Federal Greens MP for Brisbane Fighting for climate action, universal public services, a cleaner democracy, and equality. 🏳️‍🌈Proud.https://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3lmiztav6j222I cannot imagine a world in which a straight politician is attacked for caring about their partner and family. The vast majority of Australians support LGBTIQA+ people. Whoever put up this banner should be embarrassed at how out of touch they are. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/11/police-remove-hate-based-homophobic-banners-targeting-melbourne-labor-mp-julian-hill-ntwnfb?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other11 Apr 2025 03:03 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmiztav6j222https://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3llv72ofipc2sTariffs and threats aren’t the acts of a friend — so why are Albo and Dutton hellbent on pretending that’s what Australia still has? It’s time to end AUKUS and cancel the $368bn submarines we were never going to get anyway.03 Apr 2025 05:43 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3llv72ofipc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3ljbmlntggs2cHappy Mardi Gras! Sad I can't be at the parade this year celebrating with you all on Gadigal country. Be safe and don't do anything I wouldn't do 👀01 Mar 2025 00:02 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljbmlntggs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3lgzjdaxagc2sI cautiously welcome the NHMRC review into gender-affirming healthcare for young people. This could represent an opportunity to achieve world-class healthcare for LGBTIQA+ Australians.31 Jan 2025 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgzjdaxagc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3lgc5bwr3os24This is imported culture war bullshit from a party so fundamentally out of touch with reality that they’re trying to distract you from their horrific election policies with their own ignorance. The Government should not be mandating what it perceives to be the “correct” way to live your life.22 Jan 2025 00:45 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgc5bwr3os24https://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3lg7u5wan7c2ohttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jan/20/president-trump-inauguration-swearing-in-timing-schedule-live-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other This is a dystopian live stream21 Jan 2025 02:56 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg7u5wan7c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3lfcovbawdc24ICYMI: the LNP ghouls have decided to pull funding from the QLD children’s gender clinic. This despite a recent review recommending more funding, especially for mental health supports to help families. Everyone is entitled to healthcare. That includes children. That includes gender affirming care09 Jan 2025 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfcovbawdc24https://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3ldnk7gayp22kMerry Christmas from the government everyone. Approving 4 coal mine expansions merely minutes after the environment minister tweeted labor approved 0 new coal mines this year is wild. The planet doesn’t care about semantics and fancy accounting tricks. New coal is new coal. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/19/albanese-government-coalmine-expansions-approved-boggabri-caval-ridge-horse-pit-lake-vermont-meadowbrook-vulcan-south?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other19 Dec 2024 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldnk7gayp22khttps://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3lckkxzjyeh2xForgot I made an account on here last year! 🦋 We back!05 Dec 2024 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3lckkxzjyeh2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3kbebslq7au2sI'm volunteering on prepoll every morning this week at Brisbane City Hall to do my part in encouraging my community to vote YES for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.10 Oct 2023 00:39 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3kbebslq7au2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stephenbatesmp.bsky.social/post/3kadgwal25l2mBar-tailed Godwits are the current world record holders for non-stop flight, they deserve a safe place to land! Their coastal habitats like Toondah Harbour should be protected, not destroyed.26 Sep 2023 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:bebv37ybdycuk56unfnutglq/app.bsky.feed.post/3kadgwal25l2m