Kate Doak
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So apparently it wasn't
@RebelWilson
's choice to come out... The
@smh
/
@theage
have admitted to giving her a heads up 2 days in advance that they were going to "out" her. What's worse, openly gay men at the Sydney Morning Herald were involved in this. 🤦🏼♀️
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For people asking confirmation of who says this wasn't
@RebelWilson
's choice, the
@smh
(Sydney Morning Herald) admits it in the link attached to my initial tweet. Screenshot also here 👇👇👇
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Also as a journalist who is openly gay, transitioned from male to female and was outed in my early 20's, I'm heartbroken to see this still happening today. LGBTIQ+ people go through a lot, and regardless of whether they're
@RebelWilson
, a kid or 80, shouldn't have to face this.
So apparently it wasn't
@RebelWilson
's choice to come out... The
@smh
/
@theage
have admitted to giving her a heads up 2 days in advance that they were going to "out" her. What's worse, openly gay men at the Sydney Morning Herald were involved in this. 🤦🏼♀️
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@BlakeJohnson
@JoshuaCavallo
Josh will most definitely save lives by living his truth openly. I can say that with lived experience too. 🙂 When you can see it, you can be it, and that gives vulnerable kids in particular hope that they can do the same.
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Re:
#PeterDutton
–
@hughriminton
and I have been investigating Section 44(v) of the Constitution for a year now. This story came from analysing the Members Interests register & Hansard regularly. This was no leak, just investigative journalism.
@tendailyau
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Australian Press Council rules against
@smh
and
@theage
over their outting of
@RebelWilson
and Ramona Agruma. Interesting how this was conveniently dropped on a Saturday at midnight,
@bevanshields
&
@AndrewHornery
....
#LGBT
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Further update.
@SMH
editor Bevan Shields has now made the following statement on the Sydney Morning Herald's story yesterday on
@RebelWilson
.
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Just me or is
@jk_rowling
fixated on this issue nowadays? It feels like almost nearly every second tweet....
.
@Mermaids_Gender
's Chair of Trustees recently gave evidence under oath that Mermaids is "not a medical organisation." Now an investigation reveals they're advising kids on puberty blockers and providing binders to underage girls without parental consent.
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Not often I get the shakes, but I just got them massively during a workout at an
@AnytimeFitness
gym in Northern NSW. Signed in properly for
#COVID19
+ swiped in, then the Gym Manager came up and asked me loudly if my name really was Kate. Transphobia is not fun at all.
#LGBT
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@RebelWilson
@smh
@theage
You are most welcome, Rebel. Both Ramona and yourself be kind to yourselves and take things at your own pace. I've done my best to be an honest educator, so it hurts massively to see this happen today. Any time you ever want to talk, give me a shout.
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@AVindman
@HamillHimself
Honour and integrity still resonates with a lot of people, Colonel. Don't be speechless, as you've earned that respect and all that comes with it, Sir.
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As both a journo & someone who has transitioned, I wonder how
@7newsspotlight
decided to sign off on
@LiamRBartlett
's story on Transgender kids tonight.
Research is demonstrably way off, while Liam's remarks on air previously about Trans people are pretty disturbing in nature.
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@KatyMontgomerie
That same account is also mocking a photo of Princess Diana's funeral, so it's not just recent photos it's creepy with. 😖
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So I have some really positive news on this. Over the weekend I received a very heartfelt call from the General Manager of
@AnytimeFitness
Australia, Rob Hale. They're taking strong & genuine steps due to this to ensure all of their gyms are supportive for all. Good outcome. 👏👍
Not often I get the shakes, but I just got them massively during a workout at an
@AnytimeFitness
gym in Northern NSW. Signed in properly for
#COVID19
+ swiped in, then the Gym Manager came up and asked me loudly if my name really was Kate. Transphobia is not fun at all.
#LGBT
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I'm looking forward to learning from
@nakkiahlui
tonight, when she's on
@theprojecttv
to talk about Australia's own tragic record of Black deaths in custody. Proud Gamillaroi & Torres Strait Islander woman, who is a writer & performer.
Education is key to true equality.
