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Tools are officially down as tradies from a local construction site have gathered around to form some sort of impromptu political panel show after discovering that they can use their sports betting apps to gamble on the upcoming election.
The discussion was chaired by one of the second-year apprentices who is known widely as the biggest degenerate gambler on the site, after he discovered that Dutton’s odds for winning were absolutely juicy and worth the risk.
“Mate, if there’s one thing I know, it’s to never underestimate how keen Australia is to elect a policyless Liberal candidate.”
“$3.48 for Dutton is an absolute steal and a half, I reckon” explained Corey Gotsis (23).
Corey was quickly interrupted by one of the more senior foremen, who happens to have a girlfriend that keeps up with politics on TikTok.
“Mate, Dutton’s clearly messed up by attaching himself to Trump’s movement. Aussies just don’t want that chaos.”
“Trust me, take out all your super and put it on Albo, it’s a lock” said site foreman Scott Turner (32).
The conversation was widened as some gyprockers gave their two cents.
“Clearly, the Australian people are hungry for healthier relations with China after Trump’s tariff chaos,” explained Gordon Zhou (38), a longtime gyprocker.
As the panel of tradies grew, others onsite formed an audience, turning the discussion into a full-blown political panel show.
“There’s no point in gambling on who will be Prime Minister. The max bet cap makes it pointless!”
“The best thing to do is get a nice spread on the local seat elections and hope for an absolute upset. That’s how you do it” said Brett Hodgson (62), a 40-year chippy veteran and a lifelong punter.
The audience swayed back and forth with each well-thought-out argument. While emotions flared, the discussion was largely civil.
