Skip to content

Excuse Quote by Tony Abbott

“Today, we have got more excuses from the government.” quote by Tony Abbott
Download Open image
“Today, we have got more excuses from the government.”

Tony Abbott

About This Quote

Source Interview: Australian Media, 2015

Government excuses mask accountability and hinder solutions.

In simple terms: Excuses hide responsibility.

Key Takeaway

Demand accountability from leaders.

Themes

government accountability excuses

Mood

skeptical critical

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • citizen activism
  • media scrutiny

Key Concepts

political rhetoric public trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do officials resort to excuses?
  • What mechanisms ensure transparency?
A Different Perspective

Excuses may sometimes be legitimate constraints.

4.9 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Tony Abbott

Explore all 196 Tony Abbott quotes

More Excuse quotes

Browse all 2,435 Excuse quotes