@timreadgreens.bsky.social Victorian Greens MP for Brunswick. Medical researcher, doctor. Authorised by T. Read, 1/31 Nicholson St, Brunswick East.
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Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Rents are at record highs.
House prices are out of reach.
And the Victorian Labor Government is demolishing public housing, and handing the land to private developers.
But it doesn't have to be this way!
The Greens have a plan to make housing affordable...
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
A group of activists have “renamed” several iconic London Underground stations as the UK struggled through a record-breaking heatwave with highs of 37C.
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Labor and the Liberals have failed us, and it's opened the door for right-wing opportunists like Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
But swapping one corporate-backed party for another won't fix things.
It's why the Greens don't take donations from billionaires or big corporations.
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
If Group Voting Tickets are to be abolished for VIC upper house elections, the Electoral Commission said legislation was needed by August. The Vic Parliament has one week of sittings before then. It's starting to look like the preference whisperers will be working in November. /2
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Very interesting report on Victorian school funding just released by the Auditor General.
This page shows that while the Government is supposed to fund school upgrades based on need, they’re often actually doing it based on political and Ministerial interference.
#springst
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
The 20 richest Australians have more money than 3 million households.
Why is that a problem?
Because billionaires have more money than ever before, and they’re using it to buy more political influence.
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
The fuel crisis isn’t over, so why is Labor making Victorians pay for public transport again - especially when Tasmania is keeping it free and Queenslanders only pay 50 cents?! theage.com.au/national/victo…
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Labor’s doing nothing to fix corruption, they’re just saying whatever they need to say to make a political headache go away.
We don’t need a review of a review, we need to fix the corruption in Victoria that’s seen billions go lost & unchecked on Labor’s infrastructure projects.
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Victorians are right to ask why anyone needs dozens, or even hundreds of firearms, and why Labor is letting them.
This was Labor’s chance to show leadership on gun reform and community safety, but they blinked.
theage.com.au/national/victo…
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
For too long the old political parties have let ultra rich corporations rip us off.
The big banks, fossil fuel giants and gambling companies raked in over 50 BILLION dollars in pure profit last year!
Meanwhile your bills go up, and food banks are forced to turn people away.
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
The Victorian Greens are calling on Minister Penny Wong and the Albanese Labor Government to intervene and secure the safety of 11 brave Australians kidnapped by the Israeli Defence Force.
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Labor needs to respond immediately to the reports CSIRO will tomorrow sack a THIRD of the team working on Australia’s national climate model. Australia’s climate science capability is globally significant & locally irreplaceable. A shameful way to treat our scientists.
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Israel is grossly breaching international law and kidnaps 11 Australians. The Labor Government instead of taking actions against Israel, blame the people trying to break Israel’s illegal blockade. That’s Labor and they won’t change.
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Because of Labor’s stuff-up, we have a situation in Victoria where unlimited dark money from billionaires and corporations can flow to political parties to influence November's election.
What is holding Labor back from bringing in new laws and stopping the flow of dark money?!
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
The Victorian Greens' Renters Day of Action is this Saturday, 9th May!
We know how hard it is to be a renter right now - massive rent increases, no security, all for your landlord to ignore your repair request 🙃
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Speaking at an industry event this morning, it's clear the PM is trying to dampen expectations of a gax export tax, claiming "no surprises" in the upcoming budget.
But he's stopped short of ruling one out.
It's clear that he's feeling the heat.
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
A powerful article by @TimRRead Closing VicHealth is yet another capitulation to the corporations that dictate to Vic Labor. Wrong-headed in every way.
theage.com.au/politics/victo…
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Trust for Nature has launched a bushfire recovery appeal for Victorians engaged in crucial conservation efforts on private land.
The fires have affected over 100 properties providing vital habitat for native species. Help them rebuild here @trustfornature trustfornature.org.au/campai…
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Now we’re facing the biggest heatwave since Black Summer w/ warnings that millions of homes on city fringes (inc Melb) are @ risk of catastrophic fire.
Labor chose gas profits over climate safety. Labor chose to leave communities exposed. Victorians will be the ones who pay. 2/2
Dr Tim Read MP retweeted
Labor cut 130 jobs from Victoria’s bushfire forest service & closed 6 regional locations in 2024.
In the last 9 months, Labor has approved at least 5 major fossil fuel gas projects/expansions for VIC, pouring fuel on the climate crisis that’s driving deadlier fire seasons. 1/2