The UnOz’s Person of the Year award is one of the most anticipated events of the year, with defamation lawyers everywhere especially keen to see the list.

2023 was a year like no other. For Australia it felt like a long night out at a karaoke joint. Peter Dutton refused to sing anything other than the verse of Amy Winehouse’s hit Rehab, no, no, no. 60% of Australia turned their nose up at the chance to sing the John Farnham hit, You’re The Voice, apparently they couldn’t understand it. Whilst our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was left alone in the corner belting out, What About Me?

Before we look forward to what barrel of fun 2024 has in store let’s look back at who or what put their hand up in 2023 to be considered The UnOz’s person of the year.

Australia’s Defamation Lawyers

What a year this bunch of legal eagles have had. Managing to convince Lachlan Murdoch, Ben Roberts-Smith and a high-profile Toowomba man to chuck it all on the table for a chance at redemption, and a bucket of cash.

The Reserve Bank has actually warned that should these high-profile cases continue and the money keeps flowing to lawyers then they will inevitably have to raise interest rates, to curb inflation. The Nation looks to you Alan Jones.

The Reserve Bank Of Australia

New Governor, same penchant to put the Nation’s nuts in a vice and squeeze. They say they’re doing it for the country’s own good, but we all know that they get off on it.

George Pell

Tony Abbott said of Cardinal Pell: ”He touched us all.” Thankfully, the Cardinal didn’t touch anyone this year, instead he did something even more special to help heal the Nation, he died!

Though he can’t be here in person to accept his nomination, we’re sure the Cardinal is looking up with a smile as he tries to find the switch to turn down the heat.

Alan Jones

A real touchy subject, allegedly.

Peter Dutton

Captain charisma has really had a year that no one predicted. Managing to woo the Nation’s press pack who spent the year making goo goo eyes at him whilst spreading rumours about his nemesis Albo.

Some even think he is destined to win the next election. To be fair there are also people out there who think the World is flat or Wests Tigers might one day win a Premiership.

Johnny Bairstow

If the 2023 Ashes series was ever made into a movie then the part of Johnny would have to be played by Christopher Walken.

Given out after leaving his crease and being stumped, Johnny and England were not happy. They talked about the spirit of the game and got all in a huff. Refusing to join the Australians for a post series drink, might of been a mistake by Pat Cummins to walk over to the dressing room with bottle of Johnny Walker to share.

*If you disagree with our list of nominees, then leave a comment below with your nomination.

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