Elana Mitchell

Elana Mitchell

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Unofficially christened Mother of Nibbler (Im Nibbler) by Arabic speaking Cat Spoutible. Severe cat obsessive and political tragic 😻

Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

For our LGBTQIA+ family and friends: you deserve full inclusion in every part of Australian life.

You are not a controversy or an issue to be debated. You should not be targeted by culture wars.

Most importantly you are valued and loved.
#auspol #IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBIT2024

10:36 PM - May 16, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

"Budgets reveal a government’s true priorities. What it spends on is what it most wants to do; what it “can’t afford” is something it doesn’t really want.

So the real question is why the government doesn’t want to fix JobSeeker."
#auspol #Budget2024

smh.com.au

Budget 2024: Labor’s persistent refusal to fix JobSeeker is shameful

Australia has the lowest benefits for the short-term unemployed among 34 countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

11:43 PM - May 12, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

47 years young today! 🥳

"47!!! I remember it well as I was the only Qld member…Don Chipp was a tower of strength."
Michael Macklin Senator for Qld 1981 - 1990
#auspol

08:17 PM - May 08, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

We object to the decision to remove content globally on X. We must not set a precedent for governments to dictate social media content.

Our evidence based position on the office of the e-Safety Commissioner is below:

https://shorturl.at/qFL79
#auspol

shorturl.at

eSafety Commissioner: Government Pursues Dangerous, Ill-Informed Approach – Australian Democrats

We condemn the horrific Wakeley terrorist attack and wish for a speedy recovery for Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and the Christ the Good Shepherd Church. We agree the video of the attack in circulation is horrific and disturbing. However, we support evidence-based policy and seeking global censorship is

03:31 AM - Apr 24, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

#anzacday #auspol

11:51 PM - Apr 24, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

"Australians on JobSeeker payments can’t keep up with basic living costs like housing, food and electricity, according to a report that finds government income support is still “far too low”."

https://www.thenewdaily.co...
#auspol

thenewdaily.com.au

Call for change as jobless Aussies struggle

Australians on JobSeeker payments can’t keep up with basic living costs like housing, food and electricity, according to a major report.

08:37 PM - Apr 08, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

It took a while for Elana and Heath to catch up and have a post by-election chat, but it's here, and now available on all good podcast platforms 🎧🎙️

https://www.democrats.org....
#auspol

07:28 AM - Mar 29, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

Wondering just what on earth a small modular nuclear reactor is, and is it relevant to Australia?

Our national VPs have you covered in our latest podcast episode! 🎙️🎧

Out now on all good podcast platforms:
https://www.democrats.org....

01:51 AM - Mar 13, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

The big day is here! Victorian state president Leonie Green is on the job at a polling station in Dunkley 🤩
#auspol #DunkleyVotes

07:47 PM - Mar 01, 2024

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Australian Democrats

It's the last day of pre-poll and Heath's getting ready for the big day tomorrow!

He's got new wheels, and some thoughts on electric vehicles and the proposed fuel efficiency standards.

#auspol #Dunkley

https://youtu.be/qOb0628u7...

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Heath gets ready for the big day, plus fuel efficiency standards! - YouTube

Heath gets ready for the big day and has some thoughts on electric vehicles and the introduction of fuel efficiency standards.

01:58 AM - Mar 01, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

The world must change its approach to energy, recognise the limits to endless growth, and find a sustainable balance with nature. We must electrify energy and fundamentally change our lifestyle.

Australians know this, even if the two major political parties don't.
#auspol #dunkleybyelection

09:12 PM - Feb 29, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

Our candidate Heath Mckenzie doing us proud at the Sky News pub test in Frankston tonight!
#auspol

05:34 AM - Feb 26, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

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The current cost of living crisis is the culmination of long term trends, global events and government policy.

Here's what we think should be done to address it, and to build a fair economy for all Australians.
#auspol #Dunkley

05:51 PM - Feb 25, 2024

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Australian Democrats

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The 2-decade-long neglect of housing policy has, at every level of government, failed young Australians and those on low incomes.
#auspol

10:59 PM - Feb 24, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

One of the benefits of our preferential voting system is that your vote is never 'wasted'.

Heath McKenzie explains why voting for a minor party could be more valuable than voting for a major party candidate, and how your vote can help shape our democracy.
#auspol #Dunkley

08:34 PM - Feb 21, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

Pre-poll in the Dunkely by election opens today!

Here's a message from our candidate Heath McKenzie on where you can vote and how you can support him in his campaign.
#auspol

07:08 PM - Feb 18, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

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Australians lose over $25 billion each year on legal forms of gambling.

Our candidate for Dunkley Heath McKenzie on why gambling regulation reform is crucial, and his commitment to continuing the work of the late Peta Murphy in this area.
#auspol

08:16 AM - Feb 16, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

Here's our how to vote card for the Dunkley by election.

