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Glenn Connley

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Senior Media Advisor at The Australia Institute

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27.02.2026 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Big gas is law unto itself.

It owns most of our politicians.

But don't the gas fat cats look uncomfortable when they finally get called out?

Greedy bastards fracking our kids' future.

26.02.2026 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThe gas export industry already gets most of its gas for free. This conference is gas companies saying they want publicly-subsidised infrastructure as well,” said Rod Campbell, Research Director at The Australia Institute.

Read more: https://theaus.in/4cahXYz

23.02.2026 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Vic election is 9 months away.

Front page of today's Herald Sun is practically a Liberal how to vote card.

If the Libs lose a 4th straight election, what does that say about the influence of the Hun?

Could it be that all the beats ups and lies actually drive voters the other way?

22.02.2026 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do beer drinkers pay more tax than gas companies?
Yes, they do!

Beer excise > PRRT
Beer drinkers' income tax > gas company income tax

Thread below, full details here: australiainstitute.org.au/report/tax-b...

18.02.2026 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 121    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 4

www.news.com.au/national/pol...

17.02.2026 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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JFC, cut that shit in half and you’ve eradicated hunger, provided healthcare for all and made education free for all Americans. What the fuck are we doing?

15.02.2026 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 9085    πŸ” 3325    πŸ’¬ 856    πŸ“Œ 342
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A 25% tax on gas exports could raise $17bn every year.

Aussies pay more tax on beer than the gas industry pay on gas exports.

End the scam: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem_b?utm_campaign=petition&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_term=CLI_FossilFuel&utm_content=0

15.02.2026 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 201    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 8
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An open letter to Angus Taylor and other lying conservative politicians A letter has been written to Angus Taylor and other lying conservative politicians by Denise Meyer, a fellow Oxford University alumnus.

"Injured outrage" and "sulky resentment".

This is the bloke the Liberals think can win back female voters.

independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

15.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Best qualified idiot"

Put that on your business card, Angus

13.02.2026 05:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Liberals Vice President Fiona Scott said, just minutes before the spill ...

"I hope this is rock bottom"

Then they elected Angus Taylor as leader.

And Jane Hume as deputy.

Two of the great success stories of the 2025 election.

12.02.2026 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Senator James Paterson just said dumping Sussan Ley and making Angus Taylor leader was a case of "change or die."

He's wrong.

It's both.

12.02.2026 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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David Pocock on Instagram: "Aussies pay more tax on beer than international gas companies pay on tens of billions of dollars worth of our offshore gas they export." 87K likes, 4,006 comments - davidpocock on February 10, 2026: "Aussies pay more tax on beer than international gas companies pay on tens of billions of dollars worth of our offshore gas they export.".

Seeing as we don't have a federal opposition, it's up to independents to hold the government to account.

@davidpocock.bsky.social asks why the world's 3rd-biggest gas producer gets more tax from Australian beer drinkers than foreign companies exporting OUR gas.

www.instagram.com/reels/DUm_rB...

11.02.2026 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Historically, yes. Morally, absolutely not.

11.02.2026 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've covered a lot of protests: Save Albert Park, Richmond Secondary College, the 98 waterfront dispute.

Some were rugged affairs.

Shields, batons, horses.

But I don't remember punching.

3 or 4 officers laying into a pinned victim with fists.

Without uniforms, there'd be jail terms.

11.02.2026 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next time a politician offers their "thoughts and prayers" after a tragedy, will Karl Stefanovic ask them if they're trying to pick a fight?

How can praying be provocative?

Karl's been dismissed as a dumb autocue reader today. My gut feeling is that he knew exactly what he was doing.

10.02.2026 05:35 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive Brethren members, Gina Rinehart donate to right-wing group Advance Clive Palmer was Australia’s biggest political donor, pouring $53 million into his failed campaign, while Coal Australia donated millions to third-party β€œgrassroots” campaigns.

Talk about a wolf in sheep’s clothing - during the last election the former Liberal MP (in my seat) Jason Falinski fronted what he called a grassroots movement to attack Teal MPs who advocate climate action - turns out it was entirely funded by the Coal Industry.

www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

02.02.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 142    πŸ” 75    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 3

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.

10.02.2026 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For all the PM's talk about our "Pacific family", Australia is a neighbor from hell.

We burn and sell the fossil fuels which put their futures at risk (yet promise "meaningful action").

We pillage their labour force then mistreat workers when they come here (yet call it "win-win scheme").

09.02.2026 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So the going rate for a $600k donation is a $400m payback, with taxpayers picking up the tab.

What a return.

06.02.2026 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s a real opportunity for sensible reform to the CGT discount on investment properties to incentivise the new housing supply.

It’s something Senator Lambie & I had the PBO model years ago & will keep pushing the govt to implement.

It won’t solve housing affordability on its own but it’ll help

03.02.2026 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 117    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

As this new Aukus report outlines, Australia has committed, in USD:

$3 billion to our own sub industry
$3 billion to the US industry
$3 billion to the UK industry

And zero dollars of that *US$9 billion* is refundable.

We don't get our money back when the stuff we ordered doesn't arrive.

03.02.2026 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

The only winners out of today’s interest rate increase are the big banks.

And they don’t need the win. They’re already making 200k profit off the average mortgage!

This government is choosing to let ordinary people cop the pain, while corporate profits soar.

03.02.2026 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 2

My guess is he'll say one thing and do the opposite.

30.01.2026 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Albo’s Odyssey (and the politics of having your hands tied) When politicians claim to be constrained, it is too often an excuse to escape responsibility for an unconscionable decision.

A poetic explanation of the weakness of today's politicians.

thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...

30.01.2026 00:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So, Albanese still miles in front even if he defects to the Liberals. Makes sense.

29.01.2026 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Australia’s β€œGrammy-rush” is good news for local listening In addition to obvious economic benefits, growing overseas audiences for our artists could also address growing Americanisation here at home.

The world wants more Aussie music, but even Australians can't get it through streamers like Spotify. Algorithms and art don't mix.

thepoint.com.au/news/260202-...

29.01.2026 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Masked government thugs snuffed out Alex Pretti’s life in broad daylight | Moira Donegan If they’re trying to eliminate witnesses, they cannot eliminate us all

Pepper sprayed, bashed and shot in the back ten times.

This is Trump's America now.

This was cold blooded murder sanctioned and defended by a demented orange clown and his sycophants.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

27.01.2026 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And as @mon4kooyong.bsky.social suggests, we should name these disastrous heatwaves after the corporations which fuel them. I know they shamelessly trash the planet and pay no tax, but they deserve to be shamed nonetheless.

27.01.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

22.01.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5