Salubrionicle: April 2018

ABBOTT DID THIS! The Abbott government cut ASIC leading to the loss of more than 200 staff, emphasising self-regulation instead of government intervention.
LNP policy: defund regulators, blame regulators when they can't do their jobs, deregulate.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/banking-regulators-should-be-sacked-tony-abbott-says-20180423-p4zb5y.html

Belligerent politicians

Belligerent politicians
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-23/kelly-odwyer-royal-commission-compensation-for-victims/9687110

Corruption

Corruption
http://chaser.com.au/general-news/fraudulent-bankers-should-be-jailed-or-made-leader-of-liberal-party-says-morrison/

Banking royal commission: all you need to know – so far | Australia news | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/apr/20/banking-royal-commission-all-you-need-to-know-so-far

Free Julian!

Free Julian!
http://www.ianwelsh.net/assange-wikileaks-and-shooting-the-messenger/

The many ways burning coal can kill.

The many ways burning coal can kill.
https://www.pri.org/stories/2018-04-21/coal-plant-emissions-damage-infant-dna-new-study-shows

Best not to work for that organisation

Best not to work for that organisation
https://www.buzzfeed.com/stevenperlberg/sinclair-climate-change

War and pleas: propaganda posters from 20th century Australia – in pictures | Art and design | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2018/apr/22/war-and-pleas-propaganda-posters-from-the-20th-century-in-pictures

Microsoft vs Privacy.

Microsoft vs Privacy.
https://bigbrotherawards.de/en/2018/technology-microsoft-germany

Right to free speech doesn't mean you are immune from the responsibilities of what you say, that anyone has to...

Right to free speech doesn't mean you are immune from the responsibilities of what you say, that anyone has to listen to you, or obliged to give you time and a platform to present your ideas.
If your ideas are poorly thought out, based on no or flimsy evidence, then you're wasting everyone's time by spouting crap. And if you are inciting hatred, giving bad financial advice, coercing people to suicide then you should expect to be held accountable and responsible.
You have NO RIGHTS if you do not accept RESPONSIBILITY.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-right-to-free-speech-doesn-t-make-really-bad-ideas-any-better-20180419-p4zalc.html

While the peanuts still blather about conspiracies, hoaxes, their masters have moved on and are actively disowning the science deniers (possibly still funding them according to some sources).
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-17/big-oil-bids-to-burnish-credentials-in-war-on-climate-change

Plastic bag bans are coming. Here's what you need to know

http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-04-18/plastic-bans-what-you-need-to-know/9653504

When cyclists break the road rules, they often make it more safe for themselves and LESS inconvenient for drivers.

When cyclists break the road rules, they often make it more safe for themselves and LESS inconvenient for drivers. When drivers break the road rules they more often make it more dangerous for everyone.
https://www.outsideonline.com/2273001/cyclists-comply-traffic-laws-more-drivers

Backup is GOOD!
50% off Acronis True Image :: https://www.reddit.com/r/MSILaptops/comments/8ck8vq/need_urgent_help_with_msi_laptop_and_warranty/dxj0kza/
https://www.raymond.cc/blog/10-commercial-disk-imaging-software-features-and-backuprestore-speed-comparison/2/

And the industry wonks will scream to the heavens.

And the industry wonks will scream to the heavens.
"Alcohol consumption is also associated with higher risks of several types of cancer, including breast cancer. The new study confirmed an association between drinking and cancers of the digestive system."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/moderate-drinking-guidelines-are-too-loose-study-says/2018/04/12/da73d89c-3e64-11e8-974f-aacd97698cef_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.989f1110bb48

Is absolutely everything about this Syrian attack full of lies?

Is absolutely everything about this Syrian attack full of lies?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/15/trump-sarah-sanders-clarifies-misleading-photo-syria-strike?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+AUS+v1+-+AUS+morning+mail+callout&utm_term=271495&subid=20319460&CMP=ema_632

Conservatives absolutely do not have to be belligerent, ignorant sell-outs. We are extremely unfortunate with the lack of quality conservative politicians in Australia.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-08/uk-conservatives-are-abandoning-coal-fired-power-stations/9630936

"it is clear that Morrisson has either not read the recent report into wholesale prices he commissioned from the Australian Energy Regulator, didn’t understand it, or is being deliberately misleading." - Scott Morrison sold out, not representing the public interest.
https://reneweconomy.com.au/coalition-still-kidding-itself-about-price-of-coal-generation-24853/

Victoria Police want military-grade rifles.

Victoria Police want military-grade rifles. We need gun laws that remove access to arms from people with aggressive tendencies, including police.
https://theconversation.com/why-australia-should-be-wary-of-the-rise-of-the-warrior-cop-with-tools-to-match-94175