What did I miss? Australia’s political week in fast forward

Reality’s got a habit of punching you in the face. Only now it’s got a diesel price tag attached.

Ah, the lucky country… While we try to bring you the week in fast forward, Labor was hell-bent on putting their policy goals in reverse.

I get in trouble if I miss my mark backing the truck into a loading dock. Big trouble. When Labor dings the side of our country on a brick wall or knocks over a sacred cultural statue, there is zero accountability. Jim Chalmers should try using his mirrors once in a while before he hits something that tears the wheels off.

And it was a big week for damages.

Housing? Going backwards. Debt? $1 trillion next financial year. Immigration? Doors are open. Productivity? Stalled. Interest rates and inflation? About to take another bite. And while Trump puts in a support call for allies, we skulk away like cowards.

These failures are repackaged as positives instead of accidental damage accumulated by an L-driver.

My latest in The Spectator Australia, What did I miss? Australia’s political week in fast forward.

Despite removing your roof racks, checking your tyre pressure, and ditching the jerry can, the fuel crisis continues to creep along.

Nothing says ‘we’ve got this’ like extending higher-sulphur petrol standards while Chris Bowen plays global scavenger hunt. 🕵️‍♂️

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— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) May 3, 2026