Blue Sky Pulse: what Australia is saying about politics on Bluesky
Since 23 Apr 2026, we have summarised 61,085 #auspol posts across 653 three-hour windows and 157 daily digests. Pick a day or search the archive.
Days archived
164
23 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026
Posts analysed
61,085
#auspol, across 653 windows
Latest digest
3 Oct 2026
updated daily around 5:30am AEST
Latest daily digest: Saturday 3 October 2026
Whose posts break through?
Based on every #auspol post in each three-hour window. Windows topped = windows in which the account had the single most-engaged post (likes + reposts + replies). Total engagement sums all their posts. Notable mentions = times the pulse's Notable Posts named them. Engagement is a snapshot taken when each window was summarised, so it favours accounts that attract fast reactions.
Top 5 by windows topped (of 653 windows)
| # | Account | Windows topped | Total engagement | Notable mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @strangerous.bsky.social | 93 | 18,077 | 94 |
| 2 | @simonrosenberg.bsky.social | 79 | 23,881 | 168 |
| 3 | @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social | 69 | 11,708 | 55 |
| 4 | @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social | 57 | 10,188 | 53 |
| 5 | @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social | 46 | 7,557 | 53 |
Top 5 by total engagement
| # | Account | Windows topped | Total engagement | Notable mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @simonrosenberg.bsky.social | 79 | 23,881 | 168 |
| 2 | @strangerous.bsky.social | 93 | 18,077 | 94 |
| 3 | @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social | 69 | 11,708 | 55 |
| 4 | @australiainstitute.org.au | 45 | 10,376 | 51 |
| 5 | @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social | 57 | 10,188 | 53 |
Top 5 by windows topped (of 121 windows)
| # | Account | Windows topped | Total engagement | Notable mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social | 20 | 2,679 | 9 |
| 2 | @simonrosenberg.bsky.social | 16 | 3,704 | 21 |
| 3 | @australiainstitute.org.au | 9 | 1,538 | 7 |
| 4 | @strangerous.bsky.social | 8 | 1,457 | 6 |
| 5 | @lucyham.bsky.social | 7 | 1,110 | 6 |
Top 5 by total engagement
| # | Account | Windows topped | Total engagement | Notable mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @simonrosenberg.bsky.social | 16 | 3,704 | 21 |
| 2 | @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social | 20 | 2,679 | 9 |
| 3 | @peggysanders.bsky.social | 1 | 1,946 | 4 |
| 4 | @johnmenadue.com | 3 | 1,653 | 7 |
| 5 | @australiainstitute.org.au | 9 | 1,538 | 7 |
Every day
Days before 29 Apr 2026 have three-hour updates only.
October 2026 (3 days)
| Day | Digest headline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 3 Oct | Bluesky says new Greens leader David Shoebridge dominates Australian political discourse in 24 hours, overshadowing all other parties. | 308 |
| Fri 2 Oct | Bluesky says David Shoebridge's Greens leadership dominates debate as Labor fractures under pressure from multiple fronts. | 360 |
| Thu 1 Oct | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated social media discourse as new Greens leader David Shoebridge vows to challenge Labor and rising corporate… | 426 |
September 2026 (30 days)
| Day | Digest headline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 30 Sep | Bluesky says David Shoebridge's election as Greens leader dominates Australian politics conversation as party signals intent to replace Labor. | 413 |
| Tue 29 Sep | Bluesky says RBA raises cash rate to 15-year high amid global energy crisis, deepening cost-of-living pain for Australian households. | 427 |
| Mon 28 Sep | Bluesky says voters spotlight far-right momentum, leadership vacuum, and budget relief amid cost-of-living crisis. | 294 |
| Sun 27 Sep | Bluesky says Labor's AI accountability stance and One Nation's grifting dominate Australian political discourse. | 337 |
| Sat 26 Sep | Bluesky says OpenAI hack of Medicare site exposes Australia to AI security crisis, prompting calls for urgent government action. | 269 |
| Fri 25 Sep | Bluesky says Labor's rightward turn and Israel stance dominate Australian political discourse | 360 |
| Thu 24 Sep | Bluesky says 686 posts reveal OpenAI Medicare hack dominates Australian political discourse as government faces questions over cybersecurity response. | 519 |
| Wed 23 Sep | Bluesky says Australia's PM draws fire over Trump selfie amid competing pressures on climate, tech policy and foreign relations. | 412 |
| Tue 22 Sep | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by governance hypocrisy, with RBA rate hikes, fossil fuel approvals, and media freedom crises generating… | 459 |
