Sam’s big fat pay rise isn’t quite what you think it is.

Look, I am as irritated as the rest of you that we still have a governor general in this country. Bring on the republic ASAP. And I’m even more irritated by the appointment of Sam Mostyn, now Samantha, as governor-general because she is way too good for that gig. Her contributions to Australian life go well beyond the parade of military blokes we’ve had so far.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in April announced Sam Mostyn as Australia’s next governor-general.Credit: AAP

Get as worked up as you like about soldiers and........

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