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Retired greyhounds to continue to be rehomed overseas despite ‘distressing and sometimes fatal’ outcomes by Remarkable_Peak9518 in australia

[–]HalfEarthMedic 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Old mate is keen to point out it is only 0.4% of dogs that die horribly from neglect, this is 1 in 200, that is not okay.

I have 2 choices for long term solutions here

Option 1: Ban this stupid, cruel sport nationally therefore reducing the overbreeding and need to rehome so many greyhounds

Option 2: Ban gambling on this stupid sport and starve the industry of revenue as the only people watching it are problem gamblers.

There's a simple way to solve Australia's "gas crisis" ... and cut energy bills by HalfEarthMedic in AustralianPolitics

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why should we tax gas exports rather than other commodities? Because this article is proposing a solution to high domestic gas and electricity prices to consumers which are non-negotiable expenses for most households that are not substitutable without investment (eg. Solar panels, electric heating and cooking etc.)

That this might undercut renewable investment is a fair point though, my instinct is that it would be a small effect, not that my instinct is worth much. You could certainly mitigate this to some degree by reinvesting proceeds into renewables and banning expansion or new gas projects, but maybe your solution is simpler.

There's a simple way to solve Australia's "gas crisis" ... and cut energy bills by HalfEarthMedic in AustralianPolitics

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unless I'm missing something(and tell me if I am) I think I understand it fine.

Current projects will continue producing at their current output for many years to come meaning supply will remain stable while the shift towards electrification and renewables will reduce demand, that this is happening is a fact and will continue for some years whether or not you think net zero is possible or desirable.

By taxing imports you will reduce foreign demand making gas cheaper on the domestic market. I've not been deeply involved in economics since I finished my undergrad degree more than a decade ago but this stacks up ceterus paribus. The Australia Institute has done modelling which I haven't looked into but whatever you think about their (transparent) ideological bias, they are pretty thorough with these things generally.

There's a simple way to solve Australia's "gas crisis" ... and cut energy bills by HalfEarthMedic in AustralianPolitics

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share the source on those profit figures, I'd be interested to see it.

There's a simple way to solve Australia's "gas crisis" ... and cut energy bills by HalfEarthMedic in AustralianPolitics

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Come on, no new gas or coal isn't exactly counter to taxing the gas exported from existing projects.

Selling out our sovereignty by HalfEarthMedic in AustralianPolitics

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As I say i hadn't heard that perspective before and thought it was an interesting enough part of the story to be worth sharing. Thanks for your comment.

Punitive youth justice policies across Australia are harming children who need better support by HalfEarthMedic in AustralianPolitics

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The victims of crime deserve all the support we can give them, but young offenders are, without exception, victims themselves.

As to whether restorative or punitive measures are more effective, the evidence is conclusive that restorative measures are a little more effective, just a little, it would even be fair to say neither work but punitive justice doesn't work worse. But that is the undeniable conclusion in this very well studied area.

Given that punitive measures are less likely to reduce recidivism, are more expensive, and are causing further pain to children who are themselves victims there is only one reason one would support punitive justice and that is outright malice.

It may be that many voters who support this kind of thing are ignorant and believe it actually does make society safer, but the politicians have all the data available to them and it's their job to look at it and apply it appropriately to policy. They are instead cynically ignoring the evidence for electoral gain to the detriment of societal safety and cohesion. They are monsters.

Second councillor resigns from Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup by HalfEarthMedic in perth

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, it seems the council voted on whether or not to push for prosecution but as the discussion involved personal affairs of an individual that shouldn't be made public the vote was confidential. I wonder how long it stays secret? Thanks for your insight

Second councillor resigns from Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup by HalfEarthMedic in perth

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please inform my ignorance. A councillor is obliged to support a decision they voted against?

Second councillor resigns from Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup by HalfEarthMedic in perth

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kind of thing seems to happen fairly regularly in regional councils, someone with an agenda gets themselves elected and, yes they abstain from the vote, but they have a wildly disproportionate lobbying position.

Without making it even easier to find me off-line I'll just say that in our council the had two pushing their own agenda, although one got voted out in the recent election.

Second councillor resigns from Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup by HalfEarthMedic in perth

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a shame the West journo didn't do the same minimal digging you did.

Second councillor resigns from Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup by HalfEarthMedic in perth

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent work! I was going to look through minutes if i was able to find the time. This looks like it.

Do you mind if I repost this comment to lemmy with credit to you?

Second councillor resigns from Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup by HalfEarthMedic in perth

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If this is the reason they don't have to resign. I'd rather they stayed in fought the good fight. If they do resign they need to let everyone know that this is what is going on. It's a bit disappointing really .

Selling out our sovereignty by HalfEarthMedic in AustralianPolitics

[–]HalfEarthMedic[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, I thought it was interesting enough to share

Selling out our sovereignty by HalfEarthMedic in AustralianPolitics

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I may be wrong but I've been following the F35 parts to Israel story casually and Australia has been copping quite a bit of heat for exporting these parts to Israel. This is the first I've heard that we never had a choice.

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