#auspol
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While Margaret Court has again shown why many people are repulsed by her homophobic/transphobic views in relation to her "Companion of Australia" Award,
@theprojecttv
has just shown why
@MagdaSzubanski
AO's a genuine living national treasure in response. Well said, Mags. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Bevan Shields has posted this Tweet in the past hour. I can't respond though, as I'm presently blocked by the
@SMH
's Editor In Chief. Actions like this can result in people getting seriously hurt or worse. Be yourself
@RebelWilson
, and show others they can be themselves too. 🏳️🌈
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Having worked on stories and other things with both
@Kate_McClymont
and
@TraceySpicer
before, I say this to all bullies/abusers etc in the Australian media: Own up now, as the work of these two amazing women & their teams will shine a bright light on you.
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.
@hughriminton
and I have done a lot of research on this Section 44(v) story on
@PeterDutton_MP
. There’s now an in-depth story on
@tendailyau
about it. Hugh will also be on
@theprojecttv
about it tonight. Stay tuned, people.
#AusPol
#EXCLUSIVE
: Peter Dutton has a constitutional cloud in his leadership fight. Two of the country's most senior constitutional lawyers say there is a case Mr Dutton should be disqualified from Parliament - over his business interests.
#TenNews
@hughriminton
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A few years ago
@therealpbarry
asked me, "Does Twitter know that
@KateDoak
is really a man?" I replied that I'd been out regarding my transition my entire career. I can't say that I'm surprised by
@ABCmediawatch
's transphobia last week as a result.
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Video has emerged of
@Barnaby_Joyce
stating that politicians should step down when surrounded by scandal.
@samdastyari
gets a big mention in it. My exclusive with
@joshgnosis
on
@BuzzFeedOz
.
#BarnaBaby
#auspolbarnaby
#auspol
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2nd Update -
@smh
's Andrew Hornery has just made this statement to
@RebelWilson
.
I really feel for Rebel and Ramona given what's in this, not to mention the LGBTIQ+ community. For those in Aus who need help,
@Twenty10
's QLife &
@LifelineAust
are great.
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I don't normally share photos, though ones like this reinforce that if you can see it, you can be it.
I love working alongside my colleagues at
@Channel10AU
,
@10NewsFirst
,
@10SportAU
,
@10FootballAU
&
@ParamountANZ
.
(Big thanks to
@AngelaBishop
for taking this photo too! 😊)
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It's called promotion & protecting employees from abuse for fair reporting,
@TheRealPBarry
. Something that you should be familiar with.
Also I'm still waiting for an apology from you for "Does Twitter know that Kate Doak is really a man". Anderson & Hatter have, so why not you?
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So I got a new Equality Campaign T-Shirt earlier today. An elderly couple who are both regularly practicing Christians from Caringbah just complimented me on it at Circular Quay. They said that their daughter is a lesbian & they both voted yes with love. Love wins.
@AMEquality
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Amazing!! While I never met Sir Zelman Cowen, I did have the distinct honour of curating some of his education related audio recordings at
@UniNewEngland
. He'd be ecstatic about
@NyadolNyuon
becoming the Director of the
@CowenCentre
at
@victoriauninews
if he was still alive. 😊👩🏿🎓
VU is proud to announce that Nyadol Nyuon has been appointed Director, Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, from
1 January, 2022.
Full story:
@CowenCentre
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Star Trek is a perfect example of what the world can be, both on air and off. Whether it be those behind the camera such as
@Hillview798
or in front of it like
@albinokid
, we owe them all for making
@StarTrek
a place where we can dream, aim high & find the best within ourselves.
Congrats to
@Hillview798
for your
@naacpimageaward
win for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series for
#StarTrekPicard
! "Remembrance" was an incredible way to bring the character of Picard back to the screen.
#StarTrekFYC
#FYC
#StarTrekFamily
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That moment when you realise that even The Philippines have progressed further than Australia on Transgender rights
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MASSIVELY powerful piece by the indefatigable
#GraceTame
and
@10NewsFirst
's very own
@hughriminton
. If you listen to one piece of audio this year, this should be it.
#March4Justice
Grace Tame, Australian of the Year, explains the 6 Phases of Sexual Grooming and shares her own story of how she was a victim at 15-years-old.
#March4Justice
#March4Justiceau
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So I hear
@RealMarkLatham
has been shaming LGBTI kids again & calling Trans kids specifically a “threat”.
