Heston Russell
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Sharing some insights from the incredible selection process that helped to ensure the people who came into our Special Forces were there for the right reasons, and could face whatever our nation asked of them.
#Mindset
#Motivation
#SpecialForces
#HestonRussell
#Perspective
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This is the reality of what today represents - after 3 years of campaigning to hold the ABC accountable for their actions, and being abandoned by those in Canberra who have failed to support us back home.
#Defamation
#ABC
#Accountability
#HestonRussell
#NotMyABC
#Shame
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ABC to pay Heston Russell $390,000 damages after defamation loss
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So Netball Australia has issues with a statement made by Gina’s Father 40 years ago but is happy to stand by the decisions of Dan Andrews & his team- Despite the proven deaths, mental health, economic and social impacts? Most locked down city in the world…?
#Hypocrisy
#WTF
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~$400 million dollars, all the big corporate and celebrity endorsements… just imagine if we actually invested this into the communities where it is needed. The Canberra bubble needs to be popped & our politicians realigned to the job they are elected to do!
#Referendum
#Fail
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So a Politician was recruited by a foreign power to commit espionage against Australia - yet their mates in Canberra are protecting their identity… interesting for who & when protected identity matters to those in power…
#Hypocrisy
#ASIO
#AusPol
#Scandal
#Accountability
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Heston Russell accuses ABC of doctoring more footage from discredited 7:30 coverage of alleged Afghanistan war crimes via
@SkyNewsAust
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Responsibility vs Entitlement - this is the Culture War we are really fighting
#SerialPest
#Responsibility
#Purpose
#Australia
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They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun,
and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest We Forget 🇦🇺
Thank you for your Service🛡️
#RemembranceDay
#Ode
#LestWeForget
#Service
#Veterans
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Ex-commando win in war crime fight against ABC
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Heston Russell hits out at ABC after network forced to remove footage with doctored gunshot audio via
@SkyNewsAust
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Barnaby Joyce has lashed out at the Albanese government after he forced a minister to admit that no military veteran has received as much compensation as Brittany Higgins for injuries or impairment since Labor took office.
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I agree with the decision to cancel the planned rainbow lighting of the
#ShrineOfRemembrance
and here is why - posted last week when the conversation commenced publicly.
#Veterans
#LGBTQ
#Opinion
#Discussion
#Education
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Today in Senate question time - my battle with the ABC is apparently a joke to the Minister representing the Government. Hard to be calm when we fight so hard to be left with these standards in reply.
#ABC
#Defamation
#HestonRussell
#AusPol
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Now we wait for action from the ABC & those elected to manage our taxpayer funds.
#ABC
#Defamation
#Accountability
#Responsibility
#Veterans
#HestonRussell
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ABC’s Helicopter shooting false allegation: Statement from ABC Managing Director David Anderson: Independent Review
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Here’s why I voted No:
#Referendum
#Vote
#MyChoice
#Informed
#No
#VoiceToParliament
#Australia
#AusPol
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Special Forces Veterans are afforded ‘protected identity status’ to protect our families from the real risks of our role. Yesterday many in the media readily published the full name & home town of the SAS Veteran arrested. This is a national disgrace!
@DefenceAust
step up & lead
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BREAKING: “Victoria Police has completed its assessment of the reported comments made by MP Catherine Cumming outside Flinders Street Station on 19 November. It has been determined that no offence has been committed & Victoria Police will not be taking the matter any further.”
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The Nightly: The astonishing arrogance of ABC’s war on truth amid Mark Willacy’s fake war crime expose.
#ABC
#NotMyABC
#FakeNews
#Veterans
#HestonRussell
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The ABC’s utterly shameful campaign against our soldiers
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Is this seriously the standard I have to face back here at home - 10 years after fighting in Afghanistan. No evidence, no charges, just headlines that smear my career in combat for clickbait -
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‘Do you support an alteration to the constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?’ - I’m definitely not willing to sign such a blank check for a government that is yet to be trusted to do anything without inserting their own agenda
#Details
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Can you actuall believe this has happened?
Have a listen to the DEA Commander, Brett Hamilton - as he exposes the lengths the ABC has gone to wage their campaign of lies and deceit.
