Lyall Mercer
Lyall grew up in Brisbane and had plans to become a radio star. Unfortunately radio stations didn’t share those plans so he became a print journalist, contributing to publications across Australia. In 2002 he moved to the USA where he spent almost seven years training corporate and church leaders in media and publicity. Lyall returned to Australia in 2008 and established Mercer PR, a public relations consultancy dealing with corporate, political, church and legal clients. Lyall also specialises in reputation management and crisis communications.
Articles by Lyall Mercer
This is what a victim of misogyny looks like
Within the past 24 hours Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been meeting with some of the world’s most recognised misogynists,…... Read more
Nauru: Specific reasons we should use this Pacific island
Lyall Mercer has been a consultant to members of the Nauru Parliament in the past, which has given him a…... Read more
Gay marriage row: in defence of Wendy Francis
Few have succeeded in defending the seemingly indefensible; O.J Simpson’s attorney being a notable exception. Yet I will attempt to…... Read more
Queensland: Beautiful one day, a disaster the next
My name’s Lyall, I’m from Queensland and we are sunk! Kevin can’t help us, Anna is making it worse and…... Read more
Treating Aussie internet users like a bunch of dodos
Attention Senator Conroy: Forget about filtering the internet. Instead please pour your energy, time and (our) money into providing Australia…... Read more
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Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
