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Virginia Congdon retweeted
Australia is the world’s biggest seaborne importer of diesel. Data centres using diesel generators for back-up power put more pressure on our fuel supply, increase our emissions and our power bills, and take advantage of the government’s diesel fuel tax rebate - a fossil fuel subsidy for large multinationals. In the last sitting week, I asked the government to stop approving new data centres with back-up diesel generation.
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Public submissions of this project close on November 10. If approved mining will continue until 2049 singletonargus.com.au/story/…
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Air quality alert for Bulga due to PM10 levels. That makes 302 air quality alerts for the Upper Hunter this year.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
Well we have cracked the 300 mark for air quality alerts in the Upper Hunter this year. In fact we have reached 301 air alerts with two for Mount Thorley and Muswellbrook NW both due to PM10 levels.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
Huge win for the community with Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as historic Point Cook, being kept in public hands. Labor wanted to privatise them, but community campaigns, and a months long Senate inquiry, has forced Labor to back down. That’s people power.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
"Bernie called, two weeks before Christmas in 2014 ... What would you do if you were me? Second Bill of Rights." And off I went to work for him in the Senate.
I always believed that returning to FDR was the unfinished business of the Democratic Party.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
It's official - the worst deal ever. AUKUS makes us a target for Chinese ICBMs, and we're paying record prices for it
#aukuspublicinquiry #auspol
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Virginia Congdon retweeted
Jacqui Lambie had some choice words today after the media reported One Nation have overnight removed webpage, social media posts & comparisons they have previously sold voters championing One Nation’s policies as being on par with those of Trump’s MAGA movement as being the best way forward for Australia.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
Enjoying the clear analysis in the AUKUS public inquiry report - and this recommendation is making my morning coffee even better - terminate the AUKUS subs deal now.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
The sexist and racist abuse being hurled at my colleagues Mehreen Faruqi and Steph Hodgins-May is vile, and it's designed to marginalise women in public life. No one should have to face this, but I also know that Steph and Mehreen are fierce, principled and staying strong.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
Reduce Interest Rates! Here's why... and I completely agree with this from @wbmosler
High interest rates are UBI for the wealthy!
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Virginia Congdon retweeted
Huge day on Wednesday at the National Press Club. The public/ union funded AUKUS Inquiry will present its findings.
If you value peace,sovereignty ,diligent use of public funds, political accountability and building a good society, then don’t miss the report launch.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
It’s been nearly six months since we started the AUKUS public inquiry. This is one of the most important things I’ve ever been involved with in 50 years of public life in Australia - and tomorrow, we release our findings and our recommendations about the AUKUS deal in Canberra.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
Four million + homes in Australia are powered by rooftop solar. Find out what it will take for renters and apartments to get access to this game-changing technology that’s now widely and safely used in the UK and Europe.
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Virginia Congdon retweeted
BREAKING: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran and Washington have now reached what he described as a “two-day plan” for de-escalation.
“On the first day, the U.S. implements a set of measures, and on the second day, the Strait of Hormuz reopens and transit returns to its previous state.”
Araghchi said Iran is demanding the cancellation of new sanctions imposed after the memorandum, a reduction of U.S. military forces to previous levels, the lifting of the blockade, and implementation of previously expected oil-sanctions exemptions.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
France is showing the world what real accountability looks like. Paris prosecutors have launched a major criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s X, raided its Paris offices and summoned Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning.
The allegations are staggering, political manipulation through algorithms, child sexual abuse material, sexually explicit deepfakes generated by Grok without consent, Holocaust denial, unlawful data extraction and election interference.
While Musk parades around pretending to be a defender of free speech, his platform faces allegations involving the exploitation of children, the sexual abuse of women through AI-generated imagery, the manipulation of political discourse and threats to democratic elections.
Bravo, France! This is what standing up to billionaire arrogance looks like. Democracy is not a billionaire's personal playground, social media platforms are not above the law, and Elon Musk does not get to buy himself immunity from accountability. France is making it clear that the rule of law still matters, and the rest of the democratic world should be paying attention.
Virginia Congdon retweeted
So, yes. Any country CAN take that offer.
As @wbmosler has been saying for years, the country that understands the money system first, wins. In fact, I'd go as far as to say, the people of ANY country that understands the money system, and uses it ethically, win
Virginia Congdon retweeted
Embarrassed, they're trying to shut down social media of Senate Estimates - one of the best things about govt. @MrRexPatrick FOIs - unveils the plot
#auspol #defence #FOI
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