A major part of the Australian population is earthy in their expression. Undoubtedly, part of that earthiness comes from Australia’s convicts, who played a vital role in establishing and building the nation. (Nine convicts are in my direct lines, two from the First Fleet. See my book PRISON HULK TO REDEMPTION.)

When Pauline Hanson told Mehreen Faruqi to ‘piss off back to Pakistan,’ she was using the Australian vernacular. To show how disconnected she is from the Australian ethos, Faruqi sued her and won. She won because the Australian judge has lost connection with Australia.

Below is an alternative Australian anthem that expresses that earthiness.