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The Nationals leader, Barnaby Joyce, right, with prime minister Scott Morrison. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian
The Nationals leader, Barnaby Joyce, right, with prime minister Scott Morrison. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian
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Former leader of the National party Michael McCormack oft declared a specific ire for those of my cultural ilk.
The day before lockdown I recorded a live podcast about climate change and socialism at a talks-and-ideas event in a theatre. The performance was sandwiched between that of a drag king and a roving choir. Afterwards I met some arty friends at a bookstore cafe. Together we joined thousands of people perusing the artisan whiskey bars, punk cellists, art installations, bands and gnocchi stalls of a laneway festival. We had dumplings for dinner.
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