Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on December 01, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Martin Hamilton-Smith! From your early days in Parliament back in 1997 to boldly leading the opposition from 2007-2009, you've navigated politics with more twists and turns than an Adelaide Hills road. Your ability to switch gears faster than a politician changes promises has kept us all entertained—and impressed!

Here's wishing you another year filled with memorable debates, successful initiatives, and fewer awkward photo ops. May your speeches remain sharp, your wit stay quick, and may you continue proving that politicians can indeed age gracefully—well at least some of them! Cheers to many more years ahead!