#NotMyABC
#Exposed
#Shame
#Lies
#Accountability
#HestonRussell
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The Voters of Victoria should be able to ask for a refund / redraw on Lidia Thorpe. This is beyond a joke - it’s a national embarrassment.
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On this day in 2012, an Australian hero made the ultimate sacrifice - Scott James Smith was killed in action in Afghanistan.
Scott continues to inspire me today. His legacy is worth fighting for, forever.
We will remember the man, mate & military hero that is Scott Smith
#Hero
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'Not for sale': Music festival on Anzac Day forced to shift plans after backlash from veterans - good result, but who planned & approved this stuff up in the first place?
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My first full interview after winning in the Federal Court yesterday - thanks to
@BenFordham
and the team
@BenFordhamLive
@2GB873
for being on the RIGHT side of History:
Watch it here:
#ABC
#Defamation
#HestonRussell
#Accountability
#Veterans
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The appeals period for my defamation ruling against the ABC is now closed. Zero statement from the ABC, Zero responsibility taken for their actions, Zero accountability. Any legitimacy the ABC touts to hold others accountable is dying with their own
#hypocrisy
👍🏼
#NotMyABC
#Refund
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'Unhealthy obsession': Ben Fordham blasts ABC reporter Mark Willacy over 'smear campaign' against Heston Russell amid release of bombshell audio via
@SkyNewsAust
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Tomorrow we pause to remember, but today we need to take action.
We are calling for the establishment of a Veterans’ Protection Act - to better support our Veterans at home. Head to to see & support the motion.
#Veterans
#Policy
#Responsibility
#AusPol
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The silence has been deafening from those up above. Generals, Bureaucrats and Politicians alike. I simply never want this to happen to any other Veteran every again - any accusations must first go through the courts and meet the LEGAL standards of proof, not left to media motives
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Cost of living concerns are affecting many Australians households, with streaming & subscription services among the expenses now being cut. Each taxpayer could save over $80 a year if we didn’t have to forcibly fund the ABC. Let those who want to watch it, pay for it💡
#Savings
💲
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It’s time to clean up the political mess in Victoria - let’s go Chris Burson & the Angry Victorians Party - your actions are already speaking louder than everyone elders words
#Integrity
#Accountability
#Transparency
#AusPol
#VictoriaVotes2022
#AngryVictorians
#AVP
@theheraldsun
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My thoughts speaking on the current recruitment & retention crisis plaguing our Defence Force.
#ADF
#Leadership
#Accountability
#Responsibility
#FitForPurpose
#HestonRussell
#Australia
#Veterans
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ABC defamed former Commando Heston Russell in Afghanistan articles, court rules
#ABC
#Defamation
#Accountability
#SpecialForces
#Commando
#Veteran
#HestonRussell
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Perhaps a responsible inclusion to our ‘welcome to country’:
Thank you for the service and sacrifice of our Veterans who have and continue to protected our lands, seas and skies so that all Australians can gather here today and share in our hard-fought freedoms 🛡🇦🇺🛡
#AusPol
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Spies, Lies, and Envy: How our SASR was Destroyed - a great read that also finally shines a light on a certain someone we all know who has been trying his best to play politics before all else…
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A concert starting at 11:30am on ANZAC day, in the Domain, that has nothing to do with Veterans and not even a mention in their promotion of it. At the same time as the parade? I hope this is someone’s mistake instead of deliberate disrespect.
The pressure is on Premier Chris Minns, with veterans expressing concern over the planned music festival set to take place next door to the iconic Anzac Day March in Sydney CBD. 👇
MORE:
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2GB - MUST LISTEN – The war crimes evidence hidden by the ABC
Absolutely shocking to see the lengths that have been taken…
#ABC
#Defamation
#Accountability
#HestonRussell
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My comments ahead of the Judgement in BRS’ Defamation case.
#Veterans
#Responsibility
#DueProcess
#Justice
#Australia
#Disgrace
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Context is King – have a look for yourself & watch what Catherine said, including the seconds afterwards that seem to be selectively cut off by many in the media. Have a look at the crowd – laughing & far from the violent incitement trying to be stirred up for Clickbait credit 👎🏼
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WTF is Albo doing with Shaq talking about the Voice to Parliament - is Labor really paying politician policy influencers now?
