All the arguments there are against Malcolm [Turnbull] - and there are many - the one thing in which he is impeccable and why I would support him in this is that he has an absolutely impeccable record on the question of colour and race. People often wondered why. What I see as a possible explanation is [that] he came from a very wealthy family - a 'squattocracy' - and he had private education at home and then he went to boarding school at Melbourne Grammar School, one of those lead schools in Australia.
By 1990, no Australian child will be living in poverty. - Bob Hawke
By 1990, no Australian child will be living in poverty.
- Bob Hawke
My point was that the war was intrinsically wrong, and as a result of our participation we haven't improved Australia's security but created a greate… - Bob Hawke
My point was that the war was intrinsically wrong, and as a result of our participation we haven't improved Australia's security but created a greate…
Do you know why I have credibility? Because I don't exude morality. - Bob Hawke
Do you know why I have credibility? Because I don't exude morality.
We will not allow to become a political issue in this country the question of Asianisation. - Bob Hawke
We will not allow to become a political issue in this country the question of Asianisation.
As far as we're concerned, there was no sporting organisation [that] should have anything to do with the sport in South Africa. - Bob Hawke
As far as we're concerned, there was no sporting organisation [that] should have anything to do with the sport in South Africa.
In sum, the truth is that we luxuriate in the comfortable assertion that women enjoy equality. We have salved our consciences by eliminating the more… - Bob Hawke
In sum, the truth is that we luxuriate in the comfortable assertion that women enjoy equality. We have salved our consciences by eliminating the more…
The things which are most important don’t always scream the loudest. - Bob Hawke
The things which are most important don’t always scream the loudest.
The world will not wait for us. - Bob Hawke
The world will not wait for us.
I find a fence a very uncomfortable place to squat my bottom. - Bob Hawke
I find a fence a very uncomfortable place to squat my bottom.
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