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What the blazes is going on in our #EducationSystem ? Is this another example of #Managerialism going wrong?
“Dr McNeill was appointed CEO in June 2025, but while applying for the role, did not tell the CIT board she was under investigation by TAFE NSW for "serious misconduct".
The controversy sparked the public inquiry, which led to an assembly committee making seven recommendations and 11 findings, including that Dr McNeill should have disclosed the information about the misconduct investigation to the CIT board in a timely manner.
Dr McNeill told the committee that she had sought to disclose the investigation to CIT during the recruitment process but had been advised on multiple occasions, both verbally and in writing, by TAFE NSW that she was not permitted to do so. “
Read more:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/calls-for-cit-margot-mcneill-to-resign/106642094 -
What the blazes is going on in our #EducationSystem ? Is this another example of #Managerialism going wrong?
“Dr McNeill was appointed CEO in June 2025, but while applying for the role, did not tell the CIT board she was under investigation by TAFE NSW for "serious misconduct".
The controversy sparked the public inquiry, which led to an assembly committee making seven recommendations and 11 findings, including that Dr McNeill should have disclosed the information about the misconduct investigation to the CIT board in a timely manner.
Dr McNeill told the committee that she had sought to disclose the investigation to CIT during the recruitment process but had been advised on multiple occasions, both verbally and in writing, by TAFE NSW that she was not permitted to do so. “
Read more:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/calls-for-cit-margot-mcneill-to-resign/106642094 -
What the blazes is going on in our #EducationSystem ? Is this another example of #Managerialism going wrong?
“Dr McNeill was appointed CEO in June 2025, but while applying for the role, did not tell the CIT board she was under investigation by TAFE NSW for "serious misconduct".
The controversy sparked the public inquiry, which led to an assembly committee making seven recommendations and 11 findings, including that Dr McNeill should have disclosed the information about the misconduct investigation to the CIT board in a timely manner.
Dr McNeill told the committee that she had sought to disclose the investigation to CIT during the recruitment process but had been advised on multiple occasions, both verbally and in writing, by TAFE NSW that she was not permitted to do so. “
Read more:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/calls-for-cit-margot-mcneill-to-resign/106642094 -
What the blazes is going on in our #EducationSystem ? Is this another example of #Managerialism going wrong?
“Dr McNeill was appointed CEO in June 2025, but while applying for the role, did not tell the CIT board she was under investigation by TAFE NSW for "serious misconduct".
The controversy sparked the public inquiry, which led to an assembly committee making seven recommendations and 11 findings, including that Dr McNeill should have disclosed the information about the misconduct investigation to the CIT board in a timely manner.
Dr McNeill told the committee that she had sought to disclose the investigation to CIT during the recruitment process but had been advised on multiple occasions, both verbally and in writing, by TAFE NSW that she was not permitted to do so. “
Read more:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/calls-for-cit-margot-mcneill-to-resign/106642094 -
Lovely morning at Mawson with Andrew Braddock, Sam Carter, and my friend Emad.
And I’ve run out of flyers thanks to some very pleasant post-stall letterboxing on this fine Sunday.
If you also want to see north Tuggeranong and south Woden friends jump on light rail from Mawson park & ride or bike & ride, reducing cars on the road by thousands more each day, you can sign the petition here:
https://epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pet-081-25
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ACT has two new “voices” groups: #Belconnen / #Gungahlin and #Canberra, styled as #communityIndependents. The latter featured in today’s Canberra Times.
I have explored things “voices” for many years and maybe should write more about it one day, but ... First, I think it’s a good thing. Second, it may be little understood these groups are not bottom-up. #ACTPol #AUSPol
Links to both organisations in reply.
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I find it astounding how we have absolutely no Charismatic leadership from either the RSL or Politicians about why Universal human rights exist and why ‘Rules of Wars’ exist, and the history of it all.
The fact we have ‘Rules of war’ denialism - in this country is astounding, and that the denialism perverts parts of the ADF, including the SAS.
Australia has been a significant beneficiary of both Universal human rights and ‘Rules of Wars’. Sadly we also have a history of being antagonists in the development of modern international law.
Lest we forget.
