@jacquilambie.bsky.social has put forward a motion to rename labor’s electoral “reform” bill the “snouts in the troughs” bill. …which is fair enough given the two major parties are giving themselves $82.7m in extra taxpayer funds under the bill. amp.theguardian.com/australia-ne... - ThreadSky

simonahac.bsky.social • 95 days ago

@jacquilambie.bsky.social has put forward a motion to rename labor’s electoral “reform” bill the “snouts in the troughs” bill.

…which is fair enough given the two major parties are giving themselves $82.7m in extra taxpayer funds under the bill.

https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/17/labor-and-liberals-will-get-double-their-public-funding-if-biased-electoral-rules-are-passed-climate-200-says

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dochoges.bsky.social•95 days ago

Oh the irony.

camybobany.bsky.social•94 days ago

The politician to stop taking all the extras and refuses a wage rise will be able to say that. Yes the Bill is a shocker and excludes those outside the big 2, would the others say anything if it included them?

gaffa3007.bsky.social•95 days ago

Given the level is dissatisfaction with the majors and an election looming, there's a real chance for more Independents. With this #FinancialGerrymandering doing its best to limit them, I'm hoping #Climate200 (and others) are already spooling up with ideas. #auspol

punctilious.bsky.social•95 days ago

I know you know better. Where's the alt text on this image?

imogenib.bsky.social•95 days ago

Jacqui has a very good way with words. 👍

peterglen.bsky.social•95 days ago

Nah, she is a fucking idiot. While I can agree with plenty of her thought bubbles, they are all delivered in the "IVE HAD A GUTFUL" style. Lots of shout and no substance.

imogenib.bsky.social•95 days ago

It’s a stunt to make a point. Smaller parties and independents seem to need to do this to be heard. Politics appear to be deteriorating everywhere right now.

zondii.bsky.social•95 days ago

A bit hypocritical of her, given her history.

thebigsouvlaki.bsky.social•95 days ago

Funny how ALP and LNP only agree with each other when it comes to reaming the Australian public

squigs.bsky.social•95 days ago

ninareeder.bsky.social•95 days ago

She would know lots about such things

annapianna.bsky.social•95 days ago

Gotta love Jacqui (except when she supports Hanson)

sydneyev.bsky.social•95 days ago

banning all political donations would be the only way to accept adding $80 Million to their budgets from our tax $$ but spread across ALL parties

natashayann.bsky.social•95 days ago

The problem with “all parties” is that 💰 from duopoly safe seats is redirected to marginal to stave off independents. Per electorate for mine.

bobimpey.bsky.social•95 days ago

But to be fair Simon, if the trough was a bit bigger she would be in there up to her armpits

philliprleeds.bsky.social•95 days ago

A bit rich after she took Clive Palmer’s money.

pupfiction.bsky.social•95 days ago

Duopoly Protection Bill?

seb-gardener.bsky.social•95 days ago

No sympathy for the independents here. Their utter silence on a genocide makes them unfit for office and now they’re bleating because they can’t get cash to stay. Every single MP in this country should at The Hague, including the teal ladies-who-lunch. So OVER the fucking white privilege!!