L-R: Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese; Labor MP for Wills, Peter Khalil; Treasurer Josh Frydenberg; and Liberal member for Bennelong John Alexander. Picture: Kym Smith
Pollies make a racket
With tennis whites swapped for track pants, a number of politicians braved the icy courts at Parliament House for their regular sitting-week social game.
The politicians prepare for battle. This week’s centre court attraction is a Labor v Liberal special: Albanese and Khalil up against Frydenberg and Alexander. Picture: Kym Smith
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. “The best thing about this game is that if you have a go, you get a go,” he exclaims to big laughs. Picture: Kym Smith
Khalil and Albanese are a formidable team, despite the Labor leader sporting prescription sunglasses (he says his regular glasses tend to fall off mid-match). Picture: Kym Smith.
A vocal Josh Frydenberg makes a victory cry after each Liberal point. “That’s one for the Tories! Another win for common sense!”. Picture: Kym Smith
Labor leader Albanese is more than just a social player. He’s in several weekend comps including one so serious they had to stop mid-match when a player’s shoes weren’t deemed white enough by an umpire. Picture: Kym Smith
Alexander, right, the Liberal member for Bennelong, won seven singles and 27 doubles titles as a professional player. Picture: Kym Smith
John Alexander is not the only former pro. Peter Khalil competed on the international circuit and was once ranked No 25 domestically for singles. Picture: Kym Smith
All smiles: Anthony Albanese and Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Kym Smith
Frydenberg ends the tie break 6-2 with an ace. “That’s one for the quiet Australians!” he shouts. Picture: Kym Smith
John Alexander and Josh Frydenberg celebrate their win. Picture Kym Smith
Picture: Kym Smith
L-R: Nationals MP for Page, Kevin Hogan; Liberal MP for Reid, Fiona Martin; Labor MP for Moreton, Graham Perrett; and Labor MP for Fremantle, Josh Wilson also joined in the fun. Picture: Kym Smith
New Liberal MP for Reid, Fiona Martin. Picture: Kym Smith
Nationals MP for Page, Kevin Hogan. Picture: Kym Smith
L-R: Peter Khalil , Kevin Hogan, Fiona Martin, Anthony Albanese, Josh Frydenberg, Graham Perrett, Josh Wilson and John Alexander . Picture: Kym Smith
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