Moments before question time begins, the shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, channels piano man Billy Joel, accusing the government and the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, of fuelling inflation through reckless spending ... in song. Wilson sings a satirical version of Joel’s 1989 hit, We Didn’t Start the Fire while Liberal MPs laugh and Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie appears to say 'oh, God' as the rendition begins

Source: The Guardian March 04, 2026 16:05 UTC