The irony of a government facilitating a "dobber hotline" for businesses around Australia when they, allegedly, have no idea what's going on in their own offices really slaps today
#auspol
Normally the Speaker’s chair is only used by Presiding Officers but today a VIP took the chair with me. Congratulations
@tamaticoffey
and Tim on the newest member of your family.
You know what else is "confronting"? One woman a week being killed in a domestic incident while advocacy groups like White Ribbon piss donated money against the wall. We're angry. Get used to it.
The fact the Prime Minister knew of & used an alleged sexual harassment case from a media outlet as a weapon but claims to know nothing about a staffer being allegedly raped in 1 of his Minister’s offices is everything you need to know about the Canberra bubble & politics
#auspoI
EXCLUSIVE: Australia’s top female lawyers have called on the Prime Minister to take ‘urgent’ steps to make Federal Parliament a ‘safe and equal workplace’: 🔒 (via
@jennamclarke
)
#auspol
Just hours after confirmation it’s divesting from netball, even in WA, Hancock Prospecting has tonight donated $1 million to
@Telethon7
. Staff also tipped in some of their bonuses too
A free tip to any woman considering paying $195 to hear Hillary Clinton speak in Melbourne or $269 to listen to Kate Hudson, a “passionate advocate for women and girls”, over lunch in Sydney - empower yourself with a superannuation top up instead of their bullshit
I’m on a flight to Sydney filled with
@dfes_wa
vollies who have flown over to help with the east coast fires. Special connecting flights to Ballina have been organised. The entire plane burst into applause when they were thanked by the stewards. Stay safe legends
#NSWfires
Premiers (specifically these ones) have edged out the PM to top the Power List this year.
Regardless of your leanings these portraits are stunning.
Tag yourself I’m McGowan when the barista not only knows my order but my name too.
My very rural Australian dad gave up booze 3 years ago and became obsessed with coffee. But today I discovered he’s been ordering “Skinny Fat Whites” and I do not have the heart to correct him
I pray that as a final missive Cass yells “You were a dud root anyway” from the Uber and then heads to Macca’s orders the entire menu and makes Ten pay for it
#TheBachelorAU
I saw a video last night of Premier Mark McGowan being hounded, harassed then chased into a car in Manjimup, allegedly last week. It was terrifying to watch. Cannot imagine how scared he and his protection unit were. Now his staff are receiving death and rape threats.
Stop. It.
My neighbours just asked me to turn the telly down and scolded me for being inconsiderate for a week night. I live in Sydney in 2018 and I’m watching David Attenborough
6 crew members of a live export ship which arrived from the Middle East last Friday have tested positive to COVID at Fremantle Port this morning.
It was granted permission to dock by the Federal Gov on May 20, even though crew members had high temps.
So. Sorry. *checks notes* Just to recap.
The bloke who opposed the free provision of Gardasil.
Rallied against marriage equality.
Said this stuff at an anti-abortion rally.
He’s now on the government’s status of women taskforce.
A Nationals spill/a Barnaby comeback is simmering, Bob Katter hand balling power of KAP to his son and Greens leader Richard Di Natale quitting all before morning smoko on the first day back at work after Christmas break. 2020 is going to be a messy bitch isn’t she?
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern caught on camera as 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits near the capital city of Wellington (no immediate damage reported)
PM Scott Morrison has confirmed Alek Sigley is now safely inside the Australian embassy in Beijing and thanked all global leaders (didn't specify who) who approached him at the G20 to offer support
#auspol
How about focusing on the crimes that have skyrocketed here in WA due to lockdowns and restrictions, like, domestic and family violence. Start with more preventative legislation and cops looking into that maybe? via
@westaustralian
At this stage I’m guessing the only operational note we’ll get about the
#RoyalBaby
will read:
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are proud to announce their child, who was born 18 years ago, will be begin reading yoga at Oxford in the fall.”
I’m aware Cowan has a Federal electorate & university named after her. She features on the $50 bill. But the only memorial to her is a small clock, stained by bore water, on a median strip near Kings Park. The clock doesn’t work either via
@westaustralian
Kiera is very cranky for someone made of what appears to be 85% mango daiquiri. If I had half of her constitution I would be at least 2 verses deep into a rendition of Go Your Own Way & telling all the girls I love them in the bathroom
#BachelorInParadiseAU
The great man, the GOAT, Dennis Cometti will call his last ever game of
@AFL
- the 2021
#AFLGF
- for
@TripleMPerth
on Saturday. What a career, 50 years of gold. Do not miss it.
Saving this exchange to Favourites for when the issues of women’s health and reproductive rights are once again raised in the coalition party room or weaponised at a state and branch level.
The AEC has proposed to abolish the seat of North Sydney, currently held by independent Kylea Tink, as part of the NSW federal electoral redistribution:
I don’t know who needs to hear this today but if you can reverse park, in traffic, you’re doing a really good job.
Bottle that energy, that confidence, that audacity for whatever this year throws at us.
Due to low passenger numbers, T1 Domestic will be closed from Mon 7 Feb with all Virgin services relocating next door to Terminal 2. Terminal 3 will only be open Mon to Fri, 3.30am and 8.00am. We hope these changes will only be in place for a short period of time.
