Alexander Lewis

Broadcast and digital journalist. Views not the ABC’s.

[Christopher Rudge @chrisrudge]

Pleased to have contributed to this piece by @alexlewisjourno at the ABC on why no one will face criminal prosecution over Robodebt. But a further aspect of the catch-22 is worth unpacking. https://t.co/Echzn9blpj 🧵

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Former NSW treasurer turned Climate Change Authority Chair Matt Kean takes a dig at the federal Coalition:

“Let me say of the delay mongers pushing nuclear, these people want to push up your electricity bill.”

[NSW Legislative Council @nsw_upperhouse]

The Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill 2023 has passed the #UpperHouse and will now make its way to the Governor for assent

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Can confirm the @nswnma rally can be heard inside the Legislative Assembly chamber as Premier Chris Minns addresses the house. “We acknowledge there are very angry nurses out there,” he says. But he’s deflected questions on whether he’ll meet with them today. #nswpols

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Speakman opening his press conference: “A Labor minister yesterday told me I was a resilient bastard.” #nswpols

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

https://t.co/WFoIEPyjgg

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore heckled over bike paths and the decline of Oxford Street at a heated community forum tonight.

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

https://t.co/anMFnRRrZq

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

@samfokas Hi Sam, whereabouts in Sydney?

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Breaking: Monica Tudehope has been preselected to stand for the Liberal Party in the seat vacated by former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet. Ms Tudehope, the daughter of Shadow Treasurer Damien Tudehope, won 89 votes out of 115 to run for the party in Epping. #nswpols

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Liberal Party heavyweight Philip Ruddock has revealed he will back an independent candidate in the Hornsby mayoral race after being rolled at preselection. #nswpols

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

UPDATE: state director Richard Shields has been sacked at a meeting of the state executive last night. “The failure to meet such a fundamental responsibility has rendered his position untenable,” state president Don Harwin says.

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Liberal Party state director Richard Shields is refusing to resign over the council nominations blunder, saying calls for him to quit are “premature”. Mr Shields has pointed the finger at state president Don Harwin, who he says “volunteered” to run the process. #nswpols

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Premier Chris Minns is having a field day in question time. “I think Richard Shields is doing a great job,” he says. “Do you really think state directors grow on trees?”

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

The state opposition drawing an unusually large press pack as leader Mark Speakman calls on Liberal state director Richard Shields to “fall on his sword” over the party’s failure to nominate numerous candidates for next month’s council elections. #nswpols

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Mr Speakman says the blunder will disadvantage the opposition, which often draws state election candidates from councillors. “If we don't have Liberals in certain council areas, that just means that those who want to run there … will have to work even harder.”

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

@michaelkoziol @smh @theage @FarrahTomazin Congratulations! So proud of you.

[Michael Koziol @michaelkoziol]

It’s Taylor time: 11 things Taylor Swift should do during her week in Sydney https://t.co/aynAARwWbp

[Alexander Lewis @alexlewisjourno]

Part of the line for Barangaroo #NYE2023

[Danuta Kozaki @danutakozaki]

#Ukrainian mental health doctors visit Sydney to learn how to better help civilians @alexlewisjourno reports #RussiaUkraineWar
"They've spent the past 3 months touring mental health facilities across NSW as part of a @dfat study tour'
https://t.co/tDczwKmHpg via @ABCaustralia