Another major break on those behind the fake “ordinary Australians” anti-Voice campaign coming up later today…

The Government’s ‘Sea Dumping’ Bill stinks. It can be used to facilitate the expansion of the fossil fuel industry. Govt & Coalition both supporting it in the Senate. Full ramble in committee of the whole here: youtu.be/0RcTreBo29U

Back from Covid and back on my bullshit. With the screws tightening on everyday Australians, can Labor really afford to proceed with tax cuts for high-income earners, telling struggling voters to just sit tight? themonthly.com.au/the-politics/r…

Pacific Islands Forum: Will we see "long term vision and regional strategy" on #ClimateChange or capitulation to corporate interests? #PIF From David Pope, insightful as always. #climatechange

The avg mortgage holder is paying more per month from the interest rate rise than the combined total that all of these companies paid in income tax in 2021-22

Oh what fresh Hell is this ... "MyGov to use face or fingerprint recognition instead of passwords in bid to fight scams "Announcement of change to Australians’ accounts from 2024 comes amid concern over ‘scam-in-a-box kits’ being sold on dark web" theguardian.com/australia-news…

Australian government under Scott Morrison paid millions for unusable Covid face masks from obscure online retailer (ABM) in 2020. Labor government is exploring whether it can recover the money or request replacement masks. #auspol #LNPfail theguardian.com/australia-news…

If we don't end up with a minority (likely Labor) government next election, with Greens, Teals, & sensible Indies having control of both houses, I honestly don't know what will shift Aussie voters. The duopoly is utterly destroying this place & any hope of a fairer, safer future.

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So Peter Dutton will go to the election not telling Australians what his 2030 target will be, while claiming he’s committed to the Paris Agreement which requires that no target can be less than that already committed to. How does that work? 🤔 unfccc.int/process-and-me…

“If they won’t let you know, vote no”

“These are difficult cases, but they can be done.” Outstanding coverage by ICIJ's Spencer Woodman of the IRS' recent difficulties in investigating and, especially, prosecuting instances of suspected tax fraud by large corps. and the ultra wealthy. icij.org/inside-icij/20…

Without #transparency, the use of taxpayer funded ‘private’ jets by politicians is open to abuse. Anthony Albanese’s claim that detailing PAST flights is a security risk is farcical. I’m in the AAT trying to lift the secrecy blanket off these flights. 1/5 #auspol theguardian.com/australia-news…

📺TONIGHT: 7:30PM ABC TV 📺 I'll join Laura Tingle on 7.30 Report to discuss the outcome of the much anticipated Consultants Inquiry Final Report. 14 months in the making - don't miss it! #auspol

Yes, will be doing pwc consultants inquiry story. Government got gutted. Need to read report first. Good work by Barbara Pocock and colleagues to expose this rort #auspol

Committee demands new rules for government contracts. The #Big4 consulting firms have been 'operating in the shadows for too long'. Calls for PwC to disclose the names and positions of staff involved in the tax leaks scandal. #auspol abc.net.au/news/2024-06-1… via ABC Australia

That #auspol politicians are not barred from accepting gifts from vested interests is mind boggling to this day. It's also commonplace for ministerial allowances to be used to pay for transport to events gifted to them as free tickets by lobbyists. #corruption comes in all sizes.