First Dog on the Moon cartoon questions 'fair go' amid cost of living concerns
The Australian cartooning duo’s latest work, published on 20 July 2026, references a survey suggesting increased public frustration and asks whether the national ethos of egalitarianism has endured.
The Guardian Opinion section published a cartoon by the Australian duo First Dog on the Moon on 20 July 2026. The piece is titled 'The cost of everything is UP and the tiny things that bring us a moment of joy is DOWN'.
The accompanying text references a recent survey indicating that people are increasingly 'miffed'. It explicitly questions whether the 'fair go' is gone and asks if it was ever present, framing the commentary within the context of the cost of living crisis.
First Dog on the Moon is a well-known Australian cartooning duo. Their work often engages with Australian cultural and political themes. The 'fair go' is a central tenet of Australian egalitarianism and national identity.
The source material is an Opinion piece, which represents the cartoonists' perspective and commentary rather than neutral reporting. The specific details, methodology, or findings of the 'recent survey' referenced in the text are not provided in the source material.
The phrase 'folk are increasingly miffed' is colloquial and subjective. It is presented as part of the cartoonist's narrative rather than as objective statistical data. The question regarding the 'fair go' is rhetorical and opinion-based.
The retrieved context regarding Level 4 flood hazards in Tokyo is unrelated to this event and has been excluded from the reporting. The focus remains on the publication of the cartoon and its accompanying commentary on public sentiment.