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- David Lambourne (born 20 March 1967 in Launceston, Tasmania) is an Australian judge on the courts of Kiribati since 27 years, first as Kiribati People's lawyer (1995-1999),, Solicitor general, then since July 2018 as Puisne judge Justice in the High Court of Kiribati. He is the husband of Tessie Lambourne, leader of the opposition since 2020. In February 2020, David Lambourne left Kiribati to attend a conference in Australia, however he was stranded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kiribati government then attempted to prevent Lambourne from assuming his position in Tarawa by ceasing his wages, refusing to issue an ongoing work permit or allowing him to board a repatriation flight. In November 2021, a court ruling by Chief Justice Bill Hastings overturned the government's actions, declaring them unconstitutional. In response, Attorney General reiterated her government's decision to remove Lambourne from his post and suspended him in May 2022. On 1 August 2022, Lambourne returned on a travel visa to visit his Kiribati family and wife Tessie Lambourne who is currently the leader of the opposition. (en)
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- David Lambourne (born 20 March 1967 in Launceston, Tasmania) is an Australian judge on the courts of Kiribati since 27 years, first as Kiribati People's lawyer (1995-1999),, Solicitor general, then since July 2018 as Puisne judge Justice in the High Court of Kiribati. He is the husband of Tessie Lambourne, leader of the opposition since 2020. (en)
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