I was under the impression that Australians speak English...

A change in Australian Liberal party leadership:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/16/2365693.htm

There's much Aussie funny speak (note: what I can make out is generally quite congenial or 'appropriate'), but here's my favorite:

chalkie:

16 Sep 2008 11:37:21am

Wotcha reckon the ALP might use a UK-style retrospective ruling on the inter-bank fees rort to hit a populist note which neuters Turnbull?

Huh? Rort? I guess politics are different so far down there.

Another good moment (for utterly different reasons):

Daryl:

16 Sep 2008 11:33:49am

Dear Mr Bloomfield.

I can't help but notice your quick replies to these news stories.

One must wonder if you have a job. And if you do, does your employer know your wasting time making ridiculous comments?

Yeah! Get a job Mr. Bloomfield. Tremendous. Much love to all of Australia.