Annie Pawley

Archivist, retired teacher-librarian; genealogist, struggling musician and beginner photographer.

[Hildegard Angel Oficial @hilde_angel]

Nem uma única bola rolou no gramado até agora e este é o quadro da COPA 2026:
• As equipes do Senegal e do Uzbequistão foram tratadas na chegada como criminosos, com buscas completas em seus orifícios.
• O melhor árbitro da África foi enviado de volta à Somália, apesar de seu passaporte diplomático.
• O Fotógrafo da equipe do Iraque foi impedido de entrar mesmo com visto válido.
• Foi negada a entrada nos EUA de 90% dos fãs marroquinos com ingressos já adquiridos.
• Foram recusados vistos a 14 membros da equipe de apoio do Irã.
• Foi negada a entrada no país do principal atacante da Suíça, o camaronês Breel Embolo. A equipe viajou sem ele. Após a forte repercussão, o visto foi enfim concedido.
• A equipe iraniana, cujos jogos serão todos nos EUA, foi proibida de pernoitar no país. Imediatamente a após cada partida, os atletas voarão de volta ao México, onde se hospedam.
- Qual é o sentido de sediar a Copa do Mundo se não pretendem que o MUNDO faça parte dela???

[Deborah Lyttle @lyttle_deb9361]

“The ABC’s Managing Director Hugh Marks has said Charlie Pickering’s comments about Grace Tame didn’t breach ABC’s code of conduct. Very weird given Antoinette Lattouf was told she’d breached the ABC code of conduct for posting a factual Human Rights Watch post”

[💧Elizabeth Marr @JmarrMarr]

#PaulineHanson really revealed her irresponsibility & nasty character when instead of backing decency & showing support for a fellow female politician she SNARLED “Suck it Up”
I guess it gels with Pauline’s notorious support for men convicted of DV & aggressive angry men’s orgs

[Dan Fangirl 🤓 @ChristyDanFan]

Pauline Hanson calling Jacinta Allan and Julia Gillard weak is a bit rich. Pauline Hanson has banned our national broadcaster from attending her press conferences because she can’t handle their questions.

[Solo Monk @JJKALE2]

We've stopped talking about Taylor's "Cayman Is. Entity" which was paid $80,000,000 for water.

The deal was set up & approved by the $32,000 a day drought envoy Barnaby Joyce.

The water ended up being imaginary, the money very real, has never been recovered.

He wants to be PM!

[Dirtyleftie @CraigSarg73]

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson appears to have responded to growing scrutiny of her Senate Estimates attendance record by making a rare appearance at the latest round of hearings. Rather than silencing criticism, however, the appearance has raised fresh questions about her preparedness and understanding of the issues under discussion.

Senate Estimates hearings are among Parliament’s most important accountability mechanisms. They allow senators to scrutinise government spending, question departmental officials and hold ministers accountable for decisions affecting Australians. Attendance is not optional in any practical sense; it is a core responsibility of elected representatives.

For years, critics have pointed to Hanson’s poor attendance record at Estimates hearings. Since returning to the Senate in 2016, she has been absent from the overwhelming majority of proceedings, leading many to question whether she has fully discharged one of the most important duties attached to her role.

Against that backdrop, Hanson attended a hearing examining defence expenditure and Australia’s reporting of defence spending against GDP. Yet instead of demonstrating expertise or detailed preparation, the exchange appeared to expose a limited understanding of the subject she was attempting to challenge.

During questioning, Hanson sought to criticise the adoption of NATO methodology for measuring defence spending. However, departmental officials repeatedly found themselves explaining basic aspects of the reporting framework, while Hanson appeared to struggle to clearly articulate the distinction she was trying to draw between previous reporting methods and the NATO benchmark.

Officials explained that NATO methodology is an internationally recognised standard and that Australia’s defence spending decisions are driven by strategic requirements rather than adherence to a fixed percentage of GDP. Rather than exposing flaws in government policy, the questioning often appeared confused and lacking a clear line of inquiry.

