Archive · 27 May 2025
Australian MP's 'Shoey' Farewell: Departing Parliament in Style
Imagine a politician saying goodbye to their job in a super memorable way!
That's exactly what happened with Australian MP Kyle McGinn.
On his last day in Parliament on May 21, 2025, instead of a regular speech, he did something super Aussie: he took a drink, called a 'shoey,' which involves pouring beer into a shoe and drinking it.
Everyone clapped!
McGinn thanked everyone for supporting him and said he was staying true to himself.
This farewell is part of a fun tradition in Australia that some famous people also did.
Western Australia MP Kyle McGinn concluded his parliamentary career with a 'shoey' on May 21, 2025.
McGinn took a swig of beer from his shoe, an Australian drinking tradition.
The 'shoey' act earned applause from the chamber.
In his parting speech, McGinn expressed gratitude to constituents.
McGinn's farewell was a memorable send-off, staying true to his personality.
- Who
- Kyle McGinn, an Australian MP
- What
- McGinn performed a 'shoey,' drinking beer from his shoe, during his farewell speech.
- When
- May 21, 2025
- Where
- Western Australia parliament
- Why
- McGinn concluded his parliamentary career in a memorable way, staying true to himself.
- MP
- Kyle McGinn
- Location
- Western Australia
- Date
- May 21, 2025
- Event
- Farewell to Parliament
- Constituents
- Two terms