@RonniSalt Finished reading a few days ago. As a Griffith local, (80’s child), I loved how vivid the scenes were for me. Thanks Ronni! Can we expect to see what is next for Ads😄?
@ThereseTaylor12@GuardianAus@WesFangMLC Respectfully disagree Therese. As someone from Griffith, there are 2 responses when Wes’ name is mentioned- the first is “Who?” and the second likens him to a piece of anatomy. He has treated our electorate of Murray with contempt frequently.
It was 1977 when feminists in the UK (& maybe here?) gathered for "Reclaim the Night" marches to protest violence against women. In Australia, the contemporary problems are horrific - and PK, it is obvious that women as well as men on the conservative side of politics here maintain a level of indifference to victims and hostility to activists that is itself resoundingly sexist and violent.
Have we heard a single word about femicide "terror" from Dutton, Ley, Reynolds, or their favourite/favoured media? No. Are they calling for some of the vast "defence" budget to be diverted to far greater protection for endangered women and far more effective education/treatment of men across ALL social classes? No.
Co-opted high profile women are central to the problem: blaming female victims - worst public cases Brittany Higgins, Rosie Batty, Grace Tame - but 1000s of others.
When sexism is worsened by racism (towards refugees as well as First Nations) the catastrophe grows. We have to see how men are intrinsically and ideologically protected by conservative forces to understand what is happening in Australia where a "fair go" is NOT available to all.
Please call out this political/politicised entrenched sexism. The harm it does is incalculable, most especially when women are the mouthpieces.
@LastWeekTonight are you going to be providing an update on the latest antics of your favourite former deputy prime minister of Australia, Barnaby Joyce?
Peter Dutton:
"Dan Andrews is past his use by date"
From a bloke that's 2 yrs older, been in parliament since he was 30, had 3 goes at the leadership. Won it after they got belted in an election & is now Mr 17%.
He doesn't even qualify for best before.
#ThankYouDan