Narrative Faultlines

Centrelink customers who suffered #RoboDebt had to go to court in a class action to get their justice. A RoboDebt whistleblower is now in court to get her justice. But none of the perpetrators has been anywhere near a court to get their justice. #auspol theguardian.com/australia-news…

It looks like Dan Duggan will spend another birthday locked in maximum security. He is thankful to all those who have shown their support to him and his family throughout this ordeal. If you would like to send Dan a card or letter for his birthday on July 29, it would be very much appreciated. You can send letters to: Daniel Duggan Macquarie Correctional Centre PO Box 128 Wellington NSW 2820

Please don’t overlook my sister’s family and her children. 💔 They are in urgent need of support to help provide food and give the children the opportunity to continue their education through private tutoring. These basic needs are becoming increasingly difficult for them to afford. If you are able to help, even with a small donation, it would make a real difference. And if you can’t donate, please share their story. Please don’t leave my sister’s family to face this hardship alone. chuffed.org/project/159319…

Why the growing wealth of the super rich makes you exponentially poorer

@TheAusInstitute @MattGrudnoff "Don't blame our Albo--it ain't his fault. They stole their (authors) IP. They should be providing compensation!" But they won't (not now, not ever). The government should introduce a governance framework, it's too late for guard rails. Mute response from supporters. SFA.

@TheAusInstitute @MattGrudnoff But we'll do SFA about it. And yes, rhetoric is a cheap alternative to action. Plus it makes us look competent and committed. And as our deeply committed supporters believe everything we say, they won't blame us, when artists are left out of pocket (as they are now).

Albanese had some positive-sounding things to say about protecting Australian artists from AI theft... But when artists have already had their work stolen, the conversation should be about compensation, not opting in or out. @MattGrudnoff #auspol

@TheAusInstitute @MattGrudnoff It's the same pattern in housing. Once leaders learn that: talking works supporters defend them consequences don’t materialise

@somewherein84 Nausea or vomiting Weakness, numbness, or trouble speaking Neck stiffness or reduced range of motion Sensitivity to light/noise Symptoms that persist beyond a few days or worsen with activity y

@somewherein84 ⚠️ When a headache after an accident needs urgent medical attention Seek immediate care if you notice: Sudden, severe, or worsening headache Confusion, memory loss, or difficulty concentrating Vision changes, ringing in ears, or dizziness

I was just in a car accident. I was turning into my street and the guy wasn’t looking and smashed into me at 70kms an hour. His car is a total write off, luckily mine is just a dent. I have such a headache. When I went to check on him he yelled at me so much and he was at fault!

@somewherein84 WARNING: Your bad headache could indicate bleeding, or neck injury or concussion. PLEASE CALL THE AMBOS.

@somewherein84 Check in with your body. If anything feels off, please go to ED, a GP (if possible), and calm down as much as possible and make some notes, which may be important for insurance purposes. Be kind to yourself and get support (if available).

Government is legislated to maintain 2800 Licensed Post Offices, their funding responsibility. A flawed @auspost Franchise model & cut backs in services provided, finds Franchisees @LPOGroup subsidising this service. They deserve to be paid fairly @AnikaWells ! #auspol

@StuddertNatalie @AustralianLabor Super stingy, bloody government accountants. How about putting people's welfare first and that way, you guys might actually save on downstream costs, fancy that! Early intervention reduces long-term expenditure. The Hawke govt knew that when they introduced Medicare in 1984.

Those of you agree on cuts to NDIS funding. Did you think it was the participants who’d be robbed of their assistance? @AustralianLabor should be ashamed of themselves!

@EVERALDATLARGE @TheKouk @AlboMP Our system used to throw up Curtin, Chifleys and Whitlams in our hour of need. Now we get some technocrat obsessed with their own parties, key lobbyists, with voters are distant third.

@EVERALDATLARGE @TheKouk @AlboMP Preferential voting is a failure. It means that pollies generating failed neoliberal non-solutions are given a boobie second preference prize for generating policies that are not as shit as the other side.

Your statistics on Australian #economy are correct @TheKouk. Problem is in my entire life I have never known voters to be so disenchanted with entire political establishment than they are now. Most of those who are anti @AlboMP are also anti all MPs of all political colours.

@EVERALDATLARGE @TheKouk @AlboMP Preferential voting rewards blandness, incrementalism and more of the same--this is exactly what we don't need.

"You can have untaxed trillionaires, but only if you accept desperate poverty for 90%. It is a choice." @AaronBastani in conversation with former trader and wealth tax campaigner, Gary Stevenson (@garyseconomics). Watch the full episode of Downstream on our YouTube channel.

Everything the Govt does, it does on our coin. Everything the Govt does, it should do for public purpose. So we have a right to know. When it comes to transparency @AlboMP has proven to be a disappointment and a shameless hypocrite. #auspol

@MrRexPatrick @AlboMP Realistically, a PM can only make better and more transparent decisions with key reforms to our flawed political architecture. Otherwise, we will keep throwing up future PMs like some of our more recent ones.