| Mon 21 Sep | Bluesky says Labor's polling collapse and One Nation surge dominate Australian political conversation as leadership questions intensify. | 351 |
| Sun 20 Sep | Bluesky says 467 posts reveal dominance of AUKUS, AI policy, and gender violence concerns. | 338 |
| Sat 19 Sep | Bluesky says Australia withdraws from West Bank sanctions, sparking fury over government's Gaza policy stance. | 338 |
| Fri 18 Sep | Bluesky says Labor bets migration downturn won't arrive—but experts aren't convinced it will work. | 410 |
| Thu 17 Sep | Bluesky says migration dominance reflects fractured consensus as Labor moves to curtail immigration while One Nation seeks even harsher measures. | 494 |
| Wed 16 Sep | Bluesky says Labor faces mounting pressure over AI copyright policy and migration controls as One Nation rises on voter discontent. | 460 |
| Tue 15 Sep | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by Hanson racism row, migration policy chaos, and AUKUS tensions. | 381 |
| Mon 14 Sep | Bluesky says migration and racism dominate Australian political debate as One Nation reshapes the agenda. | 474 |
| Sun 13 Sep | Bluesky says major parties unite against Hanson as tech laws divide parliament. | 299 |
| Sat 12 Sep | Bluesky says Australia's political establishment faces mounting backlash over environmental commitments and governance failures. | 303 |
| Fri 11 Sep | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured by Hanson extremism as Labor loses momentum on key policy | 348 |
| Thu 10 Sep | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured over climate credits and military policy as Hastie-Hanson clash dominates debate. | 346 |
| Wed 9 Sep | Bluesky says Australia dominates social media discourse as government faces mounting criticism over Israel policy, cost-of-living crisis, and… | 506 |
| Tue 8 Sep | Bluesky says Australia dominates social media discourse on Middle East sanctions and domestic pork-barrelling while One Nation advances in polls. | 428 |
| Mon 7 Sep | Bluesky says One Nation's Treasury spokesperson can't answer basic questions about his own party's superannuation policy. | 404 |
| Sun 6 Sep | Bluesky says Australian politics consumed by AUKUS debate as housing and social media regulation dominate policy agenda | 293 |
| Sat 5 Sep | Bluesky says Australia's political confusion and policy contradictions dominate social media discourse as major parties face voter frustration. | 309 |
| Fri 4 Sep | Bluesky says AUKUS dominates Australian political discourse as Greens ramp up scrutiny while government doubles down on defence spending. | 297 |
| Thu 3 Sep | Bluesky says 630 posts in 24 hours reveal deep Labor betrayal, One Nation chaos, and fury over AUKUS. | 478 |
| Wed 2 Sep | Bluesky says Australian #auspol users fixated on climate inaction, AUKUS costs, and One Nation surge | 295 |
| Tue 1 Sep | Bluesky says Labor's polling recovers but One Nation's electoral momentum threatens major upset in Australian politics. | 340 |
August 2026 (31 days)
| Day | Digest headline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 31 Aug | Bluesky says 509 posts reveal One Nation surge, government criticism, and deep polarisation over Gaza, AUKUS, and cost of living. | 400 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Bluesky says Labor faces voter revolt as One Nation wins Western Australian by-election amid cost-of-living crisis. | 355 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Bluesky says Israeli military runners dominate #auspol discourse as Sydney Marathon row deepens | 283 |
| Fri 28 Aug | Bluesky says data centres dominate Australian political discourse as government faces pressure from multiple directions. | 344 |
| Thu 27 Aug | Bluesky says Australia's political conversation fractured across migration, Israel-Palestine tensions, and climate policy in 24 hours to 28 Aug. | 367 |
| Wed 26 Aug | Bluesky says 499 posts reveal Labor under fire over corporate capture and data centres as Albanese government faces sustained criticism from left. | 354 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics consumed by lobbying scandal as corporate capture dominates campaign. | 384 |
| Mon 24 Aug | Bluesky says corporate lobbying and revolving-door politics dominate Australian discourse as Four Corners investigates access-for-money schemes. | 354 |
| Sun 23 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by anxiety over AUKUS, aged care failures, and One Nation's incoherent migration policy. | 289 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured by Israel-Palestine fury as Justice Fagan's antisemitism ruling ignites establishment backlash. | 303 |
| Fri 21 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by Israel-Gaza tensions, religious sect election interference, and government overreach concerns. | 401 |
