Thread by @Woroni

Bingo for day 2. We're now three years late on our agenda, I can't remember what it feels like to not be logged in to Twitter and Zelda cries when she sees the sunlight.

Fun update for Day 3, prior to the start of the conference this morning the seating arrangement has changed resulting in SAlt and NLS being separated.

Woroni understands things reached a new low last night, we will have more as the conference starts.
#natcon22 #drama

At the end of last night there was a physical altercation as #natcon22 ended last night. Its not been stated which faction was involved. The conference organiser has stated that anyone involved should not expect to be here by the end of today.

En bloc 7,2., 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.9, 7.14, 7.25

Motions are about greater inclusivity for trans people, such as "Sport is for all"

Passes unanimously, but SAlt appears confused, seems the seating switch is already wreaking some chaos. #natcon22

Controversy as a successful motion to force people not of Middle Eastern descent to remove any cultural Middle Eastern garbs.

In solidarity, especially with Palestinian people, some SAlt members will wear traditional shawls and scarves. #natcon22

Bloc 7.8, 7.10, 7.26

SAlt's talking point is the RDB, with one SAlt member calling on NLS to speak on what the position it caucused last night.

The RDB has been widely labelling as appealing to the religious right, and has been condemned throughout the country. #natcon22

Unity headkicker caught shouting NLS up.

Its almost like they're working together or something...

The bloc has passed.

#natcon22

Bloc 7.18, 7.19, 7.20, 7.24, 7.16

Jordy Duffy moves this bloc which highlights the importance of "correcting the language in this platform" particularly in regards to intersex people.

Bloc: Passed

Bloc 7.11, 7.21
Jordy Duffy (they/them) NLS mover, " The NUS should take a stance to ensure there is not a discriminatory blood donation process in place".

Bloc: Passed #natcon22

Nearly fell down the stairs on the way to the bathroom. Maybe Kate has a point when she tells us to STAY OUT OF THE AISLES

#natcon22

With SAlt separated from NLS today, things are a bit quieter. I can nearly myself think, something which my therapist tells me to avoid most days. #natcon22

Bloc: 7.13, 7.15

SAlt again calls for the NLS to share their view and political position on the RDB.

Resisting SAlt's calls, NLS does not speak, but does vote for the motion, technically binding them to the motion's stance.

Bloc: Passed #natcon22

7.15 Sex Workers Matter, GTFO SWERFS, which seeks to protect sex workers and ensure their safety.

"Sex work is work, sex workers need to be protected" - Chenye (she/they)

SAlt speaks against.

Motion: Passed #natcon22

7.12 Fight to Defend Campus Healthcare

ANU SAlt members speak about the ongoing issues with the National Health Co-op, in particular its privatisation.

Motion: Passed

7.17 Affirming the right of Queer people and women to "be free from bigot bosses."

Most of the motions in this section do target the provisions of the RDB, such as this one.

NLS has yet to speak on the RDB, but its members heckle with "There's no bill."

#natcon22

Ooop, an NLS speaker is up.

NLS opposes "any bill" that discriminates against Queer people, but does not name the RDB.

7.17 passes #natcon22

Our indies have gotten involved, as Unity calls on SAlt to face speakers, they point out that Unity & NLS heckles and chants over SAlt continuously. Indie del asks "What's in the water?"

Unity said "Its only SAlt speakers."

#natcon22

Motion 7.23 Sport is good for all!

This motion surrounded the idea that sport should be inclusive and that the NUS should have a position on this.

Motion: Passes

#natcon22

Chair deplores cogs for being too organised. At least that makes one person here.

#natcon22

7.22 All Gender Bathrooms

Changing the language of the policy document to "All Gender" bathrooms instead of "Gender-Neutral" or "Unisex"

SAlt says "This is emblematic" of the problems of the NUS, summed up as virtue-signalling.

Motion passes #natcon22

7.27 Recognising and opposing the political Right's campaign for religious bigotry

SAlt again calls on the NLS to condemn the RDB. SAlt also claims it'll fight for this, when it has the Queer Office. Overconfidence or is a deal afoot?

Motion: Passes #natcon22

We've bought an urgency motion up, 14.53, which condemns the RDB.

BREAKING, a SAlt member has been kicked out for wearing a "wrong" lanyard which does not match their name.

Signs of a midnight sleepover, or do people actually want to come here?

#natcon22

So, SAlt has now got its debate on the RDB, not off to a great start when you're speaker is kicked off the floor.

SAlt asks NLS if it opposes this "specific bill" or just all homo/transphobic bills. #natcon22

ANU's Skye Predevac (she/her) now speaks.

Wonders if she's not a member of the ALP because she "does not have the memory of a fucking goldfish."

NLS heckles incoherently.

Predevac "You are either pro-Queer, or you are pro-Labor party."

#natcon22

NLS says "We cannot commit the NUS to condemning any form of a RDB" but that they oppose a discriminatory RDB.

Argument is best summed as "Until we see a draft of the bill, we can't vote against it."

SAlt cites Sen. Wong's former opposition of marriage equality. #natcon22

Unity member Cheyne (she/they) continues to slam SAlt for "not listening" to Queer voices.

Unity cheers as NLS speaker takes the podium "just because I didn't want SAlt to speak."

Chair (Unity) then stops SAlt from speaking because they will not vote as they speak. #natcon22

Unity member shouts "Shut up" at SAlt as they heckle.

Chair says "I really want to join you" as Unity chants. Hmmm, bias maybe? 🤔#natcon22

Unity and NLS oppose 14.53, thus opposing condemning the RDB.

Unity continues to ask "Show us the bill."

SAlt now caucuses in the middle of the #natcon22 floor.

Procedural to now take a 2 min break between each autonomous chapter. #natcon22

We're now moving into the First Nations (FN) chapter. This is one of the smallest chapters we've had, but International is the smallest of #natcon22

Chair is heard to say "All g, all g". Can confirm that everything is actually not all good.

#natcon22

Unity's question of "Is this bill here with us?" has reportedly summoned the Deakin philosophy department. SAlt insists that a Platonic Form of the RDB does exist within Albanese's mind. Unity is known to side with Locke's empiricism on this issue. #natcon22

My fellow reporter has just asked what the ejected SAlt member would get up to?

They actually have a capitalist hunting tournament here at Deakin University, near building FX, at 2pm this afternoon. Bring your own guillotine #BYOG #natcon22

Bloc 8.1, 8.7, 8.5

This bloc was moved by Unity and seconded by NLS.

SAlt spoke against asking for a differentiation between left and right wing views on this motion.

Motion: Passed

8.2 Tax the most destructive companies to fund education.

SAlt argues that the racist oppression of FN people is a product of capitalism, linked most recently with mining companies. #natcon22

Unity and NLS votes against 8.2 to tax the most destructive companies for free ed.

NLS says it won't support motions that "just have Indigenous tacked onto it."

#natcon22

Our funny indie has been kicked out for asking NLS to support its position and not just yelling "shut up" to SAlt.

Woroni has not seen Unity or NLS named once this conference, including when, minutes ago, an NLS member shouted "shut up white bitch."

#natcon22

Gonna go out on a limb and say NLS and Unity gets heckling/shouting rights in this debate.

NLS yells shame at SAlt non-FN speakers while Unity puts up non-FN speakers to no criticism.

People have quitened down now tho, time for introspection?

#natcon22

8.3 Student union solidarity with FN struggles.

NLS argues that solidarity means self-determination.

Motion passes unanimously #natcon22

SAlt moves 8.6 - rejecting symbolic whitewashing - to condemn the alleged tokenism of the Voice to Parliament (VTP).

NLS wants solidarity with the "majority" of FN people who do support this motion.

NLS heckles. No naming.

Motion: fails #natcon22

8.8 Opposes the collaboration of governments with racist cops.

This is an anti-cop motion, which Unity often votes against.

NLS yells "shut up"... no naming.

Motion passes #natcon22

No #BeReal allowed during autonomous chapters. #natcon22

8.10 - Raise the Age of criminal responsibility. Unity moves the motion.

In a rare instance, SAlt speaks for, probably representing the universality of some stances re FN oppression.

Motion passes #natcon22

Now on 8.11 which commits the NUS to paying the FN Officer and implementing autonomous FN Officer elections.

SAlt votes against, Unity and NLS for.

Motion passes #natcon22

8.9 Calls the whole section on tokenism tokenism itself, argues instead that NUS should match policy with action,and "throw itself into the fight."

SAlt alleges that NLS has moved a procedural to stop them talking about VTP. We're yet to see this motion on the floor. #natcon22

Chair names SAlt for "turning off the mic" as they stop speaking.

I do hear a Unity member says "That's so wack" Head kicker then wacks them.

#natcon22

non-FN SAlt speaker wants to explain the difference between self-determination, and autonomy.

NLS heckles. Not named.

Motion 8.9 fails #natcon22

8.4 Opposing racism in welfare.

SAlt uses its speaking time to argue for a debate on the VTP.

Cites a similar body in NZ whic has overseen increased Indigenous prison rates.

Motion: passes #natcon22

Deputy chair now asks SAlt "Have you read the motion properly?" I definitely have not. In fact, I can't read. #natcon22

A bunch of procedurals have just been moved. So confused right now.

Something about speaking times??? #natcon22

Chair names SAlt for disagreeing on whether a motion has been passed or not. Its giving power-crazy.

#natcon22

An amendment to increase speaking times fails, Unity says "Sorry we changed our minds." #natcon22

14.56 End the racist torture of FN children in youth detention centre.

Just realised that Unity has spilled over into our new section. Quaking in my boots.

Ooop Chair snatches mic from the speaker. Unity headkicker heard to say "He's trigger-happy."

#natcon22