Kristin PerissinottoFeb 284 minDisaster is not a PR opportunityEvery politician can benefit from a disaster if they play their cards right. In a sick way, it's an opportunity to get some brownie...
Kristin PerissinottoOct 26, 20213 minPoliticians are just people...Politicians are simultaneously just like and nothing like the rest of us. The idea that they're 'just regular people' often comes about...
Kristin PerissinottoOct 24, 20214 minEducation Minister wants more religion and whitewashing in curriculumAlan Tudge is a federal MP in the Liberal Party of Australia, and the Minister for Education and Youth. So he must be interested in...
Kristin PerissinottoOct 13, 20213 minGot privilege? Use it. We're living in the most volatile political time in many decades. Not just in our home of Australia, around the world. Alignment of a...
Kristin PerissinottoSep 27, 20213 minIt's 2021 and I'm embarrassedEmbarrassed to live in a country that has Scott Morrison in charge. Embarrassed about how we'll explain the pandemic to the next...
CheekSep 1, 20212 minThe answer to climate anxiety is climate action (we thought it was obvious)This week, Conservative MPs have urged the Prime Minister t increase funding for chaplaincy programs in schools to "help address concerns...
CheekAug 31, 20212 minThe Liberal scheme that will increase household bills AND carbon emissionsJulia Gillard is known for a couple of things. Her iconic misogyny speech, being the first woman PM in Australia, and her controversial...
CheekJul 13, 20213 minGovernments resist Barrier Reef protection measuresA group of Australia's major environmental organisations have written a letter to the UN's world heritage committee, urging it to add the...
Kristin PerissinottoJul 12, 20213 minThe 'space race' is a billionaire's pissing contestIn case you missed it, the widely disliked Jeff Bezos and surprisingly well-liked Elon Musk have been "facing off" in a race to see who...
CheekJun 16, 20214 minWhat the F is: a just transitionAs we talk more about switching to renewable and lower-polluting energy sources, you'll start to hear governments and climate action...
External ContributorApr 8, 20212 minHealth impacts of climate change in the PhilippinesI work in an international team with staff based all over the globe. One of the people I work closest with is based in the Philippines,...