Jon Piccini
@jonpiccini.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer. Reviews editor. Union Thug. ADHD haver. Writing a history of Australian empire. Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will. Tweets mine. He/him
Pictured: Sir John Kerr passes his responsibilities as Governor General of Papua New Guinea to Sir John Guise, September 16 1975. In his speech, Kerr welcomed how PNG independence was achieved peacefully and democratically, in accordance with the constitution.
Kerr's life was otherwise uneventful.
Kerr's life was otherwise uneventful.
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Pictured: Sir John Kerr passes his responsibilities as Governor General of Papua New Guinea to Sir John Guise, September 16 1975. In his speech, Kerr welcomed how PNG independence was achieved peacefully and democratically, in accordance with the constitution.
Kerr's life was otherwise uneventful.
Kerr's life was otherwise uneventful.
Say what you will about Maduro, his signature (via Wikipedia) is next level.
November 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Say what you will about Maduro, his signature (via Wikipedia) is next level.
What, excluding Sydney?
November 3, 2025 at 5:56 AM
What, excluding Sydney?
Along with every other person and their canine I put in a future fellowship. Please clap.
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Along with every other person and their canine I put in a future fellowship. Please clap.
The Internet is already using the Internet for you. That's what the Internet is.
October 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The Internet is already using the Internet for you. That's what the Internet is.
"I was married, but I'm not married anymore. Women don't like the vehicle.
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
"I was married, but I'm not married anymore. Women don't like the vehicle.
Just because this was the inevitable outcome doesn't make it less stupid
October 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just because this was the inevitable outcome doesn't make it less stupid
So, exactly as Horne put it in 1964 then?
October 15, 2025 at 4:55 AM
So, exactly as Horne put it in 1964 then?
Can't a man walk down the street without being offered an AI tool?
October 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Can't a man walk down the street without being offered an AI tool?
Contrary to reporting, the 'PukPuk' treaty does not require either Australia or PNG to come to the other's defence in the event of war. Much like ANZUS it is merely that both sides would consider doing so.
October 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Contrary to reporting, the 'PukPuk' treaty does not require either Australia or PNG to come to the other's defence in the event of war. Much like ANZUS it is merely that both sides would consider doing so.
I did it..not happy but overall ok.
October 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I did it..not happy but overall ok.
ARC not recognising United Kingdom as a country but rather listing Britain, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland separately:
September 24, 2025 at 1:43 AM
ARC not recognising United Kingdom as a country but rather listing Britain, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland separately:
Millennium falcon or a bunch of blister packs. You decide.
September 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Millennium falcon or a bunch of blister packs. You decide.
The Australian War Memorial's history award prize criteria:
September 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
The Australian War Memorial's history award prize criteria:
Fifty years ago, Papua New Guinea became independent from Australia. The speech Gough Whitlam delivered on that day reminds us both of Australia's history as an empire, and how thoroughly the nation has forgotten its colonial past and the responsibilities which grow from it.
September 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Fifty years ago, Papua New Guinea became independent from Australia. The speech Gough Whitlam delivered on that day reminds us both of Australia's history as an empire, and how thoroughly the nation has forgotten its colonial past and the responsibilities which grow from it.
