Scott Morrison coins ANDC word of the year

From AAP

'Fake news' is Donald Trump's go-to-line and Scott Morrison has found an expression to call his own with 'Canberra bubble'.

The prime minister's way to describe parliamentary gossip has been named the 2018 Word of the Year by the Australian National Dictionary Centre.

Mr Morrison was popular on the shortlist, with 'fair dinkum power', which refers to coal-powered energy instead of renewables, was also in contention for the title.

"Politics is always a great contributor to our language. Canberra bubble is a term that increased in usage significantly through 2018," ANDC director Amanda Laugesen said.

I think it also reflects the notion that across Australia there is some disenchantment with politics, and that politicians are more preoccupied with the goings-on in Canberra than the everyday concerns of Australians."

Other words to make the shortlist were bag rage, blockchain, drought relief and NEG, which is an acronym for the National Energy Guarantee.

The 2017 winner was 'Kwaussie', a blend of Kiwi and Aussie.

The ANDC, based at the Australian National University, undertakes research into Australian English in partnership with Oxford University Press.

Have you ever heard Mr Morrison use this phrase? Do you think it warrants 'word of the year' status? What word would you choose?

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Morrison is very like Trump, arrogant/egotistical/heartless/rude/sneaky   

And I presume you'd prefer an accused rapist wiv a speech impediment?

Who's that OM?

 

Here's a link Reagan; https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/bill-shorten-opens-up-about-rape-allegations-20140821-106r7h.html

You might note that an accusation was made, therefore the term "accused" is correct. The following excerpt from the article is of relevance as it merely states that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction. It doesn't say, as has been claimed, that anybody's name was cleared. No witnesses, no evidence, just the word of one person against another.

"Victoria Police can confirm that a report of an alleged historical sexual assault has been investigated by police. Investigating police sought advice from the Office of Public Prosecutions, which advised there was no reasonable prospect of conviction. All parties have been notified that Victoria Police will not be proceeding with criminal charges."

Thanks for the link OM, had forgotten about that. Anyway, to be fair, it's one of those he said, she said things, so I keep an open mind.

Absolutely Reagan, I have an open mind on this too. The truth is out there somewhere, it's just that only those present know what it is.

Old Man do not put things up and suppose thats what I believe -- I never mentioned Shorten -- and it does not change my opinion of the would-be dictator in Morrison

I dont mind Scott Morrison's language at all. I dont really care what words he uses or makes up for the Maquarie Dictionary. What matters much more to me is strong leadership and Morrison has that. He said he was going to stop the boats and he did, I may add, under enormous negativity and opposition from those who said it could not be done. "It would start a war with Indonesia" they said. But he did it and not only did he stop the boats but he also stopped the tears being shed by the handwringing Greens and Labor MPs. 

Scott’s a breath of fresh air 

intelligent , caring and a great sense of humor 

Yeah, Scotty is a bundle of laughs

 

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Morrison has not a caring bone in his body -- he is another religious nut case that cares nothing about anyone and is extremely rude and arrogant 

So to be a good leader one must clearly state the words.."I care about you" and "I am not religious in any way." "Oh, and I will not talk footy when the Sharks win."

And the word of the month is 'flog', which apparently is used differently than I remember, but it still seems strangely appropriate.

 

He seems genuine to me - and is a Christian - one who values his faith and wont lie and cheat us all IMHO> 

Not so many others.

Bill Shorten for instance. Hasnt he been charged over stolen money from Unionists like me and mine? 

As for that new MP for Wentworth. What a raging leftie she has turned out to be. Kept that quiet didnt she on the way to the election...................now she is all for getting Peter Dutton sacked whilst she herself is far worse than he - as she is intending to work as a doctor and get Medicare payments so breaking the rule there - whilst he isnt at all as not a direct payment from government into his pocket as she is doing right now. Plus now Labor i stalking of 2 dotors to bring all on Naru and Maus here at even more billions of our already borrowed 100million plus more since last report of amount daily to apy our way as 25 million living off highest taxation, earnings of 11 million taxpayers plus other taxes. 

