Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was the master of the hand gesture, often emphasising points with swift hand movements such as the 'casual darts throw' or the 'cat paw double swipe'.
So if Mr Rudd was the master, Victorian Premier Denis Napthine is a hand apprentice. Maybe a second- or third-year apprentice.
Dr Napthine has developed a few moves of his own, so here's a handy guide for you to keep an eye out as the Victorian election campaign ramps up ahead of the November poll.
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