Australia Blog: Australian Politics

June 29, 2003

Australian Politics

From living in the States for a few years, I've come to expect people in the public eye to be PC. People tend to watch what they say, lest they find themselves in hot water.

I had to laugh at the difference in Australia, where the pollies (politicians) just don't give a stuff. Here's a quote from the West Australian parliament:

"I called the minister a stupid woman. I withdraw unreservedly. However, the member should also have demanded the Minister withdraw the comments that the Leader of the Opposition is both a dill and mung bean."

Hilarious.

Posted by Chris on June 29, 2003 08:18 PM Brisbane Time
Category: Australiana

Comments

Folks in the US get fired for less. That is frickin hilarious.

Posted by: Sean on June 30, 2003 05:13 AM

In a Bob Hawke ( former PM ) biography ( Hawke PM ) there is a series of quotes made by him to the press and directly to other visiting dignitaries and their wives, some of which are X rated. Almost unbelievable that someone in the public eye would use that kind of language in private, never mind when in front of the camera.

Very different.

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