Matthew Cullis

"Unlike police detention for suspected crimes, where suspects or persons of interest can refuse to answer questions, those apprehended by ASIO are afforded no such rights. If someone detained by ASIO refuses to speak, that is a crime for which they could face a summary judgment and up to five years imprisonment.

"It’s also a crime for an individual to disclose to a third party that they had been detained and questioned in the first place."

https://michaelwest.com.au/civil-liberties-senate-to-approve-extraordinary-asio-powers

#auspol #facism

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

The Grattan Institute says as much as 140k more homes could be built across Melbourne and Sydney if parking requirements were abolished and that "upwards of 40% of car parks were left empty each night in apartments" across three major Australian capitals.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/grattan-institute-calls-for-abolition-of-parking-minimums/106698234

#auspol #housing #carbrain #apartments #livingstreets #betterstreets

"A woman this country once celebrated, then moved to silence the moment she stopped being convenient."

https://michaelwest.com.au/grace-tame-a-difficult-woman-who-scares-men-of-power/

#auspol #gracetame

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

ABC ombudsman declares Laura Tingles Israel analysis "duly impartial"

"Dozens of emails to key individuals at the ABC rather than the usual filling out of a complaints form, a practice that is becoming increasingly common"

https://www.theguardian.com/media/commentisfree/2026/may/15/abc-ombudsman-declares-laura-tingles-israel-analysis-duly-impartial-as-complaints-campaigns-gain-traction?CMP=share_btn_url

#ABCNEWS #newsmedia #israel #lauratingle

Having a nice day with hubby. Fed the pigeons, and now we are at Ujin enjoying some matcha.

Breaking, Shane Rattenbury leaving politics.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/shane-rattenbury-steps-down-as-act-greens-leader/106582540

#actpol #actgreens

I found this heartbreaking. I got the real sense of Birdman being trapped and alone. It really had me questioning what kind of country Australia is.

This morning I have written to my local MLA and also members and senators in the Australian Parliament regarding this.

If we want good people to come to our country and have them contribute, we need to treat them with dignity.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/19/bikram-lama-birdman-sydney-st-james-tunnel-homelessness-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url

#auspol #housing #immigration

Hey #canberra
ICYMI, there is a community market on today in Belconnen by Slyfox.

At 10am near the lake at the end of Benjamin Way.

#belconnen

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

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

@camwilson@mastodon.social has a chat with Daniel James on 7am about why the social media ban isn't working.

https://omny.fm/shows/7am/the-social-media-ban-isn-t-working-now-what

#auspol #socialmedia #socialmediaban

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

Living Streets Canberra is holding its next meeting this Tuesday at 6pm online.

We are organising, and now is a great time to get involved as we are shaping the future of Living Streets Canberra.

Register online to attend.
https://livingstreets.org.au/event/9-june-2026-meeting/

#canberra #livingstreets #betterstreets

"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

(subscriber only)
https://www.ettemedia.com/red-faced-over-red-alert/

#auspol #newsmedia #china

Hello Canberra.

Living Streets Canberra is having a coffee catchup in Kaleen this Saturday at 11am.

We will be talking about path lighting in Kaleen and discussing other issues impacting walking and wheeling in Canberra.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-streets-canberra-coffee-catchup-tickets-1989121810882

#canberra #livingstreets #betterstreets

I watched the Canva keynote. Melanie Perkins addressed the negativity around AI saying that it really comes down to how we use AI. The thing is that has been the whole problem. Organisations like Canva have cut jobs, regularly referred to "organisation restructuring" in the response to AI.

Snapchat is cutting 16% of its workers as it increases usage of AI.

The tech sector keeps pushing AI like it is helping us, but it is putting you out of a job.

#canva #ai #jobcuts #snapchat

Birdman

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/apr/21/homeless-man-death-sydney-public-unnoticed-full-story-podcast?CMP=share_btn_url

#auspol #homelessness #immigration

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

We Used to be Journos: Iran's AI Lego propaganda, spotlighting Seven's renewables hit job and BRS 'Breaks silence'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVjQNMIqXhM

#auspol #newsmedia #iran #renewables #warcimes #lego #ai

Living Streets Canberra's next meeting is on Tuesday 26 of May between 6pm and 7pm online.

Register 👉 https://bit.ly/4cbCImv

#canberra #livingstreets #betterstreets

RE: @CurbsideShip116@mstdn.matthewmcgranahan.me

Just been and it has a really good turn out. Got a couple things and a lemonade which was lovely.

It is on until 3pm.

What is more Ken Behran? #canberra