| Thu 20 Aug | Bluesky says Labor dominates #auspol discourse as government faces criticism over Israel response and gambling reforms. | 490 |
| Wed 19 Aug | Bluesky says Labor faces mounting pressure over NDIS cuts, gambling reforms and aged care as key policy failures dominate 485 posts in 24 hours. | 336 |
| Tue 18 Aug | Bluesky says Labor and Coalition's NDIS and gambling deals dominate Australian political conversation, sparking fury over corporate appeasement and… | 457 |
| Mon 17 Aug | Bluesky says aged care funding cuts dominate #auspol discourse as Labor faces mounting criticism over algorithmic rationing. | 355 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by Israel-Palestine discourse, NDIS cuts, and media criticism in 24 hours of discussion. | 287 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics splits on disability support restrictions as housing crisis deepens and international tensions rise. | 332 |
| Fri 14 Aug | Bluesky says One Nation and far-right figures dominate Australian political conversation as young people protest. | 398 |
| Thu 13 Aug | Bluesky says thousands of Australian students have skipped school to protest Pauline Hanson and One Nation racism, with the youth-led demonstrations… | 447 |
| Wed 12 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated social media discourse as 511 posts tagged #auspol in 24 hours reveal deep divisions over housing… | 386 |
| Tue 11 Aug | Bluesky says dominant tensions centre on "melongate," gambling reform gridlock, and growing criticism of Labor's alignment with corporate interests. | 311 |
| Mon 10 Aug | Bluesky says parliament returns with contentious reforms as AUKUS inquiry dominates conversation. | 362 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Bluesky says Labor's slide accelerates as government loses control of major reform agendas. | 299 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics fragmented across healthcare, bird flu, media, and AUKUS criticism in 24-hour span. | 315 |
| Fri 7 Aug | Bluesky says 494 #auspol posts reveal deep fractures over migration, gambling, Gaza, and governance failures. | 354 |
| Thu 6 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured over gambling reform, renewable energy rules and One Nation's rising profile | 380 |
| Wed 5 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured over Israel, NDIS, and Labor's rightward drift in 24 hours of social media discussion. | 333 |
| Tue 4 Aug | Bluesky says female politicians face escalating AI-enabled abuse as debate shifts between media accountability and One Nation's media control. | 321 |
| Mon 3 Aug | Bluesky says Victorians surge against Hanson as gambling reform and media access row dominate Australian politics. | 92 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Bluesky says Australia's political debate remains fragmented by cost-of-living anxiety, housing crisis, and deep divisions over Israel policy. | 283 |
| Sat 1 Aug | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured on cost-of-living pressures, Jillian Segal's appointment, and Middle East tensions in the 24 hours ending… | 224 |
July 2026 (31 days)
| Day | Digest headline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jul | Bluesky says Australia's political discourse fractured over Israel policy, antisemitism definition, and foreign influence concerns as Labor… | 390 |
| Thu 30 Jul | Bluesky says climate policy, housing crisis and government accountability dominate Australian political conversation. | 346 |
| Wed 29 Jul | Bluesky says 494 posts reveal One Nation's financial chaos as dominant story, with governance failures, AUKUS tensions, and energy policy fractures… | 344 |
| Tue 28 Jul | Bluesky says Gina Rinehart's funding of Pauline Hanson dominates Australian political conversation, overshadowing other major policy debates. | 389 |
| Mon 27 Jul | Bluesky says climate justice, food fraud and leadership turmoil dominated Australian political conversation in the 24 hours to 28 July. | 494 |
| Sun 26 Jul | Bluesky says Labor's national conference showcased unity but sparked intense backlash over policy timidity and governance failings. | 303 |
| Sat 25 Jul | Bluesky says Labor's Gaza stance dominates #auspol as party fails to recognise genocide amid internal fracture. | 236 |
| Fri 24 Jul | Bluesky says Labor's national conference dominated by Middle East tensions and US alliance strain, with limited policy debate. | 350 |
| Thu 23 Jul | Bluesky says 488 posts tagged #auspol in 24 hours show Labor fractured over policy while Pauline Hanson dominates discourse with inflammatory… | 344 |
