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It takes time for tall poppies to bloom again

Summary by Canberra CityNews
From left, John Curtin, Gough Whitlam and Bob Hawke. “The Australian ‘tall-poppy syndrome’, where individuals who achieve prominence are often cut down, ensures that no leader is spared criticism. Politicians, being highly visible figures, become easy targets for caricature,” writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS. Australians generally have a low opinion of politicians until after they’ve been dead for a while. Why is that so? Clive Williams. A…
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Canberra CityNews broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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