David Lamond
@davidlamond.bsky.social
Australian Twitter survivor committed to civil society & justice for all. Left of centre. Enjoy debate. Love books. PhD and 71 years of lived experience 🧐 - learned a little.
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If you’re getting paid twice the amount of the PM, I would expect you to be able to answer questions about money spent in your role.
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 AM
If you’re getting paid twice the amount of the PM, I would expect you to be able to answer questions about money spent in your role.
Fancy being so bereft of historical knowledge and/or good sense, as to have #HonestJohn Howard on to comment favourably about Kerr on the 50th anniversary of his egregious behaviour #theirABC - the #NOidea #NOalition, at least, will be pleased #auspol
November 11, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Fancy being so bereft of historical knowledge and/or good sense, as to have #HonestJohn Howard on to comment favourably about Kerr on the 50th anniversary of his egregious behaviour #theirABC - the #NOidea #NOalition, at least, will be pleased #auspol
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"Whitlam was a rarity in modern Labor leaders in that he was not afraid of power. Not of it and crucially, not of using it." @amyremeikis.bsky.social
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Whitlam’s legacy is one of possibility and hope. He showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like.
Whitlam showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like. And 50 years later, you have to wonder – is it even possible to make Australia brave again?
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November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"Whitlam was a rarity in modern Labor leaders in that he was not afraid of power. Not of it and crucially, not of using it." @amyremeikis.bsky.social
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The fact that the Governor General dismissed the Government, and then the new LNP Govt made no material change to any of these initiatives proves how meritless the case for dismissal was.
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The fact that the Governor General dismissed the Government, and then the new LNP Govt made no material change to any of these initiatives proves how meritless the case for dismissal was.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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But surely, #HerrTrumpf, these people were patriots and not in need of pardoning … ? #uspol #Fascists’R’Us
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Breaking: Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others involved in trying to overturn 2020 election
The US president has pardoned his former lawyer Rudy Giulian and others who were involved in trying to overturn the 2020 election.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
But surely, #HerrTrumpf, these people were patriots and not in need of pardoning … ? #uspol #Fascists’R’Us
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I do not recognise the token with the middle name
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I do not recognise the token with the middle name
So, a coward as well as a liar, dissembler and divider ... #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price backs out as headlining speaker at anti-immigration rally due to feature Tommy Robinson
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price backs out as headlining speaker at anti-immigration rally due to feature Tommy Robinson
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
So, a coward as well as a liar, dissembler and divider ... #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price backs out as headlining speaker at anti-immigration rally due to feature Tommy Robinson
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price backs out as headlining speaker at anti-immigration rally due to feature Tommy Robinson
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Climate change. You can believe the world's scientists or you can believe Dick Pounder and the Chicken Chokers:
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November 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Climate change. You can believe the world's scientists or you can believe Dick Pounder and the Chicken Chokers:
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With you there, Albo.
"Make no mistake: November 11th 1975 was not a 'constitutional crisis' — it was a partisan political ambush."
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"Make no mistake: November 11th 1975 was not a 'constitutional crisis' — it was a partisan political ambush."
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Anthony Albanese labels Gough Whitlam's dismissal 'a calculated plot'
Five decades on, the Labor prime minister has weighed in on one of the most dramatic moments in Australia's political history.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
With you there, Albo.
"Make no mistake: November 11th 1975 was not a 'constitutional crisis' — it was a partisan political ambush."
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
"Make no mistake: November 11th 1975 was not a 'constitutional crisis' — it was a partisan political ambush."
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Indeed @sailingfree.bsky.social, the #auspol Parliament is full of them!
Just dump AUKUS. The future is drones!
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Indeed @sailingfree.bsky.social, the #auspol Parliament is full of them!
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Special Envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal has a fully staffed office in Parliament to speak truth to power.
Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, doesn't appear to have his own dedicated office with staff there.
& First People of Australia have no voice & no office.
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Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, doesn't appear to have his own dedicated office with staff there.
& First People of Australia have no voice & no office.
Why?
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Special Envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal has a fully staffed office in Parliament to speak truth to power.
Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, doesn't appear to have his own dedicated office with staff there.
& First People of Australia have no voice & no office.
Why?
Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, doesn't appear to have his own dedicated office with staff there.
& First People of Australia have no voice & no office.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Tamworth Council went to court to try and stop a wind farm. It didn’t go well. Tamworth Council argued that the wind turbines would be too big for local roads. The judge pointed out there is no approval needed to drive on a public road reneweconomy.com.au/youve-got-to...
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