As with any kid going through a rough time, Trans kids can do amazing stuff when given a chance. I made the most of mine as this
@10Daily
piece shows
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@wtf1official
Meanwhile those of us F1 fans in Australia are finally laughing like mad that we're getting treated to good old fashioned
@F1
shenanigans again! 😂 I bet that
@TheBishF1
is getting some interesting questions right now!! 😄
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@meghamohan
@smh
@RebelWilson
The entire "note" raises some serious questions for me, though that word in particular still jumps out from the original piece, as does stating where it was in the paper. I'm also keen the hear
@theage
's response too, as it ran on their website too.
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While I've never met her in person,
@Lisa_Wilkinson
is someone at 10 whom I respect immensely. Her words about Peter Meakin are spot on too - he's brilliant. I can't wait to hear what your next production is, Lisa! Enjoy the break with
@Peter_Fitz
and margaritas! 🍸
After five years at the desk,
@Lisa_Wilkinson
will be the leaving The Project. Here is the moment she made the announcement.
#TheProjectTV
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Just spent past 4 hours talking a young person out of suicide due to this "postal plebiscite" posters on
#marriageequality
. Heartbreaking.
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What’s it like for a rural person who has transitioned genders to return to their hometown for the first time?
The folks at
@10Daily
asked me about that recently. The answer in the wake of the
#MarriageEquality
plebiscite will surprise you.
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It takes a bit to get me infront of a camera, but my dear friend
@AngelaBishop
did it today.
@Channel10AU
&
@ViacomCBS
put a massive effort into true Diversity & Inclusion for all, while all of us can learn from role models like
@NareldaJacobs10
&
@winciek
.
#BeYouBelong
🏳️🌈
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Just finished watching the latest
#StarTrekDiscovery
... First time in a while that Star Trek has made me cry in multiple ways.
@may_wise
,
@bludelb
,
@ianaIexander
,
@iamDavidAjala
&
@wcruz73
, this episode is one of your best. I can relate to so much of it due to lived experiences.
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Openly crying tears of joy right now. Thanks for the mention in Parliament, Warren Entsch. You are a true friend and a person who I feel extremely lucky to have with me on my journey. Well done my friend, and thank you for helping me be myself.
#MarriageEquality
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@lavosaurus
@hoogiee
Disagree strongly with you, Lav. The Police have been gradually changing, and events like Mardi Gras help foster that change. Pride In Protest meanwhile have history when it comes to behaviour like this. A Trans float I was in a few years ago had trouble with them.
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Why I volunteer with
@SafeSchoolsAust
— I can help
#LGBTI
kids avoid the violence I endured growing up
@crikey_news
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@TamePunk
Are you talking about Senator Fierravanti-Wells's Valedictory Speech? Multiple outlets reported it straight afterwards. There's deadlines for print coverage though, particularly on a Budget Night. That speech was well after the deadline for the physical papers.
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Big news in regards to Senator
@MathiasCormann
just broke on
@theprojecttv
. On top of the June 2018 Special Purpose Flight via the RAAF that he took, there was another lone passenger Sydney-Perth flight that he took in March 2018, flying back to Canberra the next day. $40k total.
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@TheRealPBarry
@ABCmediawatch
The Cass Review introduced to the UK multiple reforms that have been in place in Australia for years, Paul. It was largely a non-issue here as a result. Seriously, maybe check with the
#ABCPride
leads & content creators like Manda Hatter and
@MonSchafter
first, next time? 🙄
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More developments: The
@Australian
has just published an Instagram post by Andrew Hornery calling those who raised concerns over the
@RebelWilson
article the "Pitchfork Brigade" & "Nutters barking at shadows". This comes after multiple apologies from
@smh
.
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@zdaniel
@Sophiemcneill
@abcnews
The Australian media is much poorer for this Soph, however I'm absolutely certain that you will smash it with
@hrw
. There's few better journos around than you, and Human Rights will be better represented globally as a result of your talents.
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Big congratulations to my dear
@Channel10AU
colleague,
@hamishNews
. You've inspired me for a long time. I wish you and Jacob many years of happiness. Also 10's a wonderful place to be yourself.
