#auspol on Bluesky: Sunday 8 November 2026

1. TOP 3–5 TRENDING TOPICS

• One Nation and far-right concerns: Posts criticise One Nation over alleged links to bikie-linked figures, strip-club ties and its potential coalition with the LNP, alongside worries about its effect on women's rights and polling credibility.
• Cost of living and housing: Users discuss rising food and butter prices, high-end property sales slumping, and Labor's tax changes and their effect on house prices.
• COP31 and climate policy: Australia's role as a major fossil fuel producer leading COP31 negotiations, with Chris Bowen as president of negotiations, draws criticism of the contradiction.
• Data centres and Big Tech: Amy Remeikis's piece on tech firms eyeing Australia, and calls for strict conditions on data centres, gained the most engagement in the set.
• Domestic violence and AUKUS: Calls for a royal commission into domestic violence and critiques of the AUKUS deal, including Peter Garrett's comments, show up as recurring issues.

2. NOTABLE POSTS

• Simon Rosenberg (41 likes, 25 reposts): Quoting Amy Remeikis, "We don't have a great history of standing up to these robber barons," the post is the highest-engagement item and frames Australia as a key target for tech expansion as US data-centre plans face resistance.
• Michael West (57 likes, 27 reposts): Promoting "the compelling case for a Royal Commission into domestic violence" as the final piece in a series, this post drew the strongest local engagement and signals a policy push beyond the usual partisan framing.
• Jeb Darsh (9 likes, 2 reposts): "Man, so many elections right now saying fuck you to fascism... We need a premier that gives a fuck and for One Nation to get zero votes," this post captures the anti-far-right mood ahead of the Victorian election and is among the most-liked local posts.

3. OVERALL SENTIMENT

The tone is predominantly critical and frustrated, with a strong undercurrent of distrust toward politicians, major parties, and the media. Many posts accuse governments of corruption, complicity with corporate or foreign interests, or failure on cost of living and climate. Anger is directed at both the LNP and Labor, and at One Nation in particular, though a few posts show cautious hope in independents and grassroots campaigns. Much of the conversation is also overtly partisan and draws heavily on US political framing, such as comparisons to Trump and MAGA. Engagement is low overall, with most posts receiving few or no likes, so the discussion reads as a fragmented, mostly pessimistic snapshot rather than a unified movement.

Most active: @samoskal.bsky.social (5 posts) · Most engaged: @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social (57 likes, 27 reposts, 3 replies)

1. TOP TRENDING TOPICS

• Israel, Zionism and the Jillian Segal "antisemitism envoy" controversy: Posters are attacking Segal's influence over schools and the arts, with calls to sack her and fierce criticism of Israel-related policy.
• Matt Canavan and Nationals energy/climate positions: Repeated criticism of his Insiders appearance, his stance on Paris and net zero, and his threat to the EU free trade deal.
• One Nation and Pauline Hanson scrutiny: Allegations involving One Nation official Bianca Colecchia, ex-campaign manager Sean Black, and donor-related concerns, plus the Victorian election context.
• Insiders panel and media bias: Many posts criticise the program's framing, panellists and perceived conservative tilt, especially around inflation and interest rates.
• Albanese government decisions and Labor donors: Backlash over the shelved sale of 67 historic defence sites, the North West Shelf gas extension to 2070, and claims of donor capture.

2. NOTABLE POSTS

• @simonrosenberg.bsky.social (105 likes, 57 reposts): Highlights an open letter from 500+ mostly Australian scientists urging an end to coal and gas approvals, and criticises Bowen's approach at COP31. It is the most engaged post in the set and reflects the climate-science pressure on Labor from the left.
• @vincentsworkisdone.bsky.social (35 likes, 10 reposts): Attacks Samantha Maiden over a remark about the twelve women in Albanese's cabinet as the "dirty dozen." It is abusive and gendered, and it shows how quickly media commentary becomes an outrage flashpoint.
• @mark-melbin.bsky.social (3 likes, 3 reposts): Alleges One Nation ties to convicted rapist Sean Black and claims he was caught on tape discussing kickbacks and disparaging Gina Rinehart. It is a specific corruption allegation that, if substantiated, would be significant, though it rests on a partisan source.

3. OVERALL SENTIMENT

The mood is predominantly hostile and cynical, with the left-leaning majority of the conversation directing anger at Labor for insufficient climate action, donor influence and a perceived shift toward Coalition-style policies, while also attacking Coalition figures such as Canavan and the Nationals. One Nation draws sustained scrutiny and derision, and the Insiders panel is a frequent target of mockery. Comments on the Israel-related controversies are emotionally intense and at times hostile toward specific individuals and groups. Some posters express cautious optimism, citing the US midterm results as a sign of populist backlash, but most of the tone is angry, sardonic and distrustful of both major parties. Several posts are spam, bot-like hashtag dumps, or off-topic, which dilutes the signal. Overall, the discussion reflects deep frustration with political leadership, media framing and the influence of money on policy.

