So much I could say about the Robodebt Class Action re-settlement. But I am tired and in another time zone and will simply leave this here instead.

By her own definition, with apologies to Douglas Adams, she should now have her office funding cut and disappear in a puff of logic

And! Sorry, sorry, but they announced within 24 hours of each other: shortlisted for the Australian Political Book of the Year 2025 with some mighty authors. I hated every moment of writing this book in a way I cannot possibly convey. So, yay.

More lovely news for Mean Streak. Shortlisted for the Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award which recognises the use of research in works of literature. It also comes with a Peoples' Choice category, by public vote, so get amongst it! haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nib-peoples-...

nine ate seven

ANU vice-chancellor resigns after months of controversy Genevieve Bell has bowed to intense pressure and resigned from her position as Australian National University vice-chancellor.

Bishop needs to go as well. There is no sensible governance arrangement where she gets to lead appointing a new VC. A new Chancellor / Chair and then a deep breath followed by a proper process to appoint a new VC / CEO needed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Read Mean Streak by @squigglyrick.bsky.social
It is a great and detailed account of the #Robodebt debacle.

UTS’s dirty laundry SafeWork NSW’s first prohibition notice on the grounds of psychological safety, made against staff cuts at University of Technology Sydney, is emblematic of a higher education sector in meltdown.

I'm always glad to see @squigglyrick.bsky.social take on the absolute mess that is university governance
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...

Yoda voice: Sue, Roberts-Smith

three seconds later: oh no my giant war criminal son

Even the external barrister hired to do the internal review of a NSW GIPA (FoI) decision was told it didn't exist. But it did. It had been emailed to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Prof. Kathryn McGrath, as requested. She said she discussed it with the VC. The VC signed the contract!

👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

One round

Dutton turned his back on the Apology to the Stolen Generations.

Very weird "Insiders" panel.

Australia Institute Live: Day 19 of the 2025 election campaign It's the half way point of the campaign and the second leaders' debate. Join us for all the campaign days' events, and fact checks, as it happens.

If you missed the debate - catch up on @amyremeikis.bsky.social, @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social and my commentary
live.australiainstitute.org.au

Dutton makes another false claim about the APS, saying Australia has one of the highest no of public servants per capita

We’re actually lower than the OECD average for public servants as a % of the population

live.australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/u...

#auspol #ausvotes #abcleadersdebate

Holy Shit - we are in 2025 and the Liberal leader STILL can't say the worsening weather we are seeing is because of climate change. "I am not a scientist"
Fuck me.

C’mon @grogsgamut.bsky.social, it wasn’t even a “debate” - it was the “Speersy” show with a couple of support acts …
#auspol #AusVotes25

Volunteer duties this morning. Now time to sit down and check out the #SundayShot.

Let’s gooooo!

The Sunday Shot

Big thanks to all who subscribed to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot ahead of The Sunday Shot's debut on Sunday at 9am AEST (link 👇).

Our fabulous first guests? Panellists @rachelwithers.bsky.social & @anthonyklan.bsky.social plus an interview with @richarddenniss.bsky.social.

News Corp, who consistently platform an adjudicated rapist and felon POTUS, today dutifully and predictably defending one of the most notorious pedophiles in history.

Says all we need to know about Dutton’s media cheerleaders, really…

Reckon as more and more journalists and independent media sources come over here we will soon see the same news-breaking thing Twitter once had. Bluesky is rapidly and solidly gaining momentum 🦋👊

How you finding it? Obviously a much more decent place, but perhaps, for the moment, lacking the news-breaking thing of twitter?

True patriotism transcends fleeting displays; it thrives in the daily commitment to uplift our communities. Genuine patriots foster inclusivity & strive for the betterment of all. Let’s honor those who embody this spirit through action and compassion. Together, we can build a more harmonious society

Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.

Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.

Do not.

The past several days have proven without a shadow of a doubt that Project 2025 is real and underway.

And those who warned America about it were right.

America has an imperial president - The Economist

archive.md/UbMEd

Screenshot from the FAR: "Top CEOs reveal 17 ways to make Australia great again"

Can I just say. Nah, f*ck off.