Matthew Cullis

Ok, the changes to the Migration Act completely slip under the radar for me, which was obviously the plan and why there was big attention on the Iranian football players.

This has soured me. Like I am honestly quite pissed off.

#auspol

This whole fuel situation with people panic buying and remote country towns in Victoria running out completely has me thinking that the whole range anxiety regarding EVs seems pretty fucking stupid now.

Side note, I have still not touched my car in Canberra. It has been walking, scooting and public transport only.

#auspol

If you are interested in helping form the future of Central Canberra, Canberra Renewal Authority has an expression of interest open for a People's Panel for City Hill.

"Panel members will learn from experts, weigh up priorities, develop a framework to guide design and make recommendations on draft masterplan design options."

CRA will select 30 people across Canberra to form the panel. If you are interested in participating, register your interest here: https://yoursayconversations.act.gov.au/city-hill-park/eoi-form-city-hill-park-peoples-panel

#canberra

Now can we start talking more about risks associated with our high reliance on US product and services?

"Security experts fear the attack is only the first in a wave of cyber aggression against American companies with a strong retail presence in Australia."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/iran-cyber-attack-stryker-hospitals/106452066

#auspol #unitedstates #bigtech #cybersec #nationalsecurity

"But notwithstanding this delinquent and wilful episode, Peter Hartcher to this day remains the international editor of both papers. How maladroit do you have to be before the management decides your copy has no value — before management is obliged to drop you?" - Paul Keating

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https://www.ettemedia.com/red-faced-over-red-alert/

#auspol #newsmedia #china

The ABC has reported today that an Iranian political refugee faces deportation despite he putting his life on the line to protect others during the Bondi terror attack.

Time and time again, I as an Australian question where our morals are and how we want to be remembered.

I've written to my local member and senators this morning requesting that they speak with Minister Burke.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-14/iranian-refugee-faces-deportation-despite-bondi-bravery/106450922

#auspol #bondi #iran

If I was to be honest, I think the Australian Government only wants us focused on the story of the Iranian football players.

It is a nice story, it makes it seem like we are compassionate, and we are not talking about Israel, the US, the question of if the war is illegal or not, and the question of if we are involved or not.

#auspol

"When material inequality rises (or when people feel the system is rigged), trust and cohesion tend to fall.

"A big strand of literature links rising economic inequality (this very much includes housing affordability) with increased social segregation and ultimately lower social cohesion."

https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2026/03/10/the-stats-guy-social-cohesion

#auspol #socialcohesion #wealthinequality #housing

If you were confused regarding what sort of people are in One Nation, then maybe start here.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/cory-bernardi-stands-by-bestiality-claim-ahead-of-sa-election/106423186

#auspol #onenation

To those worrying about fuel costs in regards to the current situation, now is a great time to think about how you move about if you live in metropolitan areas like Sydney and Melbourne. Even for us in Canberra.

As you know, I'm car lite. Actually, my rego expired a week ago. You know 100% rising fuel costs won't be impacting me at the pump.

Don't panic buy. Just drive less.

#auspol #transport #CarBrain #carfree

So it has been reported through other news media outlets that two Australian defence members were on the US submarine that sank the Iranian ship we had been hearing about.

The government has been refusing to confirm if this is the case or not.

You can here the report on this here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-06/gov-refuses-to-confirm-whether-adf-were-aboard-us-submarine/106422718

#auspol #ADF #unitedstates #iran