Yesterday, Malcolm Turnbull clearly had no idea of what he was getting himself into when he uttered the words ‘Australian values.’
The Australian Prime Minister was proposing changes to the country’s current Citizenship Test, saying that, among other things, the new test would include a section to ensure all future citizens subscribe to what he termed “uniquely Australian” values.
What those exact values were, Turnbull didn’t think to clarify.
He was later challenged by ABC’s Leigh Sales, where he revealed the government would enter a six-week period of consultation over what actually constitutes the term.
Of course, the good people of the internet have already taken it upon themselves to define the phrase.
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See the funniest reactions below.
Attacking renewables, no compassion for refugees, no marriage equality or lgbtq rights. All I see is ignorance & bigotry. #AustralianValues
— Harry Cook (@HarryCook) April 19, 2017
#AustralianValues
— David Lo Pun-ch Nazis (@helpmeskeletor) April 19, 2017
1. Shame women for wearing too little.
2. Shame women for wearing too much.
3. Wax lyrical about gender equality.
Being a millionaire and not paying any taxes…#AustralianValues
— Richard Tuffin (@RichardTuffin) April 19, 2017
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eating raw onions with the peel still on #australianvalues
— wheels (@wheelswordsmith) April 20, 2017
Booing Prime Ministers at major sporting events#AustralianValues
— Noely ⚡️🏐 (@YaThinkN) April 19, 2017
Claiming travel expenses from the taxpayer for your "charity" bicycle ride.#AustralianValues pic.twitter.com/OTRRuHt0xR
— Coalition Tea Lady (@ItsBouquet) April 19, 2017
Turnbull's citizenship test has just leaked to the press. #AustralianValues pic.twitter.com/KJNdZW4OQA
— 💧Retain this. (@RetainThis) April 20, 2017
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