| Wed 22 Jul | Bluesky says Pauline Hanson's domestic violence comments spark widespread backlash as One Nation candidate vetting unravels. | 382 |
| Tue 21 Jul | Bluesky says Australian politics fragmented across rival factions and foreign pressures as Labor conference looms. | 358 |
| Mon 20 Jul | Bluesky says counter-terrorism and Islamophobia dominate Australian political debate as government rejects major overhauls. | 274 |
| Sun 19 Jul | Bluesky says One Nation and Israel dominate Australian political discourse as Hanson returns to sparse crowds. | 297 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured over Israel, Palestine, and Islamophobia as government response sparks outrage. | 278 |
| Fri 17 Jul | Bluesky says Pauline Hanson's European holiday reveals the one-nation leader is, by her own words, unmistakably a racist. | 371 |
| Thu 16 Jul | Bluesky says Middle East tensions and domestic policy failures dominate Australian political discourse as parliament enters recess. | 351 |
| Wed 15 Jul | Bluesky says climate, workplace safety, and AI policy dominate Australian political conversation. | 369 |
| Tue 14 Jul | Bluesky says One Nation's polling surge shows signs of peaking as coalition recovers ground. | 255 |
| Mon 13 Jul | Bluesky says affordable housing crisis dominates Australian political discourse as developers emerge as beneficiaries. | 295 |
| Sun 12 Jul | Bluesky says Australian political discourse dominated by Israel-Palestine tensions, domestic violence crisis, and polling shifts toward One Nation. | 255 |
| Sat 11 Jul | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by climate concerns, Gaza debate, and far-right scrutiny as Hanson courts international controversy. | 181 |
| Fri 10 Jul | Bluesky says antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal dominates discourse as royal commission credibility falters. | 344 |
| Thu 9 Jul | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by backlash to antisemitism commission and Telstra outage fallout. | 412 |
| Wed 8 Jul | Bluesky says critical infrastructure fragility dominates Australian political conversation as Telstra outage exposes systemic vulnerabilities. | 257 |
| Tue 7 Jul | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by housing reform, aged care crisis and foreign policy tensions in 24-hour cycle | 280 |
| Mon 6 Jul | Bluesky says Labor's poll lead grows as Albanese's podcast remarks overshadow policy wins. | 331 |
| Sun 5 Jul | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured by cultural wars as Labor faces left-wing revolt and Coalition lurches rightward. | 271 |
| Sat 4 Jul | Bluesky says 399 posts reveal Labor under pressure from left flank over values, Gaza, and gambling. | 288 |
| Fri 3 Jul | Bluesky says Australian politics on the decentralized platform splits over AUKUS, Israel-Gaza conflict, and One Nation's rising support. | 370 |
| Thu 2 Jul | Bluesky says Labor's gambling reforms draw cross-bench fire as divisive week ends in parliamentary acrimony. | 460 |
| Wed 1 Jul | Bluesky says cost-of-living pressures, housing market swings, and debate over government responses dominated Australian political discourse over 24… | 413 |
June 2026 (30 days)
| Day | Digest headline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 30 Jun | Bluesky says dominance of Israel-related debate reflects deeper fractures in Australian politics and media coverage. | 414 |
| Mon 29 Jun | Bluesky says Paul Hogan's rebuke of Pauline Hanson dominates Australian political discourse as her polling plummets. | 375 |
| Sun 28 Jun | Bluesky says polling shows One Nation support has collapsed following Pauline Hanson's controversial National Press Club speech, with Labor widening… | 328 |
| Sat 27 Jun | Bluesky says social media age restrictions dominate #auspol conversation as platform enforcement questioned. | 299 |
| Fri 26 Jun | Bluesky says Karl Stefanovic's exit dominates Australian political discourse as media reckons with platforming far-right figures. | 308 |
| Thu 25 Jun | Bluesky says 667 posts show One Nation surge dominates Australian political conversation alongside tax reforms and Teals' party launch. | 506 |
| Wed 24 Jun | Bluesky says 692 posts reveal Karl Stefanovic's fall dominating Australian political discourse, with One Nation's rise and governance concerns also… | 470 |
| Tue 23 Jun | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured by One Nation surge, labor tax deal, and media platform concerns as election cycle tensions mount. | 482 |
| Mon 22 Jun | Bluesky says federal election increasingly volatile as One Nation surges, NDIS cuts dominate discourse. | 386 |
| Sun 21 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation dominance and media capture emerge as dominant political tensions in 24-hour polling cycle. | 352 |
