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heatherforward.bsky.social
Australian, living in Central Victoria. Interested in politics and cultural issues. Despise Murdoch, media and anything Trump. Centre, leftist views and a strong leaning towards socialism. Voted YES, of course
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“the science is clear: no fossil fuel projects can be opened if the world is to avoid catastrophic climate change. “Despite this, a slew of polluting gas projects are either poised to begin operating in Australia, or lie firmly in the sights of industry.” johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06... #auspol

How’s that working out for Tasmania @decentral21.bsky.social? #auspol

PM @AlboMP just announced Steven Kennedy as the new Secretary of Prime Minister & Cabinet. You can learn a bit more about Australia's new most senior public servant here. #auspol #auseco www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Good on you @albomp.bsky.social telling #NewsCorpse hack Greg Brown to do his job as a journalist and explain complex issues to #auspol polity rather than treat Australians as children #npc

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Australia needs to do the same. It especially needs to dump #AUKUS. Australia should not be allied with, and our ADF should not be integrated into the US military while it careens into a fascist dictatorship. #auspol www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

So the Greens can put down their perls now? #auspol

👇”Arbitrary figures lead to a cul-de-sac, and we want to make sure as well that every single dollar that defence spends lead to actual assets.” Submarines? #auspol

www.theage.com.au/world/north-... #auspol

#AusPol These are used for things like preparing food for people who can’t, wound care, etc Hospitals don’t need to be overloaded with preventable issues! #HomeCarePackages #Seniors #ElderAbuse

Excited to welcome the appointment of Jenny Wilkinson as the new Treasury Secretary, and grateful to Steven Kennedy for our very effective partnership. Two outstanding people in two important roles. Congratulations to them both. Full statement here: #auspol #ausecon

HOLY CHRIST

“More broadly, we are too reliant on the United States,” said Mark Carney PM Take note, AUS ‼️ #auspol

Greg Brown from The Oz asks Albanese "do you think that China is a national security threat to Australia?" What a bullshit question (Albanese essentially said that as well)

Once more for those up the back: no. A grand total of 80,000 Australians have super balances of $3m or above, 85% of whom are over 60. The hysteria around these tweaks is simultaneously illuminating and laughable.

Dear Australian Govt Perhaps it’s time to explain to the Australian people why we are allied to a country whose President is threatening to lock up elected officials who disagree with him. Also why we are paying $360bn for nothing and receiving tariffs from same country. We are all keen to know.

What the actual fuck

I’m very proud to be recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025 with the award of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community of Newcastle. Thank you to the positive ones, the dreamers, and the do-ers. This one’s for you. 🙏❤️💯

wow .... really make u think

Greens making a consistent (if politicaly motivated) point, but the Teals wont even publish who funds them FFS. Jog on. #auspol

8 months into its 4-year term & the Crisafulli LNP Govt is continuing to show its true colours. 'Brisbane Times' is reporting today that the Queensland LNP Housing Minister is cracking down on social housing tenanants who"earn too much money" #qldpol #auspol www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/que...

#AusPol | 4.0 | #D7 When I first read this article under a month ago, I was admittedly lukewarm on the idea. I increasingly consider D7 to be an outcome that #AusGov should actively pursue. Provided it is open to all countries with high democracy ratings. #Democracy

Journalists are woefully detached from the subjective narratives they spin, especially evident when they are drumming up war with China: 'Pulp Fiction: The fantastical nature of Australian journalism' #auspol @abcnewsnetau.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/joeljenk...

Real incomes increase again in latest quarterly figures as income shifts from wealthiest to poorest. 'Australia recorded 14 consecutive quarters of positive growth & 17 quarters of annual growth — the only economy in the OECD to achieve this' #auspol independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Like in Palestine, journalists are now a target in the USA There's no doubt US authorities deliberately shot the 9 reporter to stop news coverage of the event Other Australians R getting cavity searched @ US airports @albomp.bsky.social, you must issue stronger travel warnings for the USA #auspol

The ABC has now replaced “Peter Dutton says” with “the opposition is putting pressure on the government”. FFS!! Give it a rest #auspol

We should tax billionaires the same way they become “billionaires” By taxing the unrealised gains that make up their vast “wealth” If you can use it for leverage to borrow more & become mega rich then we can tax it to redistribute resources where they are needed