If nothing is done about her, blantantly breaking rules, then shows we cant trust anyone much today. 

Think hard before you vote - have a few months to research and contemplate. 

Labor for instance is IMHO not trustworthy with current Leader and his deputy well she upset me way back on saying that retired folk who owned their homes were far better off than those poor renters. Then cut the age pension showing contempt for our generation and the Marriage Act. Go without holidays and make do on one wage. Many did just that to own first home.  And renters had the same choice. Save and go without. Or rent as rents were not high back then - not so many people etc. Tanya, Deputy PM - said  this and then they cut the age pension in 2009 for married couples. And not changed that attitude either. 

Now looks like allowing 10,000 permanent residence meaning citizenship, family reunion and vote Labor then bring in many more as Labor will again open the borders intent shows in this one plank. More voters fo them. short sighted as Muslims have already got their own party and once established will do what they say - take the place over - they are gradually via the left who stick up for them at our expense.

And whites are already the minority in the world as immigration is of non-whites mainly into white Europe UK and Commonwealth countries. Writing on the wall. All runnin gup debt and in a stew over too many people too soon andnot enough work for all - plus overcrowding etc etc. Brexit is example trying to halt immigration.

I'm worried myself where to place my vote this time around as seems we are at the cross roads. 

Old Labor was good for working families but its changed so much and seems to be more for minorities like Greens but then they say its the Greens influence which has made these changes and not for the betterment of Australians and its many immigrants from many parts of the world who are settled assimilated and True Blue as born here.

Liberals and nats have some green influence but not as much now rid of M Turnbull and see how hateful he has been damaging his own party because he lost PM job. 

Very worrying time for all. We owe so many billions like so many other countries under same pressures with immigration of the many millions wanting the good life but it wont be one if too many crowd in too soon. 

After all democracry is underpinned by working families paying income taxes from jobs brought on by companies selling to them - but it all has to be in sequence. And the world has 60 million wanting to get in too fast seemingly so not working.

Maybe I'm too old to think it out but I do worry for the grandkids. 

Agree. Morrison is an honest politician and a man who wants whats best for Australia

He reminds me a lot of Peter Costello

It really makes me wonder about anyone saying  --

someone is good BECAUSE THEY ARE A CHRISTIEN!   Abbott is supposed to be one too --haha ----as are many others and I also know of people that are supposed  "Christians"   they would be the most uncaring and lawless because they think if the  CONFESS everything will be forgiven -- Hey Pell is a  "Christian too is he not? 

When Jesus said 'turn the other cheek' he didn't specify which cheek.

What has a man's faith got to do with his politics????

Quite right Reagan, after all, we do have 4 cheeks!

PlanB, I wonder about the logic of saying, "someone is bad because they are a christian."

Bill Shorten was raised a catholic, and later became an Anglican, before marrying his second wife, who herself was an Anglican. This showed a little pragmatism on Bill's part in his pursuit for marital bliss, but in no way proves that he is a bad person. Can you point to other examples of his idealistic behaviour which you admire?

One could say that he calls self funded retirees greedy while invoking animosity from other retirees toward SFRs. Now that in my mind would make him a bad person.

Who cares what the "ANDC, based at the Australian National University," thinks? They live within the Canberra bubble which many have never heard of (as a phrase) but believe describes people out of touch with reality - just like the ANU.

Agree. Didnt think of that until now. 

Mind you he was a big too generous on the baby bonus.

But then it was prior to the influx of 60 millions on the move, flooding to western nations, many just hoping for the good life they see on Hollywood movies. 

Someone down at the Seniors Club laughingly said its all Gorden Geeko's fault in that movie when he said Greed as good! 

Yes Warrior the greed has been unleashed. Its cool to be greedy but only if you are broke. ;)

 

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Yep my friend, it's a notice reminding you when it's time for your push ups!

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Argh, STFU

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