The contrast with experienced Estimates participants was striking. Effective scrutiny requires preparation, subject matter knowledge and the ability to pursue detailed questioning when officials attempt to avoid providing clear answers. Senators who regularly engage in the process develop those skills through consistent participation and a deep understanding of their portfolios.

Critics argue that Hanson’s performance demonstrated what happens when a senator rarely engages with the process. Senate Estimates is a powerful accountability tool, but only when it is used effectively. Simply attending after years of absence is not enough.

The episode has reignited debate about Hanson’s attendance record and whether her appearance ultimately achieved the opposite of what was intended. Instead of showcasing rigorous parliamentary scrutiny, it highlighted concerns about preparation, policy knowledge and effectiveness.

Parliamentary accountability is not merely about turning up. It is about understanding the issues, asking informed questions and using the powers of the Senate to serve the Australian public.

As independent senator David Pocock has demonstrated during his relatively short time in Parliament, effective scrutiny comes from preparation, consistency and a willingness to engage deeply with complex policy matters.

In the end, parliamentary performance is measured not by media appearances or political slogans, but by the ability to understand complex issues and hold governments to account. On that measure, critics argue Hanson’s latest appearance did little to strengthen her case.

[Acyn @Acyn]

Lieu: The president is not well. He has tremendous difficulty staying awake on the job. He has repeatedly fallen asleep at Cabinet meetings, at White House events, at a Memorial Day ceremony, and most recently at a very loud NBA game last night.

The White House needs to explain why Donald Trump keeps going to the hospital and taking cognitive tests.

[Ella Cooper @EllaCoo55777104]

“Suck it up sweetheart”
Said Pauline Hanson to The Victorian Premier Jacinda Allen — as the billboard says”Ditch the witch”
Really Pauline ??
What sort of a role model of a PM will you be then ?? 🙄
#afternoonbriefing

[Joe2: Woke & proud of it. @eatatjoe2]

Breaking: It appears the organisation Liveable Victoria, that accepted money from a brothel owner to smear the Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is aligned with the Liberal Party.
Jess Wilson has questions to answer.
Media do your job. #springst #auspol

[Rick @colonelhogans]

Gina Reinhardt took her own flesh and blood to court over money.

Her own kids.

You honestly think she gave Hanson $2 million in cash and a brand new plane and doesn’t want anything in return?

If you do you’re more stupid than the poor person living in a trailer park who bought a Trump phone believing it was American made.

[TheFrenchie @ML3democrats]

Remember when they said Zelensky desecrated the sanctity of the White House by not wearing a suit

[Simon Banks @SimonBanksHB]

In one of his first votes in the Parliament today

One Nation's new MP David Farley

Voted against income tax cuts for working Australians

[JayJay @JayJay91341991]

Why does Australia continuously pander to toxic stale pale males? 🤮

#auspol

[Just Your Average Punter @Your_Avg_Punter]

International education exports are worth over $50billion & 250,000 jobs - yes, let’s cut international student - complete idiot

[Aaron Smith @aaronsmith]

Most One Nation voters don't care how insane the policy is.

But this is a ripper: the interview opens with a plan to evict 400,000 permanent residents and seize their homes for the govt.

So unhinged even Barnaby thought wtf and returned to do the interview again. All true👇

[Solo Monk @JJKALE2]

Serious question:

Has Jillian Segal turned Australia into a much more divisive country since taking up the role of Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism?

[Robert Stevenson @RobertStevenso9]

Based on Pauline Hanson's conduct, her lack of attendance in parliament and her failure to carry out her duties as a Senator, the question to be asked is whether she is fit to do her current job.

[Dirtyleftie @CraigSarg73]

Let’s put that into perspective:

Pauline Hanson received a pay rise worth around $100,000 a year a 42.5% increase while reportedly attending only 53% of Senate votes.

At the same time, she opposed a pay rise of around $3,000 for some of Australia’s lowest-paid workers.

A six-figure increase for politicians, but objections when working Australians get a modest boost to help with rising costs.

Where’s the media outrage? Where’s the scrutiny?

#auspol

[Joe G @EastEndJoe]

I knew it reminded me of something! 😂

[Paula @poulter_pauline]

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