Free and Friendly Nation,Bring a tear to the eye of G.W. Bush, that would.
Born of our own hand,
Peace our greatest virtue,
Mighty Southern Land.
Valiant into Battle,
Courage to the end,
Standing firm for freedom,
Loyal southern friend.
Nature's earthly heaven,
Glory for our eyes,
Ours alone those treasures,
Under Southern Skies.
Shining light for Freedom
Under Southern Stars.
3 Feb 2007
Vanstone pens ode to Australia. The second half captures the Howard government in all its glory: