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Oct 31 β’ 12 tweets β’ 2 min read
Dutton & Joyce are getting on Newcastle's offshore wind farm bandwagon bcuz they see votes in scaring the bejesus out of ppl (again), it's about politics & crushing Labor
So, let's debunk their argumentsπ§΅
1. It'll be an eyesore & kill tourism.
It's 20km offshore.
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Again, it's 20km offshore & will provide cheaper electricity for business (and everyone)
3. It's noisy.
Again, it's 20km offshore.
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Sep 12 β’ 6 tweets β’ 2 min read
Karen Andrews MP claims she had "the back of my neck breathed on" by a male colleague when asking questions in Question Time.
I've just had a look at the House of Reps seating plans.
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43rd Parliament (when Andrews was first elected as MP for McPherson)
The male MPs who sat behind Karen Andrews when she was on the backbench were Patrick Secker, Warren Entsch, Scott Buchholz
She moved seats during the 43rd Parliament.
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Aug 25 β’ 7 tweets β’ 2 min read
I've been chatting to some friends & family about #TheVoice
Here are some of the questions I've been asked & my replies.
Q. What is a Referendum?
B: A national vote to change part of the Australian Constitution. This is the first Referendum this century!
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Q. Why are we being asked a question?
B: A Referendum is a question on the principle of a matter.
A broad outline of the idea is set out during the campaign, the finer details are determined by the Parliament after the Referendum is the "Yes" vote is successful 1/2
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Jun 1 β’ 10 tweets β’ 6 min read
There's a lot of talk about 'productivity' & how if we just work harder & be more productive then wages will increase
Well, lets have a proper discussion about productivity
Employers holding workers to ransom over productivity are making record profits.
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Productivity comes about when employers provide better work environments without compromising on safety.
Productivity comes about when employees feel valued.
Productivity comes about when govts invest the same amount in every child's education.
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May 31 β’ 4 tweets β’ 6 min read
Morning everyoneβοΈβοΈ
Pinch & a punch for the 1st of the month!
Have a fantastic day, stay safe & have fun
Fed Parl is sitting
House 9-5
Fed Ch 9:30-1
QT 2-3:15ish #Estimates & committee (times/topics in picπ)
All we have to do to keep the bastards honest is pay attention.
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Feb 18 β’ 7 tweets β’ 6 min read
Linda Reynolds' interview with The Oz contradicts her official statement at the time.
Reynolds recollection of events is that it was "...prior to one question time..."
It was well prior, Reynolds did not attend the Senate at all that day.
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She refers to not knowing whether she attended QT or not.
Her official statement at the time said she was admitted to Canberra Hospital in the morning.
I was reading up on some history this wk, mainly looking at how long First Nations have been calling for a Voice
I was amazed to find Rupert Murdoch's name pop up, from an event that happened in 1957. Quite pertinent today considering News Corp's position on #Voice
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I'll try to keep it short & sweet - sources provided if you want to read more.
Morrison announced a $220 million upgrade to Epping Rd today, split 50/50 w/ NSW
Bit of history to this
It's a NSW Govt project that was announced by Minister Anthony Roberts 17 July 2018
Cost in 2018: $50 million
Cost in 2022: $220 million
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So, the re-announcement Morrison made today is EXACT same commitment the NSW took to their 2019 state election & never delivered
Now, it's getting a re-run at quadruple+ the price!
Morrison
Didn't call Sogavare, dropped ball, China moved in, threatened nat sec; also called a 'buffoon' by an SCπ media goes meh
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If you would like to read Labor's NDIS policy....
Regional publishers struggling with paper prices, it's revealed
"Norwegian-owned Norske Skog is the only manufacturer of newsprint and magazine-grade paper in Australia."
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Why is a Norwegian-owned company the ONLY supplier of newsprint-grade paper in Australia?
We have trees
Btwn May 2018 - Nov 2020 the federal govt gave Norske Skog $1.5 million - basically for commercial Cyrene Production for the EXPORT market
What's so special about Torquay Surf Life Saving Club?
All surf clubs are deserving but this one seems to think it is especially so
2020 they got $550K
They've lobbied Matthew Guy, he's promised $3.5 million
Y'day Morrison promised another $6.5 million
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Torquay SLSC's $550K 'Closed, non-competitive' grant hasn't yet expired & they want $10 million more!
They want to do an $11 million reno - they've raised $1 million - they expect taxpayers to stump up the rest
Money would be better shared among all SLSCs
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Apr 29, 2022 β’ 7 tweets β’ 6 min read
Lark Distilling got over $330K in #JobKeeper even though the business suffered no 'significant impact'
@ScottMorrisonMP is trying to give them another $4.5 million of taxpayer money
Lark is part-owned by billionaire Bruce Mathieson Snr
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Here's a link Lark's Annual Report
Are all NAIF recipients meeting their indigenous engagement responsibilities?
E.g., Coalition gave cattle barons, Angus family $30.5 million to build an abattoir on their own land for their
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own cattle to reduce their own transport costs
Recently, Angus' sponsored ICMJ & sent a team who won several awards even tho the abattoir has only been open for a few mths
3 of the 7-strong team were daughters/niece of the recipients of $30.5 mill
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On May 21, 2022 Australians will vote in a federal election. Voting is compulsory for all citizens over 18.
If you're not enrolled, you still have time:
Close of Rolls is Monday 18 April, 2022
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Australians will vote for candidates in the House of Representatives (Lower House) and a half Senate election (Upper House)
This is NOT a 'double dissolution' election, so that means we are only voting for half the Senate (38 Senate seats will be contested)
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I've just been double-checking @mattjcan's expenses for Oct-Dec 2021
Senator Canavan has claimed Travel Allowance of $1332.00 for 4 nights 'Parliamentary Duties' 5 Dec 21 to 8 Dec 21
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Unscheduled Transport $1075.67 4 Dec 21 to 13 Dec 21
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Senator Canavan was in Newcastle on 7 Dec 2021
Same day, there was a Select Committee on Job Security hearing in Newcastle.
Senator Canavan is Deputy Chair of the Job Security Select Committee
But Senator Canavan didn't attend that hearing
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Apr 5, 2022 β’ 6 tweets β’ 4 min read
Ok media, I'm gonna have a red hot go at y'all
For years we've been saying our 4th Estate is letting us down, it's dysfunctional & corrupt
We are now enduring THE worst govt in Australian history bcuz of YOUR failure. I hold the mainstream media responsible.
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Yesterday, @friendlyjordies presented ANOTHER brilliant investigation into Australian politics
AGAIN, it has been ignored by mainstream media
Jordan & Kristo are familiar to Australians bcuz of Barilaro's corrupt use of police to violently arrest them & charge Kristo
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