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Tonight, along with two senators and an MP, I’m subjecting myself to policy ‘questions without notice’ from Adelaide Uni’s Politics and International Relations Association. It is a free event at the Braggs Lecture Theatre, starting at 1800. #auspol events.humanitix.com/pira-federal-e…

A new #FOI has revealed the Cabinet has been briefed on the fact that the #AUKUS sub project is very high risk, but Defence Minister Marles hasn’t bothered to tell the public. It’s just your money and Australia’s national security at risk🤦‍♂️. #SNAFU #auspol michaelwest.com.au/government-ign…

An EPBC Act change designed to stop a salmon farming reconsideration was rammed through the Senate in 1 day after a Lab/LNP dirty deal. Proper process wasn’t followed. Now we find through #FOI that the Bill didn’t kill the reconsideration 💪. #MaugeanSkate abc.net.au/news/2025-04-3…

Before the last election Anthony Albanese promised more transparent govt should he be elected PM. On the eve of this election I find it extraordinary that I’m serving a Federal Court notice on an admiral to access a report on where to dispose of #AUKUS high level ☢️ waste. #FOI #auspol

The last eight quarters in the US and the first quarter under #Trump. #auspol

The ALP/LNP are on an #AUKUS unity ticket. Neither will admit the likelihood this scheme will deliver no new subs and leave our national security damaged. There must be a no holds barred Senate inquiry into AUKUS before complete disaster hits. #auspol youtube.com/watch?v=ccQCTL…

Tired of those Clive Palmer ads? We all are, but it's worth noting that Palmer says one thing in some places and something completely different in another. That's certainly so with his attack on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and SA's water supply. #saparli fiveaa.com.au/article/the-ad…

Should anyone be surprised. Birds of a feather … #auspol theguardian.com/australia-news…

So where does South Australia rank in the national political calculus? Token whistle-stop visits at the tail end of the campaign answer that question. Our state needs a strong voice in the Senate get real some leverage for SA. #saparli #auspol abc.net.au/news/2025-05-0…

Australia's next government will likely be backed by barely a third of voters. That won't be much of a mandate. A third of electors will vote for minor parties and independents. Whoever is PM will need to respect that democratic reality. #auspol theguardian.com/australia-news…

When it comes to the Senate, South Australians have a crucial choice. You can vote for another major party drone or you can vote for an independant voice to champion SA’s interests and hold the b*st*rds to account. SA needs a Senate bulldog. I’m ready to sink my teeth in. #auspol

Premiers and Prime Ministers don't like transparency. They like to keep things secret, even when there’s nothing to hide. Information is power and #FOI is essential for democratic accountability. The fight for transparency is ongoing. #auspol #saparli indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2…

It's a classic case of political neglect. Neither Labor or Liberal MPs speak up for regional SA. People in Whyalla, Port Lincoln & Mount Gambier literally pay the price. If returned to the Senate I'll fight to end unfair airport charges. #saparli #auspol abc.net.au/news/2025-05-0…

Governments fight tooth and nail to keep info secret. You have to fight hard to get to the truth and there's a further #FOI battle ahead on this. But it's already clear Anthony Albanese's political calculus has put a rare species at grave risk of extinction #auspol michaelwest.com.au/maugean-skate-…

While Australian votes, US and UK have been talking about next steps in #AUKUS. It's a great deal for them: billions of Australian taxpayers' dollars gifted to their shipyards and nuclear industries with no guarantee Australia will get any subs. 🤦‍♂️ #auspol bairdmaritime.com/security/naval…

Where nuclear subs will be based on Australia’s east coast is a ‘hot potato’ political issue. I can’t help but think that’s why my #FOI on east coast sub bases, due 15 March, was released on Sunday evening, 24 hrs after the polls closed. 🤷‍♂️ #AUKUS #auspol michaelwest.com.au/defence-dept-m…

“The #AUKUS submarine deal was sold as the solution to countering the regional assertiveness of China. In effect, it ties Australia to a decades-long project with uncertain results while diverting resources from more immediate needs of middle-power Australia.” #auspol