#ANZACDay2026 #AusPol #ACTPol #RSL -
I find it astounding how we have absolutely no Charismatic leadership from either the RSL or Politicians about why Universal human rights exist and why ‘Rules of Wars’ exist, and the history of it all.
The fact we have ‘Rules of war’ denialism - in this country is astounding, and that the denialism perverts parts of the ADF, including the SAS.
Australia has been a significant beneficiary of both Universal human rights and ‘Rules of Wars’. Sadly we also have a history of being antagonists in the development of modern international law.
Lest we forget.
#ANZACDay2026 #AusPol #ACTPol #RSL -
I find it astounding how we have absolutely no Charismatic leadership from either the RSL or Politicians about why Universal human rights exist and why ‘Rules of Wars’ exist, and the history of it all.
The fact we have ‘Rules of war’ denialism - in this country is astounding, and that the denialism perverts parts of the ADF, including the SAS.
Australia has been a significant beneficiary of both Universal human rights and ‘Rules of Wars’. Sadly we also have a history of being antagonists in the development of modern international law.
Lest we forget.
#ANZACDay2026 #AusPol #ACTPol #RSL -
I find it astounding how we have absolutely no Charismatic leadership from either the RSL or Politicians about why Universal human rights exist and why ‘Rules of Wars’ exist, and the history of it all.
The fact we have ‘Rules of war’ denialism - in this country is astounding, and that the denialism perverts parts of the ADF, including the SAS.
Australia has been a significant beneficiary of both Universal human rights and ‘Rules of Wars’. Sadly we also have a history of being antagonists in the development of modern international law.
Lest we forget.
#ANZACDay2026 #AusPol #ACTPol #RSL -
Breaking, Shane Rattenbury leaving politics.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/shane-rattenbury-steps-down-as-act-greens-leader/106582540
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No leader is ever above an institution;
Nor are they ever above an ‘Office’ of an institution.
If they are, the organisation is no longer an institution but rather a private enterprise.If allegations are true, this is a deeply grave breach of conduct against the Institution that is ANU, as well as the ‘Office of the Vice-Chancellor’.
A ‘Vice-Chancellor’ and their power resides in following the rule of the institution and the office. It is not a blank cheque to do whatever you want.
This is basic management 101:
https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/education/2026/04/11/exclusive-former-anu-vc-accused-serious-misconduct
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Time for Kate Lundy to move on from the Board of CIT, methinks
#Canberra #ACTpol
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/cit-unaware-of-misconduct-investigation-into-ceo-chair-says/106472468 -
Proposed redistribution of ACT federal electorates has dropped.
- Lyons, Curtin, Hughes and Garran move from Canberra to Bean
- Molonglo Valley moves from Bean to Canberra
- Norfolk Island moves from Bean to Canberra- Mitchell and Crace move from Fenner to Canberra
- Hawker, Weetangara and Macquarie move from Canberra to FennerEdit: northside changes corrected as I got them back-to-front
#Canberra #ACTpol #AusPol #Elections
https://www.aec.gov.au/redistributions/2025/act/proposed-redistribution/ -
@treleanor there was an email newsletter from her with a little more detail:
“We moved a vote which will now see the R2 and R3 reinstated out towards Kippax, Spence and Fraser and the R4 and R5 frequencies improved.
We still won't see these changes until around Term 3 this year. That's why we need your help to keep the pressure on Labor and make sure they follow through on the promise they've made today.”
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I assume the organisers of the Canberra Writers' Festival are praying to all the festival Gods that ACT Labor and/or ACTPol take offence and crack-down on something in order to provide a similar boost in patronage. 🙏
"On March 1, Louise Adler will be talking to Randa Abdel-Fattah on stage at a packed Adelaide Town Hall."
https://michaelwest.com.au/streisand-effect-long-waitlist-for-not-adelaide-writers-week/
#Canberra #CanberraWritersFestival #auspol #Adelaide #AdelaideWritersWeek #ACTPol
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Political dissent will ALWAYS be targeted by the state, using the tools they claim they put in place to "protect" the oppressed.
The master's tools...
