There’s a strange phenomenon in Australian politics whereby the most mediocre MP, the state premier who got nothing done, and even the prime minister we all agreed was rubbish will be celebrated months or years after their retirement. For observers with a prior affection for the object of veneration, including the politician themselves, this can seem like an acknowledgement that proper respect was denied during the term of office. Well, it took them long enough, but finally the public gets it!

Source: Undead | The Monthly