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canberra bubble
What does canberra bubble mean?
The self-referential world of politicians, staffers and press-gallery journalists in the national capital, out of touch with ordinary voters.
"That story's pure Canberra bubble, no one outside politics cares."
Origin
Australian political slang that entered wide usage in the late 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does Canberra bubble mean?
It refers to the insular world of federal politicians, staffers and press-gallery journalists in Canberra, seen as out of touch with ordinary voters.
Where does the term Canberra bubble come from?
It's Australian political slang that entered wide usage in the late 2010s, often used to dismiss issues that only matter inside political circles.
How is Canberra bubble used?
It's typically used dismissively, e.g. calling a story 'pure Canberra bubble' to say no one outside politics cares about it.
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