My column on the GDP figures - 2023-24 was historically bad, because the RBA wanted it to be. Now the Australian economy is on its knees, will the RBA finally start cutting interest rates? | Greg Jericho | The Guardian theguardian.com/business/grogo…

In 1982 the #FOI Act completely turned on its head the idea that official info was ‘private’ to the Government. 42 years later senior public servants are hanging on to the past, prepared to threaten improper consequence if their advice is not kept secret. #auspol APS Commission

Aust importing gas at high prices would be madness We are one of the biggest gas exporters in the world & export 80% of OUR gas In fact we export so much to Japan they on sell around the same amount to other countries. Will we be buying back from Japan?👇 abc.net.au/news/2024-09-0…

We wouldn’t be facing a gas shortage if enough gas was reserved for domestic use. What’s worse we’re giving the majority of our gas away for free with 56% providing no royalties Australia we are being ripped off - big time!

NT Labor has lost all its Darwin seats to the CLP, Greens, and Independents. Nightcliff was held by Labor for over 20 years, and Johnston was held by Labor since its creation. Both lost to Greens and Indis. Both were once considered safe. Trying to be CLP lite crushed NT Labor

NT Labor’s entire election strategy was sucking up to the gas industry. Now you could fit them all in a taxi with room left over. Turns out foreign owned gas companies don’t vote, and a lot of voters think or governments should work for us, not the gas industry.

Melbourne friends! Please join us on 17 September for a discussion about climate change and Australia's future. Booking details here: blackincbooks.com.au/events/author-…

Oh noes another prediction of a gas shortage from the... *check notes*... gas industry

Bill Shorten is asked for his "reflections on 2016 and 2019, when your manifesto was so ambitious it turned people off." "In 2019 we did have an ambitious platform, but I am proud... Labor's at its best when we know what we stand for and we fight for things." 👀

The Australian Energy Market Operator is not the all-knowing arbiter of energy policy in Australia. It can be a useful resource, but it is important to remember who its advice it designed to serve (and that its publications can sometimes be self-contradictory). #auspol #climate

The NT Greens have run our biggest campaign ever. We ran on integrity & halting the destructive gas expansion. And we were the only party challenging the harmful tough on crime narrative. We gained record swings in multiple seats and may win our first seat in Parliament.

For the millionth time - political parties can not dictate whether or not they take preferences from candidates/parties. That is up to voters. You can not reject a vote from a MP on legislation and you can not reject preferences.

Bill Shorten reflects on 2019 election, says people "weren't ready" for ambitious tax reform agenda. Counterpoint: in 2019 the top 10 highest income seats (more likely to be affected by progressive tax reforms) ALL swung to Labor, by 5.6% on avg. 👀 Breakdown below. #auspol

With ideas like reforming capital gains tax and negative gearing gaining popularity, Paul Karp asks: "Is that a roadmap for Labor to do more on housing affordability and wealth inequality?" 🔴 In 2019, Labor's vote went UP in the top 10 highest income electorates. #auspol

And propping up our budget with tertiary student fees. Opposite of smart Norway

Thanks to the economic incompetence of the Howard govt selling our gas overseas for a song we are forced to import gas when we produce more than enough to meet our needs. The LNP failed the nation,we are paying a big price for their ideological stupidity. abc.net.au/news/2024-09-0…

[Fossil fuel profits] … “represent … fires that burn up homes, fumes that poison our bodies, deadly heatwaves that kill ….vanishing coastlines that displace whole communities: a destabilised climate that threatens the very fabric of our societies.” aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/…

What, in 2024 we cannot find another way to reduce inflation other than by hurting the poor who are already struggling? For what comes next, take a look at the US. “Some may have to sell their homes” - RBA governor gives economic warning ⁦The Sydney Morning Herald⁩ apple.news/A4P9BBY0XSqKwT…

We are through the looking glass now people…only war can deliver peace…only high interest rates can protect us from recession… Strap in tight #auspol

An RBA governor doubling down on forward guidance. What could possibly go wrong? 🙄