Thorpe’s treatment is a clear demonstration that the standards of political accountability are determined by race and gender in this place.

Just finished watching Four Corners I don’t think I even have the right words for the emotions felt listening to families of murdered and missing Aboriginal women. Bridget Brennan shared these stories cantering the humanity of the women. They are loved, missed and should still be with us.

If you missed it - you need to watch. #MMIW abc.net.au/news/2022-10-2…

Racism kills. Violence against First Nations people in this country must end. I stand with you, I will fight for you and do everything I can to bring justice to the family and community. #justiceforcassius

My heart goes out to the family of Cassius Turvey. I can’t imagine the thought of a loved one being taken from me by a racist with a metal pole. The racist is a murderer. But the racism of the Australian public is also complicit for creating the environment for this to happen

Parents: Ok I just have to fit my entire work week into an eight hour day today since last week I had four appointments, car trouble, and school was closed for conferences for two days..but I think I can do it if I skip lunch and ignore some things Kids: mama? I frowed up

This beautiful child was taken from his family with unthinkable violence. We must demand #justiceforcassius and all Aboriginal women and children. gofundme.com/f/justiceforca…

A non-exhaustive list of ways you can show up as an ally right now: - Ask the Blackfullas in your life – how can I support? - Educate yourself - Listen - Resist the urge to be an expert - Financial contributions to pay the rent/Dhadjowa/grassroot orgs. (1/3)

Meanwhile, a 15-year-old boy was killed while walking home from school and his community are begging us to pay attention. He was walking while Black. That’s it. There are some massive issues in this country that we just keep papering over. But made up culture wars- all over that

Read @boneybrooke via The Age today: "If a black child can’t walk home from school without fear then this isn’t a civil society. This is lawlessness. This is barbaric. This is shameful." #JusticeForCassius theage.com.au/national/if-wa…

And show up today. #JusticeForCassius x.com/Roxy_Moore_/st…

I’d pay $8 a month for someone to smack the phone out of my hand any time I open Twitter.

You know what isn't happening? Being driven off Twitter a week before #TransAwarenessWeek. #TransgenderAwarenessWeek is Nov 13-19 this year. Flooding timelines with #TransAffirmingTweets is absolutely a thing, so let's do that. #IndigiQueer #IndigiTrans

Twitter Blue: the worlds greatest education campaign on the importance of fact checking your sources.

📢Matilda Centre researchers are looking for young people aged 13-17 to take part in a new research project. It will involve using an evidence-based healthy lifestyles app📱for a month and giving us feedback on what you think about it! Find out more at bit.ly/Health4LifeApp

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Another Women’s Budget Statement on Budget night. This is a good thing. But other countries also have Children’s Budget Statements reinforcing accountabilities across portfolios for child health, learning and wellbeing. Maybe next year?

Think Tank Chair Prof Maree Teesson AC is at Parliament House on Ngunnawal Country for the National School Reform Reference Group. Prof Teesson is particularly focussed on the economic, social & service system drivers of youth #mentalhealth addressed in Australia's Mental Health Think Tank Youth Recovery Plan.