Journalist MC and Presenter, currently working for ABC Brisbane. (views are my own)
Joined September 2015
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26 Apr 2024
Once considered a good 'social policy', students say HECS loans are a burden on an entire generation - ABC News #HECS @NUS_President @UQ_News abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/h…
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3 Jun 2023
Thanks @HarrietTatham ABC Sydney for filming this amazing video and to Lee Anthony for trusting @abcnews to tell his story.
abc.net.au/news/2023-06-03/h…
@QCOSS_ @ACOSS @TheCoalitionSF @homeless_law @homelessnessaustralia
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3 Jun 2023
Our hidden homeless - could be any of us as it is easy to slip over the edge. #abcnews #QCOSS
#ACOSS #HomlessnessAustralia
@homeless #
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21 May 2023
HECS debts June 1 7% indexing looming. @QUT @UQSTUDENT @MehreenFaruki @NUS_President
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13 Apr 2023
ATO Top Ten HECS debts
here is a bar tab - highest one is nearly three quarters of a million dollars. Total of top 100 over 25 BILLION owed.
@NUS-President @gaitsheldon @mehreenfaruqi
Top ten here and ATO link
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Lexy Hamilton-Smith retweeted
13 Apr 2023
This is our ABC HECS explainer also talks about the tax rorts and rates.
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Worth looking at Submissions to the Senate Inquiry too they are heart wrenching.
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Lexy Hamilton-Smith retweeted
1 Dec 2022
Its time for trial of soldiers by allegation to cease. Due process must have passage and the truth must be established before rushing to conclusions. Enough is enough. abc.net.au/news/2022-12-01/c…
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Lexy Hamilton-Smith retweeted
3 Nov 2022
The Defence Strategic Review is the best chance in a long time for fresh thinking and new ideas on how best to defend Australia in a rapidly changing world. Nothing should be off the table. adelaidenow.com.au/news/sout…
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23 Nov 2022
Today our Australia’s place in the semiconductor world series looks at ways Australia can address its precarious dependence on overseas chip suppliers, and the role of defence in this. There is no time to waste, argues Martin Hamilton-Smith.
aumanufacturing.com.au/austr…
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12 Sep 2022
@wimqld @WIM_Aus fantastic conference brilliant speakers and all so humble. Bring on next year @sally_prosser @BDVS_au and thanks to Belinda Cox coming to share passion about changing DV laws .. held @BondUniversity
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29 Jun 2022
Sensational effort everyone! Look at how many winter warmers you helped create ☺️
Thanks to all who contributed through the post, and the knitters who spent hours making donations for charities assisting those experiencing hardship and homelessness.
I am filled w so much joy 🥹
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23 Jun 2022
Making beanies with @katherinefeeney and crocheting “rugs with hugs” @abcbrisbane to share with flood victims through @GIVIT_AUS break from work to do a stitch or two .. part of #ABC90for90 volunteer pledge
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16 Jun 2022
I crocheted this rug 35 years ago still keeps me warm in winter. So now making squares for @katherinefeeney “knit a beanie with Feeney” blankets too @GIVIT_AUS @Givit ABCs 90 for 90 volunteer pledge @abcbrisbane
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Lexy Hamilton-Smith retweeted
16 Jun 2022
@katherinefeeney @abcbrisbane joining the knitters and crochet devotees to make winter warmers for those in need @GIVIT_Juliette
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12 Jan 2022
Deserted.. South Brisbane at peak hour today.. Govt told people to stay home but says meant only vulnerable and elderly.. everyone’s staying home now. Clarity @abcnews catch up on my 7pm bulletin story on iview
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9 Jan 2022
Premier says changes to critical care workers ensuring they can do job even if quarantining is essential “to keep the lights on” and food on she leaves. @abcbrisbane @abcnews have to be #covid negative
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9 Jan 2022
Qld health minister says changers for critical workers .. who are quarantining but not tested positive to Covid can still work “in limited circumstances” @abcbrisbane @abcnews
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9 Jan 2022
Education Minister Grace Grace says it’s a “common sense” approach to delay start of school year during Omicron peak @abcbrisbane @abcnews
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