February 2023 Tweets Archive Recent news

The Guardian • Benita Kolovos, Paul Karp • February 6, 2023 • theguardian.com
Lidia Thorpe quits Greens party to pursue black sovereignty
Victorian senator to join crossbench, where she ‘will be able to speak freely on all issues from a sovereign perspective’
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The Saturday Paper • Rick Morton • February 4, 2023 • thesaturdaypaper.com.au
FW: URGENT: Tudge leaked personal data to cow welfare critics
As more terrible details emerge in the robo-debt royal commission, a case is being built of misfeasance in public office.
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The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • February 25, 2023 • theguardian.com
Capping super balances is a logical fight to have in a country that prides itself on equality – but logic isn't the default
If we can’t agree that generous tax concessions provide benefits to people who really don’t need help, while depriving the budget of funds for things we all need, things are really cooked
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The Guardian • Paul Karp • February 10, 2023 • theguardian.com
Angus Taylor behind decision to delay energy price rise report until after 2022 election
Exclusive: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has revealed Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg also knew of the decision
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Patrick Keneally@patrickkeneally
Fantastic. Great move. Well done Angus. theguardian.com/australia-news…
February 10, 2023
ABC News • Laura Tingle • February 4, 2023 • abc.net.au
The Robodebt royal commission is revealing a staggering picture of public service debasement over decades
The government involved in this dreadful Robodebt episode may be gone. How you change the bureaucratic culture that allowed it to happen must be one of the biggest questions arising from the royal commission, writes Laura Tingle.
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The Guardian • Ben Doherty, Jessica Hromas • February 11, 2023 • theguardian.com
Sahar won a scholarship to study law at uni – but then the Australian government stepped in
When the refugee reached 18 and left high school, her right to earn a degree was suddenly withdrawn
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Paul Sakkal • February 9, 2023 • smh.com.au
Michelle Rowland’s $8960 Rockpool election-eve fundraising dinner paid for by Sportsbet
The Albanese government’s minister responsible for gambling received donations on the eve of the election when she was shadow minister in charge of online betting.
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Paul Sakkal@paulsakkal
Labor's Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, response for online sports betting, received $19k from Sportsbet before the election, including a $9k fundraising dinner at Sydney's Rockpool. She's now being lobbied by Sportsbet on key gambling reforms
smh.com.au/national/miche…
February 9, 2023
The Sydney Morning Herald • Sean Kelly • February 6, 2023 • smh.com.au
I worked crazy hours as a political staffer. It was exhilarating, but less might be more for democracy
A staffer suing independent Monique Ryan over 70-hour working weeks made me think: is it even possible to change the political culture of adrenaline and overwork? We must try.
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The Guardian • Kieran Pender • February 8, 2023 • theguardian.com
It is not in the public interest to jail people for telling the truth. Labor must end these whistleblower cases
If these brave people are punished for doing the right thing, it will cloud the Albanese government’s legacy
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Human Rights Law Centre@humanrightsHRLC
Two Australian whistleblowers are expected to face trial later this year for telling the truth, and speaking up about government wrongdoing. No one should go to jail for doing the right thing. Labor must drop these cases, immediately. Op-ed by @KieranHRLC
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February 8, 2023
The Sydney Morning Herald • Chip Le Grand, Angus Thompson • February 11, 2023 • smh.com.au
Tears and a test case: The meeting that sparked the Sally Rugg, Monique Ryan feud
They used to watch football matches together and shared a passion for the nation’s affairs. So where did it go so wrong for Monique Ryan and Sally Rugg?
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The Guardian • Adam Morton • February 17, 2023 • theguardian.com
Safeguard mechanism: what is it, will it cut emissions and what role do carbon offsets play?
Labor wants to revamp the policy to meet its climate targets. This is how it will work – and why it may not
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The Guardian • Amy Remeikis • February 24, 2023 • theguardian.com
‘An economic fairytale’: Australia’s inflation being driven by company profits and not wages, analysis finds
Australia Institute warns of a ‘profit price spiral’ and calls for shift in RBA and government narrative towards corporations
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The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • February 4, 2023 • theguardian.com
Fury over Chalmers’ essay is a reminder to Labor: change won’t get an easy ride
The government has an enormous agenda this year but the reaction to the treasurer’s ideas signals the obstacles it faces
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Katharine Murphy@murpharoo
I’ve spent a chunk of the week laughing at the hysteria that followed ⁦@JEChalmers⁩ essay. Really ridiculous. But it is a reminder for a government that’s enjoyed a honeymoon - change is hard. Here’s the column #auspol theguardian.com/australia-news…
February 4, 2023
The Guardian • Luke Henriques-Gomes • February 10, 2023 • theguardian.com
Email reveals top bureaucrat pressed ombudsman to delete comments questioning robodebt’s legality
Correspondence published by inquiry show then Human Services head told federal watchdog she was concerned about comments due to an ongoing court hearing and wanted them removed
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The Guardian • Christopher Knaus • February 15, 2023 • theguardian.com
Australian War Memorial accepted more than $830,000 from arms manufacturers in three years
Figures released to Senate reignite debate on commemoration of war dead funded by companies that profit from conflict
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The Guardian • Greg Jericho • February 23, 2023 • theguardian.com
Too much of superannuation has become a tax dodge that massively favours the rich
Super tax concessions cost as much as the pension, and the biggest benefits flow to those who do not need them
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The Guardian • Peter Hannam • February 27, 2023 • theguardian.com
Australia’s renters face ‘staggering’ increases – with more to come
National rental vacancy rate sits below 2%, as demand growth and ‘rapid slowdown’ of construction contribute to housing crisis
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ABC News • Nour Haydar • February 12, 2023 • abc.net.au
'No longer in limbo': Thousands of refugees to be granted permanent visas
From Monday, around 19,000 refugees who arrived in Australia before Operation Sovereign Borders started in 2013 will be able to apply to transition to a permanent Resolution of Status visa as Labor moves to enact its pre-election commitment.
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Nour Haydar@NourHaydar
Full story here abc.net.au/news/2023-02-1… twitter.com/nourhaydar/sta…
February 12, 2023
The Guardian • Luke Henriques-Gomes • February 28, 2023 • theguardian.com
Stuart Robert said ‘we will double down’ after being advised robodebt was unlawful, inquiry told
Former human services secretary says Coalition minister told her ‘legal advice is just advice’ when briefed on solicitor general’s opinion on scheme’s legality
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Luke Henriques-Gomes@lukehgomes
On the stand, Renee Leon offered an impersonation of Stuart Robert's comment, adding: “I remember it because it was so shocking to me, I suppose. Because we weren’t talking about some low-level advice, it was the solicitor general.” theguardian.com/australia-news… #robodebtrc
February 28, 2023
ABC News • Michael Slezak, Loretta Florance • February 10, 2023 • abc.net.au
The Liberals declared a $144,000 donation from a small mining club. It wasn't what it seemed
Gina Rinehart's company, Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, was behind a $150,000 payment to the Liberal Party, transferred via a third party, and not declared by the mining giant.
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Michael Slezak (@mikeyslezak@aus.social)@MikeySlezak
New investigation from me: How a small mining club funnelled money from Gina Rinehart’s company to the Liberal Party abc.net.au/news/2023-02-1…
February 10, 2023

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