Omicron is exploding worldwide. They’ve declared a “major incident” in London. Biden is going to address the American people. Here, we’re carrying on as if not much has happened. Ideological folly.
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Remain optimistic healthcare systems won’t be overwhelmed by Omicron wave. But, John Kaldor, @ProfSharonLewin, & I are calling for some further restrictions in NSW—indoor 😷 mandate, large indoor hospitality limits—until severity & hospital burden clear. smh.com.au/national/omicr…

In my final act as Enviro Minister I am proud to have added 2 nationally significant wetlands to National Parks. These additions mean the size of Parks has increased by 597,000 ha or 8.3% on my watch safeguarding critically important biodiversity forever theguardian.com/australia-news…

I wrote a little bit about moving back to the country and why I felt for years that it would mean giving up my job theguardian.com/commentisfree/…



“They have taken my wife, my child, and my mother from me. What else can they do to me?” theguardian.com/world/2021/dec…



I will participate in this Inquiry if the terms of reference permit my allegations to actually be investigated and if I get to see the report when it’s handed down. In what world are these not fair expectations? #auspol #ThomInquiry @ScottMorrisonMP twitter.com/jamesmassola/s…







Over the last three years, I spoke to more than 100 temporary visa holders subjected to varying levels of workplace exploitation to track how their story evolved over time. Special thanks to Jarrod Fankhauser and @stevenviney who bring this piece to life.
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