Team Australia
Mark Knight
The Tokyo Olympics provided a welcome distraction for millions of Australians in lockdown and a wealth of imagery for cartoonists commenting on politics. Mark Knight’s whimsical portrayal of ‘Team Australia’ points to the challenges faced by the federal government during 2021, with each of the states and territories pursuing its own agenda.
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