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Australia's High Court on Friday disqualified the deputy prime minister and four senators from sitting in Parliament in a ruling that could cost the government its slender majority in Parliament._ --- Jul 27, 2023 10:52 PM UTC --- ## More From This Series [All Videos](https://time.com/video/) [Scott Morrison Chosen as Australia's New Prime Minister Following a Leadership Crisis](/video/WRMb38Zf/) ### Scott Morrison Chosen as Australia's New Prime Minister Following a Leadership Crisis [Australia's Prime Minister Has Lost Party Support and Should Resign, Colleagues Say](/video/m2vigqI9/) ### Australia's Prime Minister Has Lost Party Support and Should Resign, Colleagues Say [Australia's Parliament Has Voted to Allow Same-Sex Marriages](/video/RPCQN0yK/) ### Australia's Parliament Has Voted to Allow Same-Sex Marriages --- ## Transcript I respect the verdict of the court. We live in a marvelous democracy, and with all the checks and balances that have given us all the freedoms that we see. So, I thank the court for their deliberations. I respect the verdict of the court, and of course as you have no alternative but And I'll be making sure that now we offer the people of New England the best service, and continue on with jobs. Some people say I'm a natural pessimist, I'm naturally cautious, and I was always prepared for this outcome. So I don't actually stand here totally surprised. I always expect That this was going to be a tough game. You dedicate so much of your time to it, and you take the hits and take the sacrifices. But we all buy the ticket. We know the risks, and now I'm going to make sure that I don't cry in my beer. I'm going to get back to work, and work hard for the people of my electorate, the electorate of New England. And make sure that I do the best job for my nation which is what I've always tried to do. And I was always been of the view that it was gonna be a tough game. And you don't try and second guess the High Court. They make their own deliberations and I respect their verdict, Jim. And they've made their decision and. We are so lucky to live in a nation that has the checks and balances that our nation has. 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