Rob Pyne

Rob Pyne Former MP, Councillor and author, Rob Pyne writes on Cairns, Tropical Gardening and Climate Change. Rob Pyne is a Progressive Political Activist

As an Australian Socialist Rob's political views infuse his writing, with regular calls for climate action, sustainable communities and social inclusion.

I am taking a break from posting to catch up on all the burdens the rich don't have to worry about. I will leave you wit...
01/06/2026

I am taking a break from posting to catch up on all the burdens the rich don't have to worry about. I will leave you with this and please brace yourself for what is coming. It won't be pretty.

31/05/2026

This is not just about Palestine voters.
This is not just about refugee advocates.
This is not just about environmental voters.

This is about everyone.

Because if the far right can create fake, compassionate-sounding parties to trick people into voting against their own values, they are not doing politics.

They are running a scam.

They are using words like refugees, Palestine, Muslim votes and environment as bait then using Victoria’s broken group voting ticket system to funnel preferences where voters never intended them to go.

That is not democracy.
That is deception.

And if this does not show you how low One Nation and far-right operators are willing to go, what will?

They tell you they care about “family values.”
They tell you they care about “ordinary Australians.”
They tell you they are protecting people from whatever invasion they are fearmongering about this week.

But behind the curtain?
It is a business model.
A pyramid scheme played through our voting system.
A con job dressed up as democracy.

They are not only trying to cheat progressive voters.
They are trying to cheat you.

So yes, be angry.
Ask questions.
Ask every candidate who benefits from this system why they are comfortable winning through deception.

Victoria must close this loophole.

Add your name to GetUp’s call to restore trust and scrap the group voting ticket system before the next election.

We need more strong ethical leaders like the Irish President and we need them now.
30/05/2026

We need more strong ethical leaders like the Irish President and we need them now.

This woman is good as gold. Amazing broadcaster as well.
27/05/2026

This woman is good as gold. Amazing broadcaster as well.

Israel is a Terror State and Ben-Gvir is a war criminal. Never forget!
27/05/2026

Israel is a Terror State and Ben-Gvir is a war criminal. Never forget!

Note to corporate media - Israel''s actions are not 'killings' they are 'murders'.
24/05/2026

Note to corporate media - Israel''s actions are not 'killings' they are 'murders'.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a breath of fresh air.
23/05/2026

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a breath of fresh air.

Another dodgy LNP Government 'of the privileged for the privileged'. The sooner they are gone the better.
23/05/2026

Another dodgy LNP Government 'of the privileged for the privileged'. The sooner they are gone the better.

It is all about your class sunshine. If you don't get it, read a bit of Marx.
22/05/2026

It is all about your class sunshine. If you don't get it, read a bit of Marx.

I loved Johnny Cash and he was a great American. The apple does not fall far from the tree. Much respect Rosanne Cash!
21/05/2026

I loved Johnny Cash and he was a great American. The apple does not fall far from the tree. Much respect Rosanne Cash!

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