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With Bradfield now called, Skye Predavec points out that the 2025 election was the first time where the votes for independents and minor parties were *larger* than for one of the ALP or LNP #OffTheCharts australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-2025-…

Since Tasmania has had a bicameral Parliament- we have had Premiers seated in the Legislative Council - just saying! #politas #leadership en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_o…

Ross Gittins: "How much natural gas would it take to persuade the French to let some company screw around with the 20,000-year-old paintings in the Lascaux Cave? But that’s not the way we value our ancient carvings." smh.com.au/business/the-e…

Reflections on bravery by former Labor Health Minister Michelle O'Byrne: "When my request to not be made to slow down elective surgery was denied by the treasurer of the day, I had a choice," she said. "I should've walked, I didn't." abc.net.au/news/2025-06-1…

After "teal" independents in the cities, we could see "tans" challenging Nationals seats in the bush. My Canberra Times op-ed argues that once, Nationals candidates could promise their electorate a voice in govt. That looks a long way away. canberratimes.com.au/story/8984975/…

NEW RESEARCH: new car bonnets are trending higher every year and drivers of high fronted cars unable to see children as old as nine 😱🚙🚸❗ #Carspreading is out of control. What’s the latest? 🧵1/9

Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it. We ask the Albanese Govt to prioritise Australia's interests, & join the UK & the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS. ✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry

The parliament has lost confidence in Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff, and so next month Tasmanians will go to the polls. This is the system working as intended - but it is unusual for a power-sharing parliament to end early. More in my Mercury op-ed. australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-syste…