South Australia has a new premier, and the Internet appears to have a new crush.
Labor Party leader Peter Malinauskas, 41, took on the state’s top job last week, replacing Liberal leader Steven Marshall. But while there are certainly those who are happy to see Malinauskas ascend based on his policies — in Parliament, for instance, he voted in favor of marriage and adoption equality for LGBTQ people — many have taken to social media to praise his other attractive qualities.
In February, Malinauskas appeared for a photo op at the Adelaide Aquatic Center and decided to take a dip in the pool. Seems like a pretty reasonable thing to do.
The photos made headlines at the time after then-Premier Marshall criticized him for spending too much time working out, and vowed to cut carbs in response.
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Premier Steven Marshall has delivered a jab at opposition leader Peter Malinauskas after his opponent was snapped shirtless at a press conference over the weekend. #9News pic.twitter.com/cUiHY7t0bP
— 9News Adelaide (@9NewsAdel) February 14, 2022
Now they’re making the rounds again, like on this parody account of former New South Wales Premiere Gladys Berejiklian:
I would do all manner of corrupt things to get with a man like Peter Malinauskas! Hot damm! ? ?? #savotes pic.twitter.com/UTAYVouR6P
— Political ? Posting (@P0l1t1cs101) March 19, 2022
It’s a sentiment shared by others, it seems:
https://twitter.com/fakewaz/status/1505131538669015045
South Australia’s Peter Malinauskas is hot.
— Melletios (@melletios) March 19, 2022
Can Peter Malinauskas do his first presso shirtless pls thanks #SAVotes
— dylan. (@Dylan_Kloss) March 19, 2022
It is unlikely Malinauskas will be showing much skin moving forward, however. After the images reemerged, he told ABC radio:
“Do you have any idea how much grief I’ve copped around the place as a result of that? They’ve piled it on, let me tell you. I haven’t stopped copping it, and I deserve every bit of it.
“We were announcing a big investment at our major aquatics centre here in South Australia and a whole bunch of us jumped in for a swim in our boardies with our kids there. And, yeah, it got a bit more attention than I anticipated, fair to say.”
Asked if he’s planning to keep his shirt on from now on, he replied: “d-mn straight.”
Gadfeal
I’d vote for him. What are his policies, again?s
Kangol2
Australian Labour Party, so he’s on the center-left.
MarcyMayer
Kangol2:
Wikipedia says about this man:
“Asked about progressive political issues in 2011 such as same sex marriage, stem-cell research, euthanasia and abortion, Malinauskas said his personal views would be “considered socially conservative” and went on to state “I didn’t get involved in the Australian labour movement because of any of these issues.”
This must destroy you.
Bwahaha!!!
barryaksarben
Hey Marcy how youd forget to trash trans women in your post. We know you love nothing more than bursting peoples happiness or attempts at it but this is low even for you. No one believes they will actually get with this straight man but you sure are dumb enough to think they do. Go back to your cave sir. Using a woman’s name DOES NOT MAKE YOU TRANS!!
Jaquelope
He has cute nips, I must say, but if he’s married with children, I won’t try to pursue him. Also, I’m not Australian.
Hope he does well, though.
Max
more sexy straight dad fodder for me to, um, you know…
Jim
The sexiest thing about a man is his smile
The second sexiest is indications he’s a good father.
Essie
Geesh!! He looks like a whole lot of Aussie men who spend time on the beach. Nothing particularly special. I will admit, it’s nice to see a politician without a gut hanging over his pants.
gjg64
I just have to point out that he’s of Greek descent, not British.
nm4047
His background is Lithuanian, Hungarian and mother is of Irish decent. Surname may have a Greek connection but no mention of Greek heritage. Also, not sure there are too many Catholics with Greek heritage.
MarcyMayer
Malinauskas is a Lithuanian surname, not a Greek one.
barryaksarben
you gurls seem to be walking Ancestry dot com
Capawok
I especially like Courgette Balls.
SDR94103
such nonsense.
Joshooeerr
Yes, he’s a good looking guy. But as a South Australian I’d like to add that he is also articulate, compassionate and decent. He gave one of the most gracious and humble victory speeches I’ve ever heard, in which he actually paid tribute to his vanquished opponent. A breath of fresh air in a world where politics is dominated by the likes of Boris Johnson, our own shameless PM and the vast number of assorted crazies blighting the US.
BDAguy
A good-looking fellow and probably better than some but here is a quote from him when asked about gay marriage among other socially progressive topics: “I believe in the fair go but I get frustrated with left-wing ideology that focuses more on imposing equality than providing for equality of opportunity.” So, don’t be looking for the handsome premier to be an active ally.
MarcyMayer
He claims to be a “devout Catholic,” therefore, he’ll give lip service to gay rights, but probably that’s about all.
foxtrot.uniform.charly.kilo
What would you like him to do? Hold the c0ck of the guy banging you? Jeez.
CityguyUSA
Love the fake abs. So hot!