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jennyhain.bsky.social
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has ended restrictions on protests in New South Wales.

Commissioner Lanyon says he wishes to work closely with those who want to express their views through protest.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Sydney's post-Bondi attack protest restrictions come to an end
The controversial laws grant police the power to refuse authorisation for public protests for up to 90 days after a terrorist incident, restricting demonstrations in certain areas.
www.abc.net.au
February 17, 2026 at 2:36 AM
mygiddyaunt.bsky.social
'Mal Lanyon' is a great name for a dodgy Australian cop.
Not as good as Roger Rogerson tho. 😆🙃 #auspol
strangerous.bsky.social stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 5d
How can this bloke stay on as NSW Police Commissioner after the shocking violence & racial profiling by his officers in Sydney?

If Chris Minns genuinely cares about community safety, Mal Lanyon must be sacked. #NSWPolice
February 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM
strangerous.bsky.social
How can this bloke stay on as NSW Police Commissioner after the shocking violence & racial profiling by his officers in Sydney?

If Chris Minns genuinely cares about community safety, Mal Lanyon must be sacked. #NSWPolice
February 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM
fahad-s-ali.bsky.social
And despite this, NSW Premier Chris Minns and police commissioner Mal Lanyon refuse to apologise.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog protest didn’t reach officers, NSW police say
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president’s visit
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM
drsally.bsky.social
It’s all in what the police were asked to do
It’s Minns and Lanyon causing violence, chaos and significant injury
#auspol #NSWpol
February 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
ingridm.bsky.social
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon called for “a time of calm” after NSW Police officers were filmed threatening, kicking, punching, grabbing, throwing, rushing, kettling, and pepper spraying the public including Muslims during evening prayer.
"I am satisfied that conditions that led to the extension last time do not exist now." The police commissioner called for "a time of calm" and said he wished to work closely with those who want to express their views through protest.
February 17, 2026 at 4:29 AM
ellenstarsmore.bsky.social
EPIC LOVE STORIES

Fantasy:
Captive Prince trilogy by CS Pacat 🌈
The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay
Kushiel’s Legacy by Jacqueline Carey

Non fantasy:
The Adrien English Mysteries by Josh Lanyon 🌈
The Will Darling Mysteries by KJ Charles 🌈

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ellenstarsmore.bsky.social Ellen Starsmore @ellenstarsmore.bsky.social · 16d
Hello, February… already?! 😳

I live with my loveable floof in Melbourne, Australia, where I write and talk about my debut fantasy novel, Beyond the Humming Downs, a lot.

Rather a lot. (It launched last year.) 😁

Leo likes to help me write... 😆

#FantasyIndiesFebruary — 1
#indiefantasy 📚🪐💙🩷🧙‍♂️⚔️
Montage featuring: 1. Photo mockup of the book, Beyond the Humming Downs by Ellen Starsmore, as ebook and paperback 2. Photo of Ellen Starsmore and her cat, leopard, being annoying all sprawled out on her desk where her laptop should be. Then the words — Beyond the Humming Downs ~ a fresh take on fantasy with a dash of hopepunk, adventure and quiet rebellion. forbidden love * clashing loyalties self-discovery * earth magic "A lyrical adventure full of humanity." ellenstarsmore.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:27 PM
annabeldoherty.bsky.social
Agree, both Lanyon and @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social should have tabled their resignations on Tuesday morning!
February 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM
diffractiongrating.bsky.social
Minns and Lanyon should resign in disgrace.
February 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
lolat42.bsky.social
Absolutely disgraceful❗️

‘Lanyon 👨🏻‍✈️🥷🏿… said the move-on direction was not 🤥 targeting any religion….

…Chris Minns 🥾 has refused to apologise to the Muslim community..

"I want to make it clear, I'm not going to condemn the police for doing what we ask 🥷🏿 them to do..”’

www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
NSW police to be investigated over protest, as witness shares new account of 'dark moment'
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission said it had received a "significant number of complaints" about police conduct at Monday's rally.
www.sbs.com.au
February 13, 2026 at 9:25 AM
maximumwelfare.bsky.social
Personally, I condemn the actions of police that may have impacted on the religious thing on there, regardless of context.
Mal Lanyon also said the act of dispersing people was not targeting any religion or religious process. "I have apologised for any offence taken by the actions of police that may have impacted on the religious thing on there, but it needs to be put in context," he said.
February 12, 2026 at 3:30 AM
pandymonium.bsky.social
"Commissioner Webb recently announced an independent review into police culture after an ABC investigation revealed countless incidents of bullying, harassment and sexism."

