David Bicknell
@bicknellfc.bsky.social
Wine submerged maker of social lubricant.
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Honestly. I adore The Australia Institute. Where else do you get truth analysis in this country.
"Australians should insist that the country’s leaders represent the interests of Australians, not multinational gas corporations," writes @markogge.bsky.social.
Why is the Prime Minister gaslighting Australians on North West Shelf? – @thenewdaily.bsky.social
Why is the Prime Minister gaslighting Australians on North West Shelf? – @thenewdaily.bsky.social
Why is the PM gaslighting Australians on North West Shelf?
Given Labor's climate-change assertions, its approval extension of the most climate destroying fossil project in Australia is shocking.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
July 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Honestly. I adore The Australia Institute. Where else do you get truth analysis in this country.
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The latest unemployment figures show the RBA has failed Australians https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-latest-unemployment-figures-show-the-rba-has-failed-australians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-latest-unemployment-figures-show-the-rba-has-failed-australians #auspol
The latest unemployment figures show the RBA has failed Australians
The Reserve Bank last week chose to keep interest rates high even as more people are losing their jobs.
australiainstitute.org.au
July 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The latest unemployment figures show the RBA has failed Australians https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-latest-unemployment-figures-show-the-rba-has-failed-australians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-latest-unemployment-figures-show-the-rba-has-failed-australians #auspol
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Australia's greatest threat?
Not a foreign power, it's environmental collapse.
Defend against that.
Scrap AUKUS. Forget about dodgy credit schemes/markets. Fund conservation directly.
It'll pay back, socially, economically & culturally, many times over.
www.rsv.org.au/articles/tru...
Not a foreign power, it's environmental collapse.
Defend against that.
Scrap AUKUS. Forget about dodgy credit schemes/markets. Fund conservation directly.
It'll pay back, socially, economically & culturally, many times over.
www.rsv.org.au/articles/tru...
Saving Australia’s Biodiversity Means Ending Four Lies | Articles | Science Victoria | Royal Society of Victoria
We need to bust four lies for save Australia's biodiversity. 1. We can’t afford to fund environmental protection and repair 2. We can continue harmful actions and simultaneously sustain a biodiverse, ...
www.rsv.org.au
July 17, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Australia's greatest threat?
Not a foreign power, it's environmental collapse.
Defend against that.
Scrap AUKUS. Forget about dodgy credit schemes/markets. Fund conservation directly.
It'll pay back, socially, economically & culturally, many times over.
www.rsv.org.au/articles/tru...
Not a foreign power, it's environmental collapse.
Defend against that.
Scrap AUKUS. Forget about dodgy credit schemes/markets. Fund conservation directly.
It'll pay back, socially, economically & culturally, many times over.
www.rsv.org.au/articles/tru...
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By cutting fossil fuel subsidies, ending the gas industry’s free ride, reforming negative gearing, and closing tax loopholes for superannuation & luxury utes, Treasury could raise $12–$63 bn.
Our research shows ways to increase revenue, while also making the Australian community fairer and safer. ⤵️
Our research shows ways to increase revenue, while also making the Australian community fairer and safer. ⤵️
Time to debate the benefits of collecting more tax - doing so would make Australians feel a lot richer - The Australia Institute
This morning, the media is reporting that the federal government has been advised that the budget cannot be fixed without raising taxes and cutting spending, and that its housing target is unachievabl...
australiainstitute.org.au
July 14, 2025 at 4:19 AM
By cutting fossil fuel subsidies, ending the gas industry’s free ride, reforming negative gearing, and closing tax loopholes for superannuation & luxury utes, Treasury could raise $12–$63 bn.
Our research shows ways to increase revenue, while also making the Australian community fairer and safer. ⤵️
Our research shows ways to increase revenue, while also making the Australian community fairer and safer. ⤵️
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We must never allow the US to dictate the terms of our PBS.
The PBS is a pillar of our universal health system. It is the reason why in Aus, we pay just A$21/month for cholesterol meds, while US citizens can pay A$2,628.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
The PBS is a pillar of our universal health system. It is the reason why in Aus, we pay just A$21/month for cholesterol meds, while US citizens can pay A$2,628.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Trump flags tariffs of 200pc on pharmaceuticals, 50pc on copper
Donald Trump flags a possible 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals — one of Australia's biggest exports to the US — and says copper could be hit with a 50 per cent levy.
www.abc.net.au
July 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
We must never allow the US to dictate the terms of our PBS.
The PBS is a pillar of our universal health system. It is the reason why in Aus, we pay just A$21/month for cholesterol meds, while US citizens can pay A$2,628.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
The PBS is a pillar of our universal health system. It is the reason why in Aus, we pay just A$21/month for cholesterol meds, while US citizens can pay A$2,628.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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Looks like both Michaelia Cash & the National broadcaster forgot that the Coalition’s opinion is no longer relevant or needed. Thx #ABC but we don’t care
June 11, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Looks like both Michaelia Cash & the National broadcaster forgot that the Coalition’s opinion is no longer relevant or needed. Thx #ABC but we don’t care
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Jesus wept!!!!!
Scott Morrison!
Scott Morrison!
