Political Gadgets

The Find My Electorates gadget now comes with added mapping. Why? To be honest mostly because it's pouring with rain in Sydney and I was looking for something to do... https://politicalgadgets.com/electorate_finder/ #auspol

YTD tenders for Australian Transport Safety Bureau: $9,731,294 https://politicalgadgets.com/GovtBusiness/out_sourcing/out_source_flows/ #auspol

Total Facebook spend: $93,145 ($25,988,983 YTD) https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Most viral moment: Labor considering easing copyright laws to attract AI investment—creatives & Senator Pocock cry foul. Meanwhile, luciedigitalni argues PM should call out Trump's economic chaos rather than defer to US interests via AUKUS. 🧵2/3

YTD tenders for National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Stright Islander Children and Young People: $638,993 https://politicalgadgets.com/GovtBusiness/out_sourcing/out_source_flows/ #auspol

Trish Cook (representatives, Bullwinkel, Australian Labor Party) attended 94.9% of possible votes. https://politicalgadgets.com/indsummary/?11037 #auspol

Jason Clare, Blaxland, New South Wales: +1. Added: 11. Gifts. Book from Dr Anna Boucher - received on 6 August 2026 - valued at $60 https://politicalgadgets.com/Interests/dbase/person.html?f=Clare_48P.json #auspol

Master Builders Australia donated $99,260 in 2023-24. That was $48,000 to Labor and $51,260 to the Coalition. {8598} #auspol https://politicalgadgets.com/PoliticalDonations/

🇦🇺 Australian politics in turmoil: Labor at 10-year polling low despite 2023 win, One Nation rising as voters reject incrementalism. Housing crisis deepens (35% price surge since '23), govt transparency fails on transport profits & cuttlefish data. Systemic change demanded, not reform. 🧵1/3

Most used words in parliament on 08 Sep 2026: PEOPLE (292) SOUTH (178) VETERANS (159) NEW (158) ... https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Patrick Conroy, Shortland, New South Wales: +3. Added: 12. Travel Or Hospitality, 12. Travel Or Hospitality, …. Accepted tickets from Rugby Australia for myself and guests to attend the Ireland-Japan Nations Championship game in Newcastle on 11 July 2026. https://politicalgadgets.com/Interests/dbase/person.html?f=Conroy_48P.json #auspol

Mood: Deep cynicism. Labor & Coalition play identical grant games while surrendering sovereignty to US. Worker advocacy abandoned. 14 total engagements on top post. https://politicalgadgets.com/SocialMedia/mast_pulse/ #auspol 🧵3/3

Parliament... is not sitting today. There are no committees today. {99} https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Madeleine King, Brand, Western Australia: +3. Added: 11. Gifts, 12. Travel Or Hospitality, …. Gift: Enamelled box containing a silk scarf Provided by: His excellency Mr Le M.nh Hung, Vietnamese Minister for Industry and Trade. Value: Unknown Date provided: 11/08/26 https://politicalgadgets.com/Interests/dbase/person.html?f=King_Madeleine_48P.json #auspol

A billionaire who buys a gold watch is just a rich person who thinks time is money. A billionaire who buys political influence is an oligarch. https://politicalgadgets.com/

Tender Backgrounder for: Boeing Defence Australia Ltd https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Most viral moment: Sky News complained about AI-generated content theft—but the company spent years lobbying for rights to scrape social media photos/videos without consent. Hypocrisy called out perfectly: "complains when someone else does it." 🧵2/3

Sharon Claydon (Reps, Newcastle, Labor) claimed $698,199 in expenses over the last 4 reported quarters for major categories such as travel, offices and cars. That is $89,573 more than the median. #auspol https://politicalgadgets.com/

A billionaire who buys a helicopter is just a rich person looking down on traffic jams. A billionaire who buys political influence is an oligarch. https://politicalgadgets.com/

Colin Boyce (Reps, Flynn, Lib Nat) claimed $666,943 in expenses over the last 4 reported quarters for major categories such as travel, offices and cars. That is $138,632 less than the average. #auspol https://politicalgadgets.com/

