@squigglyrick.bsky.social
I write. Author of Mean Streak and other things. Reporter. I write a decent newsletter: https://rick-morton.ghost.io
@squigglyrick.bsky.social PinnedWhat a ride. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialThe department misled the information commissioner about the scale of the data handover, among other concerns. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialI remember writing about this program in 2023 and being absolutely flabbergasted by the way DVA was handling it. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/...
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialfantastic objection though, stealing it
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialRichard is such a bloody gentleman. I remember how comfortable he made me feel during this interview, when I was quite nervous.
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialIch weiss(e?)
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialI adore Strasbourg though, and schnitzel mit spätzle is S-tier
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialExcuse the fuck out of you
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialIt’s not like opposing electricity at all lol
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialI loathe AI and will personally never use it, in my work or otherwise. Even if it wasn't hideous in almost every way, why would I cede ground to something with precisely zero creative spirit? rick-morton.ghost.io/the-boast-in...
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialMark my words, these NDIS 'reforms' are going to be an absolute shitshow and people are going to get hurt. Will the government listen? It seems not.
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialGovernment promised no access changes to the NDIS before 1 January 2028. They've already started, per the tribunal. And the big 50% social and community participation cuts are now in force. Families tell me they will have to give up care of children. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/...
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialone of their products seems to be using ai to deliver ai
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialBut we can’t miss the wave!
@squigglyrick.bsky.social👀👀👀
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialAustralian Government gonna use AI to write legislation? Have some self-respect.
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialOn stage with @amyremeikis.bsky.social, Waleed Aly and the excellent Maddison Connaughton who has the unenviable task of trying to keep us on subject. You can get tickets here: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/curious/can-...
@squigglyrick.bsky.social'Power is its own constituency. It exists to protect itself.' Authoritarianism sounds scary, but it arrives bit by bit. We're already doing the work for some grim future. Will be talking about this and more at Sydney Opera House's Curious program this Sunday. www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/28/r...
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialBless you!
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialomg same situation here and I said the same thing out loud to mum
@squigglyrick.bsky.socialWedding special. In which I play the recorder through my nose on my sister’s big day. Subscribe to my newsletter, sometimes I write about other stuff. rick-morton.ghost.io/wed-deb-rede...