⚙️ Political Gadgets News | Thursday, 23 July 2026

Bluesky says Pauline Hanson’s domestic violence comments spark widespread backlash as One Nation candidate vetting unravels.

BlueSky #auspol  ·  23 July 2026, 05:29 AEST  ·  532 posts  ·  AI-generated

The dominant tension in Australian politics on 23 July centred on One Nation’s mounting credibility crisis. Within hours, two separate controversies erupted: Pauline Hanson drew fierce condemnation for suggesting domestic violence is “a two-way street” and telling victims to simply “not put up with it,” while the party scrambled to manage revelations that a Senate candidate had breached a domestic violence order and that a Secret Harbour candidate faced scrutiny for his past.

Key issues dominating the 532-tagged posts included domestic violence policy and victim-blaming rhetoric, with critics noting the hypocrisy of One Nation’s stance given links to alleged abusers; data centre development across multiple states, particularly the Northern Territory’s gas-powered project drawing fire for excessive water and energy demands during drought and climate crisis; and gambling industry donations to Labor and Coalition, which observers tied to both parties’ reluctance to ban betting advertising despite public health concerns.

A post from @mspraxis.bsky.social drew particular attention, accumulating 147 likes and 43 reposts while naming Hanson directly and unambiguously: the overall tone across the platform was one of exasperation and moral outrage, with voters expressing frustration that neither major party nor One Nation appeared willing to govern in the public interest rather than for donors and billionaires.

Top topics: One Nation Credibility Crisis  ·  Domestic Violence Policy  ·  Data Centre Development  ·  Gambling Industry Donations  ·  Victim-Blaming Rhetoric

AI-generated from BlueSky #auspol posts.

Buying weapons from USA

U.S. Notifies Proposed Training and Support Sale to Australia [link]

Defence Awards Chubb $12.1 Million Fire and Security Maintenance Contract

Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd has secured a three-year maintenance services contract worth $12.1 million with the Department of Defence, running from June 2026 to June 2029. The company is a subsidiary of APi Group Corporation, which acquired the global Chubb fire and security business from Carrier Global Corporation for $3.1 billion in January 2022.

Chubb Fire & Security operates as one of the world's leading fire safety and security providers, with over 12,000 employees across 200 offices in 17 countries. Founded in 1818 when brothers Charles and Jeremiah Chubb invented the first secure lock mechanism, the company now provides comprehensive fire detection, suppression, alarm monitoring, and electronic security services. Its client base spans healthcare, education, government, and industrial manufacturing sectors across residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

Fire and security maintenance contracts typically encompass regular inspection, testing, and servicing of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, suppression systems, portable extinguishers, and security control systems. These agreements define inspection frequencies based on compliance codes, document deficiencies for regulatory records, and ensure systems remain operational. Chubb has an established track record with Defence, having previously won contracts for fire alarm servicing, security control system maintenance, and security upgrades at defence facilities.

Sources: chubbfs.com; businesswire.com; govmarket.com.au; buildops.com [link]

All tenders

The Fed Govt announced $41,772,858 in contracts. Top of the list was CHUBB FIRE & SECURITY PTY LTD ($12,137,400) [link]

Consultant Tenders

$252,589,086 in Federal contracts to the big consultants in 2026. $3,429,438 yesterday. – EY: $3,429,438 {1896} [link]

What’s Parliament doing

Parliament… is not sitting today. There are no committees today. {47} [link]

Flights

The VIP fleet flew at least 5,099 km in the last few days. That’s 2 planes doing 5 flights over 7 hrs and 03 mins and costing around $32,175. [link]

Fed Govt Outsourced labour costs

Government Temporary Staff Tenders in the last day: $706,953 [link]

How does the tender money flow…

YTD tenders for Inspector-General of Taxation: $491,064 {302} [link]

Donations

J.B.Turner Mud Guards declared $222,250 in political donations. {35} [link]

Politician Expenses

Jodie Belyea (Reps, Dunkley, Lab) claimed $614,998 in expenses over the last 4 reported quarters for major categories such as travel, offices and cars. That is $108,887 less than the average. #auspol [link]

Double Donors

Idameneo (no.123) ATF The ARTLU UNIT TRUST donated $22,500 in 2023-24. That was $15,000 to Labor and $7,500 to the Coalition. {3043} #auspol [link]

Parliamentary attendance

Bridget McKenzie (senate, Victoria, National Party) attended 69.5% of possible votes. [link]

Political advertising on Google

Political advertising spend with Google in last 24 hours: $9,450. (YTD: $3,007,800) [link]

Political advertising on Facebook

Political advertising on Facebook yesterday: $73,331. (YTD: $1,784,590) [link]