Mathieu O'Neil
@mathieuon.bsky.social
Professor of communication, News & Media Research Centre, University of Canberra, Ngunnawal country • Director, Digital Commons Policy Council • Civic information literacy for schools • Political economy of digital commons • https://dcpc.info/actions/
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Mathieu O'Neil
@mathieuon.bsky.social
· Apr 8
Proud to share that the report on misinformation interventions I co-wrote with three psychological science colleagues for the Australian Chief Scientist has been released. Other reports deal with democracy, communities, and neuroscience. #academicsky #auspol
www.chiefscientist.gov.au/news-and-med...
www.chiefscientist.gov.au/news-and-med...
'One in 4 Australian boys think feminism should be resisted with violence, one in 3 say gender equality has gone too far.'
When l pitched martial arts (=respect irrespective of gender) to govt officials they freaked out.
But old recipes DO NOT WORK!
##auspol
figshare.unimelb.edu.au/articles/rep...
When l pitched martial arts (=respect irrespective of gender) to govt officials they freaked out.
But old recipes DO NOT WORK!
##auspol
figshare.unimelb.edu.au/articles/rep...
Misogyny, Online Radicalisation, and Youth Extremism in Australia
This report details the findings of an Australian government-funded research project into misogyny and youth radicalisation in Australia and presents evidence-based policy recommendations arising from a comprehensive, multimethod research program on misogyny, online behaviour, and violent extremism in Australia.
figshare.unimelb.edu.au
September 9, 2026 at 3:17 AM
'One in 4 Australian boys think feminism should be resisted with violence, one in 3 say gender equality has gone too far.'
When l pitched martial arts (=respect irrespective of gender) to govt officials they freaked out.
But old recipes DO NOT WORK!
##auspol
figshare.unimelb.edu.au/articles/rep...
When l pitched martial arts (=respect irrespective of gender) to govt officials they freaked out.
But old recipes DO NOT WORK!
##auspol
figshare.unimelb.edu.au/articles/rep...
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"This study examined the determinants of public trust in scientific findings and found that the communication of OS [open science] practices in layperson texts plays no substantial role in shaping trust."
Open Access: doi.org/10.1177/1075...
Open Access: doi.org/10.1177/1075...
September 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM
"This study examined the determinants of public trust in scientific findings and found that the communication of OS [open science] practices in layperson texts plays no substantial role in shaping trust."
Open Access: doi.org/10.1177/1075...
Open Access: doi.org/10.1177/1075...
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Arday found dead and a very large number of British commentators are deleting posts and videos.
August 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Arday found dead and a very large number of British commentators are deleting posts and videos.
This guy is our Senator
Great he is saying this
But he is not in government
Great he is saying this
But he is not in government
David Pocock didn’t hold back either, saying big corps like Woodside are “laughing all the way to the bank” off the back of our resources.
While major parties are “shilling for the gas industry, shilling for the gambling industry..." 🔥 #auspol
While major parties are “shilling for the gas industry, shilling for the gambling industry..." 🔥 #auspol
August 13, 2026 at 4:41 AM
This guy is our Senator
Great he is saying this
But he is not in government
Great he is saying this
But he is not in government
A grand question, albeit raised on Instagrr: Australians voted NO to a Voice for Indigenous people. Are they OK with a quasi-Voice for Israel... with executive authority, contrary to the previous one? #auspol
www.instagram.com/reel/DbnPydv...
www.instagram.com/reel/DbnPydv...
Lauren Dubois on Instagram: "This is publicly funded foreign interference. She needs to go NOW."
51K likes, 2,747 comments - thelaurendubois on August 4, 2026: "This is publicly funded foreign interference. She needs to go NOW.".
www.instagram.com
August 10, 2026 at 2:20 AM
A grand question, albeit raised on Instagrr: Australians voted NO to a Voice for Indigenous people. Are they OK with a quasi-Voice for Israel... with executive authority, contrary to the previous one? #auspol
www.instagram.com/reel/DbnPydv...
www.instagram.com/reel/DbnPydv...
We're pleased to announce that the preliminary agenda for the first Open Technology Research Symposium is now live! We want to thank everyone who submitted. (more info ⬇️)
Explore the agenda and register now: symposium.opentechresearch.org
Explore the agenda and register now: symposium.opentechresearch.org
August 6, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Again, good job
August 5, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Again, good job
Aaaannd... he got the nom!
