Budget 2015 in front pages, cartoons (and a government info video)
There is rarely a richer time of year for cartoonists than budget season, and this year’s has proven no exception. Dr Mumbo has collated a few of the best (and the government’s handy budget overview video as well).
The Australian reflects on the differences between this year’s and last year’s budget, with PM Tony Abbott, treasurer Joe Hockey and his infamous cigar having a beer with Labor leader Bill Shorten:
The Herald Sun depicted Abbott, Hockey and Social Services Minister Scott Morrison steering a ship as cash blows around them:
The Daily Telegraph spruiks the emphasis on business and work in the budget, showing the same trio as three of the Seven Dwarves:
shame there wasn’t anything left in the budget to buy a less shit backing track for the officlal video.
Suddenly… nothing happened.
Being a Brisbane resident, the Courier Mail is the most pathetic excuse for a publication I’ve ever seen.
Even their attempt at humour is poor when compared to other metro cities.
No wonder.
At 57 seconds, that third gear goes into action, stripping the cogs of the right hand gear.
Where’s “The Fixer” when you need him?