Ayres, Tim, New South Wales: +2. Added: Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality, Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality. 2 x tickets to Midwinter Ball courtesy of Fortescue https://politicalgadgets.com/Interests/dbase/person.html?f=16913.json #auspol

$501,025,690 in Federal contracts to the big consultants in 2026. $0 yesterday. {258} https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Political advertising spend with Google in last 24 hours: $8,850. (YTD: $3,539,850) https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Grange Tai-Ming CHUNG made $140,515 in Federal political donations. https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

A billionaire who buys a spaceship is just a rich person looking for an out of World experience. A billionaire who buys political influence is an oligarch. https://politicalgadgets.com/

A billionaire who avoids paying taxes is just a rich person doing what rich people do. A billionaire who buys political influence is an oligarch. https://politicalgadgets.com/

$274,243,679 in Federal contracts to the big consultants in 2026. $0 yesterday. {614} https://politicalgadgets.com #auspol

Mood: Fractured frustration. Progressive voices exhausted by Labor's incremental approach; systemic failures ID'd but solutions scarce. Low engagement signals debate trapped in silos. Read more: https://politicalgadgets.com/SocialMedia/mast_pulse/ #auspol 🧵3/3

Madeleine King, Brand, Western Australia: +17. Added: 12. Travel Or Hospitality, 12. Travel Or Hospitality, …. Attend Prime Minister Industry breakfeast at The Westin Provided by: Woodside Value: Unknown Date: 29/04/2026 https://politicalgadgets.com/Interests/dbase/person.html?f=KingM_48P.json #auspol

Tender Backgrounder for: AUSTRALIA POST A/C 8287642 https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

McMahon, Melissa declared $61,489 in political donations. {79} https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Catherine King (Reps, Ballarat, Lab) claimed $1,024,837 in expenses over the last 4 reported quarters for major categories such as travel, offices and cars. That is $416,211 more than the median. #auspol https://politicalgadgets.com/

Government Temporary Staff Tenders in the last day: $11,602,394 https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

A billionaire who hires bodyguards is a rich person who is never alone. A billionaire who buys political influence is an oligarch. https://politicalgadgets.com/

Bridget McKenzie (Sen, Victoria, Nat) is 90.99% Angus Taylor https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Lambie, Jacqui, Tasmania: +3. Added: Office Holder Donating, Office Holder Donating, …. 2026 Burnie Agricultural and Pastoral Show Sponsorship - $500 https://politicalgadgets.com/Interests/dbase/person.html?f=250026.json #auspol

Political advertising on Facebook yesterday: $60,332. (YTD: $3,450,433) https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Alexander Turnbull made $75,000 in Federal political donations. https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Bayer Australia donated $61,609 in 2023-24. That was $30,000 to Labor and $31,609 to the Coalition. {6054} #auspol https://politicalgadgets.com/PoliticalDonations/

Most viral: Analysis shows Labor's immigration appeasement strategy is backfiring. Expert argues Hanson's appeal is emotional/cultural, not policy-based—so concessions won't work. Government needs broader debate on economy & multiculturalism, not tactical firefighting. 🧵2/3

Mood: Deeply pessimistic. Frustration at Labor capitulation, media/billionaire capture, climate inaction. Progressive voices dominate; some hope via Greens/independents. Engaged, articulate anger. https://politicalgadgets.com/SocialMedia/mast_pulse/ #auspol 🧵3/3

Pauline Hanson (Sen, Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) attended 53% of possible votes. https://politicalgadgets.com/indsummary/?10280 #auspol

Qube Holdings declared $126,000 in political donations. {577} https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Political advertising on Facebook yesterday: $54,696. (YTD: $3,153,444) https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

The VIP fleet flew at least 3,085 km in the last few days. That's 2 planes doing 2 flights over 6 hrs and 43 mins and costing around $30,671. https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Total Facebook spend: $93,466 ($26,128,529 YTD) https://politicalgadgets.com/ #auspol

Donations Data Has Changed — +1 rows in 2024-25 https://politicalgadgets.com/donations_update/2026-08-11_21-11-08.html #auspol