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An exquisitely stupid myth: That Australia sat on immense oil riches for decades and nobody in government, business, or finance managed to notice.... until Angus arrived for the great unveiling. My god this is ridiculous.

An exquisitely stupid myth: That Australia sat on immense oil riches for decades and nobody in government, business, or finance managed to notice.... until Angus arrived for the great unveiling. My god this is ridiculous.

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Josh Frydenberg asked, “How did they come here?” Sajid Akram arrived under Howard. He received a gun licence under Abbott. His Aus born son was assessed and cleared by ASIO under Morrison, with Frydenberg in the Cabinet. That’s the answer, Josh. /2

Josh Frydenberg asked, “How did they come here?” Sajid Akram arrived under Howard. He received a gun licence under Abbott. His Aus born son was assessed and cleared by ASIO under Morrison, with Frydenberg in the Cabinet. That’s the answer, Josh. /2

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No idea if this is true, but my brain immediately screamed déjà vu. Pretty sure the current Member for Kew is halfway through their metamorphosis into the former Member for Kew. And yes, I’ve got the receipts. 1/3

No idea if this is true, but my brain immediately screamed déjà vu. Pretty sure the current Member for Kew is halfway through their metamorphosis into the former Member for Kew. And yes, I’ve got the receipts. 1/3

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Day 2 of ignoring council orders at Kew pre-poll, and the Liberals have escalated - they’ve sent in Liberals in blazers to show they mean business. Council officers are snapping pics. Hope the Liberals have budgeted for fines. Those fossil fuel donations will come in handy.

Day 2 of ignoring council orders at Kew pre-poll, and the Liberals have escalated - they’ve sent in Liberals in blazers to show they mean business. Council officers are snapping pics. Hope the Liberals have budgeted for fines. Those fossil fuel donations will come in handy.

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Another Jess Wilson rage-farm special, this time whinging about a pet-registration fee rise, omitting the key fact that it amounts to 8.6c a week and funds the RSPCA. Selective outrage, driven with the same finesse her Liberal Kew predecessor Tim Smith showed behind the wheel.

Another Jess Wilson rage-farm special, this time whinging about a pet-registration fee rise, omitting the key fact that it amounts to 8.6c a week and funds the RSPCA. Selective outrage, driven with the same finesse her Liberal Kew predecessor Tim Smith showed behind the wheel.

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When the Liberals leave out rudimentary details, it’s usually because you wouldn’t like them. Which taxes exactly? How much are they?

When the Liberals leave out rudimentary details, it’s usually because you wouldn’t like them. Which taxes exactly? How much are they?

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Donald Trump says he is not very happy with Australia. I think I speak for many Australians when I say, who gives a shit?

Donald Trump says he is not very happy with Australia. I think I speak for many Australians when I say, who gives a shit?

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Jessanomics: reduce debt via tax breaks for Airbnb landlords and $15k a year elite private schools, delivered by driving a forklift illegally ($3k fine for Jess, $100k the employer). Driving the economy like she drives the forklift - unlicensed, inexperienced, and into a wall.

Jessanomics: reduce debt via tax breaks for Airbnb landlords and $15k a year elite private schools, delivered by driving a forklift illegally ($3k fine for Jess, $100k the employer). Driving the economy like she drives the forklift - unlicensed, inexperienced, and into a wall.

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Jeff Kennett introduced the '3,000 days as Premier = statue' rule just before the 1999 election, which he expected to win, having already clocked over 2,500+ days himself. So naturally Jess Wilson is now pretending this had nothing to do with Jeff Kennett or the Liberal Party.

Jeff Kennett introduced the '3,000 days as Premier = statue' rule just before the 1999 election, which he expected to win, having already clocked over 2,500+ days himself. So naturally Jess Wilson is now pretending this had nothing to do with Jeff Kennett or the Liberal Party.

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To be clear: even in the magical fairyland where Chapel St is empty, the 40km/h to 30km/h difference between Alexandra Ave and High St is 57 secs. Not 20 mins. Not economic collapse. Not the fall of Rome. 57 secs. You’d lose more time watching Jess try to understand the point.

To be clear: even in the magical fairyland where Chapel St is empty, the 40km/h to 30km/h difference between Alexandra Ave and High St is 57 secs. Not 20 mins. Not economic collapse. Not the fall of Rome. 57 secs. You’d lose more time watching Jess try to understand the point.

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Genuine respect to the Liberal Party. After Abbott and Morrison, finding a worse leader should have been physically impossible. And yet, through sheer force of will, they've pulled it off.

Genuine respect to the Liberal Party. After Abbott and Morrison, finding a worse leader should have been physically impossible. And yet, through sheer force of will, they've pulled it off.

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Chris Minns continues to suggest that 300,000+ Sydneysiders who participated in march for humanity are somehow responsible for the actions of the two terrorists. It is one of the most absurd propositions ever advanced in Australian politics.

Chris Minns continues to suggest that 300,000+ Sydneysiders who participated in march for humanity are somehow responsible for the actions of the two terrorists. It is one of the most absurd propositions ever advanced in Australian politics.

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Michaelia Cash’s brilliant plan in 2019 for Johnny was to lock him into a vehicle that costs nearly $300 a week to fill up, forever. That was the moribund, visionless LNP model: resist the future and leave Johnny paying for their 1950s nostalgia.

Michaelia Cash’s brilliant plan in 2019 for Johnny was to lock him into a vehicle that costs nearly $300 a week to fill up, forever. That was the moribund, visionless LNP model: resist the future and leave Johnny paying for their 1950s nostalgia.

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According to Pauline Hanson, asking for policy costings is a “stupid question” - because One Nation has never been serious enough about policy to survive real scrutiny. One Nation doesn’t build policy - it sells slogans.