June 6, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Jesus wept!!!!!
Scott Morrison!
Scott Morrison!
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Four graphs that help explain Labor's landslide victory as well as the continuing decline in major party support. antonygreen.com.au/fed2025-four...
FED2025 – Four Graphs on Labor’s Landslide Victory
The ‘L’ word hasn’t featured much in post-election coverage, but it’s time to be clear about the result. The re-election of the Albanese government has been a landslide vict…
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May 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Four graphs that help explain Labor's landslide victory as well as the continuing decline in major party support. antonygreen.com.au/fed2025-four...
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This article by @timinclimate.bsky.social dismantles the PM's claim that the North West Shelf extension is necessary to "firm the grid".
Why is the PM lying to us?
timinclimate.medium.com/fact-check-w...
Why is the PM lying to us?
timinclimate.medium.com/fact-check-w...
May 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This article by @timinclimate.bsky.social dismantles the PM's claim that the North West Shelf extension is necessary to "firm the grid".
Why is the PM lying to us?
timinclimate.medium.com/fact-check-w...
Why is the PM lying to us?
timinclimate.medium.com/fact-check-w...
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In approving Woodside's North West Shelf gas export plant extension, the Government has put big gas ahead of Australians.
“This expansion will do vast damage and deliver almost no benefit to Australia or Australians," said @rodcampbell.bsky.social #climate #auspol
“This expansion will do vast damage and deliver almost no benefit to Australia or Australians," said @rodcampbell.bsky.social #climate #auspol
May 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
In approving Woodside's North West Shelf gas export plant extension, the Government has put big gas ahead of Australians.
“This expansion will do vast damage and deliver almost no benefit to Australia or Australians," said @rodcampbell.bsky.social #climate #auspol
“This expansion will do vast damage and deliver almost no benefit to Australia or Australians," said @rodcampbell.bsky.social #climate #auspol
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If Labor approves the 50 year extension of the North West Shelf gas export plant, brace yourselves for the spin about how we need it because of a 'shortage' of gas.
WA is awash with gas. 90% of it is exported.
Approving the NWS extension will be a boon for big gas & a bust for West Australians.
WA is awash with gas. 90% of it is exported.
Approving the NWS extension will be a boon for big gas & a bust for West Australians.
May 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
If Labor approves the 50 year extension of the North West Shelf gas export plant, brace yourselves for the spin about how we need it because of a 'shortage' of gas.
WA is awash with gas. 90% of it is exported.
Approving the NWS extension will be a boon for big gas & a bust for West Australians.
WA is awash with gas. 90% of it is exported.
Approving the NWS extension will be a boon for big gas & a bust for West Australians.
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Excellent by @ketanjoshi.co on how the Safeguard Mechanism is a total crock. #OffTheCharts
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The Safeguard Mechanism helps gas companies take the piss - The Australia Institute
The Government's Safeguard Mechanism is supposed to limit emissions; instead it just lets companies cheat.
australiainstitute.org.au
May 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Excellent by @ketanjoshi.co on how the Safeguard Mechanism is a total crock. #OffTheCharts
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-saf...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-saf...
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Our new report is one of those where I was... wait... you sure??? Maybe re-check those numbers... wait WTUF?? That can't be real... alas. It is.
9 out of 10 companies exporting gas from QLD have not paid a cent in company tax over the last 10 years.
$125 bn in LNG has been sold out of QLD by companies that reported $330 bn in revenue to the ATO.
Meanwhile, domestic gas prices have shot up, pushed up by excessive gas exports. #auspol
$125 bn in LNG has been sold out of QLD by companies that reported $330 bn in revenue to the ATO.
Meanwhile, domestic gas prices have shot up, pushed up by excessive gas exports. #auspol
Gas companies in Queensland still not paying tax - The Australia Institute
New analysis by The Australia Institute reveals that ten years after gas exports from Queensland began, most of the companies involved have never paid a cent in company tax.
australiainstitute.org.au
May 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Our new report is one of those where I was... wait... you sure??? Maybe re-check those numbers... wait WTUF?? That can't be real... alas. It is.
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Approving this would be the greatest giveaway of Australia’s natural resources ever.
$200 billion +of Australia’s gas given royalty free to Woodside.
It is against Australia’s national interest.
Selling Australians out to corporate interests.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
$200 billion +of Australia’s gas given royalty free to Woodside.
It is against Australia’s national interest.
Selling Australians out to corporate interests.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Murray Watt knocks back objections to Woodside’s North West Shelf extension and clears way for final decision
Environment minister due to decide on controversial plan by end of the month in one of his first major challenges in new portfolio
www.theguardian.com
May 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Approving this would be the greatest giveaway of Australia’s natural resources ever.
$200 billion +of Australia’s gas given royalty free to Woodside.
It is against Australia’s national interest.
Selling Australians out to corporate interests.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
$200 billion +of Australia’s gas given royalty free to Woodside.
It is against Australia’s national interest.
Selling Australians out to corporate interests.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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New report shows Japan potentially making more than $1 billion in profit on-selling more 🇦🇺 gas than our whole East Coast annual domestic gas consumption.
