Thank you, Mr Butler, for uniting Australians on an important matter

So the new Premier, Paul Lennon, obtained yet another commitment from the Governor that he would not comment on foreign or domestic policy. He had already given one to Mr Bacon, the Premier who had recommended his appointment to The Queen.

In the most public rebuke ever given to a Governor, the Premier said he expected this undertaking to be strictly adhered to.

As we have said, there is one good thing in this sad story: everyone agrees that our system requires that at its heart, there be an institution offering leadership beyond politics and acting as a key check and balance in the structure.

Once again, Your Excellency, thank you for unintentionally achieving this.