Peter Garrett
@pgarrett
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Musician, activist, former federal minister.
Sydney, Australia
Joined May 2010
Great to see NSW finally backing local artists with the formal introduction of Michael’s Rule, a new initiative that encourages international tours to include Australian support acts on their lineup. The rest of the country better follow suit. Our industry needs it!
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'Change the government, change the nation', always. @PeterDutton_MP shouldn't be in charge: Character; plays race card, defaults to attack, accepts One Nation votes. Competence; terrible record as minister, abysmal campaign. Vision; absent. Wilfully anti climate & environment.
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This loud dog whistle a timely reminder @PeterDutton_MP is eminent unsuitable to be PM - shameful. 'Welcome to Country at sports games ‘divides the country’, says Dutton
smh.com.au
The opposition leader’s comments represent a hardening of the Coalition’s position after it pledged to wind back federal spending on Welcome ceremonies earlier this year.
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Poignant Anzac Day message: Some put the nation ahead of their own interests. Adani & enablers inc govts shameful in comparison.
#AnzacDay TV SPECIAL 🌺 Kokoda veteran Bill Ryan was shot in battle and lived with trauma the rest of his 97 years. Bill dedicated his final years to protect his grandchildren’s future by standing against climate destruction. Adani has added Bill and other veterans as
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It really is time to draw the line.
theguardian.com
Some of the country’s most loved native species, including the koala and the hairy-nosed wombat, are on the brink. Is this their last chance at survival?
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I’ve spent my life fighting nuclear. Here’s what Dutton isn’t telling you about his reactors
smh.com.au
This deceptive proposal has all the Trumpian hallmarks: a quasi policy announcement intended to serve sectional interests.
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Right about the truly awful AUKUS, many of us inc@AdamBandt will need to rethink limiting defence spending. Wrong about the dud AUKUS, @AlboMP right to tread carefully with Trump but must recalibrate urgently.@PeterDutton_MP just wrong.
abc.net.au
Greens leader Adam Bandt has called on the government to distance itself from the United States and explore other relationships, as Trade Minister Don Farrell said his American counterpart gave him...
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Today Trump puts tariffs on us, the faithful ally, creates mayhem, what’s next? We must urgently get real. ‘Instead of wasting more time on the flawed Aukus submarine program, we must go to plan B now | Peter Briggs
theguardian.com
The submarines Australia currently wants to buy and build are too big and too expensive. Alternatives are obvious – and limited
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We had a great night closing out Saturday at the Port Fairy Folk Festival. Thanks to everyone who made the journey. A strong community event, lots of good music on offer, perfect weekend. Photos by: Lucinda Goodwin
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Yesterday Mehdi Yarrahi the Iranian protest singer, got 74 lashes for writing about the strict dress code women have to follow in that country. So today we’ll dedicate this song to him and everyone speaking the truth in anti-democratic states:
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God On My Side - out now: This song implies if there is one God, then she/he is everyone’s, not an exclusive coverall which justifies inflicting violence. Love in action, standing up to defend all human rights, is the only antidote to hate & persecution.
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Life, politics, and live music. With a few select gigs coming up it was great to catch up with Paul Daley from The Guardian last week.
theguardian.com
The Midnight Oil frontman, former Labor MP and conservationist muses on politics, prescient lyrics, and whether the Rolling Stones should give up touring
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Spot on. Australia ‘just a suburb of the USA’ and this vital industry crushed by Govt timidity & neglect. “Spotify is silencing Australian music, but it’s not the only culprit
smh.com.au
Australian music is dwindling in popularity and policymakers are covering their ears.
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Use the sun to power our nation, or produce expensive plutonium? ‘Dutton says nuclear will cost $331 billion. Chalmers adds $4 trillion to that
smh.com.au
The Coalition’s nuclear power plan forecasts much lower energy use than Labor’s renewables-focused policy. That could hit growth by up to 12 per cent annually.
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Pretty excited to add another date to PG & the Alter Egos 2025 run. We’re hitting the Surf coast, so join us - Barwon Heads Hotel on Friday 7 March. Tickets on sale now, here:
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Memo to Australian governments!.
Repeat after me. A habitable planet is more important than the profits of a few fossil fuel companies. Pass it on. #ActOnClimate
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"The climate crisis is not a culture war fact free zone. It’s happening now and in real time & all hands on deck - business, politics and above all people - are needed. Name calling by media? A waste of time & space.” - PG.
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