More proof Australia has a gas export not a gas supply problem.
ieefa.org/resources/ho...
More proof Australia has a gas export not a gas supply problem.
ieefa.org/resources/ho...
How Japan cashes in on resales of Australian LNG at the expense of Australian gas users
As both Eastern and Western Australia face gas shortfalls, Japan is onselling vast volumes of Australian LNG at a handsome profit.
ieefa.org
May 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
New report shows Japan potentially making more than $1 billion in profit on-selling more 🇦🇺 gas than our whole East Coast annual domestic gas consumption.
More proof Australia has a gas export not a gas supply problem.
ieefa.org/resources/ho...
More proof Australia has a gas export not a gas supply problem.
ieefa.org/resources/ho...
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‘In 2024, Japan onsold at least 600 petajoules (PJ) of Australian LNG to overseas markets, and potentially 800PJ, more than Eastern Australia’s annual domestic gas consumption.’
@ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social
Briefing today ieefa.org/resources/ho...
@ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social
Briefing today ieefa.org/resources/ho...
How Japan cashes in on resales of Australian LNG at the expense of Australian gas users
As both Eastern and Western Australia face gas shortfalls, Japan is onselling vast volumes of Australian LNG at a handsome profit.
ieefa.org
May 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
‘In 2024, Japan onsold at least 600 petajoules (PJ) of Australian LNG to overseas markets, and potentially 800PJ, more than Eastern Australia’s annual domestic gas consumption.’
@ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social
Briefing today ieefa.org/resources/ho...
@ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social
Briefing today ieefa.org/resources/ho...
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To make a $3 million bank account last 20 years, a person could spend roughly $12,500 per week, assuming a 4% annual interest rate and no other income or expenses.
Over $3 million isn't called "superannuation" ... it's called a "tax avoidance scheme"
#auspol
Over $3 million isn't called "superannuation" ... it's called a "tax avoidance scheme"
#auspol
May 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
To make a $3 million bank account last 20 years, a person could spend roughly $12,500 per week, assuming a 4% annual interest rate and no other income or expenses.
Over $3 million isn't called "superannuation" ... it's called a "tax avoidance scheme"
#auspol
Over $3 million isn't called "superannuation" ... it's called a "tax avoidance scheme"
#auspol
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Yeah, the 80,000 people with super balances over $3m are in a panic because the earnings attributed to that amount over $3m will get a 15% tax discount instead of 30%. FMD.
May 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Yeah, the 80,000 people with super balances over $3m are in a panic because the earnings attributed to that amount over $3m will get a 15% tax discount instead of 30%. FMD.
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Ok #auspol
Let’s get
- gambling reform
- media reform
- election reform
- raise the rate
- tax billionaires
- end Aukus
- ambitious climate target
- education reform
- mining super tax
- end negative gearing
- bolster NACC
- expand DV support and strengthen sentences
@albomp.bsky.social GO
Let’s get
- gambling reform
- media reform
- election reform
- raise the rate
- tax billionaires
- end Aukus
- ambitious climate target
- education reform
- mining super tax
- end negative gearing
- bolster NACC
- expand DV support and strengthen sentences
@albomp.bsky.social GO
May 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Ok #auspol
Let’s get
- gambling reform
- media reform
- election reform
- raise the rate
- tax billionaires
- end Aukus
- ambitious climate target
- education reform
- mining super tax
- end negative gearing
- bolster NACC
- expand DV support and strengthen sentences
@albomp.bsky.social GO
Let’s get
- gambling reform
- media reform
- election reform
- raise the rate
- tax billionaires
- end Aukus
- ambitious climate target
- education reform
- mining super tax
- end negative gearing
- bolster NACC
- expand DV support and strengthen sentences
@albomp.bsky.social GO
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Canada sub proposal: 12 large Air Independent Propulsion subs with first delivery in 2032 for AUD$27B. Low US dependence.
Australia #AUKUS sub scheme: 8 nuclear subs with (an unlikely) first delivery in 2035 for AUD$368B. Total US dependence. 🤦♂️ #auspol
Australia #AUKUS sub scheme: 8 nuclear subs with (an unlikely) first delivery in 2035 for AUD$368B. Total US dependence. 🤦♂️ #auspol
5 things to know about South Korea's military submarine pitch to Canada | CBC News
CBC News was recently granted exclusive access to both Hanwha Ocean and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) as well as senior South Korean defence officials to learn about their pitch to Canada. Here are f...
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May 12, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Barbara Pocock has slammed Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal for accusing Adam Bandt of antisemitism saying she “did not offer a single example.” Says this distracts from Antisemitic attacks of “extreme Right” & “neo-Nazis” & it’s not antisemitic “to criticise the genocide” youtu.be/wCOFezK4xIU?...
Barbara Pocock rips special envoy Jillian Segal a new one for falsely accusing Bandt of antisemitism
YouTube video by stranger777
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May 12, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Barbara Pocock has slammed Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal for accusing Adam Bandt of antisemitism saying she “did not offer a single example.” Says this distracts from Antisemitic attacks of “extreme Right” & “neo-Nazis” & it’s not antisemitic “to criticise the genocide” youtu.be/wCOFezK4xIU?...