This virgin narrative, men being treated like trash & the body shaming is a sad indicator that a lot of people will completely debase themselves for the chance to be gifted some polyester dresses, skinny tea & an invite to the races in a few months
#MAFSAU
After 3 amazing years with
@westaustralian
&
@AnthDeCeglie
, I’m starting a new chapter.
ADC is the hardest working, inspiring leader I’ve had the privilege of working with. His dedication to his team, products & campaigns is beyond. But most importantly, he’s a wonderful friend
Every time
@ScottMorrisonMP
calls
@MarkMcGowanMP
the Premier’s daughter Amelia answers the phone and they chat. “She’s 11. I’m now quite concerned she’s becoming a Liberal”, he tells the 900-strong breakfast crowd at Leadership Matters in Perth
#auspol
#wapol
I know there are much, much, much bigger issues right now, but it is very disappointing the Prime Minister addressed the nation about the referendum result even before polls had closed in WA.
A state that delivered him government a little more than a year ago
#VoiceToParliament
A burgeoning WA Liberal MP has tonight broken ranks with his own party to demand the state open its border.
He says Premier Mark McGowan has lied to West Australians by breaking a "social contract".
via
@australian
#wapol
#auspol
I have been against quotas but enough is enough. Something has to change because getting our knickers in a twist about the vaguely defined notion of “merit” is not working.
But not just gender quotas - spaces for young, old, ethnically diverse and, most importantly, no dickheads
JENNA CLARKE: It’s time for quotas. Because what we’re seeing is not an honest representation of who we are, or what we want to be, as a nation. 🔒
@jennamclarke
WA’s border is helping to prevent methamphetamine — as well as COVID-19 — get into the State, Mark McGowan says, as he predicted interstate travel controls would “be in place for at least the next year”.
The most popular WA Premier in history did more backflips than an Olympic gymnast and his spin machine turned up its settings from delicate to heavy duty.
Another week in WA in today’s
@australian
#auspol
#wapol
“I do not blame Marin for letting her hair down. I blame her crappy friends who betrayed her trust and risked her job. Time to prune the inner circle.”
Yes to this by
@GemmaTognini
for
@australian
Last week people slept out overnight on the street in Perth for Taco Bell.
Food that probably has more chemicals in it than a TGA-approved COVID vaccine.
Set the date. Get it done. Let’s get on with life 💉✈️✌🏼
via
@westaustralian
One of those women, Andrea Tokaji, is a cancelled Liberal candidate from the WA election who is a 5G conspiracy theorist.
She wrote a 4000-word article explaining the mobile phone towers cause “interference with our molecular structure” for a conservative Christian site.
#ClivePalmer
's senate team gender balance:
• candidates: 19 men, 6 women (24%)
• lead candidates: 6 men, 1 woman (14%)
bit surprised there are that many women.
Tomorrow I start with
@australian
as an associate editor.
To say I’m terrified at the responsibility of working for a masthead I have dreamt of joining since I was a flat chested, 14-year-old copy kid at the Warren-Blackwood Times in Manji is an understatement.
Bloody thrilled, honoured, pumped to join the incredible, wonderful, brilliant
@PatsKarvelas
for her finale on Afternoon Briefing on
@abcnews
from Lizzy Quay now!
It’s like the final ep of Letterman (just less problematic)
📺 💫❤️🙏🏼
For 30-yrs my Nonna has told me to never put a man first. Today she informs me I haven’t made her preferred visitors list as her nursing home goes into indefinite lockdown, instead she wants to see her younger man friend. “He’s better company & better at Rummy”.
Pls send Savlon
Attempts by outlets to seek comment are “No. absolutely untrue” when I put that to him.
His media advisor, standing nearby,
also chimed in saying it’s “untrue”.
Sick of sexist garbage?
I am, which is why I’m calling out
@abcadelaide
’s Peter Goers rubbish views about my appearance, published in yesterday's
@theTiser
Sunday Mail.
It’s time women in public life are judged on what they stand for, not what they look like.
#GarbagelikeGoers
And yet the PM and federal cabinet ministers refused to meet with WA farmers - desperate to discuss a range of things including live export - while in Perth today.
More time for Beijing than the bush?
WA is on the brink of passing a Bill that will restrict the practice of jailing people who default on paying fines. The new legislation was sparked by the death in custody of Yamatji woman Ms Dhu back in '14. It'll potentially move through the Lower House tomorrow
#wapol
The Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Amendment Bill 2019 has passed with amendments. The amendments will now be forwarded to
@AssemblyWA
for their consideration.
After watching Minns and Perrottet during this campaign & their sophisticated conduct, I think other political leaders should learn some grace, or maybe just zip it if you have nothing nice to say.
Please note not all West Australians (via Newcastle) are this crass.
#nswelection
I’ve met some inspiring people in my time but having the chance to chat to Girrawheen Senior High School students Jamison Ugle and Edward Booma Lyndon this week about their efforts to save a man after a horrific attack was a real honour via
@westaustralian
@Enlightened_Cap
No. Talking the symbolism of the fashion. The wife of an ousted Liberal PM wore a dress by the mother of a new, teal independent MP who defeated a Lib MP but go off
Quite enjoying this mask mandate in WA's Perth, Peel and South West regions right now.
It's providing quite the safe space for mouthing "wtaf" every 7-minutes.