#LGBTI
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If the early reports are correct &
#Deeming
has only been suspended for 9 months from the Parliamentary
@LiberalVictoria
Party, then it's effectively just kicking the can down the road. This issue will come back up when she either rejoins the party room or says anything publicly.
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So I just had to deal with a group of about 8 or so absolute jerks upon leaving a fundraiser on Abercrombie St in the Sydney CBD, who thought that it’d be great bloody fun to make a few transphobic & homophobic remarks in my direction, as I was walking towards Broadway. 1/10
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Thank you for your kindness and support,
@StephenKing
. Both are marks of a true ally, particularly when you know that such things are going to result in very heated discussions. As a person who has transitioned, a journo, budding author & human being, I'm grateful to you. 🙂
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Initial reaction to
@ScottMorrisonMP
's unspoken suggestion that he's going to remain as the MP for Cook.... It's hard to see how the new leaders of the Coalition can get clean air while he's still in Parliament. Same goes for the Nationals with
@Barnaby_Joyce
.
#ausvotes
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@TheElliotPage
@SmartAssJen
+1 to what Jen said, Elliot. Being "part of the family" also means we support each other too.
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@natsechobbyist
I don't hate
@mtgreenee
, even though she's been quite transphobic. If anything, I actually pity her. To be that filled with the level of negativity that she's publicly shown towards those who are different to her, would be a pretty sad existence.
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I’m not surprised that
@PatsKarvelas
copped it for this. Some folks feel as threatened as they come by an amazingly smart woman doing her job well. Meanwhile there’s a perfect storm in terms of ideological fights going on.
Pats, you did well. 🖖
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@SteveSchmidtSES
Hard not to know who Barbara Jordan was. Her House Judiciary Committee opening speech during the Nixon impeachment is legendary.
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Well this is hilarious!
@GChristensenMP
complains that my work w/
@SafeSchoolsAust
is inappropriate, but poses super-kinky in national paper
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I'm not surprised by
@TheRealPBarry
and
@ABCmediawatch
actions last night. Paul once asked me "Does Twitter know that Kate Doak is really a man", early in my career. I was already out, though being effectively threatened with it wasn't cool. cc
@ABCMediaComms
“The problem here is a media group partnering with and being rewarded by a lobby group — any lobby group.
And how that can lead to perceptions of bias in coverage or to bias itself.”
#MediaWatch
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@MagdaSzubanski
Here’s the kicker: According to a senior theology academic, LGBTI people aren’t included in the scripture Israel Folau quoted, in any translation of that part of the Christian Bible. Thanks
@NickyWill100
for pointing me towards it.
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@luciemorrismarr
You deserve a lot of credit for your work on this story, Lucie. I hope that you & David don’t mind the play on words, but it’s Marr-velous! 👍
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So a couple of years ago, I promised my very dear friend
@AntonEnus
that if he beat cancer, I'd get fit enough to run both full length and Ultra marathons for cancer charities. Same promise since made to others.
In the past year I've lost over 25kg in pursuit of that goal. 🙂🚴♀️
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Big yarn by
@Stela_Todorovic
on even bigger dollars. $6.6B underspend on infrastructure by the Federal Govt since July 2014. Approx $800m underspend on "Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan".
#Exclusive
to
@10NewsFirst
.
#auspol
#EXCLUSIVE
PM Scott Morrison has been accused of welching on $6 bill worth of infrastructure projects the Coalition has promised but failed to deliver since it was elected. |
@Stela_Todorovic
#auspol
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I really feel for Ian Roberts (
@didiforget
) & any LGBTI+ people at the
@SeaEagles
& the
@NRL
more broadly. We see you, we hear you and regardless of whatever sport we all come from, we support you. The NRL & Manly must take a stand on the Pride match. Discrimination is never ok.
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@SusanCarland
Some people only see what they want to see, Susan. I'm proud to work alongside your husband. He's a good man. 🙂
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This is a superb letter by
@the_daily
's
@ShereleMoody
to
@MargaretCourt
on what it means to face bigotry cc
@martina
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I’m okay and I will continue to be okay, however I wish that some people would THINK how they would feel if they were the targets of such abuse, before hurling it at others who have done absolutely nothing to deserve such experiences. Be a positive change for all instead. 10/10
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I'm super proud of my friend
@AntonEnus
for writing this for
@smh
. Seriously folks, get your regular cancer checks.