According to Pauline Hanson, asking for policy costings is a “stupid question” - because One Nation has never been serious enough about policy to survive real scrutiny. One Nation doesn’t build policy - it sells slogans.

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Andrew Hastie’s pitch: a cringe video next to a 1970 Ford pretending Australia stopped making cars because we abandoned coal and gas. Tiny problem: Ford, Holden, Toyota and Mitsubishi bailed when our grid was nearly 100% fossil fuels. To win, the Libs need voters to be stupid.

Andrew Hastie’s pitch: a cringe video next to a 1970 Ford pretending Australia stopped making cars because we abandoned coal and gas. Tiny problem: Ford, Holden, Toyota and Mitsubishi bailed when our grid was nearly 100% fossil fuels. To win, the Libs need voters to be stupid.

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Watching Pauline justify this is almost impressive in a bleak sort of way. It takes real commitment to the lowest standards possible to try and make “convicted rapist” sound like a manageable HR detail.

Watching Pauline justify this is almost impressive in a bleak sort of way. It takes real commitment to the lowest standards possible to try and make “convicted rapist” sound like a manageable HR detail.

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Tony Abbott on fire at CPAC, selling the ‘fresh’ vision to win over young Australians: Obsessing over flags, whacking immigrants, compulsory Australia Day rituals, forced patriotism, a nod to White Australia, and declaring the nation Christian. That'll win over Gen Z.

Tony Abbott on fire at CPAC, selling the ‘fresh’ vision to win over young Australians: Obsessing over flags, whacking immigrants, compulsory Australia Day rituals, forced patriotism, a nod to White Australia, and declaring the nation Christian. That'll win over Gen Z.

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That Nationals ad against One Nation is possibly the hardest thing they have ever run. Brutal. Direct. No ambiguity. And in Victoria, Jess Wilson’s Liberals are preferencing the same party. Absolutely damning contrast.

That Nationals ad against One Nation is possibly the hardest thing they have ever run. Brutal. Direct. No ambiguity. And in Victoria, Jess Wilson’s Liberals are preferencing the same party. Absolutely damning contrast.

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There is something uncharacteristically refined about the Liberals’ approach here: Rather than prosecuting a case against Pauline Hanson, they merely present Pauline Hanson in her own words and leave the damage to self-administer. And it really does.

There is something uncharacteristically refined about the Liberals’ approach here: Rather than prosecuting a case against Pauline Hanson, they merely present Pauline Hanson in her own words and leave the damage to self-administer. And it really does.

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Peter Ford is back again discussing his move from Melbourne, which apparently wasn't instigated by him in any way. It instead emerged from an independent, organic curiosity of a media class that simply couldn't rest until it got to the bottom of one man’s change of address.

Peter Ford is back again discussing his move from Melbourne, which apparently wasn't instigated by him in any way. It instead emerged from an independent, organic curiosity of a media class that simply couldn't rest until it got to the bottom of one man’s change of address.

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Playing opportunistic politics once persuaded Victorians to show Josh Frydenberg the exit. One might think that would encourage reflection. Apparently not. Dan Andrews always had his measure; "Not a leader, just a Liberal."

Playing opportunistic politics once persuaded Victorians to show Josh Frydenberg the exit. One might think that would encourage reflection. Apparently not. Dan Andrews always had his measure; "Not a leader, just a Liberal."

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Matt Guy ran a whole scare campaign in 2024 about trains not fitting in the new Metro tunnel. And Jess Wilson's response today? Promote Matt Guy to Shadow Minister for Public Transport. This is not a serious party. They’re just fucked.

Matt Guy ran a whole scare campaign in 2024 about trains not fitting in the new Metro tunnel. And Jess Wilson's response today? Promote Matt Guy to Shadow Minister for Public Transport. This is not a serious party. They’re just fucked.

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According to Deeming in this leaked recording, Jess Wilson had agreed Deeming was transphobic and homophobic. Now Wilson’s leadership depends on the religious right, those views present no obstacle for Jess. Wilson’s principles extend only as far as her numbers allow.

According to Deeming in this leaked recording, Jess Wilson had agreed Deeming was transphobic and homophobic. Now Wilson’s leadership depends on the religious right, those views present no obstacle for Jess. Wilson’s principles extend only as far as her numbers allow.

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Armed guards have been outside Melbourne Jewish schools since 2015. So when Josh defends speaking out with a rhetorical “if not now, when?” the answer is: any time between 2015 and 2022, when you were the government. Which leads to a follow-up question: if not then, why not?

Armed guards have been outside Melbourne Jewish schools since 2015. So when Josh defends speaking out with a rhetorical “if not now, when?” the answer is: any time between 2015 and 2022, when you were the government. Which leads to a follow-up question: if not then, why not?

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The last time Frydenberg was involved with a Royal Commission, respected Commissioner Kenneth Hayne publicly refused to shake Josh Frydenberg's hand. Hayne was furious because his Banking Royal Commission findings were being distorted for political cover. 'Frydenberg 101'.

The last time Frydenberg was involved with a Royal Commission, respected Commissioner Kenneth Hayne publicly refused to shake Josh Frydenberg's hand. Hayne was furious because his Banking Royal Commission findings were being distorted for political cover. 'Frydenberg 101'.

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Amelia calls herself a financial analyst. A real one would know opex from capex, and that a $1m asset purchase is not reflected as a $1m operating loss. (like when you buy a house). Lucky Amelia has a trust to fall back on. This analysis won’t pay anyone’s rent. Embarrassing.

Amelia calls herself a financial analyst. A real one would know opex from capex, and that a $1m asset purchase is not reflected as a $1m operating loss. (like when you buy a house). Lucky Amelia has a trust to fall back on. This analysis won’t pay anyone’s rent. Embarrassing.

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