Sussan Ley compares First Fleet arrival to Elon Musk's Mars mission in Australia Day speech
theguardian.com — January 26, 2025, 07:01 AM UTC
Sussan Ley, the Deputy Opposition Leader, compared the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to Elon Musk's Mars mission in her Australia Day speech. She emphasized that the settlers did not come to destroy but to create a new society. Ley's comments followed opposition leader Peter Dutton's announcement of a new shadow minister role focused on government efficiency, inspired by Musk's ideas. This reflects a broader trend within the Coalition to align with conservative figures like Musk and Trump. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed concern over political polarization in Australia, criticizing Dutton for not attending the national citizenship ceremony. He urged citizens to focus on unity rather than division.