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Gavin Jennings
@GavinJennings
A working life within the Labor movement joining the cause of social justice, supporting Aboriginal self determination. One time Special Minister of State.
Melbourne, Victoria.Joined March 2009
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The Age
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“For too long people have walked around blind in their own backyards ... But hearing our stories, you’re able to walk away and see things in a different light,” says Jason Tamiru, a Yorta Yorta man and director of Yalinguth Live. |
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Melbourne Fringe: Take a walk through Fitzroy’s First Nations history
As part of the upcoming Melbourne Fringe, Yalinguth Live shines a light on the Indigenous stories that have shaped Fitzroy.
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Andrew Giles MP
@andrewjgiles
Immigration is about nation building. Central to this is the manner in which people are welcomed after they've made the decision to call Australia home. My focus is about listening to and working with the millions of Australians who are our immigrant story.
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For anyone who doesn’t appreciate the hard work and deep thinking required by members of the FPA to get this right… just have a look at the stress on these faces…. It’s not a frolic and it’s not tokenism…
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First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria
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Some big discussions today at our Chamber Meeting. The Treaty Negotiation Framework that we’re developing will recognise and celebrate that different Traditional Owner groups will have different ways of doing things – it keeps self-determination at the heart of the process!
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Grace Tame
@TamePunk
Stop softening abuse. Stop romanticising it. Stop offering crumbs of sympathy to perpetrators. Victim blaming is so ingrained in our culture it is the default response. It drives stories. It drives profits. It drives the cycle of domestic and sexual violence.
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Gavin Jennings
@GavinJennings
Years well spent dazzling young woman!
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JillHennessyMP
@JillHennessyMP
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Where do all the years go? This beautiful girl was born 18 years ago today. She bring us much joy, pride & happiness. We’re so proud of how compassionate, smart, intense, determined, funny, principled & lovely she is. Happy birthday beautiful child. #18 #lilyrose
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@GavinJennings
Very moving day…
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Sharnelle Vella
@SharnelleVella
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The State Govt has announced a $57m redress scheme for people exposed to toxic substances at the former CFA training college in Fiskville. Those who worked, trained or lived near the school can apply. 1300 people expected to be eligible. @7NewsMelbourne
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George Taleporos
@drgeorgethecrip
Thank you for speaking up for us #disabled people
@billshortenmp
- Speaking ahead of next week’s jobs and skills summit, Shorten said encouraging more disability pensioners to engage in paid work could help address the skills shortage.
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Dana Daniel
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Some interesting comments here from NDIS Minister @billshortenmp who says disability pensioners could help plug skills shortages if allowed to work more hours without losing their payments. smh.com.au/national/austr
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paddy bts
@paddybts
RIP Archie.💕😢 The hearse carrying Archie Roach paused outside Charcoal Lane for a minute’s silence. The hearse carrying Archie Roach stops for a minute's silence as people line the street and raise their fists in the air.
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Neville Southall MBE
@NevilleSouthall
If unions don’t win the fight against Tories No workers rights Poor working conditions Poor wages The right to strike will vanish No job security Unions are fighting for our future Join one today Let’s bring a new kind of politics One that looks after the most vulnerable
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The last time there was a proper process Matthew Knights was later treated with contempt and spat out… for James Hird… there’s history that even predates Campbell….Essendon is the Manchester United of the south.
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Rohan Connolly
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Just don't see how Xavier Campbell can possibly remain Essendon CEO. Even if he's backed by board, the supporter base will errupt if he stays. Too many football department appointments which have backfired on his watch. He surely cannot be part of the panel to appoint next coach.
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Gavin Jennings
@GavinJennings
Two years ago I wrote to incoming President Paul Brasher saying Essendon were an arrogant complacent club that had two decades of failure and that Ben Rutten should not be the scape goat for ongoing performance. Inevitable.
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The Age
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#BREAKING: Essendon coach Ben Rutten has been sacked following a club board meeting. | @mickgleeson #AFL theage.com.au/sport/afl/esse
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Gavin Jennings
@GavinJennings
Great personal commitment and effort from Michael to return to the MCG-worthy of our deep thanks for years of toil for the club through troubled times.
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Essendon FC
@essendonfc
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"To pull on the jumper one last time is something I'll never forget." More from Hurley post-game:
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@GavinJennings
Joe-that precious girl definitely had a point-and even though you’ve said you’re not going anywhere-all round the world there are people wishing you well.
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Joe Tracini
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So, I need a bit of help. This wasn’t the easiest thing to say and it’s not the easiest thing to watch because I talk about feeling suicidal, but if you can, I would really appreciate it. Please know that I’m safe and I’m not on my own xx
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@GavinJennings
Respect and due diligence… he’s ended up at the right place…
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9News Melbourne
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"It really disappoints me what's unfolded with Truck out at the Bombers." WATCH as Alastair Clarkson addresses the circumstances behind his decision to coach the Kangaroos. #9News
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Gavin Jennings
@GavinJennings
As relevant today as ever..
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AJ+
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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is apologizing to Indigenous activist Sacheen Littlefeather for how she was treated at the 1973 Oscars. Littlefeather was booed by audience members while calling out Hollywood’s treatment of Native people.
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Rohan Connolly
@rohan_connolly
Club allegiances aside, it’s great for the game that Alastair Clarkson will coach North Melbourne. They have considerable upside as both a club and team. Good luck to them, hopefully a few constant critics can now get off their case.
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Gavin Jennings
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Essendon is a disrespectful club… to it’s coach… to it’s members… it lost it’s way a long time ago… Alistair Clarkson can take pride in building something real at North… he should steer well clear.
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Real Footy (AFL)
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Updated: Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has slammed Essendon for disrespecting Ben Rutten as AFL coaches reached out to support the besieged Bombers mentor theage.com.au/sport/afl/we-u
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