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Moment Australian politician signs off career with a 'shoey'

Moment Australian politician signs off career with a 'shoey'

Summary

An Australian politician, Kyle McGinn, ended his career in Western Australia's parliament by performing a "shoey," which is a celebratory act of drinking from a shoe, during his farewell speech. He did this to show that regular people were part of the government and to celebrate in his own unique way.

Key Facts

  • Kyle McGinn is an outgoing Member of Parliament in Western Australia.
  • He performed a "shoey," which means drinking a beverage from a shoe, in his farewell speech.
  • The act took place in the Western Australian parliament.
  • McGinn is known for performing shoeys among his supporters.
  • He stated that this act was to show that ordinary people are part of the government.
  • The shoey tradition typically involves drinking alcohol from a shoe as a form of celebration.
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