Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow – Sir Murray Rivers QC – Thoughts on Sharan Burrow

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Summary

Sir Murray Rivers QC – Thoughts on Sharan Burrow is a parody or skit by comedian Bryan Dawe talking about how Sharan Burrow caused John Howard to lose the election. Memorable comments include Work Choices becoming Work Chances, Chopper Reith and his dogs, Wild Bill Heffernan and Wild Dog Abbott.

Special Notes/Achievements

Published on disc 1 of the Congratulations & Farewell Sharan Burrow DVD – a collection of speeches, interviews and a short documentary in tribute to Sharan Burrow, on her departure from the ACTU as President, taking up a position as President of the International Trade Union Confederation.

Author: J Bird, 2023

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PoliticsUnionsWomen

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Australian Council of Trade Unions ACTUAustralian Labor PartyBryan DaweElectionsJohn HowardJohn Howard GovernmentPeter ReithPoliticsSharan BurrowTony AbbottUnion campaignsWomenWorkplace reformYour Rights at Work campaign

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Comedy Skit

Duration: 1 mins 40 secs

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