NSW Police's New Phone Powers, Angus Taylor's Corruption Dodge & AI-Faked House Photos + How The Rich Use The Media To Run Australia

NSW Police's New Phone Powers, Angus Taylor's Corruption Dodge & AI-Faked House Photos

THE SCAM: NSW Police claim they've "never used Cellebrite for surveillance" – yet records show 30,000+ phone extractions since 2022. Now they want powers to seize and download your entire phone during any roadside stop, no warrant needed. Refuse to unlock it? That's up to 10 years inside. No proof of wrongdoing required – just a badge.

THE DAMAGE: They can access every text you've ever sent, deleted messages, photos, location history, biometrics – all stored indefinitely with no deletion policy. This isn't about organised crime. It'll be used against protesters, just like they've surveilled activists before. Warrants exist for a reason: they prove wrongdoing before investigation start.

THE COVER-UP/OUTCOME: Politicians are pushing this through while we're all distracted by Albanese's melon-gate meltdown and Angus Taylor's ICAC dance. Phone surveillance gets a free pass.

Punter Citations:
Michael West - Surveillance State. NSW Police to seize mobile phone data without a warrant

 

How The Rich Use The Media To Run Australia

THE SCAM: For 20 years, politicians let gas explorers sink $150 million into permits – then watched them pocket billions while we got peanuts. Every resource minister since has walked straight into gas lobbyist gigs. Coincidence? You tell us. Contracts locked us in, but we’ve got the votes to unlock them.

THE DAMAGE: Everyday punters foot the bill – externalised costs, dodged taxes, and a government too scared to stand up to lobbyists and mining giants. Even Julia Gillard got hammered by $100 million in PR for trying. Hope’s not lost, but it’s slow while media barons protect their vested interests.

THE COVER-UP/OUTCOME: News Corp and Stokes’ mob get exemptions and favourable coverage – but they can’t hide forever. Albo’s budget won’t touch existing export contracts, but the law can change. If you’re sick of being ripped off, don’t just nod along – get onto your MP.

Punter Citations
The Point - Blink twice if you need help, Prime Minister