When the Cheshire emerges...

Then there was Noel Pearson. Through my job I met the indigenous activist earlier this year, who truly believes in what he fights for (in my circumstance, education through his Cape York schools). Many disagree with his views of various social and political matters, but today I don't think anyone could have had a differing opinion to his expression of gratitude for Whitlam.

While I have not yet watched his full speech, I took a look at the snippet highlighting the world of Monty Python - and it's a great two minutes of viewing. It's enough to see the conviction in which he expresses solid appreciation for Whitlam's work. If this is all you watch then still make the time for it. It's been touted as one of Australia's great modern political speeches already - which is a big statement in its own right.

On a personal note, as a Generation Yer it upsets me that I did not get to experience the period of change which Whitlam had such an influence over. I touched on his input into Australian culture on my entertainment blog, but overall to have been part of the forefront of such change would have been exciting to look back on at a time like this. We can only hope that one day someone in Australia will push forward with strong ideas once again.