Elana Mitchell

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

Australian Democrats

The devil will be in the detail, but we're cautiously optimistic about the proposed political donation ban in SA.

We're working on a submission to the consultation process and will have more to say when the bill is available for review.
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https://www.democrats.org.au/sas-political-donation-ban/

democrats.org.au

SA’s political donation ban – Australian Democrats

We welcome the plan to ban all political donations announced by South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas, ahead of the next state election. The plan appears to balance the need for new entrants to be able to fundraise ahead of an election, but that once elected, the ban would restrict further

01:16 AM - Jun 13, 2024

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Australian Democrats

Robodebt was a cruel, illegal government action against its own citizens that cost lives.

Victims were promised accountability and justice.

What is the point of the NACC if it won't provide even the illusion of accountability?
#auspol #Robodebt

https://www.democrats.org.au/robodebt-officers-off-

democrats.org.au

Robodebt Officers off the Hook – Australian Democrats

In an extraordinary move, the National Anti Corruption Commission has declined to pursue the Robodebt Royal Commission’s findings, saying ‘it was unlikely to obtain significant new evidence’ and was concerned about ‘the seniority of the officials involved’. The announcement was met with dismay fr

11:31 PM - Jun 09, 2024

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Australian Democrats

"Never fall for the line that reducing inequality or lifting people out of poverty is a task that is either too complex or costly for us to undertake...
The government knows how to do it. The government did it in 2020. It worked."
#auspol #RaiseTheRate

https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonom

theguardian.com

Raising jobseeker is not ‘fiscally sustainable’? Sorry, but that is flat out wrong | Greg Jericho | The Guardian

Never fall for the line that lifting people out of poverty and reducing inequality is a task too complex or costly to undertake

10:50 PM - May 22, 2024

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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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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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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
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08:17 PM - May 08, 2024

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Australian Democrats

#anzacday #auspol

11:51 PM - Apr 24, 2024

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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
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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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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.com.au/finance/finance-news/2024/04/09/jobseeker-inflation-indexation
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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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Australian Democrats

Polling day is underway in Dunkley and Heath is holding nothing back in his campaign, deploying his most potent polling weapon to date - his mum ❤️

08:48 PM - Mar 01, 2024

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Australian Democrats

The lament of political children everywhere:

"Dunno what the fuss is all about, it's only Dad..."
#auspol #DunkleyVotes

12:45 AM - Mar 02, 2024

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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.au/podcast/31-post-dunkley-by-election-debrief/
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07:28 AM - Mar 29, 2024

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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.au/podcast/the-drill-nuclear-smrs/

01:51 AM - Mar 13, 2024

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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/qOb0628u74g

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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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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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Australian Democrats

Our candidate Heath Mckenzie doing us proud at the Sky News pub test in Frankston tonight!
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05:34 AM - Feb 26, 2024

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Australian Democrats

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For more details visit us here:

https://www.democrats.org.au/cost-of-living-and-a-fair-economy/

democrats.org.au

Cost of living and a fair economy – Australian Democrats

The fairest, most effective way to reduce cost of living pressures for those who need it most is to abolish the lowest income tax bracket. Those on such low incomes have been particularly hard hit by big increases in grocery, energy, transport, and child and aged care prices. Former head of the

06:17 PM - Feb 25, 2024

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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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Here's what we think should be done to address this catastrophic policy failure.
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10:59 PM - Feb 24, 2024

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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.
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10:59 PM - Feb 24, 2024

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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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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.
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07:08 PM - Feb 18, 2024

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@chris_mcintosh

Some high profile follows:

Neil Gaiman @neilhimself
@jasonalexander
@jefftiedrich

Aus politics

@prguy17
Aus Democrats @austdems

US political news

@maddowblog
@joyannreid
@michaelsteele
@joycewhitevance

Who else?

#TwitterRefugees #auspol #bluecheck

07:15 PM - Apr 22, 2023

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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.
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08:16 AM - Feb 16, 2024

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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.
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08:42 PM - Feb 17, 2024

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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.au/podcast/30-dunkley-by-election-meet-our-candidate/
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08:41 PM - Feb 13, 2024

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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.
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06:58 PM - Feb 11, 2024

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Australian Democrats

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

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/like-howard-albanese-will-be-judged-on-what-he-does-not-...

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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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.au/podcast/29-the-year-that-was-2023/

09:57 AM - Jan 23, 2024

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