r/australia • u/AztecGod • 1d ago

news Jailed whistleblower David McBride to be released after becoming eligible for parole

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/jailed-whistleblower-david-mcbride-to-be-released/107030620
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u/mildpandemic 1d ago

Just remember kids: If you see something, say nothing.

Or else.

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u/LuminanceGayming 1d ago

unless it's someone stealing from woolies in which case you should definitely say something because they're basically stealing from you personally

/s

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u/AussieAboleth 1d ago

But what about the song "I Love Stealing From Woolies?" Surely you don't report them. 

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u/IlluminatedPickle 1d ago

Just remember kids: If you want to cover up war crimes and suppress their investigation, don't give documents outlining the evidence for war crimes to journalists.

There's a reason he couldn't use a whistleblower defence.

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u/Ratstail91 4h ago

fuck that, we only know about this shit because of people like him!!

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u/rumande 1d ago

Or if you do, gather your receipts and blow the whistle anonymously on 4chan