Great graph by FT:

Funniest part is that trashing old growth forest costs us a fortune. Sorry kids. Unbelievable really themercury.com.au/news/opinion/t…

*approves a new gas field*

Strong statement here about Gaza.
Oh, wait.

The Rockliff government appears to have reneged on its agreement with the Jacqui Lambie Network before parliament has even returned.
This is no surprise: The Rockliff govt has a track record of deceptive behaviour. JLN MPs are learning fast.
tasmaniantimes.com/2024/05/lambie…

In Tasmania, a young girl was locked in an abusive detention centre after stealing a packet of Doritos 9news.com.au/national/polic…

What's really important is that we condemn property damage at Columbia University.

The trouble for Labor is that every time they fall short on something that should be the core business of Labor governments - like DV support, or health, or public schools - we remember that they can find $50b for defence. It's the wedge that keeps on wedging

Professor pinned on the ground being arrested at UW–Madison, asking police to leave students alone

So today's big announcement is about making permanent a Morrison-era announcement, which has seen more than 50% of applicants rejected, and which won't actually help them survive once they escape.

Not quite the radical solution this moment called for.

One day, French philosophers will write books about this

Ahh bugger. Rachel Withers is an absolute gun. Here's hoping someone snaps you up.

This is very sad. And an indictment on General Publishing.

Albanese govt priorities