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‘A hand outstretched’: Albanese proposes way forward on Voice
A draft of Anthony Albanese’s Garma speech reveals he hopes to legislate the Voice by adding three lines to the constitution but will not require that the parliament consult it.
July 30 – August 5, 2022
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“I will most certainly be using every single scintilla of that devious cunning.”
The longest serving member of parliament describes how he plans to operate in this one. To avoid confusion, when he says scintilla he is referring to the species of smallish rodent living in his brain.
Driving
“Do you want to die?”
The celebrity fisherman threatens another motorist with a gardening fork after an accident in Beaumaris. Last time he jumped out of his car like that it was to strip naked for his own sexual gratification – but, yeah, women are ruining sports commentary.
Technology
“This is total bs. Sergey and I are friends and were at a party together last night!”
The entrepreneur denies breaking up Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s marriage by sleeping with his wife. As Twitter is learning, his takeover bids are all front, no follow through.
Law
“That has now been destroyed.”
The barrister representing Ben Roberts-Smith reflects on how the lawsuit has affected his client’s reputation. You could say Roberts-Smith’s good standing is like a hard drive set on fire to destroy photographs and financial records.
Race
“No, I won’t and never will.”
The senator storms out of the chamber, refusing to listen to an acknowledgement of Country. She said she had been “feeling this way for a long time” but presumably hasn’t consulted a doctor.
Poverty
“To please an inner-city, woke audience, you have abolished the card.”
The opposition leader condemns Labor for scrapping the cashless welfare card. It probably has more to do with the fact the cards produce worse outcomes for poor people, but then Dutton just loves mindless punishment.