Good job Bob!
Good job Bob!
Abdul El-Sayed is Blues Clues posting his way to the senate
August 5, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Aaaannd... he got the nom!
Good job Bob!
Good job Bob!
Wherever Indigenous people are in the majority, the YES vote won.
Shame on Australia for voting no to a First Nations Voice to Parliament 😢 #auspol
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
'Mirage': Voice architect Noel Pearson breaks silence at Garma on referendum defeat
It marks the first major public speech by Pearson since the referendum was defeated nearly three years ago.
www.sbs.com.au
August 3, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Wherever Indigenous people are in the majority, the YES vote won.
Bravo #ABC and #FourCorners!
For stunning forensic research showing 'ltalian tomatoes' come from Xinjiang, and/or use slave labour.
Public interest journalism at its finest!
Exposing food mafias and how trusted Aus food brands misrepresent their content is one thing - now the #ALP must act!
#auspol
For stunning forensic research showing 'ltalian tomatoes' come from Xinjiang, and/or use slave labour.
Public interest journalism at its finest!
Exposing food mafias and how trusted Aus food brands misrepresent their content is one thing - now the #ALP must act!
#auspol
Scary stuff, and such basic food:
A Four Corners investigation has uncovered products whose labels did not match independent scientific testing, raising serious questions about the integrity of Australia's food supply.
#FourCorners #food #integrity
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
A Four Corners investigation has uncovered products whose labels did not match independent scientific testing, raising serious questions about the integrity of Australia's food supply.
#FourCorners #food #integrity
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
Food fraud investigation finds supermarket staples may not be what they claim
A Four Corners investigation has uncovered products whose labels did not match independent scientific testing, raising serious questions about the integrity of Australia's food supply.
www.abc.net.au
July 27, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Bravo #ABC and #FourCorners!
For stunning forensic research showing 'ltalian tomatoes' come from Xinjiang, and/or use slave labour.
Public interest journalism at its finest!
Exposing food mafias and how trusted Aus food brands misrepresent their content is one thing - now the #ALP must act!
#auspol
For stunning forensic research showing 'ltalian tomatoes' come from Xinjiang, and/or use slave labour.
Public interest journalism at its finest!
Exposing food mafias and how trusted Aus food brands misrepresent their content is one thing - now the #ALP must act!
#auspol
(By way of comparison) the 2026 fires in France have consumed 42,000 hectares; 77,000 in Spain.
The 2019-2020 Australian bush fires burned 24 MILLION hectares or 240,000 square km.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2...
The 2019-2020 Australian bush fires burned 24 MILLION hectares or 240,000 square km.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2...
2019–20 Australian bushfire season - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
July 27, 2026 at 3:43 AM
(By way of comparison) the 2026 fires in France have consumed 42,000 hectares; 77,000 in Spain.
The 2019-2020 Australian bush fires burned 24 MILLION hectares or 240,000 square km.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2...
The 2019-2020 Australian bush fires burned 24 MILLION hectares or 240,000 square km.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2...
Chinque, high-five!
July 20, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Chinque, high-five!
Deeply irresponsible.
We're in a climate crisis.
This is such a terrible start.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We're in a climate crisis.
This is such a terrible start.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Reposted by Mathieu O'Neil
This was me in 2023, quoted in Nature.
Now see how things are going.
When will the academic community wake up collectively & notice what is done to our scientific eco system.
Resits. Organize. Refuse to play along. Fight slop. Take principled stands.
🖋️ openletter.earth/open-letter-...
Now see how things are going.
When will the academic community wake up collectively & notice what is done to our scientific eco system.
Resits. Organize. Refuse to play along. Fight slop. Take principled stands.
🖋️ openletter.earth/open-letter-...
July 18, 2026 at 10:45 AM
This was me in 2023, quoted in Nature.
Now see how things are going.
When will the academic community wake up collectively & notice what is done to our scientific eco system.
Resits. Organize. Refuse to play along. Fight slop. Take principled stands.
🖋️ openletter.earth/open-letter-...
Now see how things are going.
