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Amber Austin-Wright

@AmberAW

Former journalist. Mum of twins. Opinions are my own.

 Canberra
Joined January 2011
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Jim Chalmers MP
@JEChalmers11 May 2023
This team 🙏 Early starts, late finishes, long hours - couldn’t be more grateful for the effort that went into #Budget23 #auspol
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Hugh Riminton@hughriminton25 Jan 2022
Worth 7 minutes of your #auspol time.
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@theprojecttv25 Jan 2022
If you missed it, here is THAT moment from #TheProjectTV tonight.

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Siobhan Heanue@siobhanheanue30 Dec 2021
More footage of people watching as a fire consumes the front entrance to Old Parliament House in Canberra. Police and other agencies will have lots of footage to work with as they investigate. nitter.gq/TheJuggernaut88/status…
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Hugh Riminton@hughriminton8 Dec 2021
Is it any wonder, the number of children born to Australian women has fallen to a record low 1.58 - far below population replacement rates, before immigration.
Bridie Jabour (@bkjabour) profile pictureBridie Jabour@bkjabour8 Dec 2021
When I used to read about childcare costs I would wonder how anyone affords it. Well, with two kids in three days a week now I know the answer: you go into debt
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James Paterson
@SenPaterson31 Oct 2021
A timely and important campaign from @CSCRCoz: cybersecuritycrc.org.au/rans…

Ransomware

As the Covid-19 pandemic has swept across the world, another less visible epidemic has occurred concurrently — a tsunami of cybercrime producing global losses totalling more than US$1 trillion. While...

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@CBSNews21 Sep 2021
Three men in Canberra, Australia rescued a kangaroo stranded in the shallow waters of Lake Burley Griffin on Tuesday. The kangaroo was spotted in the lake at sunrise on what was a very cold morning.
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ASPI
@ASPI_org12 Jul 2021
🚨NEW REPORT🚨 In @ASPI_ICPC's report 'Exfiltrate, encrypt, extort: The global rise of ransomware and Australia's policy options' @rachael_falk & @ALBrownAus explore the ransomware threat & offer policy recommendations to help counter this threat 📖: bit.ly/3z4i3dx
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"I call the Member for Lilley, and extras." While standing orders prohibit Members from bringing visitors into the chamber, standing order 257(d) clarifies that a visitor does not include an infant being cared for by a Member. Or in @AnikaWells' case, two infants!
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Stela Todorovic@Stela_Todorovic8 Aug 2020
As we approach 40 years since the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain, @10newsfirst gets an exclusive look at the crucial evidence which secured Lindy’s release. Monday, 5pm.
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@10NewsAU4 Jun 2020
The Prime Minister's handpicked #COVID19 Coordination advisor has rubbished reports he's been flying across the country in a private jet at the expense of the taxpayers. | @AmberAW #auspol
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David Marler@Qldaah4 Jun 2020
Replying to @AmberAW
"Can everyone get off the grass please! Hey guys I've just re-seeded that!" When holding a press conference, be mindful of the lawn. #EdenMonaroVotes #HomeBuilder #auspol
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David Marler@Qldaah3 Jun 2020
"We delivered the first balanced budget in 11 years." @AmberAW asking @JoshFrydenberg if the surplus was in doubt before the pandemic. He says the March quarter GDP figures are the result of difficult health decisions due to the covid-19 crisis and he's out of there. #auspol
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10 News
@10NewsAU31 May 2020
The government is refusing to apologise for its unlawful Robodebt program, despite needing to refund hundreds of millions of dollars. | @AmberAW #auspol

No Apology For Robodebt Flaws

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@10NewsAU21 May 2020
The U.S. Secretary of State has slammed China as a brutal regime, taking issue with China's threats of economic retaliation against Australia over calls for an independent inquiry into the origins of the #coronavirus. @AmberAW #COVID19AU
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@10NewsAU19 May 2020
China has finally thrown public support behind an international investigation into how #COVID19 started. While Australia's push for the inquiry has been successful, it appears to have come at a cost. @AmberAW
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10 News
@10NewsAU18 May 2020
Australia's calls for an inquiry into the origins of #COVID19 have gained the backing of more than 100 countries, putting more stress on our relationship with China. #auspol | @AmberAW

COVID Inquiry Gains Crucial Backing

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@10NewsAU13 May 2020
Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy today issued a warning that the worst of #COVID19 could be yet to come globally, reinforcing the need for Australian borders to remain shut. | @AmberAW

COVID-19: Worst Could Be Yet To Come

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10 News
@10NewsAU10 May 2020
Australia's push for an inquiry into #COVID19's origins is drawing a response from China, with the Federal Government now concerned over threats of new tariffs. #auspol | @AmberAW

China Threatens New Tariffs

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10 News
@10NewsAU8 May 2020
The National Cabinet is meeting today to discuss the timeline around lifting COVID-19 restrictions, but the plan is unlikely to bring the freedom many Australians are desperate for. | @AmberAW
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@10NewsAU7 May 2020
New research has revealed that the #COVID19AU crisis is predicted to cause a concerning increase in suicide rates. @AmberAW
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