There will be no going back now that the proletariat knows how it works. Free money flat rates double Newstart and government control of airlines and private hospitals. What’s not to like?

Still not sure if we should raise the age of criminal responsibility? These stories from Victoria Legal Aid are💔. Wendy is Aboriginal. She came to court on her tenth birthday. At court she wore a sticker from her mum saying ‘Happy 10th birthday’ legalaid.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/…

Could Vic police hand out masks rather than fines?

Reading the government gazette 🧐 (as you do) and I think I found a typo which suggests there was a 12 hour window with no Stay at Home Directions in Melbourne... Anyone know anyone fined on Saturday between 11.59am and 11.59pm? #COVID19Vic #CovidVic

We’ve seen remarks from the real estate agents’ lobby - and we’re disappointed. Victoria HAS a fair scheme for renters facing loss of income to get a rent reduction. It’s a time when staying home - a sanctuary for most of us - is also about protecting health. #COVID19Vic

Crossbencher Craig Kelly, snapped by Alex Ellinghausen, at his doorstop on COVID vaccines

Nearly a quarter of all Aboriginal people who have died in police custody were suspected of committing a ‘good order offence’, such as alcohol related offences, disorderly conduct or unpaid fines. 50% had not been convicted & were in lock up or refused bail #BlackLivesMatter

At 5.1% CPI, and wages growth at 2.3%, the gap is now 2.8%.

Here is todays reminder that our wage setting system in Australia is truely broken #auspol

Come work with the fantastic team at Brimbank Melton CLC (and me!) in fighting for social justice in one of the most disadvantaged areas of Melbourne - multiple positions currently being advertised: shorturl.at/cFJX4 shorturl.at/ftY47 shorturl.at/ERSWZ