| Sat 20 Jun | Bluesky says Pauline Hanson's "monoculture" speech dominates Australian political debate as critics dissect divisive rhetoric. | 404 |
| Fri 19 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation's National Press Club appearance dominates conversation as media credibility declines. | 475 |
| Thu 18 Jun | Bluesky says Pauline Hanson's National Press Club speech dominated online conversation, triggering fierce debate over multiculturalism, workers'… | 628 |
| Wed 17 Jun | Bluesky says one-quarter of Australian discourse tagged #auspol on 18 June centred on Pauline Hanson's National Press Club address, with media… | 841 |
| Tue 16 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation dominates Australian political conversation as far-right party faces Nazi allegations. | 391 |
| Mon 15 Jun | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by housing crisis, One Nation's rise, and Gaza inquiry amid fractured media landscape. | 322 |
| Sun 14 Jun | Bluesky says Australian political discourse fractured as One Nation surges while media amplifies division | 320 |
| Sat 13 Jun | Bluesky says Angus Taylor's electoral gaffe dominates discourse as One Nation surge reshapes Australian political landscape. | 307 |
| Fri 12 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation dominates Australian political conversation as venue cancellation highlights growing opposition to Hanson. | 304 |
| Thu 11 Jun | pulses only | 408 |
| Wed 10 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation surges to 29.5% primary vote as Labor grapples with NDIS cuts and Gaza anger | 405 |
| Tue 9 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation's polling surge reflects collapse of trust in major parties rather than endorsement of policies. | 386 |
| Mon 8 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation polling surge dominates Australian politics discourse as major parties face voter fragmentation. | 336 |
| Sun 7 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation edges ahead of Labor in latest polling as PM's popularity slips. | 320 |
| Sat 6 Jun | Bluesky says Chris Uhlmann's Martin Luther comparison to Pauline Hanson sparks backlash over journalistic standards. | 307 |
| Fri 5 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation's housing policy chaos dominates Australian political discourse as party struggles to clarify core positions. | 361 |
| Thu 4 Jun | Bluesky says 621 posts reveal deep fractures over Israel policy, AUKUS, and cost of living as Labor faces pressure from left and right. | 454 |
| Wed 3 Jun | Bluesky says AUKUS dominates Australian political conversation, with Richard Marles facing sustained criticism over secondhand submarines deal. | 486 |
| Tue 2 Jun | Bluesky says Israel's bulldozing of Australian war graves sparks anger over government silence. | 539 |
| Mon 1 Jun | Bluesky says One Nation surge dominates Australian political discourse as budget tax changes draw fire and AUKUS submarine deal faces new scrutiny. | 454 |
May 2026 (31 days)
| Day | Digest headline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 31 May | Bluesky says submarine deal collapse dominates Australian politics as second-hand vessels replace new Virginia-class subs amid AUKUS crisis | 375 |
| Sat 30 May | Bluesky says defense minister's AUKUS meetings with US officials dominate Australian political discourse. | 297 |
| Fri 29 May | Bluesky says Tony Abbott's election as Liberal Party president dominates discussion as party attempts dramatic repositioning. | 500 |
| Thu 28 May | Bluesky says 684 posts show tax reform and conflicts of interest dominate Australian political discourse. | 489 |
| Wed 27 May | Bluesky says 673 Australian political posts in 24 hours reveal deep fractures over governance, Israel, and employment reform. | 487 |
| Tue 26 May | Bluesky says Paul Brereton's resignation as NACC chief dominates discourse, overshadowing wider failures of Australia's integrity system. | 416 |
| Mon 25 May | Bluesky says NACC commissioner Paul Brereton's resignation dominates Australian political conversation, with 658 posts tagged #auspol reflecting… | 484 |
| Sun 24 May | Bluesky says One Nation's rise is powered by voter grievances major parties failed to address, as independents gain traction in Sunday interviews. | 326 |
| Sat 23 May | Bluesky says One Nation support surges while Labor faces disaffection over budget and policy direction. | 295 |
| Fri 22 May | Bluesky says Israel's treatment of Australian activists dominates discourse as Budget tensions and One Nation chaos compete for attention. | 381 |
| Thu 21 May | Bluesky says Australia's Israel response dominates political conversation as Gaza flotilla detentions spark fury. | 454 |
