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The Arthur Sinodinos-Malcolm Turnbull plan for the Coalition
It was not just his popularity that won Malcolm Turnbull the leadership. There was also a long-running plan to reboot policy.
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The Quiz
1. Mahouts and oozies are the trainers of what?
2. The Pillars of Islam call for how many daily prayers?
3. True or false: Olivia Newton-John once competed in the Eurovision Song Contest.
4. What unit is used to measure the height of horses and ponies?
5. What is the name of the large, triangular bone at the base of the spine?
6. Name Australia’s new minister for defence? (Bonus point for naming how many women in Malcolm Turnbull’s cabinet.)
7. In American football, a touchdown is worth how many points?
8. Which director links the films A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream and The Hills Have Eyes?
9. Which English artist is known for artworks of animals preserved in formaldehyde?
10. What is the zip code of the Los Angeles suburb Beverly Hills?
Quotes
MEDIA
“The ABC has become increasingly left wing. Blatantly so.”
The self-satirising former satirist tells The Australian newspaper about media bias.
SPORT
“My family have been nothing but supportive all the way through, of everything but my hair.”
The Fremantle footballer celebrates winning the Brownlow Medal. In fairness to his parents, he does look like he has lost a bet.
ELECTIONS
“If he stood and no one else did, we’d back him.”
The New Zealand prime minister outlines the circumstances in which he would support Kevin Rudd to be United Nations secretary-general. Which is as close to an endorsement as Rudd has come.
WORLD
“If I win, they’re going back.”
The Republican front-runner explains his plan for Syrian refugees living in the United States. Going back is also his plan on living standards and the rights of minority groups. The only thing going forward, frankly, is his hair.
LEGACY
“There’s obviously been a lot of dirty water under the bridge.”
The former prime minister continues his whistle-stop tour of conservative radio stations. It’s not fair to say that he’s white-anting, in that white ants are much more subtle.
ABORTION
“My 25-year history of peaceful, prayerful action speaks for itself.”
The anti-abortion campaigner complains that his visa to enter Australia was cancelled. He said the decision was “based on a pile of lies”. Much like his activism.
