@egmaiden

proud unionist, mum, breast cancer blogger.

 Sydney, Australia
Joined December 2011
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Very cool! What a great afternoon it was.
Kath Kenny@kathkenny_29 Oct 2022
Book launch speeches are a funny little genre. A few friends at the back of the busy Petersham Bowlo had trouble hearing and asked me to post mine. Then @Meanjin graciously put it up on Spike 🙏🎤🎳🎭📕 meanjin.com.au/blog/i-feel-l…
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FFDLR@FFDLR20 Oct 2022
canberratimes.com.au/story/7… Congrats to those who have worked so hard on this. But are the ‘small quantity thresholds’ too low to make a difference? Time will tell. @AFPAssociation @FairTreatmentAU @Unharmdotorg @harmreductionau

Drug decriminalisation laws passed in the ACT

The laws will come into effect in 12 months.

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Lots of thought provoking stuff #RethinkAddiction @FairTreatmentAU
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This is exquisite, savage writing, and I commend it to you. #auspol Morrison government’s fall marks end of Howard-era ascendancy smh.com.au/national/morrison…

Morrison government’s fall marks end of Howard-era ascendancy

Every issue that defined Scott Morrison’s downfall had deep roots in John Howard’s prime ministership.

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premfrey@premfrey21 May 2022
In Biloela, Nades worked hard at the meatworks. Priya took her curries up to the local hospital. Their QLD-born girls brought a smile to everyone. Today, let's vote to get this family safely back home to Biloela, where they're welcome, wanted and needed: change.org/p/scott-morrison-…
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So proud to have played a small role in this. #FairTreatment
Fair Treatment@FairTreatmentAU5 May 2022
When you get handed the #CityofSydney Keys to the City. 🗝️🎉 Congrats to the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre for 21 years of saving lives.👏Thanks @CloverMoore
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What was it with the PM’s hands during the @TheParraEels game when the @cronullasharks were trying to not miss another goal? Seriously never seen that. What does it mean?
Great insights here from @_TaraSchultz on our broken system for dealing with drug dependence and its causes. #FairTreatment abc.net.au/news/2019-10-27/a…

I'm an addict and on the dole, but it's not drugs that keep me in this nightmare

For so many people like me who survive on the dole, drug dependence disorders are not the cause of our problems — they are a symptom of it, writes Tara Schultz.

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Thanks Alicia for standing up on this issue. An approach that prioritizes health and welfare is sensible evidence-based law making. #FairTreatment
Alicia Payne MP@AliciaPayneMP22 Feb 2022
Yeah Zed, I do support the ACT Govt decriminalising possession of small amounts of drugs - evidence shows criminal penalties don’t stop ppl using but makes it harder for them to get the help they need. I also support the right of Territories to make their own laws…
Who needs reality when you have a plan? #auspol
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The end of the line for the war on drugs? - Law Society Journal. This is an article well worth reading on drug law reform issues. lsj.com.au/articles/the-end-…

The end of the line for the war on drugs? - Law Society Journal

Experts say the war on drugs hasn’t worked. In NSW, support is growing for treating drug use in the health system rather than prisons. 

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Anyone else thinking @CaseyBriggs ought to brush up on his political knowledge? #antonygreenfail
What a legacy @lindawhiteaus. Thanks for the years of friendship, guidance and support. I’m happy to report there’s much good work to be done outside of the union movement too. Hope we can catch up soon.
Australian Services Union@ASUnion8 Sep 2020
We’re sad to announce that Assistant National Secretary Linda White is departing the union. She leaves a huge legacy behind and you can read our National Secretary’s Statement here: bit.ly/35jryJS
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#qanda How come Senator Gallagher is referred to as Katie and Senator Burmingham is referred to as Senator Burmingham? What’s the story Hamish? #respect
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How come Senator Gallagher is referred to as Katie and Senator Burmingham is referred to as Senator Burmingham? What’s the story Hamish? @qanda #respect
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Alex Wodak AM@AlexWodak8 Jul 2020
Thanks Kevin for reminding us Drug Consumption Rooms are all about helping real people. Stay alive. Improve their lives. Improving lives & businesses of people in neighborhood. Thanks to @weareuniting for strong support for MSIC & harm reduction @PPHA_AU @harmreductionau
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Thanks to all the aged care workers keeping my mother in law and all the other seniors safe. #agedcareheroes #HomeFront
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How about a shout out to #agecareheroes tonight @VeraBlueMusic during Music from the #HomeFront. They are working so hard to keep our parents and grandparents safe. @HSUNSW @UnitingChurchAu @UCA_NSWACT @weareuniting
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How about a shout out to #agecareheroes tonight @tonesandimusic during Music from the #HomeFront. They are working so hard to keep our parents and grandparents safe. @HSUNSW @UnitingChurchAu @UCA_NSWACT @weareuniting
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