David Marler
@qldaah.bsky.social
@NoFibs blogger. Carer. Profile pic backdrop is from Dr Timothy Graham from Queensland University Of Technology.
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Grace hears the echo.
February 20, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Grace hears the echo.
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Yep.
Inappropriate use of executive power in Qld was the basis for the Fitzgerald Inquiry. This is from 2014 by Tony Fitzgerald & Gary Crooke who challenged Campbell Newman's attempt at consolidation of power.
Same in 2026 but the media is oblivious. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02...
Same in 2026 but the media is oblivious. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02...
Abuse of power does nothing to protect us
Arrogant, ill-informed politicians who cynically misuse the power of the state for personal or political benefit are a far greater threat to democracy than criminals - even organised gangs.
Whichever...
www.abc.net.au
February 20, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Yep.
Why did Queenslanders give Campbell Newman such a huge majority in 2012 only to strip it away in 2015? Part of the reason can be explained here by Tony Fitzgerald QC speaking prior to the 2015 election. #qldpol nofibs.com.au/tony-fitzger...
No Fibs’ and Tony Fitzgerald’s #qldvotes Editorials: Our chance to demand honest Government
No Fibs’ #qldvotes election editorial by No Fibs editor Margo Kingston The big picture theme of the Queensland election campaign has been the extraordinary alliance of people and parties acro…
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February 20, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Why did Queenslanders give Campbell Newman such a huge majority in 2012 only to strip it away in 2015? Part of the reason can be explained here by Tony Fitzgerald QC speaking prior to the 2015 election. #qldpol nofibs.com.au/tony-fitzger...
Inappropriate use of executive power in Qld was the basis for the Fitzgerald Inquiry. This is from 2014 by Tony Fitzgerald & Gary Crooke who challenged Campbell Newman's attempt at consolidation of power.
Same in 2026 but the media is oblivious. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02...
Same in 2026 but the media is oblivious. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02...
Abuse of power does nothing to protect us
Arrogant, ill-informed politicians who cynically misuse the power of the state for personal or political benefit are a far greater threat to democracy than criminals - even organised gangs.
Whichever...
www.abc.net.au
February 20, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Inappropriate use of executive power in Qld was the basis for the Fitzgerald Inquiry. This is from 2014 by Tony Fitzgerald & Gary Crooke who challenged Campbell Newman's attempt at consolidation of power.
Same in 2026 but the media is oblivious. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02...
Same in 2026 but the media is oblivious. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02...
Like a flyer the ears are up in Queensland.
Deb Frecklington is Qld's Attorney-General & the MP for the state seat of Nanango. The seat was abolished & later restored.
You'll never guess who held the seat from 3 May 1947 – 29 April 1950.
OK, you know who I'm going to say. #qldpol
Deb Frecklington is Qld's Attorney-General & the MP for the state seat of Nanango. The seat was abolished & later restored.
You'll never guess who held the seat from 3 May 1947 – 29 April 1950.
OK, you know who I'm going to say. #qldpol
In Qld, the Crisafulli government's "Fighting Antisemitism & Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists & Criminals Amendment Bill 2026" consolidates power with the Qld A-G to criminalise phrases. That person is former OL & Newman government member, Deb Frecklington. #qldpol
February 20, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Like a flyer the ears are up in Queensland.
Deb Frecklington is Qld's Attorney-General & the MP for the state seat of Nanango. The seat was abolished & later restored.
You'll never guess who held the seat from 3 May 1947 – 29 April 1950.
OK, you know who I'm going to say. #qldpol
Deb Frecklington is Qld's Attorney-General & the MP for the state seat of Nanango. The seat was abolished & later restored.
You'll never guess who held the seat from 3 May 1947 – 29 April 1950.
OK, you know who I'm going to say. #qldpol
IYAJC up with Qld politics, OL & now premier David Crisafulli abandoned his seat of Broadwater on the Gold Coast & moved 70km away to Bulimba, Brisbane.
Imagine your screens in your state or territory if the OL, CM or Premier did that. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/electio...
Imagine your screens in your state or territory if the OL, CM or Premier did that. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/electio...
Bulimba - QLD Electorate, Candidates, Results
Overview of the Bulimba electorate in the Queensland election 2024
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February 20, 2026 at 1:02 AM
IYAJC up with Qld politics, OL & now premier David Crisafulli abandoned his seat of Broadwater on the Gold Coast & moved 70km away to Bulimba, Brisbane.
