The story begins with a corrupt Member of Parliament (Micallef) shutting down a country town's main source of employment in the local meatworks.
Throughout the film Wally is coached by Willy Norman and assistant Myles Greenstreet (Nathaniel Davison) in how to best appeal to the voters, as well as overcome his fear of public speaking.
[2] The Sydney Morning Herald described the film as: "dreary, like being offered a dried-out chop, fake mash and over-cooked broccoli, when you were invited over for a juicy lamb roast.
"[3] SBS said "The Honourable Wally Norman seriously lacks bite; it's a determinably retro affair, amiable and mildly amusing, but pretty bland.
"[4] Urban Cinefile dismissed the film as "a shallow and contrived affair with the occasional shadow of humour passing over it.