From theconversation.com: Australia’s political history is marked by significant gaffes that have impacted leaders and events, from the “Hopetoun Blunder,” the commissioning of our first prime minister which led to government crisis, to ‘I don’t hold the hose, mate’ from Scott Morrison.

Memorable incidents, such as Herbert Evatt’s incredulous remarks to the Soviet foreign minister and John Hewson’s confused explanation of a proposed Goods and Services Tax, demonstrate the lasting consequences of poorly timed words and actions.