Imagine your screens in your state or territory if the OL, CM or Premier did that. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/electio...
Imagine your screens in your state or territory if the OL, CM or Premier did that. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/electio...
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I swear David Crisafulli by pursuing Federal related policies like this one and others like inviting Trump here THEN appearing at the NPC is aiming to be PM. It’s the Joh-For-Canberra campaign rebooted. There’s a dearth of Liberal talent there so I suppose why not. He’s got the gift of the gab?
February 19, 2026 at 7:40 PM
I swear David Crisafulli by pursuing Federal related policies like this one and others like inviting Trump here THEN appearing at the NPC is aiming to be PM. It’s the Joh-For-Canberra campaign rebooted. There’s a dearth of Liberal talent there so I suppose why not. He’s got the gift of the gab?
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I’m not absolutely sure. But the Queensland Premier is definitely promoting himself as a statesman strutting a bigger stage. Fancy inviting the US President to Queensland. #QldPol
February 19, 2026 at 11:38 PM
I’m not absolutely sure. But the Queensland Premier is definitely promoting himself as a statesman strutting a bigger stage. Fancy inviting the US President to Queensland. #QldPol
Imagine the shit right now if a Queensland Labor premier was jetting off to meet with a suspected pedophile. #qldpol www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqMp...
IN FULL: The Hon. David Crisafulli MP Addresses the National Press Club of Australia
YouTube video by National Press Club of Australia
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February 19, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Imagine the shit right now if a Queensland Labor premier was jetting off to meet with a suspected pedophile. #qldpol www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqMp...
Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Brian Connors says we Queenslanders are a "mark" for Qld police officers.
All former Queensland Police commissioners since the Fitzgerald Inquiry have supported protest.
You're a disgrace to the service. Resign. #qldpol
All former Queensland Police commissioners since the Fitzgerald Inquiry have supported protest.
You're a disgrace to the service. Resign. #qldpol
February 19, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Brian Connors says we Queenslanders are a "mark" for Qld police officers.
All former Queensland Police commissioners since the Fitzgerald Inquiry have supported protest.
You're a disgrace to the service. Resign. #qldpol
All former Queensland Police commissioners since the Fitzgerald Inquiry have supported protest.
You're a disgrace to the service. Resign. #qldpol
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Rose coloured glasses? The old, romantic version of the good cops? In my personal experience it's far more nuanced.
February 19, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Rose coloured glasses? The old, romantic version of the good cops? In my personal experience it's far more nuanced.
We Queenslanders don't want any Australians to go through Joh & Newman times.
Sally Breen on her times. #qldpol theconversation.com/friday-essay...
Sally Breen on her times. #qldpol theconversation.com/friday-essay...
Friday essay: I grew up fearing Queensland cops. Then I hung out with 17 Gold Coast detectives
Sally Breen wanted to know more about real police work after she met a Queensland top cop who seemed good. The stories she found sit under her skin like lava.
theconversation.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:02 PM
We Queenslanders don't want any Australians to go through Joh & Newman times.
Sally Breen on her times. #qldpol theconversation.com/friday-essay...
Sally Breen on her times. #qldpol theconversation.com/friday-essay...
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Premier Minns held a press conference on alleged police violence against protesters, which he referred to as "feeding the chooks".
Reacting to questions about the investigation, he only commented:
"Don't you worry about that".
Reacting to questions about the investigation, he only commented:
"Don't you worry about that".
February 19, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Premier Minns held a press conference on alleged police violence against protesters, which he referred to as "feeding the chooks".
Reacting to questions about the investigation, he only commented:
"Don't you worry about that".
Reacting to questions about the investigation, he only commented:
"Don't you worry about that".
