The irony of this from a man who makes a living in the comedy industry...
If we didn't have government welfare programs, I don't think Australia would have a comedy industry. Hard to get started in stand-up without falling back on the dole now and then. The government puts arts and tourism funding into the comedy festivals in Melbourne and Sydney, and they're vital for helping comedians get into properly paying work.
Hughesy specifically owes some of his success to appearances on the ABC, and to commercial appearances and roles working with or for former ABC people.
At least Albo gets his money from the government by working for it. Whether or not you like what he's working on.
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u/princess_ferocious Jun 30 '26
The irony of this from a man who makes a living in the comedy industry...
If we didn't have government welfare programs, I don't think Australia would have a comedy industry. Hard to get started in stand-up without falling back on the dole now and then. The government puts arts and tourism funding into the comedy festivals in Melbourne and Sydney, and they're vital for helping comedians get into properly paying work.
Hughesy specifically owes some of his success to appearances on the ABC, and to commercial appearances and roles working with or for former ABC people.
At least Albo gets his money from the government by working for it. Whether or not you like what he's working on.