Following a dramatic outburst against Fairfax political correspondent Caroline Wilson, there have been calls for Minister for Immigration Eddie McGuire to stand aside from his role in Government.
However, Prime Minister Gillon McLachlan leapt to the defence of his Minister, saying that it was a casual misunderstanding and an apology should suffice.
“Look, every now and then busy people make mistakes. ”
“Eddie is a hard-working Immigration Minister and I am proud to have him in my Government.
“He has stopped the drownings, he has also been instrumental in trying to reduce the migration levels to Western Sydney.
“He is part of a successful Government that has repealed the COLA, stopped the falafels and ensured we maintain a surplus,” McLachlan said.
It is not the first time Minister McGuire has courted controversy.
Previously, he has been involved in issues pertaining to welfare, racism, domestic violence, homophobia, and commentary on work incentives to struggling Sydney and Brisbane.
Minister McGuire was unperturbed by the dramas from last week.
“I will stand by my record of achievement in this Government.”
“Seriously, we have moved into a 21st century economy and do you really think Centrelink could continue to carry Brisbane and Sydney?
“It’s about time they worked for the dole. It is a shame we see working-class Melbournians having to pay their share of tax and watch these other places get off free.
“I continue to show that I can work in 17 industries in this country and not be impacted by conflict of interest. I really should be called the Minister for Everywhere.”
PM McLachlan laughed off the latest statement.
“Look, in modern Australia, it is not about a boys’ club mentality anymore. Eddie has apologised, and I could only wish that others, like the AFL, follow our lead to recognise the importance of these issues facing us today.”
“It’s only by real action can we seek to change our country for the better.”
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