#ToneDeaf
#Albo
#AusPol
#Taxpayer
#Marketing
#WTF
#Albo
#Embarrassing
#NextPlease
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This is disgraceful
@GabrielledeVie
- politicising Remembrance Day. Perhaps you could benefit from a history lesson or even simply “Google it mate”. Why is a party that doesn’t believe we should fund a Defence Force speak at these important events?
#RemembranceDay
#AusPol
#Fqil
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Incredible to believe the conduct of
@abcnews
Journalists - engaging with online trolls to acquire private photos of myself that were not otherwise in the public or online. Time for
#Accountability
#YourABC
#Agenda
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This was just embarrassing & belligerent…
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Spot on
@MRobertsQLD
- shameful and just sad to see the responses representing the standards of leadership and accountability of the Australian Defence Force today. This is not the organisation I loved and served within with such fulfilment.
Defence Could Have Avoided ABC Defamation of Veteran Heston Russell!
I asked the ADF whether they could have stepped in and provided the correct information that would have avoided the need for Special Forces veteran
@HestonRussell
to take legal action to clear his name when
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Spotlight episode now on a YouTube:
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Tune in to finally see the shocking truth of how far some within
@abcnews
went in their campaign to make-up a war crime story… it’s time for real accountability.
@7NewsSpotlight
@7NewsAustralia
#Spotlight
#Shocking
#Exclusive
#Media
#HestonRussell
#Accountability
#Veterans
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Last year - AFTER I commenced legal action against Mark Willacy in the Federal Court, he was awarded the Prime Minister’s Literacy award for his book Rogue Forces. He has now been proven to fabricate his stories. Time for action Albo - contact thee PM:
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I’m guessing Channel 10 is happy to lose some viewers… 🤔
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On 10 May 2023, our petition closed with over 13,500 signatures.
The Minister for Defence had 90 days to respond, & now nearing six months later - still nothing. How is it that those elected to office can simply being late without any accountability?
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We need more than speeches & social media statements Minister
@mattkeogh
Why haven’t I heard from anyone in your office since the ABC have been found guilty of defamation against the legacy of Veterans. Let alone support for this fight over the last 3 years.
#DVA
#Responsibility
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Well this is disappointing - but completely understandable by Gina -
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ABC dramatically retreats in court battle against Heston Russell
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War hero has major win in Federal Court in fight against ABC
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The Fordham Company proudly announces the exclusive signing of Heston Russell, a distinguished former Australian Special Forces Major and a leading authority on leadership.
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ABC suddenly drops defence after war hero’s lawyers fume over redacted documents:
#ABC
#Defamation
#Accountability
#responsibility
#Veterans
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ABC's third attempt to win case against ex-army commando struck down
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Former Australian special forces commander
@HestonRussell
hits out at ABC journalists in open letter via
@RebelNewsOnline
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War hero Heston Russell’s win in fight against ABC
#Defamation
#ABC
#Court
#SpecialForces
#Veteran
#Media
#Accountability
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Heston Russell: Ex-Aussie soldier Heston Russell sues ABC over war crimes claim
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This is absolutely disgraceful-taking action against the entire police force based on the rogue actions of one individual. The MG board have now encouraged shame for those 🏳️🌈 police who serve our community & will still be there to support the parade safety despite this activism.
NSW Police says it is “disappointed” to have been uninvited from marching in Saturday’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. What's your view?
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My opinion piece on today’s Telegraph:
#ABC
#Defamation
#Accountability
#ADF
#Veterans
#HestonRussell
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Heston Russell, veteran soldier, sues the ABC over article alleging war crime investigation via
@dailytelegraph
#Accountability
#YourABC
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Let’s ground-truth the Minister’s claims… about claims.