Very significant submission from the Catholic Archdiocese in Brisbane against Qld Premier David Crisafulli's "criminalisation of speech". The church was mostly silent during the suffering of the people under the Newman government. New Pope Leo XIV made a change mid-2025. #qldpol
February 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Very significant submission from the Catholic Archdiocese in Brisbane against Qld Premier David Crisafulli's "criminalisation of speech". The church was mostly silent during the suffering of the people under the Newman government. New Pope Leo XIV made a change mid-2025. #qldpol
One of the old 2012 Queensland Newman government policies is being floated again in 2026 to Australians as a solution to the housing crisis. #qldpol
February 19, 2026 at 11:44 AM
One of the old 2012 Queensland Newman government policies is being floated again in 2026 to Australians as a solution to the housing crisis. #qldpol
Not since the Joh era last century has Queensland experienced anything like the recent scenes on Sydney streets. Not even during the multiple Newman government protests 2012-2015 did the Queensland police act in such a way. #qldpol www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sydney police to be investigated by watchdog after anti-Herzog protest violence
Videos emerged of police appearing to punch protesters at rally against Israeli president on Monday.
www.bbc.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Not since the Joh era last century has Queensland experienced anything like the recent scenes on Sydney streets. Not even during the multiple Newman government protests 2012-2015 did the Queensland police act in such a way. #qldpol www.bbc.com/news/article...
I can sense political tensions rising again in Queensland. Just a reminder not to take protests onto the Queensland Parliamentary precinct. It's a criminal offence to do so. This is the history of it.
Always go up to the gates with your message. #qldpol nofibs.com.au/disturbing-t...
Always go up to the gates with your message. #qldpol nofibs.com.au/disturbing-t...
Disturbing the Parliament
Queensland Greens deny any involvement in the Extinction Rebellion disruption to state parliament. The intrusion could have criminal consequences for those partaking. In Queensland, disturbing the …
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February 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM
I can sense political tensions rising again in Queensland. Just a reminder not to take protests onto the Queensland Parliamentary precinct. It's a criminal offence to do so. This is the history of it.
Always go up to the gates with your message. #qldpol nofibs.com.au/disturbing-t...
Always go up to the gates with your message. #qldpol nofibs.com.au/disturbing-t...
In Qld, the Crisafulli government's "Fighting Antisemitism & Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists & Criminals Amendment Bill 2026" consolidates power with the Qld A-G to criminalise phrases. That person is former OL & Newman government member, Deb Frecklington. #qldpol
February 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
In Qld, the Crisafulli government's "Fighting Antisemitism & Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists & Criminals Amendment Bill 2026" consolidates power with the Qld A-G to criminalise phrases. That person is former OL & Newman government member, Deb Frecklington. #qldpol
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The cancellation of the Burleigh to airport stage was as stupidly short sighted as it gets.
Have they forgotten there is an Olympics being held in Qld?
Have they forgotten there is an Olympics being held in Qld?
February 19, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The cancellation of the Burleigh to airport stage was as stupidly short sighted as it gets.
Have they forgotten there is an Olympics being held in Qld?
Have they forgotten there is an Olympics being held in Qld?
Initiated all those years ago by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Gold Coast light rail has reached terminus but it will still be a while before the first commute.
No sooner were David Crisafulli & Jarrod Bleijie in power than they cancelled the stage 4 Burleigh to Airport project. #qldpol
No sooner were David Crisafulli & Jarrod Bleijie in power than they cancelled the stage 4 Burleigh to Airport project. #qldpol
February 19, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Initiated all those years ago by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, Gold Coast light rail has reached terminus but it will still be a while before the first commute.
No sooner were David Crisafulli & Jarrod Bleijie in power than they cancelled the stage 4 Burleigh to Airport project. #qldpol
No sooner were David Crisafulli & Jarrod Bleijie in power than they cancelled the stage 4 Burleigh to Airport project. #qldpol
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NIxon: (as president) it's not illegal if i do it.
Crisafulli: it's not extremist if i do it.
Crisafulli: it's not extremist if i do it.
February 19, 2026 at 12:46 AM
NIxon: (as president) it's not illegal if i do it.
Crisafulli: it's not extremist if i do it.
Crisafulli: it's not extremist if i do it.
"The Queens-land of opportunity." After 16 months, Qld Premier David Crisafulli has developed a new slogan. He'll travel to Washington DC to sell the state's critical minerals, invite Donald Trump to Australia & lobby to host the Quad. It's unknown who he'll meet with. #qldpol
February 19, 2026 at 2:06 AM
"The Queens-land of opportunity." After 16 months, Qld Premier David Crisafulli has developed a new slogan. He'll travel to Washington DC to sell the state's critical minerals, invite Donald Trump to Australia & lobby to host the Quad. It's unknown who he'll meet with. #qldpol