Olivia Caisley
@livcaisley
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The Australian Government: this decision is purely based on the science in the wake of a rigorous and painstakingly detailed assessment over a decade, which mapped various risk matrices and delivered a (science-based!) scientific finding The Trump Administration:
PM Anthony Albanese confirms reports in the Herald/Age that Australia has paid the US another $800 million for AUKUS despite the Pentagon review underway.
Incredibly moving and powerful first parliamentary speech being given by @AliFranceMP just now #Auspol2025
Opposition leader Sussan Ley wipes away tears as she hears from new Labor MP Ali France, who is telling the parliament about of some of her last days with her late son. #auspol
It's always a great privilege hosting #AfternoonBriefing - yesterday we spoke to Shadow Defence Minister @AngusTaylorMP , Assistant Foreign Minister @MThistlethwaite, Independent MP for Kooyong @Mon4Kooyong & many more: iview.abc.net.au/video/NU2522C1… #auspol
Accused sexual abuser Joshua Dale Brown was sacked from a Melbourne childcare centre over his handling of an incident report months before he started working at the centre where his alleged assaults took place. By @pjmcgrth of #ABCInvestigations abc.net.au/news/2025-07-1…
Great news! UNESCO adds Minoan Palace sites in Crete, Greece, to World Heritage list! Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos and Kydonia, are six archaeological sites dating 1900 to 1100 BC, representing the Minoan civilization, a major prehistoric Mediterranean culture.…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s China advisers will be delighted by today’s @ChinaDaily editorial: “Common ground prevails over differences”. It’s laudatory about the 🇦🇺 PM. Clear signal it is going to be a warm meeting with President Xi in a few hours theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…
"Treasury asked that the document be deleted after realising the error, but the ABC has decided to publish it because it provides a rare insight into how top advisers view the major economic and policy challenges facing the Albanese government." abc.net.au/news/2025-07-1…
Strengthening cooperation & dialogue across the Indo-Pacific & beyond has been the Albanese Govt's priority since coming to office. I joined @livcaisley on @abcnews Afternoon Briefing to discuss 🇦🇺's commitment to peace & stability in the region & the role AUKUS plays. #auspol
Great to speak to @livcaisley on @abcnews Afternoon Briefing today to discuss how the Albanese Government is strengthening global partnerships across our region. 🌏 #auspol #abcnews
#Breaking: World Vision Australia appoints acting CEO amid broader allegations of a toxic work culture at the organisation. abc.net.au/news/2025-07-1…
I second this. Loved it.
I'm begging everyone who hasn't yet to read this book. The premise, about a man living in an infinite house, is terrifically inventive, and it goes in a direction you don't expect. No other living author writes with such a keen sense of horror & beauty. The book of the decade.
Leaked messages from a Liberal WhatsApp group reveal the deep divide over gender quotas with members name-calling (“moron”) and declaring it will “demonise” men. The debate has been going since last night and is still under way. Full story here #auspol dailytelegraph.com.au/news/senior-li… via…
Director Geoffrey Watson SC: "On the eve of its second birthday, the National Anti-Corruption Commission was able to celebrate by announcing its first finding of misconduct against a public official." 1/ #auspol theage.com.au/national/anti-…
New: Budget estimates confirms Paul Brereton has attended 18 military events in uniform "to the best of his recollection" while serving as the head of the National Anti Corruption Commission. Integrity experts say it raises impartiality concerns. abc.net.au/news/2025-06-0…
Exclusive: NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton has worn military regalia to at least seven events since becoming the inaugural head of the integrity commission, sparking fresh criticism amid the body’s consideration of Defence probes. abc.net.au/news/2025-04-2…