Geoff Strempel

retired & loving it former Director - State Library of South Australia. SA ‘One Card’ project lead.

[Geoff Strempel @57GPS]

The power & value of collectivism. At the core of the library value proposition. And inclusive of everyone. Why I work in libraries

[Jane Lomax-Smith @DrJaneLS]

Libraries matter ⁦@57GPS⁩ ⁦@ADL_Archivist⁩

[Chris Richardson @ChrisEconomist]

HYPOCRITES OR COWARDS?

Australia doesn’t elect (or re-elect) politicians from either side who point to the need for hard changes. And we haven’t for a couple of decades

So we get governments who have promised to do nothing

And then they deliver on that promise

(To be fair, they still proved effective crisis-fighters when needed, such as the Coalition during COVID or Labor during the GFC)

Our failure to change is increasingly weighing on Australian living standards

A few years ago I wrote that “The government can do what it has promised to do, or it can do what it should do”

And I finished with “the nation is better off if our politicians choose courage over consistency. Or, if you like, I prefer hypocrites to cowards. So, I hope budget night will be filled with broken promises”

The vibes are increasingly that the coming budget will have some broken promises.

And I get that people are grumpy about that

But I’d still prefer it to the alternative

[Geoff Strempel @57GPS]

@SueBursztynski @MargieJay50 @smh Yes - excellent eh? Was in the Sydney Morning Herald.

[Margie Jones @MargieJay50]

Journalism as generous as the story told by Tony Wright in Saturday’s @smh

[Geoff Strempel @57GPS]

@lippyent

[Geoff Strempel @57GPS]

@Baumann_Mac Sorry & shocked to hear this Ron. You’re re a trouper - hope your concerns are not realised

[Tom the whistleblower @blowingtom2]

No one will ever come close to the great PJK when it comes to his ability to tear down an opponent

[Australia Institute @TheAusInstitute]

The arts sector in Australia is in crisis, and the federal government thinks encouraging more philanthropy is the answer.

But donations from the rich won't fill the gap left by chronic government underfunding.

@Skyelark0 #auspol

[Geoff Strempel @57GPS]

@au_samschriever If Aust citizens (regardless of place of birth) cannot stand for parliament you have created apartheid & no incentive for migrants to participate, contribute & engage. This is pure racist BS. Blocked.

[Mark Kenny @markgkenny.bsky.social @markgkenny]

Trump’s impunity in America’s backyard along with his contempt for Europe/NATO is playing sweet music in Moscow. Where does it leave Australia? @ANUausi

[Geoff Strempel @57GPS]

@dizzy259 @stillnotoutpod @BowlingCartel Agree Jason- but as is often the case- it is a big ‘if’!

[Sue Barrett-Onward We Press @SueBarrett]

Amy, agree 100%. This is exactly what Bad Faith Politics is designed to do. Exhaust us.

The LNP's Bad Faith Politics destroying Australian democracy
Bad faith questions and proposals aren't seeking solutions: they're designed to confuse and exhaust. Notice what Ley, Duniam and Scarr won't answer: Which specific values? How would you test them? What evidence shows this works? They're "exploring," "considering," "canvassing options." These are classic bad faith tactics. Propose what you won't define. Invoke problems you can't solve. Demand others prove everything while proving nothing yourself.

This is the Liberal Party's entire strategy now. No net zero plan - just bad faith questions about others' proposals. No immigration policy - just undefined "values" screening. No solutions - just systematic bamboozlement until Australians are too exhausted to demand actual governance. Bad faith conduct has replaced evidence-based policy entirely.The goal isn't solutions; it's wearing Australians down until we stop demanding them.

Australians must recognise this manipulation and refuse to accept it.

#auspol

[Dr Stephanie Dowrick Joins calls for PEACE @stephaniedowric]

Opinion | The Liberal party’s betrayal of younger voters on net zero isn’t just a moral failure – it’s electoral stupidity - And a betrayal of people & planet.
Just look at the “deniers”! Bloated with delusional self-interest. Deserve oblivion. https://t.co/kehvGMzATB

[Jane Caro @JaneCaro]

This is an excellent article that comprehensively debunks all the climate change deniers crap about renewables. https://t.co/ZSX1CnmBF0

[Jim Chalmers MP @JEChalmers]

Treasury modelling makes it clear that the transformation to cleaner, cheaper, more reliable energy is a golden economic opportunity for Australia and we’d be mad to miss it.

To turn Australia’s back on net zero and practical climate change action would be an act of economic insanity, but that’s what the Coalition is now proposing to do.

[Prof Jenny Hocking @palaceletters]

It was such a pleasure to speak to the wonderful Sally Sara on @ABC about uncovering the secrecy & deception behind the dismissal of Gough Whitlam. #auspol Changing Australia: Jenny Hocking & finding the truth behind the Whitlam dismissal https://t.co/jEYCOW2CFg via @ABCaustralia

[James Tate @JamesTate121]

Well said. 👏👏👏

[Geoff Strempel @57GPS]

@JustinWolfers Thanks Justin. A reminder of much that we take for granted, that makes Aus a great place to live for most (but sadly not all). There is still work to be done.

[Peter Malinauskas @PMalinauskasMP]

It’s officially ranked the second most beautiful library in the world - and it’s here in South Australia.

This Friday, the State Library of South Australia’s Mortlock Chamber is re-opening its doors - after a temporary closure for new carpets to preserve its 141-year-old historic beauty.

📸 Jake Wundersitz

[Geoff Strempel @57GPS]

@DovePolanski @WakeWtfu The light timber looks like Tasmanian oak or something similar. Certainly not Huon Pine. Great piece of period furniture that needs respect & care. Glad it is in good hands!💕