Remember YOU control your preferences! How to vote cards are recommendations only.
#auspol

08:42 PM - Feb 17, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

It is a truth universally acknowledged in our party that we are talkers.

Our candidate for Dunkley Heath McKenzie more than meets that brief in the latest episode of our podcast!

https://www.democrats.org....
#auspol

08:41 PM - Feb 13, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

"It's nice to have a party that's just got some normal people..."

Heath McKenzie explains to 6 News Australia why he's running for the Australian Democrats in the Dunkley by-election.
#auspol

06:58 PM - Feb 11, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

"...you do not win elections for having kept promises. You win elections for getting things done."
#auspol

https://www.watoday.com.au...

watoday.com.au

Sean Kelly: Anthony Albanese follows John Howard’s play over Stage 3 tax cut change

By breaking his promise on stage 3 tax cuts, Anthony Albanese has indicated he grasps a significant political lesson.

06:08 PM - Jan 29, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

Keep the Bastards Honest is back for 2024! Elana and Steve look back at the year that was 2023, and then look forward to what may come in 2024, including a prediction from Elana that lasted all of 12 days.
#auspol

https://www.democrats.org....

09:57 AM - Jan 23, 2024

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

Ever wondered what it means to keep the bastards honest? Looking for something different to politics as usual?

Join former Senator and current national president Lyn Allison on 12th Dec for a free online introduction to... us 😊

https://events.humanitix.c...

events.humanitix.com

Introduction to the Australian Democrats | Humanitix

Get tickets on Humanitix - Introduction to the Australian Democrats hosted by Australian Democrats. Online. Tuesday 12th December 2023. Find event information.

09:38 PM - Dec 07, 2023

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

"...Labor’s preference is apparently to limit the power of new entrants to get involved, protecting a system that is already massively rigged in their favour."
#auspol

https://www.themonthly.com...

01:19 AM - Nov 29, 2023

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

"Australian capital-city housing is too expensive compared to incomes for a healthy society, and that needs to change."
#auspol

https://www.watoday.com.au...

watoday.com.au

Housing crisis: Why Australian housing is wildly unaffordable

The government can lower property prices. It just chooses not to.

08:07 PM - Nov 23, 2023

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

‘It is surely a small price to pay for a better-informed democracy that politicians are required to tell the truth’.

Senator Michael Macklin's on the repeal of Hawke govt legislation on truth in political advertising. #auspol

https://www.democrats.org....

democrats.org.au

Let’s have truth in political advertising – Australian Democrats

The ‘No’ campaign on the referendum for recognition of First Nations in the Constitution and a Voice to Parliament clearly lied to the people of Australia, eg. there is no detail, it is driven by the Canberra elite, rights will be taken away, financial compensation will be demanded, it will divide t

08:09 PM - Nov 14, 2023

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

The High Court has upheld the concept that adequate shelter is a human right.

A game changing decision for renters that may have an impact nationally.
#auspol

https://7ampodcast.com.au/...

7ampodcast.com.au

A game-changing victory for renters - 7am

Renters across Australia are facing a worsening housing crisis. With hikes in rents and growing complaints about the quality of living in rental homes, many are at breaking point. But now, a High Court judgement has redrawn the relationship between tenants and landlords. Today, senior reporter for ..

01:10 AM - Nov 08, 2023

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

"With the bloody success of its campaign to destroy the Voice, it is obvious the Coalition will use the same techniques, apparatus and expertise to try to smash Anthony Albanese at the next federal election."
#auspol

watoday.com.au

Voice referendum results: Liberals show glimpse of tactics for next Australian federal election

Dutton has shown a predilection for inflammatory language. And with the bloody success of its campaign to destroy the referendum, it’s obvious the Coalition will use the same techniques again.

10:08 PM - Oct 18, 2023

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

If you're not sure what the deal is with our constitution, @she_jedi has you covered with this bonus explainer episode of Keep the Bastards Honest!
#auspol #VoteYesAustralia #VoteYes

https://www.democrats.org....

democrats.org.au

Bonus: The Constitution and The Voice Explainer – Australian Democrats

One of the interesting stats that’s come out of the current referendum polling is that a surprisingly large number of Australians didn’t know that we even have a constitution, never mind what it is and why it’s important. If you’re one of those Australians, or you’re not sure what the deal is with

04:07 PM - Oct 13, 2023

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Elana Mitchell echoed

Australian Democrats

"They asked for so little. In the end, we couldn’t give them even that much."
#auspol #Referendum2023

https://www.watoday.com.au...

watoday.com.au

Voice referendum results: If Australia denies racism, we don’t know ourselves

In all the talk of “misinformation”, we should not skip over the fact that we are talking specifically about racist misinformation.

02:23 AM - Oct 16, 2023

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