How can we expect our kids to be respectful of each other, and treat each other courteously when our leader is so rude and disrespectful of the rules of civilised debate?
We should not be gaslit about Morrison’s secret ministry roles. The ghost minister arrangements in 2020/21 are a big deal. They challenge core constitutional conventions, democratic accountabilities, and transparency. Democracy dies in darkness.
Do not understand why eligibility to vote by phone does not go back for seven days, so anyone with Covid since last Friday can still vote. Cannot bear think of an Australian democracy that supports voter suppression with this pandemic still raging.
#auspol
#democracy
Can we all now agree that anti vaxxers should be discouraged and condemned, strongly and forcefully, whoever and wherever they are, by all political leaders? Not just selectively.
Since when did the
@abcTV
series ‘Utopia’ become permanently embedded as being ‘The Australian Way’? It is the scariest example of life imitating art I have seen
#emptyslogans
#nothingbutspin
@BrittHiggins_
So sorry that treating your experience as some sideshow episode in a goofy family soap opera is happening to you. It must be like living in a rolling nightmare. Thank you for standing up for a better, fairer workplace in
#auspol
. But it must take its toll on you. Big hugs.
In NSW no-one is allowed to build new homes in a 1 in 100 year flood zone. That is fine if the flood zones are properly mapped. Clearly there is a problem. Two 1 in 100 year floods within 5 years. Hmmm.
Great interview with Mike Burgess the head of ASIO
@leighsales
— it is so important national security is not politically weaponised. Thanks to you both and
@abc730
This would not have been an easy decision for
@KenWyattAM
to make. He must be heartbroken. Big hugs 🤗 Ken Wyatt resigns from Liberal Party over Dutton's ... | NIT
Watching
@abc730
on IView a bit later— thank goodness for the Fijian abattoir workers and local volunteers who saved many lives. We need agencies and systems that can handle these disasters. So sick of empty words.
Since when did the dove of peace become an offensive symbol? Especially at Christmas time? Seen the dove of peace on quite a few Christmas cards over the years…Thank you for being such fine humans
#UsmanKhawaja
and
#CaptainCummins
@annabelcrabb
Was not aware there were many of these ‘don’t support disaster recovery’ voices out there. Part of basic duty of govt to keep Australians safe and secure, I would gave thought?
Seriously enough with the call to boycott a leading Australian company because of what it freely decides to sell (or not). Stop the culture wars! Stop cancel culture! Please make it stop.
@BridgetArcherMP
thank you very much for standing up, speaking out and being so strong and brave. This is what leadership is - living and expressing your values 🙏🙏🙏🙏
They said we shouldn’t look at raw numbers any more because we have to
#LiveWithCovid
. Hard not to do, but ok…20% increase in hospitalisations in last 24 hours. 13 % test positivity 😳😳🤨🤨. Huge virtual hugs to the HCWs and everyone else supporting the health system now 🤗🤗
This is NOT NORMAL. I hope! Wonder if it has ever happened before? Justice not only has to be done. It has to be seen to have been done.
#Independence
#Integrity
.
What happens if you are staring down the virus eg at a special NYE staring down superspreader event ( or any NYE event in fact) and the staring down doesn’t work? How do you get tested then? Do you isolate? Or just infect everyone you come across?
Good food for thought. The leaking of texts never tendered in evidence is a great injustice. It is just not fair and not how the system should work: Brittany Higgins’ texts leaked, simple truth emerges | —
@smh
Thank you
@ItaButtrose
for standing up for
@ABCaustralia
An independent ABC Is one of our great Australian institutions. Must be treasured and protected, not interfered with or destroyed governments of the day. Silencing it would be a major act of political censorship.
This is a horrible invasion of privacy, Britt. Just horrible to imagine police leaked this to the media. But always totally proud to be your friend, you brave strong champion 🤗🤗🤗xxx
I took a photo of an old page in my diary on the 7th of July 2021.
It is now being referenced in an article in the Australian.
This is the third time private images, texts and WhatsApps from my phone have been published by this particular news outlet. (1/3)
#TheVoice
should have the power to make representations to government and parliament. Just like the ACTU, the Minerals Council, the BCA and every other stakeholder/industry group does has done for decades. Generations, even.
#LevelTheField
@TamePunk
Fantastic communication and explanation Grace. Horrible ‘shaming’ last week. But your fan base always grows because of your clarity and honesty. Hope you understand how many of us love, respect and support you. And stay strong, though usually easier said than done.😞😞🤗🤗
Totally agree, ACT DPP. Time to give
#BrittanyHiggins
space to heal after extraordinary personal attacks on her. Please, everyone, give her space to heal, rebuild her health and move on to a happier future.
