Quote by Dave Franklin

“You mustn't judge Australia by the Australians.”

— Dame Edna Everage

Being Australian is a lot more than saying 'g'day mate' and 'throw a shrimp on the Barbie.'

— Patty Mills

“The enigma that had bothered me in Sydney was beginning to resolve itself. If Australians allowed themselves to be represented worldwide as a nation…

— Ted Simon

Australia is a wild place.

— Kurt Vile

With increasing frequency and growing vehemence, you hear people saying they are ashamed to be Australians.

— Hugh Mackay

“Don’t take this the wrong way, but Australians have a LOT of bitches on their cashola.”

— Elle Lothlorien

“There was one thing no one considered, however: Australia was populated by Australians. While the rest of us were trying to adapt to a…

— Mira Grant

“I’m Australian; I know how to use a shotgun!”

— Max Barry

Australians have a free spirit and an ability to think outside the box, and that is why I like Australia so much.

— Brian Schmidt

I want to give my compliments to Australia. Ever since your government paid a few million dollars for a Jackson Pollack painting, I figure…

— Morton Feldman

As a result of all this hardship, dirt, thirst, and wombats, you would expect Australians to be a dour lot. Instead, they are genial,…

— Douglas Adams

I think Australians like a bit of vulgarity

— Julian Clary