Vale Norman Gunston and Hoges: Satire is dead and buried in Australia
In May 1999, Prime Minister John Howard celebrated his 25th political anniversary in Longreach, Queensland, amidst rising support for Pauline Hanson. A satirical performance by Bryan Dawe's character Sir Murray Rivers left guests in laughter as he criticized the government. This moment highlighted the waning influence of satire in Australian politics.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 01:40 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 01:51 UTC
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