The Govt was ordered to disclose politically sensitive #AUKUS nuclear waste site info, but @AlboMP’s has instead launched a nuclear strike on transparency with significant #FOI fallout. @DavidShoebridge has called it an “ugly precedent in secrecy”. #auspol https://t.co/uIzLBhzRbz
The WA submarine base we're building for the US:
"In fact, it is a forward-operational deployment of the US Navy, independent of AUKUS"
https://t.co/XUmgpX4qve
Banana leaves replacing plastic food wrapping in Indonesia and plastic milk bottles replaced with paper cartons in Malaysia.
Great article from @ChannelNewsAsia detailing the perspectives of oil price escalation in South East Asia 3 months in.
#oott
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Shallow debate on #Insiders as the debate descends into an attack on Ed Husic for having the temerity to talk sense to power on AUKUS.
We need more critical analysis of the warmongering stupidity that results in our sovereignty and independence being sacrificed to Trump.
Last week, auditor-general Caralee McLiesh drew a line in the sand. That line was with the Defence Dept.
McLeish made it very clear that in future dealings with Defence she intends to show both bark & bite - and will use her formidable powers to do so.
https://t.co/Gqgv8yF774
What a mess! The failed privatisation of court transcription services is unravelling with Canada’s VIQ solitions rapidly winding down its Australian operations. This is leaving Federal courts and many State courts in the lurch. Transcripts are essential. https://t.co/P183c7N2ni
Banning gambling ads to protect young Australians is not a left vs right issue.
We’re seeing yet again vested interests control of the major parties meaning the Australian people lose.
MPs across the Parliament support stronger action on gambling ads. If there was a conscience vote on a full ban, as was recommended by the Murphy Review, it would pass.
https://t.co/t1bvEhdk47
The Govt has committed to buying 3 US Virginia Class subs, without first negotiating a price🤦♂️. Yesterday it was revealed they also haven't negotiated a warranty for the second-hand subs🤦♂️. Would officials personally buy a car like that? No! #dumb#OnlyYOURMoney#AUKUS#auspol
BHP proceedings against MWM have been discontinued by agreement of the Court and BHP. The Simon Turner defence continues. We are back to being a court reporter!
BHP and MinterEllison. Not enough just to sue the coal miner and the journalist. Last night they went after us for money. To pay their costs.
#auspol
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The Major Projects Report, the public's main window into how our biggest defence purchases are tracking, is being dumped.
This is due to Defence choosing to strip information out of it & the Audit Office's funding being cut in real terms.
National security can't be a shield to dodge basic transparency. If a project is late or over budget, Australians deserve to know.
Govt should fund the ANAO properly and let it do its job.
https://t.co/UFMAx4d7pS
The endless debate over AUKUS has ramped up again after Richard Marles’ announcement that he has agreed to receive three second-hand nuclear subs rather than one brand new one and two older vessels. Meanwhile, the AFR continues to lambast last month’s budget.
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The above link is where you can make a donation to the AUKUS public inquiry.
We still need your financial support to conduct the inquiry. The list of eminent Commissioners are attached.Let your voice be heard!
Here's a story about the sacking NSW Children's Guardian. The Minister quietly changed the law and then axed him. Now the government is trying to muzzle the story. @MichaelWestBiz publishes in the public interest. @MrRexPatrick is rightly called the "Transparency Warrior'.
AUKUS is the biggest defence project in Australian history and yet it still hasn’t been properly scrutinised. Good on the APSF for establishing the AUKUS Public Inquiry. Submissions can be made here: https://t.co/0Pu8VqrAAC
#auspol