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Just had my first shot of the
#AstraZeneca
vaccine. Double shot coming in either 3 months or 6 weeks, depending on
#COVID19nsw
situation.
That was easier and less painful than ordering a double espresso,
@nick_coatsworth
. 😋💉
#COVID19Aus
#Sydney
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@BBCYaldaHakim
Hey Yalda, I'd suggest carefully checking the content that you use from that website before tweeting. They have quite a history of attacking minority groups.
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@PaulBrandITV
I think they're right, unless Truss decides to pre-empt and calls a General Election. That's a real possibility, and probably the least risky right now out of all options for the Tories.
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Okay, for the first time in ages I’m actually going to watch
@QandA
.
@Kate_McClymont
is just too good not to watch, and won’t put up with any nonsense!! ☺️
Be in Monday's
#QandA
audience with
@SenatorAbetz
@Lisa_Singh
@GillianTriggs
@Simon_Breheny
&
@Kate_McClymont
Register now:
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As I said over the weekend, there's some serious questions that need to be answered about that
#LetHerSpeak
fundraiser that
@gemcarey
and
@ninafunnell
have targeted
@vanOnselenP
with, given some of Carey's remarks about trolling/teasing for fun... and this raises even more.👇👇👇
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Events like this are important turning points in history. Representation matters, and hopefully this encourages more First Nations Australians to strive for their dreams. 👏👏👏
High-profile barrister Lincoln Crowley has been sworn in as Australia's first Indigenous Supreme Court judge l
@amandaehart
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@Alex_Kurtzman
@StarTrekOnPPlus
A little request, Alex.... When/where it's appropriate, can we please have a USS Nichols on screen, like we did the USS Yelchin(s) and the USS Nog?
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As a member of
@SafeSchoolsAust
’s national steering committee, I stand by LGBTIQ kids & this program completely. Saving lives isn’t politics
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Definitely not a leak,
@Kieran_Gilbert
.
@hughriminton
and I have been doing research on S44(v) of the Australian Constitution together for quite a while now.
Hugh says this was not a leak. He's been looking at pecuniary interests of politicians for some time
#auspol
@hughriminton
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@davidaxelrod
I partially disagree, David. Sometimes legislation is needed to ensure that kids of all backgrounds can get an education. That's when political engagement is needed in schools. Meanwhile some parents can be equally destructive towards the education related rights of other kids.
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I've seen some whacked up shit in my time, but the drivel coming out of
@MirandaDevine
&
@LyleShelton
's mouths raises questions over sanity.
Thx
@mirandadevine
. A powerful explanation of totalitarianism that lies ahead if we lose. We can be silent no more.
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I've said it before & I'll say it again - Samantha Lewis (
@battledinosaur
) is one of the finest sportswriters in Australia. This piece on
@samkerr1
&
@thematildas
makes for very easy & insightful reading.
#Matildas
#Tilitsdone
#fifawwc
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Huge Section 44(I) story breaking on
@10NewsFirst
from
@hughriminton
. The constitutional grenade involves none other than Josh Frydenberg. Tune in, as it’s a cracking exclusive by Hugh.
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@PatsKarvelas
I can't say I'm surprised, Patricia. After going through a massive amount of Deves's social media and YouTube videos, it's evident that she dislikes scrutiny in any form.
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@anniekarni
@BuzzFeedBen
Easy: Because like me, she knows that she can make a major difference in people's lives, without entering politics. 😉
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@neilhimself
@upulie
Hey
@neilhimself
if what you've told
@upulie
is true, are you at least going to have
@michaelsheen
and
#DavidTennant
arguing over whose character has the best beach bod, then have
@georgiaEtennant
&
@anna_lundbergs
making the final call? 😏
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As both a journalist & transperson, I want to thank
@jamesmassola
& his
@smh
/
@theage
pals for standing up against
@LyleShelton
‘s hate.
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@samanthamaiden
@TonyAbbottMHR
Tony, I was appointed to the
@SafeSchoolsAust
national board by your Education Minister & your Govt. It's as much your program as any.
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@MarkHertling
@jaketapper
@CNN
Jake and his team also know how to do one hell of an interview too. Interviews can make or change the course of history when done properly.
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