We’ve come a long way when it comes to our understanding of mental illness. Yet every day, on average, eight Australians still take their lives. And even years later, families and friends are left hurting. Thanks to @pjhelliar for sharing this powerful story.
In all the election commentary last night, not a single word on the elephant in the room: Murdoch, with 70% control of Australia’s print media,ran the single most biased campaign in Australian political history. Reason for the silence? People are in fear of Murdoch’s power.
I worked in newspapers for 30 years (15 at News Ltd), and yes I used party drugs in my younger years. In fact I could fill half a newspaper with naming and shaming recreational drug users who happen to take a pay cheque from Murdoch.
He’s not in the cloak room
He’s not in the Capitol
He’s not in the Russel building
He’s not on the floor of the Senate
And 800,000 people still don’t have their paychecks - so #WheresMitch?
“For people who truly believe in the more progressive end of the spectrum where Labor could be, could be frustrated that they seem to be thinking, "Let's just keep our heads down". That's not the way to be in opposition. Stand for something.” @adambspencer#auspol#TheDrum