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Tune in tomorrow (Monday) at 10:15am AEDT (Sydney Time) for the live verdict in my defamation case against the ABC: …
#Defamation
#ABC
#Accountability
#Veterans
#Responsibility
#FederalCourt
#HestonRussell
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ABC Defamation - Trial set to commence 28 July 2023
#Defamation
#NotMyABC
#Accountability
#FederalCourt
#Trial
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Speaking with
@SharriMarkson
on
@SkyNewsAust
about the need for a Veterans’ Protection Act.
Head to to sign the survey🛡️
#Veterans
#Support
#Responsibility
#AusPol
#Law
#HestonRussell
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10 years ago today, Australia lost an amazing son 🇦🇺Corporal Scott James Smith.
In Scott’s final action, he selflessly pushed forward into danger after telling others to stay back.
All Australians need to know Scott’s story. Please take the time today to learn it & say his name
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@nick_coatsworth
What absolute trash - the fact that they cannot even muster respect or discipline to shut their agenda driven mouths for one day - on the day of the Queen’s passing - speaks more than any of their workshopped virtue signalling ever will. An Absolute
#Disgrace
🤢
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@PatsKarvelas
Oh my goodness… you need to stop. Get off your stone throwing pedestal, have a look in the mirror & around the rest of the ABC. You are the first to target & bully those you don’t agree with & the last to be held accountable - while defaulting to diversity as a shield
#Hypocrite
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For over 100 years we have grown & sustained a proven premier fighting force focused on the performance & attitude of people, not their diversity. Standards, excellent & accountability over superficial factors.
I call BS on the claims numbers - from actual Veteran feedback.
The Australian Defence Force is in shambles.
Personnel numbers are in free fall and soldiers say the ADF is “too woke”.
Hear what Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh had to say about that.
🎧🎧
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Absolutely treason from
@AdamBandt
🇦🇺 that is the flag draped over the coffins and protected by every veteran who had died defending our country. This must be rectified immediately as a requirement of all AUSTRALIAN elected officials.
#Treason
#Shame
Ahead of a press conference with Greens leader Adam Bandt, a Greens staffer has just moved the Australian flag out of the TV camera shot.
#auspol
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Taking on
@TheTodayShow
with
@karlstefanovic
& Sarah about the facts & issues surrounding the BRS defamation case.
Thank you
#Today
for actually having a logical, respectful & engaging discussion - I wish more media would take notes
#Veterans
Full clip:
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@SenatorThorpe
No one is you divisive pest - we are celebrating the one tribe we are all part of here in Australia ♥️🇦🇺♥️
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Australian National Flag Day - 03 September 🇦🇺 - commemorating 121 years since our flag was selected from a public competition in 1901
#Australia
#ANF
#Values
#People
#Purpose
#Community
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What a mess…
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3AW - Why a political whistleblower helped lift lid on Victoria’s voting scandal
#Scandal
#AusPol
#VictoriaVotes2022
#AngryVictorians
#AVP
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Here it is…
@abcnews
EXPOSED - please RETWEET
Full video:
#ABC
#Exposed
#FakeNews
#Accountability
#Responsibility
#Share
#RETWEEET
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So there is a Federal Court Appeal underway for Defamation against this body of work and these two journalists. How is it in anyway appropriate for the Walkley Foundation to invent a new award for their own while these proceedings are underway?
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Content is how you fix the ABC - it’s time to reform the Investigations Unit and drain the swamp
@abcnews
@australian
#Accountability
#Responsibility
#Integrity
#YourABC
#Shame
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Thanks to the team
@10NewsFirstMelb
for covering our Angry Victorians Party sting to expose the ‘seats for sale’ election rort in Victoria & for helping all Victorians understand how to control their own preferences this election.
#AngryVictorians
#VicVotes2022
#Accountability
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ABC pleads public interest defence in ex-soldier’s defamation case
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We have commenced a petition with the Australian Parliament House calling for an INDEPENDENT REVIEW of
@abcnews
‘Marine heard a Pop’ story - & we need your help. Please sign the petition to show your support via the link:
#Democracy
#Accountability
🛡🇦🇺🛡
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Today we pause to remember the service & sacrifice of those Australians who were taken too soon so that we could prosper. We must then move forward with the purpose to deserve their example & protect the lives & loves they held dear 🇦🇺
#RemembranceDay
#Veterans
#LestWeForget
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