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Police seize art posters depicting Trump, Putin and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms from Canberra bar
Owner calls it ‘ludicrous’ Dissent Cafe and Bar was shut down after complaint, the first in Australia’s capital since new federal hate symbol laws
Police have seized art posters from a Canberra music venue and bar that depict world leaders and others, including Donald Trump and Elon Musk, wearing Nazi uniforms, and are investigating whether new federal hate symbol laws were broken.
#AusPol #Australia #NSW #NSWPol #NSWPolice #ACT #ACTPol #FedPol #HateSpeech #policing #Criminology #CriminalJustice
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Mortgagee to take possession of Big Splash
https://region.com.au/lenders-take-possession-of-big-splash-land/935533/
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9 days interruption to MyWay+ feed for 3rd party apps all because of an expired SSL cert. Wtaf. Why wasn't this resolved during the week?!
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How much does it cost to end rough sleeping? An Australian-first study may have just found out
https://theconversation.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-end-rough-sleeping-an-australian-first-study-may-have-just-found-out-271291
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So I guess Mark Parton is going MAGA. #actpol #canberraliberals
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Media Conference:
… I don’t think the individual Police officers are the problem. I think the larger organisation needs to be scrutinised further about its training, and what it deems ‘appropriate’.
The ‘active incident’ in a general area does not excuse the heavy-handling of what occurred on a peaceful, incident-absent bus.
As consequence, an innocent person was injured AND traumatised. This should be considered heavily.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRQ4fewEpH-/?igsh=aGozY2NoZzFkYXl0
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Very disappointing: The racial profiling. The lack of due process. The lack of professionality. The lack of dignity and respect for the ‘suspected’.
What on earth is taught at Police Academies in Australia?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-20/aboriginal-17yo-pulled-bus-gunpoint-mistaken-racial-profiling/106029782
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Police and Welfare checks:
“In their darkest moments, too many Australians are being met with lethal force instead of love and care.”https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/04/mental-health-first-response-callouts-police-lethal-force
#AusPol #ACTPol #PoliceAccountabilityProject #PolicingReformI agree with pretty much everything … but the conclusion.
Police should be the first responders. What we are seeing is the failure of a militarised Police force and providing Police Executives, Police Union and Ministers an excuse/escape instead of making them admit failure and reforming the Police force. -
Police and Welfare checks:
“In their darkest moments, too many Australians are being met with lethal force instead of love and care.”https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/04/mental-health-first-response-callouts-police-lethal-force
#AusPol #ACTPol #PoliceAccountabilityProject #PolicingReformI agree with pretty much everything … but the conclusion.
Police should be the first responders. What we are seeing is the failure of a militarised Police force and providing Police Executives, Police Union and Ministers an excuse/escape instead of making them admit failure and reforming the Police force. -
Police and Welfare checks:
“In their darkest moments, too many Australians are being met with lethal force instead of love and care.”https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/04/mental-health-first-response-callouts-police-lethal-force
#AusPol #ACTPol #PoliceAccountabilityProject #PolicingReformI agree with pretty much everything … but the conclusion.
Police should be the first responders. What we are seeing is the failure of a militarised Police force and providing Police Executives, Police Union and Ministers an excuse/escape instead of making them admit failure and reforming the Police force. -
Chris Steel was censured regarding the MyWay+ rollout after the report from the committee was tabled in the assembly. Greens MLA Andrew Braddock moved the motion.
Canberra Liberals leader Leanne Castley threatened future censure motions if CM Andrew Barr did not keep his ministers accountable.
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I am not surprised at all that the committee found that the community testing of MyWay+ was meaningless in terms of its impact on the project. I am speaking from a place as someone who was part of that testing.
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Deradicalisation, …
It always starts with a ‘Safe space’.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQJ4un5AnYk/?igsh=MTcxZWxkd2liMnc0OQ==
#AusPol #ACTPol #DomesticViolence #Terrorism #ReligiousViolence -
The sound of electric Constuction Machinery used in roadworks in Amsterdam
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP8khL6DE3J/?igsh=eHRqcG82emIwczhr
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Gill is talking to WIN News about the Fix My Street enquiry.
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Gill is talking to WIN News about the Fix My Street enquiry.
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Gill is talking to WIN News about the Fix My Street enquiry.
