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Tony Abbott Would Never Sell his Arse! Would he?
The Bard himself might say that Abbott’s arse Was a worthy subject for a sonnet. Why then is it the butt of ribald farce With so much media commentary on it? It’s muscular and trim and very taut From … Continue reading
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Tagged 18/08/12, 26/02/13, Carbon Tax, Carbon Tax 26/08/12, CW, Hung Parliament, The Pub, Tony Abbott, Tony Windsor, TPS
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What Is This Line Which Has Been Crossed?
The PM said that a line had been crossed. Respect for Parliament was in decline. A dark cloud over it meant much was lost. “I’ve made a judgement. And that judgement’s mine.” Journalists thought that without a doubt The Prime … Continue reading
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Tagged 04/05/12, AFV, Craig Thomson, CW, Hung Parliament, Julia Gillard, Peter Slipper, Tony Abbott, TPS
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Pairing Pees & Queues For Members When In Parliamentary Chambers
Our lovely lady PM, Jules, Has introduced some thoughtful rules To help other ladies in the House Necessitated by that louse, Abbott, and his policy on pairs. “And for the men?” you ask. Who cares! It is easier, remember, When … Continue reading
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Tagged 10/10/11, Christopher Pine, CW, Hung Parliament, Julia Gillard, Pairing, PB 19/05/12, Tony Abbott
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A Fair Go for Julia Gillard?
Asked should Julia Gillard get our traditional fair go, Last year most Aussies would’ve answered “Yes!” But last September we didn’t know What lay ahead. Did any of us guess? Do you remember a year ago? Then we marvelled at … Continue reading
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Tagged 03/06/13, 15/09/11, CW, Hung Parliament, Julia Gillard, Tony Abbott, TPS
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Canberra Quadrille Retrospective
This photo by Andrew Meares of L-R: Bob Katter, Adam Bandt, Tony Windsor, Andrew Wilkie, Rob Oakeshott and Tony Crook is featured in a story by Misha Shubert about the Independent MPs who negotiated with Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Bandt, Andrew Wilkie, Bob Katter, Hung Parliament, Julia Gillard, Rob Oakeshott, Tony Abbott, Tony Crook, Tony Windsor, TPS
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Possum Comitatus – Cassandra Downunder?
As Possum Comitatus Not a year ago alerted us The Great Unhinging has begun. No surprises for anyone. We see the embittered right With all their moneyed might And influence in the media Generating mass hysteria. The call for counter-revolution … Continue reading
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Tagged 24/07/11, Carbon Tax, CW, Hung Parliament, Pollytics, Possum Comitatus, Tony Abbott, TPS
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Pees & Queues For Members When In Parliamentary Chambers?
Our lovely lady PM, Jules, Has introduced some thoughtful rules To help other ladies in the House Necessitated by that louse, Abbott, and his policy on pairs. “And for the men?” you ask. Who cares! It is easier, remember, When … Continue reading
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Tagged 30/09/10, CW, Hung Parliament, LP, Pairs, Ps&Qs, Robb Oakeshott, TPS
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Fun And Games In Canberra
It’s hard to describe the state of play On this new Parliament’s first sitting day. Both sides were playing hard, ‘Hunt the Speaker,’ With Tony strong, Julia looking weaker. With her lead on votes whittled down to one He planned … Continue reading
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Tagged 03/09/11, 20/11/11, 28/09/10, CW, Deputy Speaker, Fun and Games in Canberra, Hung Parliament, Julia Gillard, PB, Peter Slipper, TPS
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Tony Abbot Lacks Good Sense. Much Less Goodwill!
When Rob Oakeshott was ‘goodwill’ hunting, There were nods, hugs, friendly gruntings And signings of agreement by both sides Across the political divide. What happened to all that ‘goodwill?’ With Abbot does it count for nil? Breaking faith on the … Continue reading
The Greens – Girly-Men? Never!
Why, we all know the Greens. They’re so often seen Wearing blue jeans And eating their beans And sometimes sardines With their raw cuisine In simple canteens Set in a natural scene Which have outdoor latrines. Our television screens Show … Continue reading
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Tagged 28/03/10, Girly-Men, Hung Parliament, LP, PB, Revised 06/12/11, the Greens, The Greens? Never! 28/03/2010 LP, TPS
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