Iran's escalation is a grave threat to the security of Israel and the entire region.

It risks greater instability and devastation across the Middle East.

Anyone who cares for the protection of innocent life must stand against these attacks.

I condemn Iran's attacks in the strongest possible terms and reaffirm America’s ironclad commitment to the security of Israel.

My full statement on Iran’s attacks against Israel:

I strongly condemn the serious escalation represented by the large-scale attack launched on Israel by Iran.

I call for an immediate cessation of these hostilities.

Neither the region nor the world can afford another war. un.org/sg/en/content/…

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Allegra Spender Have deleted a repost. Suggest everybody does their best to respect the families’ wishes. We should not compound their grief.

Please respect the privacy of those affected by the tragedy at Bondi Junction.
I have been contacted by Ash’s family. They have asked the media not to publish her personal images from social media. I ask the media and everyone to respect their wishes.

Fixing the PRRT could raise billions of dollars to support public services and invest in renewables.

As gas prices soared, the PRRT has failed to capture a fair share of revenue for Australians.

#auspol #insiders #Budget2024

Australian governments have been picking losers for years, subsidies for fossil fuel projects like Darwin’s middle Arm, inland rail and the still under construction Kurri gas power station…but subsidising renewables is ‘new economics’! Such hilarious hypocrisy #insiders #auspol

Treasurer ⁦Jim Chalmers MP⁩ tells ⁦David Speers⁩ ⁦Insiders ABC⁩ foreign investment reforms will be announced soon - “a big economic reform” like the recent corporate mergers reform. More reform in 23 months than the last 23 years .. he asserts.

This is inconsequential with other news around but the Liberal Party has won the Cook by-election. Results will be updated at the link below if you are interested. I won't take up further space on twitter tonight. abc.net.au/news/elections…

we spent more jetting Peter Dutton to 'kiss the ring' than we spent choppering bronwyn to kiss hers… so to speak.

As Israel declares it is preparing for reprisal attacks from Iran (which would have the effect of keeping Netanyahu in power, continung to obliterate Gaza) here Seymour Hersch provides helpful context: The fantasy of an Iranian bomb - johnmenadue.com/the-fantasy-of…

Australian governments spend $11 billion per year subsidising fossil fuels. There was no complaint from Conservatives when Albo gave $1.5 billion of our money to the Middle Arm gas project… they dont mind if we pick losers, but picking winners is ‘new economics’ #auspol #climate

Productivity gurus quoted by ⁦Financial Review⁩ all put the boot into Anthony Albanese⁩’s Future Made in Australia Act. Stutch’s editorial says it’s a “dead end”. So manufacturing in Australia with requisite education/skills in a population growing to 40m by 2055 is a “dead end”?

As a survivor of the Port Arthur massacre I find Dutton’s words despicable, disrespectful & inappropriate. I find that most of what Dutton says lately is becoming more and more unhinged. #auspol

theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Also, otherwise good people can do terrible things or find reasons for looking the other way. In the case of Gaza, evil by Hamas does not justify evil by Israel. All those turning away from Gaza will be judged by history, like the otherwise good Germans.

mad in australia

What will securing sovereignty over our resources and critical minerals mean in practical terms? Anthony Albanese Sarah Ferguson #auspol #abc730

Oh the disdain I got from Dutton’s spokesperson when I repeatedly ask about the trip. He took companions!