It is not surprising that 138 private educational providers are currently being investigated by the regulator. In 2015, Michael Bachelard illustrated how privatisation had turned vocational education “into a den of shonks and shysters”. We can’t say we were not warned. #auspol

In 1951, 98% votes went to 2 major parties. Last federal election: 68%. In response to fall in public support, major parties could have won back support with good policies. Instead, they chose to collude to rig the system in their favour. #auspol #CommunityIndependents

#NACC to investigate Robodebt referrals "The Commissioner and those Deputy Commissioners who were involved in the original decision not to investigate the referrals, will not participate in the investigation." Is there anyone left to investigate? Anthony Klan 💧Michael West

There are many other older people on the Mornington Peninsula living alone with significant care needs. Now that our Council no longer provides #agedcare services, who is helping older people access the support they need? Australian Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing Ged Kearney Mark Butler MP Anika Wells MP

It is apparent that Anika Wells MP so-called "reforms" have not addressed fundamental systemic problems in #agedcare system. In case described in my article, they have made things worse. Thanks 💧Michael West for publishing what mainstream media would not. #aupol

I reckon one of the smartest things Labor could do is show some backbone and commit to Peta Murphy's ad ban. Better yet, recall parliament and legislate it. Gambling/commercial media lobby be damned. People would respect them for doing the right thing. theguardian.com/australia-news…

I’m looking for the teal independents who stand against genocide. Anyone?

Voters are tired of the Libs turning everything into a culture war, treating politics like a game, and offering nothing but obstruction. They don’t serve, don’t improve anything, and they don’t deserve to win. They lose because they stand for nothing but their own entitlement.

In 1995, SANE had billboards: "We help you to help them". This "othered" those of us with a mental illness. 30 years later SANE has the byline "We're people like you". Bravo. Thanks Women's Agenda for publishing this article: womensagenda.com.au/life/health/th… #mentalillness

Privatisation turned child and aged care, vocational ed etc “into a den of shonks and shysters”. Former ACCC chief Graeme Samuel describes this waste of taxpayers’ money as the “inevitable consequence” of governments funding the private sector to deliver a public good. #auspol

Like many rusted on Liberal and Labor supporters, George Brandis fails to understand the #communityindependent movement. Community supported independents provide an alternative for those of us dissatisfied with the major parties. This is a big win for democracy. #auspol25

One way to avoid the year-long mind-numbing media speculation about the election date is to have fixed term elections. #aupol

Is the Australian Labor seriously considering a HTV card in Macnamara that puts the Liberals ahead of the Greens? This not only risks electing a Liberal in Macnamara but also electing a Dutton Liberal Government. Please reconsider! #auspol

#PeterDutton political tombstone should read "May this member no longer be heard" #auspol

Liberals are winning the postal votes....again Do residents in aged care homes and retirement villages have a role to play in helping Liberal candidates get over the line? 💧Michael West #Auspol2025 AEC ✏️ michaelwest.com.au/message-massag…

Anti-corruption experts alarmed by NACCgovau apparent plan for one of its deputy commissioners to be involved in investigation of the 6 officials referred by the Robodebt Royal Commission. Michelle Fahy and Liz Minter's latest instalment in this appalling saga. 💧Michael West

By refusing to acknowledge, and respond to Michelle Fahy questions, NACCgovau continues to avoid accountability. Victims of #Robodebt deserve to know whether the Robodebt investigation has commenced. 💧Michael West undueinfluence.substack.com/p/something-to…

Vic's state debt is dire. So strapped for cash, the Vic govt has cut funding for education and Parks Victoria. So why did Jacinta Allan govt promise $350 million to a multi-billion-dollar US company to upgrade facilities for Grand Prix? 💧Michael West

"It is not the generals emblazoned with their medals who will pay the price if we march off to another worthless American war. It is not the pusillanimous media pundits, nor the preening politicians. It is young Australians who will pay the price." Bravo 💧Michael West

The mainstream media has ignored privatisation of #agedcare assessments. My article about appalling standards of private assessments resulted in an older woman being assigned Level 4 HCP immediately. Normal wait time is 15 mths. Thanks 💧Michael West michaelwest.com.au/aged-care-asse…