#ISupportBrittany
#ReformtheSystem
@ShaunBonett
Will never forget when the words ‘she-can-go’ was shouted in parlt by Morrison. No respect, no natural justice. Chilled me to my core.
#ChristineHolgate
is true leader who did not deserve that abuse and disrespect.
Thank you to ALL the federal MPs who supported the amendments to the Religious Discrimination Bill to protect ALL kids at school from discrimination and expulsion on the basis of sexuality AND transgender/ intersexuality. 🙏🙏🙏
@MichaelDoyleMi1
You name a large Australian company, industry peak body or trade union that doesn’t have a direct voice to executive government and I will show you a pink leopard with purple spots. Discrimination against Aboriginal people must end. They need a
#Voice
@abc730
@HonTonyAbbott
Ok. What about all the special interest industry groups, business associations and trade unions? They have VERY big voices. And work the system to their advantage. Indigenous people do not have a collective voice. They are disempowered because or this. Sure, it could potentially…
Will never forget watching the horrific Vietnam My Lai massacre on TV as a kid in 1968. It seared the horror and cruelty of war and its impact on children and non combatants into the memories of millions of people. Now it feels we are watching an even worse version of that,…
Thank you
@KarenMMiddleton
for this clear account. Problem is that even if the secret ministries were not ‘illegal’ in a narrow sense, they trashed and breached our democratic practices and conventions —
#OurVulnerableDemocracy
via
@SatPaper
At key moments in our history, Australians have risen to the occasion.
We stand together to support one another when history calls on us.
Take a look at the new Yes ad featuring John Farnham’s iconic “You’re the Voice”. Thanks John.
When will this sort of misogyny ever end.? These sorts of angry, abusive people seem to be particularly threatened by brilliant women like you. So sorry. They are trying to silence you but please, don’t be silenced. Just keep on speaking out for science and expertise, and being…
I have declined almost all COVID media interviews for about 2 years, but did one yesterday. Here is a sample of the hate emails I received: "***k you, Raina. You are just so ***king useless, like 95% of females with 'careers'. Do something constructive and cook a decent meal,…
Never heard of this happening before. Has anyone else? 👀👀 Big step. Will be interesting to see how it is covered on the
#ABC
news 🤔!
@ABCaustralia
.
@sallymcmanus
Cannot believe they are suggesting more task forces/ enquiries. It is a total joke. Just read the reports, do what has been recommended and fix the #%*@ problem.
Big week for
#Aukus
and massive new defence expenditure. Debt burden on our children and grandchildren will be huge. What will they say to us in 20 years about what was decided today, I wonder…They might be happier if we have turned the tide on disruptive climate change. And…
Thank you for pushing for everyone’s right to vote
@Mon4Kooyong
! Legal challenge over COVID-19 voting concerns stands until changes are in place, Monique Ryan says
@SBSNews
@MarylouiseMcla1
Sorry to hear that you are unwell. You have been such a consistently wise voice during this pandemic. You were way ahead of the curve on the need for RATs! Thank you so much for your great contribution. Lots of love ❤️
@michaelkoziol
@jamesmassola
Completely understand his sense of frustration. How could a High Court judgement not be complied with by any Australian government? We are, after all, subject to the rule of law. Including governments.
A two week consultation period for a plan for Violence Against Women. In the middle of a pandemic and school holidays. Sounds like a joke but isn’t. Not nearly long enough. A terrace house alteration would get 28 days. This should be the MINIMUM.
HAVE YOUR SAY: The Draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children has been published for a 2 week consultation period.
Check it out here:
@sallymcmanus
@RTBUnion
That is so horrible.Very sorry to hear that. Those railway workers give great service and should not be abused. The war against disinformation is so important. Whoever is spruiking it.
Let’s get this done. We all want greater vehicle choice, cheaper fuel, lower emissions and cleaner air. Don’t we? Let’s not be in the tiny remnant dirty fuel club with ..Russia?? Stoush over caps on car emissions heats up
Looks like Commonwealth Games organisers need to build a new, leaner, cost effective model. No responsible govt should spend public funds where the costs far outweigh the benefits—No state wants the Commonwealth Games, cost blowout 'exaggeration' claim
Everyone welcome to sign this statement. Need to extend the consultation period for the national plan for
#ViolenceAgainstWomen
. People must be able to have say! One of the most pressing social issues. Rushing it through now is bad
#EnoughisEnough