Mel Russell

Senior Consultant. Opinions are my own & retweet does not equal endorsement.

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@DavidPocock Not to mention further cuts to funding for public category 2 surgeries which is further impacting requirements to see GPs, increasing long term use of opioid/neurological pain medications and the overall impact on mental health of our community.

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@ChiefAusArmy @AustralianArmy @AusAirForce @Australian_Navy Enjoy the next chapter and some well deserved rest!

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@GingerGorman Kangaroo with small ears 🤷‍♀️

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@hughriminton @DavidSavage63 Happy to store it for you Hugh*

*if I can take a peek

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@canberratimes @jclindell Just a shame the border bubble postcodes are still silly and split LGAs. Particularly when they are saying ongoing assessments will be made by LGA. It may only be two weeks but that’s a long time for those trying to return to ACT for work or get to family

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

This 👇

[Lehmo @lehmo23]

Can we do a straight swap of our "freedom protesters" for the Afghanis trying to get into Kabul airport?
#Melbourneprotest #lockdownmelbourne #KabulAirlift #kabulairport

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@NSWHealth 14 days? It’s only 7 days currently in Canberra. And yet you continue to let people around Sydney move around more freely? Interesting approach…

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Veterans & their families will have improved access to health care with the opening of Fussell House. Named after LEUT Michael Fussell, it honours his memory & sacrifice, & provides an enduring legacy of support to veterans & their families. @FionaMartinMP https://t.co/Unx1dYdPxW

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@DarrenChesterMP @HodsonStephanie @FionaMartinMP So wonderful to see the facility now open.

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@StephieBorys Also noticing some charitable/support organisations being hit as well.

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@hughriminton @MaryLloyd4 Happy birthday @hughriminton I hope you had a great day!

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

https://t.co/SxSLWmAMnw
I'm going to be walking the equivalent distance of the Kokoda Trail from 24 Oct-23 Nov in support of veterans and their families. If able, please support my campaign or take up the challenge! @BraveryTrust #braverytrek #teamleidos

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@gent_pun And that’s fine, but tonight’s conference seemed to overturn decisions but I’m now seeing statements from states (particularly on schools) that say otherwise. I don’t envy any of their roles but feeling like we’re pawns in the grudge match.

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

Can we learn from today and not have states announcing very unclear lockdowns that then get overturned at national level? Or did they? Not sure, worst presser ever!

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@australian But his statements remain contradictory to what states are doing. He made it sound like earlier announcements had been overridden tonight, only saying VIC going to holidays earlier. ACT has just confirmed all govt schools online from Tues. Schools closed.

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@vanOnselenP Clear as bloody mud.

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

In tough times, we need things to smile at. This is is for today.

[news.com.au @newscomauHQ]

Just a group of dinosaurs reuniting at the airport. Prehistoric perfection. 🦖✈️

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

Agree

[Mel Russell @melijrussell]

@RomanaQ @Raymartin55 Perhaps a turned to him on the way and said “don’t worry mate, I’ve made the best ad about it all.”

[2GB Sydney @2GB873]

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