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I recently spoke to the Canberra Times about Living Streets Canberra's disappointment regarding the delayed introduction of fees for footpath closures. The government delayed the fees after being lobbied by the ACT Property Council.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9069621/canberra-delays-footpath-closure-fees-for-developers/
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I recently spoke to the Canberra Times about Living Streets Canberra's disappointment regarding the delayed introduction of fees for footpath closures. The government delayed the fees after being lobbied by the ACT Property Council.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9069621/canberra-delays-footpath-closure-fees-for-developers/
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I recently spoke to the Canberra Times about Living Streets Canberra's disappointment regarding the delayed introduction of fees for footpath closures. The government delayed the fees after being lobbied by the ACT Property Council.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9069621/canberra-delays-footpath-closure-fees-for-developers/
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I recently spoke to the Canberra Times about Living Streets Canberra's disapointment regarding the delayed introduction of fees for footpath closures. The government delayed the fees after being lobbied by the ACT Property Council.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9069621/canberra-delays-footpath-closure-fees-for-developers/
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I recently spoke to the Canberra Times about Living Streets Canberra's disapointment regarding the delayed introduction of fees for footpath closures. The government delayed the fees after being lobbied by the ACT Property Council.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9069621/canberra-delays-footpath-closure-fees-for-developers/
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Just an update regarding this, I have seen an email from Emerson's adviser that says he will move the motion on tomorrow.
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My problem with this is if it would actually get used. What I know from pedestrian activity is, pedestrians will find the easiest, quickest and most convenient way to walk. I would expect this to be especially true of teenagers.
So if we built a pedestrian bridge, would it get used, or would students just dash across the road because it was more convenient for them.
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Want to get children off their screens?
Then we need to make cities and communities that let children play without supervision.
(paywall) https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/08/kids-smartphones-play-freedom/683742/
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ePetition calling on the assembly to pass the Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
https://epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pet-044-25
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Andrew Barr's office advised me a week ago that Tara Cheyne's office is looking into the situation at Botanical Turner. I haven't heard anything yet, so I have sent a follow up email to her office this morning.
The issue is ongoing at the site.
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It is no wonder why there is such distrust with Fix My Street in Canberra.
I had raised a safety concern regarding the bollards on City Walk at Garema Place, as construction workers have been leaving the bollards out with no cover, leaving a big hole in the ground.
On Wednesday, TCCS closed my report noting "Bollard Cover replaced". But today I visited the area. Again, the bollard is out, and there is still no cover for the hole.
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This morning I have written to Chris Steel, Tara Cheyne and MLAs in Kurrajong about the dangerous situation at Botanical Turner after Paris Lord from Canberra by Bike posted a video to fb and Instagram showing pedestrians walking with suite cases next to hide speed traffic in a cycle lane. The foot path has been closed for longer than 2 months now and doesn't appear to be opening anytime soon.
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Living Streets Canberra welcomes calls for improving the ACT’s infrastructure to help improve the safety of women.
“All our streets and paths should be – and feel – safe, accessible, comfortable and convenient for everyone,” says Convenor of Living Streets Canberra, Gill King.
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I am pleased to see that there is a focus on safety on our buses in the upcoming ACT Budget.
A sense of safety, or lack of, is a reason I regularly hear for not using public transport.
https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2025/june/funding-for-better,-safer-public-transport
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The NCCC said to the ABC in relation to the missing middle housing plan that "we are still a car-based society whether we like it or not."
This is only the case because of the lack of drive and investment in alternative modes. If we really want to change how we move, we have to give Canberrans a reason why. So far, only S1 of LR has done that.
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So far everything proceeding as predicted:
One way or another the students and teachers will continue on. The biggest question that has my interests, however, is the consequences that the members of the Board will face… https://the-riotact.com/next-steps-for-brindabella-administrators-to-comb-through-books-new-board-may-be-price-of-government-support/851775
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It’s absurd, and it’s true.
In Australia, it's 'easier to get a permit to destroy nature' than fix it. Here's why:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-31/environment-nature-destruction-permit-waterways-conservation/104729768
#AusPol #AusLaw #ACTPol #ACTLaw