I presume this is why she 'stepped down' so Lanyon could have the gig.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Karen Webb's controversial time as police commissioner
The NSW police commissioner has been described as a "force for change and reform" but her resignation is something her enemies within the force and critics in the media have been calling for almost si...
www.abc.net.au
February 12, 2026 at 4:03 AM
kellerllee.bsky.social
My reads…

Fun travel adventure and mystery. Enjoyable Josh Lanyon novel.
February 11, 2026 at 11:37 PM
bastardsheep.com
Amnesty International Australia has called for an independent investigation of NSW Police violence towards peaceful protesters.

Pro-Genocide NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon must stop their slanderous lies. #NSWPol #Herzog #Palestine
Amnesty International Australia calls for independent investigation of police violence towards peaceful protestors
Amnesty International Australia condemns the unnecessary and disproportionate use of force by the NSW police against peaceful protesters demonstrating
www.amnesty.org.au
February 10, 2026 at 2:40 AM
nicolelister.bsky.social
I heard the NSW Police Commissioner, Mal Lanyon, say similar thing on radio news this morning. Something about keeping safe the 7000 people from the Jewish Community meeting their President.
I’m confused - aren’t they Australian citizens?
February 10, 2026 at 11:05 AM
dncameron.bsky.social
Did I correctly hear Police Commissioner Lanyon describe the President of Israel as “their President” when describing Jewish Australians? Albo should never have invited the Israeli Pres to Australia. The Labor caucus must stop its supine acceptance of dumb dangerous decisions.
February 9, 2026 at 11:55 PM
ellenhrebeniuk.bsky.social
I think the implication is that (a) it was staged or (b) Lanyon has no interest in describing Muslim practice. I cannot think of any kinder explanations.
February 13, 2026 at 8:36 AM
rb-citizen.bsky.social
How much deeper can NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon dig his hole of denial of the observable truths of Monday night's violent police rampage in Sydney? He doubles down with bigger and bigger lies.
February 11, 2026 at 11:02 PM
alangnixon.bsky.social
"Officers showed "remarkable restraint", NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said, adding that they "did what they needed to do"

#Fascism and #FascistFluffers #Lie

They attacked us, as shown in videos.

They punched our grandparents and parents.

#MinnsMustGo!

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit
Videos from the rally appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away.
www.bbc.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:43 AM
bcarrington.bsky.social
👇”Lanyon has apologised only “for any offence that may have been taken” after police dragged away people praying outside Sydney’s town hall on Monday evening.”

#sorrynotsorry
February 12, 2026 at 3:54 AM
dimwittedly.bsky.social
The Holy Terror
Doctor Who And The Pirates
The Spectre Of Lanyon Moor
Jubilee
The Widow’s Assassin
frakturedboy.bsky.social Jim Allenby @frakturedboy.bsky.social · 10d
Which are the five Colin stories you absolutely need in your life? No particular order. Go!

The Mark of the Rani
The Two Doctors
Revelation of the Daleks
The Mysterious Planet
Terror of the Vervoids
February 8, 2026 at 8:54 AM
vincentsworkisdone.bsky.social
New South Wales Chris Minns has condemns calls to 'globalise the intifada at protest'.

NSW Police Commissioner Lanyon they were peaceful protests until your goon squad came in.
February 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
phonakins.com
The beatings only started when we wanted them to

"Our police showed remarkable restraint."

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Our police showed remarkable restraint’ says NSW commissioner Chris Minns has doubled down defending NSW police officers after clashes with protesters on Monday night, saying police were put in an “impossible situation”. Minns is addressing the media in Sydney, following last nights’ protests alongside NSW police commissioner Mal Lanyon, who described the events as “simply unacceptable”. Lanyon said the speakers at the protest were “inciting the crowd to march”, where he had previously said that would not be acceptable. Our police showed remarkable restraint. During the first part of the speeches, it was peaceful. We were working continuously with the organiser. However, speakers were inciting the crowd to march. We had made it clear throughout the week march through the CBD was not acceptable. We wanted a respectful and responsible protest. That’s not what we got last night. Our police took action to disperse that protest. There has been widespread criticism of the NSW government and NSW police this morning, with footage of the clashes raising concerns.
February 9, 2026 at 11:12 PM
redflagforever.bsky.social
Lanyon, given his history, shouldn't have been in the running, let alone got the job. It seems he is now beholden to Minns. Political interference in NSWPF was always worse than Joh's days in Qld but now it's out of control
February 10, 2026 at 4:26 AM