Geoff Strempel

The power & value of collectivism. At the core of the library value proposition. And inclusive of everyone. Why I work in libraries

@au_samschriever If Aust citizens (regardless of place of birth) cannot stand for parliament you have created apartheid & no incentive for migrants to participate, contribute & engage. This is pure racist BS. Blocked.

Trump’s impunity in America’s backyard along with his contempt for Europe/NATO is playing sweet music in Moscow. Where does it leave Australia? @ANUausi

@dizzy259 @stillnotoutpod @BowlingCartel Agree Jason- but as is often the case- it is a big ‘if’!

Amy, agree 100%. This is exactly what Bad Faith Politics is designed to do. Exhaust us. The LNP's Bad Faith Politics destroying Australian democracy Bad faith questions and proposals aren't seeking solutions: they're designed to confuse and exhaust. Notice what Ley, Duniam and Scarr won't answer: Which specific values? How would you test them? What evidence shows this works? They're "exploring," "considering," "canvassing options." These are classic bad faith tactics. Propose what you won't define. Invoke problems you can't solve. Demand others prove everything while proving nothing yourself. This is the Liberal Party's entire strategy now. No net zero plan - just bad faith questions about others' proposals. No immigration policy - just undefined "values" screening. No solutions - just systematic bamboozlement until Australians are too exhausted to demand actual governance. Bad faith conduct has replaced evidence-based policy entirely.The goal isn't solutions; it's wearing Australians down until we stop demanding them. Australians must recognise this manipulation and refuse to accept it. #auspol

Opinion | The Liberal party’s betrayal of younger voters on net zero isn’t just a moral failure – it’s electoral stupidity - And a betrayal of people & planet. Just look at the “deniers”! Bloated with delusional self-interest. Deserve oblivion. apple.news/A2_3pfEhZRgKwE…

This is an excellent article that comprehensively debunks all the climate change deniers crap about renewables. theguardian.com/environment/co…

Treasury modelling makes it clear that the transformation to cleaner, cheaper, more reliable energy is a golden economic opportunity for Australia and we’d be mad to miss it. To turn Australia’s back on net zero and practical climate change action would be an act of economic insanity, but that’s what the Coalition is now proposing to do.

It was such a pleasure to speak to the wonderful Sally Sara on @ABC about uncovering the secrecy & deception behind the dismissal of Gough Whitlam. #auspol Changing Australia: Jenny Hocking & finding the truth behind the Whitlam dismissal abc.net.au/listen/program… via @ABCaustralia

Well said. 👏👏👏

@JustinWolfers Thanks Justin. A reminder of much that we take for granted, that makes Aus a great place to live for most (but sadly not all). There is still work to be done.

I was just in Australia giving the Boyer Lecture. It's an economist's love letter to his home country. It's also relevant to the current American moment, as the main point is to link institutions with prosperity. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=MAa9f5…

It’s officially ranked the second most beautiful library in the world - and it’s here in South Australia. This Friday, the State Library of South Australia’s Mortlock Chamber is re-opening its doors - after a temporary closure for new carpets to preserve its 141-year-old historic beauty. 📸 Jake Wundersitz

@DovePolanski @WakeWtfu The light timber looks like Tasmanian oak or something similar. Certainly not Huon Pine. Great piece of period furniture that needs respect & care. Glad it is in good hands!💕

@WakeWtfu That’s a fantastic piece of furniture, that light coloured timber I wonder if it’s Huon pine? These pieces should be preserved well done for resuscitating it

@WakeWtfu Beautiful!!

@SandyHorne61 Yes - Sandy a truly beautiful space inside & elegant addition to the streetscape. It is closed for overdue carpet replacement, which has led to finding ‘surprises’ underneath that have also needed fixing. Can’t wait to visit as soon as it reopens. But still needs some more work

News just in about one of my favourite Adelaide places - the State Library of SA has been recognised by the 1000 Libraries Awards as second most beautiful in the world. The Mortlock Wing (currently closed, btw) is a seriously beautiful spot.

@ThrillaRilla369 Ever visited your local public library? No pressure to do anything or pay for anything. Read /don’t read, use a computer - or not. BYO book or laptop. Just sit & enjoy. A truly magic space for all - at no fee.

@KP24 “Full houses”. What 20k ppl? What about Aus crowds? Perhaps Aus should be home, but then again it won’t be neutral coz we’ll be playing 😅

England is the rightful place to house the next 3 cycles of the World Test Championship Finals. It’s the only country that can guarantee full houses for the first 4 days.

@DaveSharma So you do not think that workers’ reps shouldn’t have seats at this table: that workers have nothing to offer re productivity? How many reps for capital will be there? Are you worried about their influence? Are U putting words in the mouths of the workers’ reps?? Biased much?!

At the government’s upcoming “productivity summit”, trade unions have been gifted 4 out of 24 seats. Amongst unions’ list of demands: ➡️ Abolish the Productivity Commission ➡️ Give unions a veto over use of AI in the workplace ➡️ A shorter working week. Hardly augurs well.

@cricketcomau Maybe not popular, but go look Stuart MacGill’s record. But for the legend Warnie he would be a legend Aus player. How amazing / fortunate to have 2 champions leg spinners at the same time.

Who deserves a shout here in the 'unlucky' Aussie Test XI? Looking at players who may have gotten more of a run at Test level if circumstances were different.

How great have this batch of bowlers been for Australia for how long now?! Not only supreme with the ball, they continue to get us out of danger with the bat as well. Bloody champions! #AUSvSA

A warning to any Australian political leader who wants to align with Donald Trump - Australians really don't like him. This from the respected Pew center global survey ... smh.com.au/politics/feder…