When will the academic community wake up collectively & notice what is done to our scientific eco system.
Resits. Organize. Refuse to play along. Fight slop. Take principled stands.
🖋️ openletter.earth/open-letter-...
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Jewish Australian Yasmin Johnson, organiser of pro-Palestinian Uni encampments, rejects claim that calling out Israel for ‘genocide’ is antisemitic & calls out Jillian Segal for engaging in “genocide denial and racism” after she spread false facts on the Gaza death toll.💥🔥 #auspol
July 13, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Jewish Australian Yasmin Johnson, organiser of pro-Palestinian Uni encampments, rejects claim that calling out Israel for ‘genocide’ is antisemitic & calls out Jillian Segal for engaging in “genocide denial and racism” after she spread false facts on the Gaza death toll.💥🔥 #auspol
#Oyer 'urged senators to not “degrade our justice system further” by promoting Blanche [who uses] 'law enforcement... to pursue petty grudges harbored by the president. These pointless vendettas are wasting our scarce resources and destroying DoJ’s credibility.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Ex-DoJ lawyer fired by Todd Blanche urges senators to reject nomination
Liz Oyer tells of how she refused to ‘rubber-stamp a political favor’ in gun rights case involving Trump ally Mel Gibson
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2026 at 5:45 AM
#Oyer 'urged senators to not “degrade our justice system further” by promoting Blanche [who uses] 'law enforcement... to pursue petty grudges harbored by the president. These pointless vendettas are wasting our scarce resources and destroying DoJ’s credibility.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Probably not the only person who feels that way
Don’t know who to credit for this. But it is how I feel.
July 13, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Probably not the only person who feels that way
Reposted by Mathieu O'Neil
Independent media counted the errors Jillian Segal made in her Antisemitism testimony claiming bias at the ABC & SBS. She lied.
July 10, 2026 at 10:12 AM
No pundit mention infrastructure: the French staff made sure to play all games until now in the North-East. The team returned to base camp after every game. By contrast the Morocco team had travelled 6 (six) times as much. Much less time for recovery and training. They were exhausted. #worldcup
July 10, 2026 at 8:14 AM
No pundit mention infrastructure: the French staff made sure to play all games until now in the North-East. The team returned to base camp after every game. By contrast the Morocco team had travelled 6 (six) times as much. Much less time for recovery and training. They were exhausted. #worldcup
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“In a letter to the Office for Students, which distributes the funding, Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, said funding should no longer be given to support nursing, computing, history, creative arts, performing arts, archaeology, and geography courses.”
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July 9, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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The photo “confirms what thousands of testimonies from Palestinian detainees have exposed, and what we and other organisations have been reporting for nearly three years now: Israeli detention facilities are torture camps for Palestinians.”
Photo of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates Israeli torture reports, say rights groups
Image of man in underwear, blindfold and bound to iron rod has been widely shared on social media
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The photo “confirms what thousands of testimonies from Palestinian detainees have exposed, and what we and other organisations have been reporting for nearly three years now: Israeli detention facilities are torture camps for Palestinians.”
PREDICTION TIME! The team that wins the France vs Morocco (vs Argentine refs?) game will win the #WorldCup #mundial
PS. I did not watch the Egypt vs Argentina game so agnostic about whether it was a robbery or not but NYC Mayor #Mamdani seems confident it was.
thecomeback.com/soccer/zohra...
PS. I did not watch the Egypt vs Argentina game so agnostic about whether it was a robbery or not but NYC Mayor #Mamdani seems confident it was.
thecomeback.com/soccer/zohra...
Zohran Mamdani breaks silence on Lionel Messi's win: 'Egypt were robbed'
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani jokes that "Egypt were robbed" in its loss to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
thecomeback.com
July 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
PREDICTION TIME! The team that wins the France vs Morocco (vs Argentine refs?) game will win the #WorldCup #mundial
PS. I did not watch the Egypt vs Argentina game so agnostic about whether it was a robbery or not but NYC Mayor #Mamdani seems confident it was.
thecomeback.com/soccer/zohra...
PS. I did not watch the Egypt vs Argentina game so agnostic about whether it was a robbery or not but NYC Mayor #Mamdani seems confident it was.
thecomeback.com/soccer/zohra...