This is the best time to implement a tax or some sort of royalty payment. With the supply from the ME chopped, our gas is in demand and we should be rightly compensated for it.

I agree - that’s my point about “win-win”.

I get the skepticism (or even call it cynicism) but countries will do what they will to benefit their own interests. I think what differentiates CN from US is the former seeks somewhat of a win-win while the latter seeks to be a hegemonic bully. Yes CN slapped tariffs but Morrison was agitating.

Because Australia gives so much of our gas away for free, Japan gets it so cheap that it makes a profit selling it on to other countries!

Add your name to the call to impose royalties on all gas exported from Australia ✍️ nb.australiainstitute.org.au/collect_gas_royalties

Taylor’s Trumpian immigration pitch is aimed at fighting One Nation – but puts Australia’s identity at stake The Coalition might be in opposition to Labor but it is hoping to stem its loss of voters to Pauline Hanson

Small, mean policy from a small, mean man leading a small, mean party. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol

The hypocrisy- “Great job” should actually try and understand the values statement first immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support... #auspol

In any other universe I would say this is fiction. But with the current US administration, anything is possible

I wonder how much real buyers remorse there is from Nov 2024. Sadly I think the percentage is small

Anyone who uses google (so everyone) knows this to be true. And yet, they still keep doing it. Turn off the feature, it's making you dumber!

The _purported_ Japanese saying goes:

"If you get on the wrong train, get off at the nearest station, the longer it takes you to get off, the more expensive the return trip will be."

You are a legend!

This really aged well! Three years of progress lost!

#auspol

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And everything points to the fact that those who have workshopped the scenarios were clear that the "excursion" was going to end badly!

Spot on analysis from @amyremeikis.bsky.social 🎯. With the global instability caused by the current US administration, countries globally need to reassess their security.

At least Labor has reversed the Coalition’s mistake with legislation to move 90-day strategic stockpiles back onshore. #auspol

This may be the easiest thing to do to shore up our energy security. Sure the industry will be up in arms, but when voters pockets are being hit by the current oil shocks, it is incumbent on the govt of the day to protect the masses. #auspol

UN votes to describe slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’ Members call for reparatory justice as landmark resolution aims for ‘political recognition at the highest level’

Earlier this week, the UN voted to describe the transatlantic chattel slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity”. The vote was 123 for, 3 against (US, Israel, Argentina) and 52 abstentions (including Australia). #notgoodenough #auspol

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When your culture becomes a meme: the ‘jarring’ effect of Chinamaxxing The TikTok trend may be fading, but people of Chinese heritage wonder if an appreciation for their culture will continue after the algorithm moves on I have been Chinese my whole life. Lately, many online have also found their Chinese roots, but not through traditional ancestry tests. Creators are drinking hot water, wearing slippers around the house, using chopsticks, eating Chinese food, and wearing red. Taking off in popularity from mid-2025, these videos have racked up hundreds of thousands of views, finding virality first on TikTok, then later Instagram and X. Put simply, “people are trying to be more Chinese regardless of what their heritage is,” says Michelle She, a London-based fashion label owner. Continue reading...

When your culture becomes a meme: the ‘jarring’ effect of Chinamaxxing

Wishing all Muslims a safe Eid Al-Fitr

It is delusional to even consider the UK a global power in the past 80 years.

The UN is toothless. Two of the five permanent members are aggressors that have initiated military action against sovereign nations. They both have no credibility and should be kicked off as permanent members. Australia needs to call for cessation of hostilities. #auspol

This! Who would’ve thought?

#auspol

He’s not wrong.

They looked for “Don T” in the Epstein files and redacted all instances, which means they also redacted a lot of “don’t”

US congressional report explores option of not delivering any Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia Report offers alternative of the US navy retaining boats and operating them out of Australian bases

When is the Fed Govt going to learn? US interests are their own and they believe in their hegemony. The #AUKUS deal is not favourable to us and it's becoming more of a lemon than it already has been. Clearly we are unable to exercise our sovereignty. #auspol

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Hanson is corrupt and a menace to society. #auspol

🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional!

ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.

Trump has shredded the Constitution. He's taken an axe to checks and balances. He's using the presidency to line his own pockets and the pockets of those around him. He says he is constrained only by his “own morality.”

When we say "No Kings," this is why.

a man in a suit and tie is eating popcorn while sitting at a table . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is eating popcorn while sitting at a table .

“All 11 Nationals MPs, including leader David Littleproud, have quit the shadow ministry in a move that could blow apart the Coalition after the junior opposition party retaliated against Opposition Leader Sussan Ley ...” AFR 21 Jan 2026 7:09pm #auspol

Mark Carney has called the shemozzle that is the international rules based order for what it is. Canada has taken the sign out of the window. Your move Albo! #auspol

Solid.
My @smh cartoon.