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Basil Zempilas
@BasilZempilas
Amy’s husband, Ava, Chloe & Anthony’s dad▪️Leader of the Opposition, Leader @liberalswa▪️Member for Churchlands
Perth, Western Australia
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Born July 30
Joined September 2011
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Jan 19, 2019
    What an example he sets... absolutely no fuss from Fed. Didn’t have his pass, knows the rules, no one above the rules, no blow up, waits til coach brings bag with pass on... in he goes. That’s why he’s the most admired sportsperson of this generation. #AllClass
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    #AusOpen
    @AustralianOpen
    Jan 19, 2019
    Even @rogerfederer needs his accreditation 😂 #AusOpen (via @Eurosport_UK)
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Nov 24, 2023
    Catch-ups don't come much better than this one....
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Dec 29, 2023
    Not the @CityofPerth. It is the job of Federal Parliament to decide when Australia Day will be observed... not local councils. Until such time as Federal Parliament changes the date, we will continue to reflect, respect and celebrate as is appropriate on January 26 in Perth and
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    Sky News Australia
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    Dec 29, 2023
    Up to 81 councils have cancelled the traditional Australia Day citizenship ceremonies out of respect for Indigenous people. skynews.com.au/australia-news…
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Oct 9, 2023
    Tonight Council House @CityofPerth will be lit up in blue and white in support of Israel 🇮🇱 and the Israeli people. #CityofLight
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Jan 11, 2024
    This is precisely the issue. The PM claims he has no ulterior motive over Australia Day, yet by allowing Councils to make their own choice over the date for their events - knowing full well many of them will choose not to conduct them on Jan 26, he encourages other
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    Sky News Australia
    @SkyNewsAust
    Jan 10, 2024
    Woolworths has come under fire for its decision to not sell Australia Day merchandise this year. skynews.com.au/australia-news…
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Jan 6, 2019
    I’m starting to think GOAT 🐐 is being massively overused. Bradman Jordan Phelps Bolt Federer Can we keep it to that ilk. Less is more surely.
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Jun 6, 2024
    Basil Zempilas: Greens must be held accountable for the nonsense they spew | The West Australian
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    Greens must be held accountable for the nonsense they spew
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Mar 8, 2025
    THANK YOU Churchlands 💙 What an honour to be elected to represent the people of my home electorate. Thank you!!
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Feb 5, 2022
    JL deserved better.
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Feb 9, 2021
    Magnificent Eddie. Bravo. That’s a farewell speech. The good always far far far outweighed the bad. An amazing career. #Respect. @CollingwoodFC
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Jan 27, 2024
    I need to make absolutely clear the conversation I had with @9NewsPerth reporter @GenoveseMichael today is being reported totally incorrectly. Before today's press conference Michael and I were talking about how presenting the news when a big sporting event is on at the same
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    10 News Perth
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    Jan 27, 2024
    City of Perth Lord Mayor, @BasilZempilas, has been caught on camera calling tonight’s @AustralianOpen women’s final a "reserve game" in a press conference this morning. Mr Zempilas can be heard asking a journalist if the "tennis is on tonight", with a reporter confirming its a
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Jan 25, 2024
    Basil Zempilas: Nobody should feel an outcast for celebrating Australia Day | The West Australian 🇦🇺
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    Nobody should feel an outcast for celebrating Australia Day
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Jan 27, 2024
    I need to make absolutely clear the conversation I had with @9NewsPerth reporter @GenoveseMichael today is being reported totally incorrectly. Before today's press conference Michael and I were talking about how presenting the news when a big sporting event is on at the same
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    Basil Zempilas
    @BasilZempilas
    Feb 7, 2024
    Is this the way to drive our country forward? Is this the spirit with which we built our great nation? Is this the attitude which has meant good people can work hard and get ahead? I think not.
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    Adam Bandt
    @AdamBandt
    Feb 7, 2024
    If you’ve been asked to answer an email, take a call, or edit a doc on your day off, then this one’s for you: The Greens have just won you the Right to Disconnect. Now, you’ll have the right to ignore your boss when you clock off.
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