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The Ghost of Kevin

Scott Morrison throws money out of a bag towards people. He looks behind him. Kevin Rudd wears a 'Kevin 07' T-shirt and says, 'You look like you've seen a ghost!'

In the wake of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, the Rudd Labor government was heavily criticised by Coalition politicians for two economic stimulus packages totalling over $50 billion. Cash injections into the economy were prioritised, including $950 for every taxpayer earning less than $80,000. Shakespeare delights in pointing out the irony of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s cash splash to avert economic calamity in the early months of the pandemic.

The Museum of Australian Democracy acknowledges Australia's First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We respectfully acknowledge the role that First Nations people continue to play in shaping Australia's democracy. We also acknowledge the Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the region in which MoAD is located.

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