Politicians Sing Scandals, Spark Debate

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less with Sydney news today from the Daily News Now. Australian politicians love breaking into song during debates or public events, and the latest example comes from Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson. This week he performed a satirical take on Billy Joel's 1989 hit We Didn't Start the Fire in Parliament, listing political scandals, and earning both cheers and criticism. Here incidents include former labor minister Craig Emerson adapting Skyhook's horror movie in response to a rival's carbon tax jab muttering about. A city wipe out. Bob Catter, the colorful member for Kennedy, posted a video in 2018, twisting Creedence Clearwater Revival's Bad Moon, rising to complain about the crossbench. Bill Shorten surprised many in 2017 with a rat parody of 50 cents in the club on a radio show. Being shot at DIN Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull's spending, Scott Morrison drew backlash

1:00in 2022 for his off-key ukulele cover of Dragon's April Sunday Cuba on a TV segment with the band calling. In a cheap election, meanwhile, Linda Hurley, wife of former Governor General David Hurley, turned to Canberra Morning Tea into a single long of you or my sunshine in 20. 19 to cheer up, war widows. Western Australia's David Templeman, belted out parodies like, always look on the bright side of Parliament, while South Australia's Claire Scriven, nailed I've been everywhere, swapping in local towns. These musical moments humanize leaders, but often spark debate on dignity versus fun. Rockstar Turn politician Peter Garrett stands out, though some wonder if prior fame really counts as a parliamentary performance. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com