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“It was some of Charles Fourier’s wilder notions that created the fodder for my banquet menu. In my research I found lovely stories about old hens, his love of a funny little cake called a mirliton, and his much discussed notion to re-engineer the Earth’s climate in order to change the sea from an unpalatable brine to lemonade. And hence this appetiser or entree of cured kingfish. Salt and sugar in the cure, sprinkling a little on the fish afterwards to give a little crunch, the coldness of the fish’s flesh, the slight hint of lemon and a little garnish of mint. Pure, simple and redolent of a sea of lemonade. ”
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DYING
“The same-sex marriage debate has very much distracted us from this bid to legalise a doctor assisted dying.”
The former prime minister complains that his attempt to frustrate the wishes of the Australian people on one issue distracted from an attempt to frustrate the wishes of the Australian people on another. His career confirms he doesn’t believe in ending things or dignity.
MONEY
“A dedicated, understanding and enthusiastic minister … a real Aussie country boy.”
The mining magnate gives Barnaby Joyce a $40,000 “prize” for his contribution to the agricultural sector. Joyce accepted the award but then realised he wasn’t really eligible because it sort of divided his allegiances, which is kind of like his parliamentary career.
RHETORIC
“It astounds me that a member of our parliament would roll out the red carpet to a white supremacist and paedophilia apologist.”
The Greens senator objects to David Leyonhjelm hosting a Parliament House event with human garbage bag Milo Yiannopoulos. The red carpet in question is usually rolled out by voters.
QUEENSLAND
“She actually needs to get out of the sandpit and be the leader for this state.”
The One Nation leader opines that Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is acting like a “spoilt brat” by ruling out forming government with her after this weekend’s election. In fairness, sandpit construction hasn’t started but Adani is keen.
POLITICS
“More than 20 years ago I told crude and inappropriate jokes, which were completely unacceptable and I apologise unreservedly.”
The Liberal candidate for Bennelong apologises for telling offensive jokes while fraternising with the cast of hit show Gladiators. Embarrassingly Australian behaviour for a British citizen.
DEATHS
“Gone in the sky the dead but never die.”
The cult leader and murderer makes a final phone call from prison before dying at the age of 83. He leaves behind too many apologists and a completely offensive place in popular culture.
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