The cost of living / inflation is tough for many but what is not out there is how much this was caused by the largesse that went to the top 1% with Coalition policies like un-means tested job keeper! Massive transfer of public wealth from taxes to private marketplace.org/story/2023/01/…

Well done Harvard University you are standing up to a dictatorial government and this is so important to all university staff around the world I work at Uni of Adelaide and am so proud you have done this

An excellent Police Commissioner was forced to resign over a conflict of interest issue that probably had no impact on merit based appointments when it comes to gambling regulation and even higher standard should be applied. These people need to be sacked. abc.net.au/news/2025-04-1…

"Novavax had 1.7 systemic symptoms compared with 2.8 in Pfizer recipients. In total, 43.8% of Pfizer vaccinees reported at least one symptom of moderate or higher grade, compared with 24.2% of Novavax" Robert F. Kennedy Jr in case you didn't know. It's also more broadly protective.

This is how he most needs to be remembered and honoured through action against neoliberalism

Collective action, solidarity and compassion always defeat individualistic, self-interest and hate. May Day celebrates the key role that trade unions play in the struggle for a better world. May Day Alice Springs 2025

The FIFO young liberal men had no respect for any rules whatsoever. They did not respect the 6 metre rule, thrust their handouts at people who did not want them and in a patronising and arrogant way thanked every single person for their support. abc.net.au/news/2025-05-0…

Tax reform has to be the key agenda for a two term government including re-introducing inheritance taxes. Government revenue must be increased to address the policy concerns that led to the ALP landslide and to Close the Gap on extreme disadvantage. abc.net.au/news/2025-05-1…

Speaking truth to power substack.com/@letsgetintoit…

Lest we forget substack.com/@thisisrobinaq…

There are so many ways in which the current tax system is not perfect, especially the over reliance on income tax on low and middle income workers. Finally there is a serious proposal for tax equity and some want the perfect to get in the way of the good theguardian.com/australia-news…

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If the very first step fails then further progress on taxation equity and action to reduce the inter generational wealth gap will be that much harder. Young people supported the ALP and now the ALP needs to support young people and create a fairer system abc.net.au/news/2025-05-2…

Do not miss the opportunity to apply for IPHU course “Coloniality & the Struggle for Health”- Oct 5–11, 2025 to be held in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), Australia. Supported by PHM & Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. Deadline- July 1. phmovement.org/eap-colonialit… #HealthForAll

The Covid pandemic accelerated brain aging as seen in UK Biobank paired MRI, 2 cohorts nature.com/articles/s4146…

The reduction of mortality continues up to 12 000 steps per day but the majority of the benefit is achieved at about 7000 steps per day which is a more achievable goal for most people. thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…

Almost 1 in 3 Aussie kids aged 12 to 17 are already gambling. And the industry is flooding their screens with ads to hook them for life. It’s time to protect kids and take gambling ads off our screens. ✍️ Sign the petition now. getup.to/oGVNDTjC2Ajfa

How can someone who hates the state and is reported to be living independently “off the grid” be allowed to be completely dependent on the state for his very survival through the Disability Support Pension? Sovereign citizens should not have access to this abc.net.au/news/2025-08-3…

The power of a healthy diet

The excessive concentration of wealth is moving the middle class into poverty. The wealth and political power of the top 0.1% is why house prices are so high, the environment is in crisis, and many people can’t afford the activities of daily living. abc.net.au/news/2025-09-0…