The What?

Two people sit at a table with mugs in front of them. One, reading a newspaper, says 'This is such a bad policy. The opposition needs to stand up and refute it'. The other responds, 'The what?'

Cathy Wilcox

The Sydney Morning Herald,

17 September 2020

Reading between the lines

Calling a truce to partisan fighting is a common political approach during a crisis. As a rule, the public has little time for ‘politics as usual’ and wants to see the nation pull together. Here Wilcox is making the case, however, that the role of the Opposition is still an important one. On the issue in question — a pro-gas proposal by the government — the Opposition seemed in accord.