AUSPOL FARSHUN: A Look Back At The Fashion Trends Of Australian Politics

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What’s in a suit? What’s in a blouse? With the advent of the 24-hour new cycle coupled with sound bite political journalism, aesthetic appeal has become more important than ever before.

There have been strong fashion trends followed-through by our nation’s top politicians and there have also been some downright woeful kits. We take a look back at some of the most infamous fashion statements from the lower house in years gone by.

The short-lived Prime Minister, Tony Abbott became infamously linked to his blue Liberal tie during his time in charge.

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