Here's why proportional representation is important.
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 4mo ago 100%

    Me in Australia: finally something we're ahead of everyone on

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  • Labour wins majority in UK General Elections as Tories lose two-thirds of seats
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 4mo ago 100%

    If the UK had a preferential voting system the Tories would have won a lot more seats

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  • What generation are you?
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 4mo ago 100%

    Zillenial or younger millenial

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  • An ounce of prevention: Now is the time to take action on H5N1 avian flu, because the stakes are enormous
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 4mo ago 100%

    It feels like our public health systems have gone backwards since covid. Not because we don't have the skills and resources, but because of ideology.

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  • Man Sets Himself on Fire Near Courthouse Where Trump Is on Trial
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 6mo ago 100%

    If you interpret the appendix as an ending then it's a lot less pessimistic as it implies that all totalitarian regimes eventually fall.

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  • There's a baby drought in Australia. Maybe we should fund IVF?
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 6mo ago 90%

    I'm a trauma researcher. So many people shouldn't have kids.

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  • What person can help me sort out the big picture of my life?
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 7mo ago 100%

    I have a bachelors in psychology so was able to pick based on my understanding of approaches. I knew I didn't want CBT, so went with an ACT psych instead. Mine is also a developmental psychologist so I knew they'd be more likely to understand neurodevelopmental disabilities than your average psychologist.

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  • What person can help me sort out the big picture of my life?
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 7mo ago 100%

    I'm Audhd and pretty much use my psychologist for all of this.

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  • Daylight saving has 80% support in Australia and a majority in every state
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 7mo ago 100%

    It's interesting that people want daylight savings in qld during summer because we spend most of summer wanting the sun to fuck off.

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  • We compared the finances of 30-year-olds now, to 30-year-olds 30 years ago
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 7mo ago 100%

    Fuck this was depressing to read. Validating though.

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  • Artist behind Mona’s ladies-only lounge ‘absolutely delighted’ man is suing for gender discrimination
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 7mo ago 100%

    Amazing public relations campaign if this is all part of a marketing thing.

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  • Daily Discussion Thread - Sat Mar 16 2024
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 7mo ago 100%

    Number every box just to spite the LNP

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  • ‘Ultra wealthy’ Gen Xers are proving more resistant to returning to the office.
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 8mo ago 100%

    The boomers have been really successfull in simultaneously punching down across the generations and making us punch down on each other at the same time.

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  • Does this plan make sense? v2
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 8mo ago 100%

    We have a small population and mandatory voting means everyone gets a vote by default. We also have a different culture around voting because the majority of us have to do it. We have sausage sizzles and democracy dogs. I've personally worked at polls all over my state and there's never been a line longer than 10 people. It takes most people like 5 mins max to vote. We make voting easy in Australia because everyone has to do it.

    It's worth noting that it's not all that mandatory. It's relatively easy to simply avoid enrolling to vote. You're not automatically enrolled in other words. Also it's really easy to just sign your name off at the poll and hand in a blank vote. The worst outcome of not voting is a fine that you can pretty easily get out of as well.

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  • Israeli troops gun down thousands of Palestinians awaiting aid in north Gaza
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 8mo ago 96%

    Gonna throw a hat in the ring here for the British Empire as the king of genocide.

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  • Argentinian President calls for destruction of Al-Aqsa Mosque
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 8mo ago 100%

    Wonder if he got this advice from his dog

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  • Daily Discussion Thread: 🩳 Sun 11 Feb 2024
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 8mo ago 100%

    Wholemeal is the best

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  • A new global gender divide is emerging | Financial Times
  • Nonameuser678 Nonameuser678 9mo ago 100%

    Subjectification. People normalise what's normal for them.

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  • www.abc.net.au

    Key points: - The federal government has announced a plan to make it a criminal offence to perform the Nazi salute in Australia. - Meanwhile, hundreds of prominent Australians have signed a letter denouncing anti-Semitism and racism. - Jewish and Islamic groups say there has been a huge rise in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.

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    www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au

    After a week of silence, leading ‘Yes’ campaigners have begun to detail three ways forward for the movement – including fighting to keep Peter Dutton out of office.

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    www.abc.net.au

    In short: Neo-Nazis Thomas Sewell and Jacob Hersant have avoided further jail time after they were convicted of a 2021 attack on hikers at a Victorian state park. County Court Judge Kellie Blair wished the pair luck and said she believed the prospects of both men being rehabilitated were good. Sewell and Hersant maintained their innocence after the hearing and made anti-Semitic and homophobic comments to gathered media. What's next? Hersant must complete 200 hours of community service as part of his sentencing.

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    www.abc.net.au

    The disability royal commission made 222 recommendations for change The commissioners were split on key areas like education, work and group homes The government has set up a taskforce, but gave no immediate response to the recommendations

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    www.abc.net.au

    Key points: - The disability royal commission is wrapping up after four-and-a-half years - Emotions ran high at the commission's ceremonial closing, attended by people with disability from across the country - The inquiry's chair says the media hasn't given the inquiry the attention it deserves Solidarity with all my fellow disabled folks today.

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