| Wed 20 May | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured over budget reform, Gaza aid flotilla, and gender policy amid media scare campaigns. | 393 |
| Tue 19 May | Bluesky says Australian politics consumed by budget aftermath as One Nation surges in polling and gender debate heats up. | 284 |
| Mon 18 May | Bluesky says Australians clash over budget tax reforms as media amplifies scare campaigns against inheritance and investment changes. | 376 |
| Sun 17 May | Bluesky says Labor's budget dominates political conversation as Coalition defections and polling struggles mount. | 303 |
| Sat 16 May | Bluesky says 428 posts reveal deepening divisions over budget, Coalition chaos, and far-right resurgence. | 321 |
| Fri 15 May | Bluesky says Australian political debate fractures over budget, migration, and media freedom as government navigates left-right pressure. | 426 |
| Thu 14 May | Bluesky says opposition leader Angus Taylor's budget reply dominates Australian political discourse with criticism of "dog-whistling" immigration… | 527 |
| Wed 13 May | Bluesky says Australian political conversation dominated by budget tax reforms and Trump Tower withdrawal. | 578 |
| Tue 12 May | Bluesky says Labor's budget tackles property investment tax concessions as dominant story fractures political consensus. | 437 |
| Mon 11 May | Bluesky says One Nation's Farrer win and Coalition collapse dominate Australian political discourse. | 344 |
| Sun 10 May | Bluesky says One Nation's first federal seat win reflects Coalition collapse and major party realignment anxiety. | 486 |
| Sat 9 May | Bluesky says One Nation wins Farrer in historic lower house breakthrough, dealing Liberal Party devastating 32-point swing. | 336 |
| Fri 8 May | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated discourse ahead of Farrer by-election, with housing, antisemitism inquiry, and One Nation's rise the… | 398 |
| Thu 7 May | Bluesky says Australians overwhelmingly back independent foreign policy, with housing and climate dominance in social media chatter. | 363 |
| Wed 6 May | Bluesky says 538 Australian politics posts reveal fractured focus on cost of living, national security questions, and internal party instability. | 273 |
| Tue 5 May | Bluesky says Australian politics dominated by budget tensions, interest rates, and divisions over cost-of-living hardship. | 363 |
| Mon 4 May | Bluesky says Australia's dominant political conversation centres on cost-of-living inequality, defence spending priorities, and Middle East tensions… | 353 |
| Sun 3 May | Bluesky says Australian politics fractured over Israel, energy policy, and Labor's disconnect from its base in 24 hours of #auspol chatter. | 313 |
| Sat 2 May | Bluesky says Gaza flotilla detentions and government timidity dominate Australian political discourse on social media. | 322 |
| Fri 1 May | Bluesky says federal budget looms with fiscal restraint as cost pressures mount, while Gina Rinehart's $2 million plane gift to Pauline Hanson… | 435 |
April 2026 (8 days)
| Day | Digest headline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 30 Apr | Bluesky says housing crisis and government accountability dominate Australian political discourse | 415 |
| Wed 29 Apr | Bluesky says 708 posts show #auspol dominated by gas tax row as Albanese's refusal to levy export duty triggers fury from progressives, economists… | 504 |
| Tue 28 Apr | pulses only | 380 |
| Mon 27 Apr | pulses only | 292 |
| Sun 26 Apr | pulses only | 330 |
| Sat 25 Apr | pulses only | 378 |
| Fri 24 Apr | pulses only | 394 |
| Thu 23 Apr | pulses only | 529 |
About this data
Every three hours (9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm AEST) we collect the #auspol posts that Bluesky search returns for the preceding three hours and ask an AI model (Claude) to summarise the topics, notable posts and mood. Each morning around 5:30am AEST a second summary covers the previous 24 hours; it is filed under the day it covers.
Limits: only posts that Bluesky search matches to #auspol are included, not all Australian political discussion; posts indexed late may be missed; engagement counts are a snapshot at summary time. Summaries are generated text, not editorial judgement, and the Bluesky account behind this feed is excluded from the counts. Posts and handles shown belong to their authors and link to the author's Bluesky profile.
Summaries are AI-generated (Claude) from public #auspol posts on Bluesky and may contain errors or mischaracterise a post; follow an account's link to see what they actually wrote. Posts and handles belong to their authors. Counts reflect posts returned by Bluesky search for #auspol at the time of each run. Methodology.