Most active: @hagatha42.bsky.social (10 posts) · Most engaged: @simonrosenberg.bsky.social (105 likes, 57 reposts, 8 replies)

1. TOP TRENDING TOPICS

• One Nation and Pauline Hanson scrutiny: Posts question Hanson's private jet gift, her denial of campaign payments to Sean Black's family business, and alleged backing from Gina Rinehart and Turning Point Australia, with the most-engaged post on the Hanson payments story.
• Turning Point Australia and foreign influence: Multiple posts allege the US-linked group is campaigning for One Nation in Victoria and interfering in Australian elections.
• Labor criticism (Albanese, immigration, Israel, climate): Left-leaning users attack the government over Israel/US alignment, immigration treatment, fossil fuel subsidies and the Future Gas Strategy, and the Jillian Segal "Special Envoy" appointment (#SackSegal, the most-liked post of the window).
• Religion, schools and the census: Posts criticise religious organisations running public services, NT religious schools, and reported ALP meetings with religious groups over the 2026 census religion question.
• US midterms and Australian parallels: Users link the US midterm results and Trump's involvement to Australian politics, with calls for Australian media and Labor to take corruption seriously.

2. NOTABLE POSTS

• @simonrosenberg.bsky.social (82 likes, 30 reposts): Discusses Jillian Segal's report as "a bizarre, antidemocratic ambit claim" and argues PM Albanese's support for her "bleeds what is left of his credibility." It is the highest-engagement post and reflects a major centre-left grievance over Israel policy.
• @lucyham.bsky.social (30 likes, 21 reposts): Quotes economist Clara Mattei: "They are independent of politicians who can be influenced by us, the 🗳️ masses." Notable for its anti-capitalist framing of the RBA and its strong engagement.
• @qldaah.bsky.social (41 likes, 14 reposts): Sarcastically responds to Hanson's claim of "no secret influence" at One Nation, linking to a news report. It captures the most-shared theme of the window: scepticism about One Nation's funding and internal control.

3. OVERALL SENTIMENT

The mood is predominantly hostile and cynical, with little praise for any major party. Left-leaning posters attack both Labor (over Israel, immigration, gas and climate) and the Coalition, while a strong and sustained critique targets One Nation, Pauline Hanson, Gina Rinehart and Murdoch-linked media, often in profane or sarcastic terms. Anxiety about far-right momentum appears in posts on the Krakow attack, US midterms and foreign interference, alongside concern about cost of living and data centres. Some posts are neutral news shares, bot-like hashtag lists, or non-political content, but the dominant tone is one of distrust toward the political establishment and wealthy interests, with a small but visible strand of optimism about the Greens and independents.

Most active: @kate-eviva.bsky.social (7 posts) · Most engaged: @simonrosenberg.bsky.social (82 likes, 30 reposts, 3 replies)

1. TOP TRENDING TOPICS

• AUKUS and defence: A cluster of posts (mostly from one account) demands a public AUKUS inquiry, and others question the submarine deal, Rockingham US personnel, and the Iron Dome purchase.
• Gas export tax and fossil fuel subsidies: Several posts push a 25% gas export tax and cutting the roughly $16 billion fossil fuel subsidy to fund spending and reduce debt, contrasting this with Norway's oil revenue model.
• Victorian state election and Labor's standing: Posts describe anger at Victorian Labor, a "landslide" risk for the party, and LNP promises such as a $40 million events fund for UFC bouts.
• Gaza, Israel and antisemitism debates: Posts attack Zionism, Israel and "genocide supporters" in media, with some sharply antisemitic language directed at Labor and public figures.
• Aged care and social spending: Posts highlight 6,436 older Australians dying while waiting for home care funding, and argue for free university and higher JobSeeker over corporate welfare.

2. NOTABLE POSTS

• [rainbowregionmyles.bsky.social]: "In 2025-26, 6,436 older Aussies died waiting for home care funding, that's 17 vulnerable, old folk every fucking day." This was the highest-engagement post (26 likes, 12 reposts) and gave a concrete, human-scale framing to aged care delays.
• [ajgardineresq.bsky.social]: "$32k on espressos at COP31? For shame!… It would take Santos, Woodside et al less than a minute to pay for that if we had a 25% gas export tax." It drew 13 likes and 6 reposts, and shows how the gas tax idea is being linked to visible government spending.
• [slapthecat.bsky.social]: This post used extreme antisemitic language against Zionists and Labor's Jillian Segal, a figure from the Jewish community. It is notable for its hostile tone and for how far the Israel debate is moving into abusive territory.

3. OVERALL SENTIMENT

The mood is predominantly angry and cynical, with frustration aimed at both major parties, particularly Labor, which many posters see as complicit in US-aligned defence policy, weak on climate and gas, and out of touch with voters ahead of the Victorian election. Left-leaning voices dominate, calling for wealth taxes, gas export levies, public ownership and an AUKUS inquiry, while right-leaning or neutral posts are few. Many posts are repeated tags or link-drops with little discussion, and some contain hostile or abusive language, particularly around Israel, Gaza and Trump-style politics. Despite the anger, a number of users express hope for independents, the Greens and younger candidates, suggesting appetite for change at the next election.

Most active: @coupdegraz7.bsky.social (11 posts) · Most engaged: @rainbowregionmyles.bsky.social (26 likes, 12 reposts, 4 replies)