Allowing the opposition to set the national agenda has provoked an absurd situation that is debasing national politics, stymying important decisions and distracting us from the issues that really need to be addressed to improve lives and opportunities – in health, education, the care sector, inequality, social cohesion, climate change and innovation.

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[–] No1@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

And here am I thinking that cost of living qnd affordable housing were the top issues at the last election...

[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Yeah okay, i knew someone would call me out on that. I wrote that off the top of my head, cost of living and housing are definitely not in that list of big moves. I'd argue there are only incremental changes that can be made in those areas.

Did the writer even mention those herself? Seems like an oversight for the opinion piece. Because are the Coalition really driving the narrative on housing and cost of living? No, they've been absent since the election. I suppose my problem is the writer's narrative feels a bit shoehorned.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

there's a lot of it going on, and once you're aware of it it's insulting how transparent it really is. I'm guessing they're trying to wedge on the vic elections again.

[–] No1@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Yeah, sorry. My comment did come across as pissy.

You actually provided a good list of some of the positives Labor has provided, and i also wish more people paid attention to them.

Also, it occurred to me later that some of your points could well contribute to easing cost of living/housing. Some are more indirect than others, and some would payoff years off in the future, but every little thing helps. There's no silver bullet, you need a hail of pellets

[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

There's no silver bullet, you need a hail of pellets

Yeah, i've definitely got more time for the build up over time arguments. Most electorates it seems don't, but i hope theres enough goodwill and prosperity left in the Australian electorate to allow for solid, well made change to occur.