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The two SA Senate candidates riding high on hopes of party brand recognition One Nation and the Jacqui Lambie Network don’t leap out as obvious choices for voters, but in the upcoming election it seems that anything goes.

South Australians have an important voting choice for the critical 6th SA Senate seat. I’m asking for support to return as SA’s watchdog in the Senate, championing our state’s interests and pushing integrity and transparency in govt. #auspol #saparli

‘Bordering on incredible’: Coalition under fire for planning to scrap Labor climate policies and offering none of its own With Peter Dutton’s views on climate change in the spotlight, the focus has turned onto whether there will be any policies to reduce emissions in the next decade

In 2022, the Coalition lost an election in which climate change was the biggest issue.

In 2025, they do not have a single policy which would decrease our emissions in the next 10 years.

🧵 Oh dear, ‘Top bloke’ narratives already deployed for #GreggWallace…

‘The Gregg I know,’ starts William Sitwell in his latest column. Well, that’s the point isn’t. The men we think we know aren’t always the ‘top blokes’ they present themselves as, are they?

‘Absolutely gutted’: Cases dropped against soldiers over notorious war crimes allegations Former Australian troops accused of killing civilians in Afghanistan will not face prosecution over two notorious alleged war crimes.

Our Army senior commanders have been granted immunity from responsibility (by our now NACC Commissioner). The soldiers alleged to have committed the war crimes are now having their charges dropped. But at least they’ve got the whistleblower; he’s in jail! 🤦‍♂️ #SNAFU #auspol

SIGN NOW: Protect our elections! Changes to democracy are too important to be rushed through parliament.

So far 14,728 have signed the @australiainstitute.org.au petition to stop the changes to electoral laws being slammed through parliament this week.

Get on board here 👇
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Done!

In Melbourne, I’ve noticed many more people wearing masks outdoors and in their cars in the last few weeks, and have been told it’s because it helps with hay fever!

Exclusive: NACC integrity officer quits over integrity As the National Anti-Corruption Commission continues to face criticism over its decision-making, new details have emerged about compliance issues and disclosures at the body.

In the early months of the NACC, one of its chief integrity officers saw the writing on the wall and quit. There were alarm bells, they told colleagues, and hints that the new executive didn't grasp the heightened responsibility of their roles. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...

If Commissioner Brereton thinks that the handling of the Robodebt referral by the NACC hasn't raised big concerns in the community, it really calls his judgment into question.

It would be good for Australians if Paul Brereton, the head of the #NACC, bothered reading his own legislation.

That would be helpful and oooh I dunno, might be something the public expected from him in his ~$758,000 a year position

The very best thing for the ALP would be to have to govern with independents - a lot of them.

It'd also be the best thing for the nation.

The federal ALP is no longer up to the task of governing with a majority. They don't have the talent or policy core.

Anyone with that gets rooted out early

Appalled that you refuse to condemn Kyle Sandilands’ misogynistic, sexually humiliating commentary on women, that is heard by children every morning, @AlboMP

While claiming to protect teenagers from social media…🧐

Oh wait, he’s your friend, you went to his wedding -

The standard you walk past…

You’re not the government’s or the LNP's priority; they are.

This bill is pure self-interest, taking your money to entrench their power — the most undemocratic move we’ve seen in our lifetime.

This Parliament has not passed bills addressing the homelessness and rental crises, and other cost of living issues.

But the major parties colluded this week on legislation increasing their own public funding, and making it harder for independents to be elected.

Priorities.

If a Government is trying to rush a bill through Parliament, then odds are something fishy is going on.

@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol

It breaks your heart more than you’d think when your beloved dog dies. Thinking of you.

Vulgar content in the Sesame Street time slot: how the Kyle and Jackie O show skirts decency laws The pair argue their brand of graphic and derisive content is no shock to the show’s loyal adult audience. But ratings figures suggest plenty of children are also listening

"The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, who attended Sandilands’ wedding in April 2023, has appeared at least seven times on the show since the 2022 election. "

The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.

Albo knows exactly who Kyle is, there's no excuse.

While the major parties say the electoral reform bill aims to take ‘Big Money’ out of elections, what they forget to tell you is how much they are also planning to pay themselves in ‘administration costs’.

#AusPol #ElectoralReform #Integrity

Thank you so much for all the important work you do, Rex!

Sneaky, excessive and unjustified: why Labor’s electoral reforms are vulnerable to constitutional challenge | Anne Twomey A political donor will be able to donate up to $640,000 in a year. How is this taking the money out of politics?

See you in court Senator Farrell!

Excellent analysis from constitutional law professor Anne Twomey of the Labor/Coalition duopoly's shamelessly self-interested and constitutionally questionable rigging of our electoral donation and funding law. #auspol

Sneaky, excessive and unjustified: why Labor’s electoral reforms are vulnerable to constitutional challenge | Anne Twomey A political donor will be able to donate up to $640,000 in a year. How is this taking the money out of politics?

Prof Anne Twomey on federal political donation changes. Some good points - disclosures strengthened & caps at election time. Likely High Court challenge on implied freedom of political communication. Caps set to jurisdictions & reset for elections. #auspol www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

When you're teaming up to rush through electoral reforms you know are undemocratic:
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ICYMI: The gov & Coalition are on the cusp of passing legislation that will give the major parties 10s of millions of dollars more in funding - from the taxpayer.
Annabel Crabb nails it: “We’re asking the public, in a cost of living crisis, to fund a narrowing of their choices.”

Electoral reform – it’s the worst. Snitty the Psephological Cassowary tries to make it interesting

The major parties are relying on you to not be able to do anything about it

— First Dog on the Moon
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🚨Shameless misrepresentations occurring by the Member for Perth in his summing up debate on the Government’s biggest pork barrel yet. And this is after not a single MP of Labor or the Coalition have dared to speak in support of this sweet deal for their parties at the expense to the public. #auspol

We need electoral reform, but not in the form of a stitch up that favours the 2 party system and locks communities out of democracy. The government’s electoral reform bill needs proper scrutiny. Watch. Part 2.

Since I've been in Parliament, I have rarely seen the two parties cooperate on anything. Then along comes the Electoral Reform Bill. Now they suddenly agree. Part 1.

Guardian Essential poll: almost half of Australian voters want Aukus reviewed after Donald Trump’s election win Survey also reveals concern about Trump’s effect on economy and climate crisis – although 48% think hotter summers caused by ‘normal fluctuations’

There’s a lot of public scepticism and opposition to #AUKUS subs. Rightly so. It’s a huge, costly dud deal that undermines our security & sovereignty. Will the Labor/Coalition duopoly listen? No, they only take input from the Defence Dept. #BigBoysToys #auspol

Student debt can't be fixed because student debt shouldn't exist. If the PM and I were able to access free university, so should you.

Labor and the Coalition have just joined forces to vote down the referral of the newly introduced ‘Electoral Reform Amendment Bill 2024’ to the ‘Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters’ for inquiry. No scrutiny, no public input! #DemocracyFail #auspol