By letter of the system sure but in effect we do. It's like saying atheists are insulting you when they say good bye.
That said it would still be true that if removed from the role as PM he wouldn't contest the next election as PM
Fair point, Australia is one of the more egalitarian western countries.
Big Question now... does Morrison end the streak of elected PMs that didn't get to contest reelection .
Whatever you think of our politicians, celebrate the fact that in this country, the PM can sit in a crowd like an average punter.
Mind you, they're all pretty average.
If you think the choice of PM was a battle of mediocrity then you should have seen my HOR ballot paper. You know there is a major problem when Bob Katter is no where near the bottom.
mushi
Roar Guru
By letter of the system sure but in effect we do. It's like saying atheists are insulting you when they say good bye. That said it would still be true that if removed from the role as PM he wouldn't contest the next election as PM
Rellum
Roar Guru
Can I be the political nerd and point out we don't elect the PM.
Emcie
Roar Guru
And throw 15 years of tradition out the window?
mushi
Roar Guru
Fair point, Australia is one of the more egalitarian western countries. Big Question now... does Morrison end the streak of elected PMs that didn't get to contest reelection .
db
Guest
It's their guiding principle.
Farmer Geddon
Guest
I wonder if Prime Ministers ( of any persuasion ) ever sit back and think " Gee a lot of Australians are mediocre.". ?
db
Guest
When you say they're all pretty average, are you referring to politicians or Cronulla supporters?
kk
Roar Pro
Always good to see a Rugby League man as PM regardless of political party.
Chui
Guest
Whatever you think of our politicians, celebrate the fact that in this country, the PM can sit in a crowd like an average punter. Mind you, they're all pretty average.
db
Guest
If you think the choice of PM was a battle of mediocrity then you should have seen my HOR ballot paper. You know there is a major problem when Bob Katter is no where near the bottom.
mushi
Roar Guru
That election was like deciding between Daniel Wagon and John Doyle as the your SOO 5/8