and why was this thread not started in World Politics?
just to make it relevant to Politics (Oz)... no such requirement here to be born locally eg Tony Abbott born in England, Julie Gillard, Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, Armenia I was about to say, but just checked, sorry Gladys, actually born in Manly, a true Ozzie. Seems Australia is a meritocracy and the only reason Penny Wong can’t become PM or a Premier or whatever she wants is lack of ability and unpopularity.
