents are public --

So why is the Coalition Agreement secret?

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According to new Australia Institute research, the inequality between private and public education will continue to grow, and Australian students, along with the Australian community and economy, will suffer.

Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rsPW2I

The Point Live: RBA raises rates to 3.85%, Liberals, Nationals abort leadership moves amid talent deficit Parliament officially returns for 2026 with the Nationals and Liberals still in turmoil and unable to agree on a new leader, while One Nation continues to establish itself as the new conservative forc...

The Nationals are the party of the bush, making Liberals the party of the city, right?

In fact, Libs have lost most of their metro seats -- so One Nation's rise in the regions threatens the Libs as much as the Nats.

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Triple J Hottest 100 out tomorrow!

Last year just 27 Aus songs made it. Lowest since 1994!!

Why? – Streaming favours the USA

Thankfully, DJ Albo is in the house and can turn this around! Thread on how.

What are the proposed gun control reforms and how did we get here? The Albanese Government’s omnibus ‘Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill’ includes the most significant reforms to Australia’s gun control laws since 1996.

Last night, the Commonwealth passed its part of the most significant gun control reforms since 1996.

But how did we get here? What does this legislation do? And how have the far-right taken advantage of Australia's gun laws?

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Hanson not exactly looking thrilled about Joyce's defection to One Nation in their publicity photos

Will Labor’s changes make it easier for governments to flout freedom of information laws? The claim comes from Kerry O’Brien’s speech at the Walkleys, where he criticised the Albanese Government for not living up to the benchmarks they set while in opposition,

Kerry O'Brien's warning that Labor wants to make it easier for govts to flout freedom of information laws confirmed.

Fact check for @thepointau.bsky.social by @skyelark.bsky.social
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The Actuaries Institute of Australia recently published our review of mortality in 2024, which you can find here. content.actuaries.asn.au/resources/re.... A quick summary of our major conclusions #thread.

The devil is in the devolution: are the states mounting an EPBC takeover? Speaking to the press after passage of amendments to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act last Thursday, Western Australian Premier, Roger Cook, indicated that he expect...

The devil is in the devolution: are the states mounting an EPBC takeover?

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Ausmusic tshirt day at work with
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The public service is not bloated, and cuts will hurt Australians Two charts that show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets.

The public service is not bloated, and cuts will hurt Australians.

Two charts on The Point from @grogsgamut.bsky.social show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets:
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Nationals members have set the Coalition’s climate policy, but there’s half as many as there were a decade ago The NSW Nationals is facing a stark membership decline.

National Party members have effectively set the Coalition's climate policy, but who's in this influential group?

The answer: a shrinking, aging membership - New from me on @thepointau.bsky.social

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This piece nicely encapsulates why independent journalism is increasingly trusted above mainstream.

Skye Predavec accurately describes the $9 trillion claim as "gross misrepresentation".

The take from most mainstream journos?:
'Mr Littleproud said...' #ClimateCrisis #auspol

Will Net Zero cost $9 trillion to Australia? As the Nationals abandon their commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, leader David Littleproud has cited a stunning $9 trillion dollar price tag on the policy as a key reason for the move.

This by @skyelark.bsky.social was such a brilliant slaughtering of the LNP’s $9tn claim. Ley won’t even say the number anymore #ThePoint

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"Five times freedom of information shone a light on secretive government processes" @skyelark.bsky.social #ThePoint
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Factcheck: Does Labor owe its parliamentary majority to preferential voting? The point.com.au

There's a common misconception that preferences explain the thumping majority Labor won at this year's election.

Not true -- as @skyelark.bsky.social explains in @thepointau.bsky.social fact check
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Australia gives parties and candidates generous taxpayer funding, but it comes too late -- after the election has already happened.

@skyelark.bsky.social describes alternatives that make public funding available to new challengers -- when they can actually use it.

On @thepointau.bsky.social

What Australia can learn from the US about money in politics Zohran Mamdani’s successful campaign benefited greatly from New York’s funding innovations.

Australia should take many lessons from Mamdani's incredible victory, including learning from America on how to handle money in politics (yes, really)

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Will a third of Barnaby Joyce’s electorate be covered in renewables? The point.com.au

Barnaby Joyce says almost a third of his electorate – equivalent to Sydney and Melbourne combined – will be "carpeted" in renewables.

It might not surprise you to learn that he seems to have made it up out of thin air: thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...

Will Net Zero cost $9 trillion to Australia? As the Nationals abandon their commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, leader David Littleproud has cited a stunning $9 trillion dollar price tag on the policy as a key reason for the move.

A brilliant fact check by @skyelark.bsky.social "Will Net Zero cost $9 trillion to Australia?" #ThePoint

(spoiler, not even fucking close)
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Australia Institute Live — Daily Updates Stay updated with the latest from The Australia Institute.

Taking reader questions on @thepointau.bsky.social live blog:

How many more seats would the Coalition lose if an election were held today?

@skyelark.bsky.social answers --
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PM Albanese’s culture of secrecy, in three charts If he doesn’t change course, the Prime Minister may end up leading exactly the kind of 'shadow government' that he derided his predecessor for.

@skyelark.bsky.social impactful article

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Another historic achievement in transparency by the Albanese govt: cratering the FOI system.
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PM Albanese’s culture of secrecy, in three charts If he doesn’t change course, the Prime Minister may end up leading exactly the kind of 'shadow government' that he derided his predecessor for.

"PM Albanese’s culture of secrecy, in three charts"

Damning work by @skyelark.bsky.social on this govt's secrecy
#OffTheCharts #ThePoint
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The Federal Government spends more on shredders than FOI training The Federal Government has spent $2.3 million on shredders over the last five years, almost double the $1.3 million spent on freedom of information training over the same period.

Missed this form earlier this week. By @skyelark.bsky.social "The Federal Government spends more on shredders than FOI training"
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