Great article by Max. Playing the game by Labor/LNP's rules means you will never ever, ever win, because they'll just change the rules if you get too close (see the various bills where they restrict money or staff from the third parties).
It seems plain as day, watching overseas countries go through the similar hallowing out, that capitulation and "status quo but ❤️" doesn't work. In fact, things get much, much worse. I understand upsetting the apple cart, even a little, is a risk, but a little upset now can prevent a huge upset later. That sounds like lunacy in a world where every political move is purely a short-term action, but if a party breaks itself out of that broken mindset, they can really clean up and make some real changes... and the people will follow. As ONP and other far right populists are seeing, and as Max said, people are hungry for a real representative. The left needs to fill that gap before the right gets comfortable there.
Great analysis. It's a trend that is going to continue I would imagine. Considering the last federal election, 30% voted for a minor party or independent as their first choice. I think we will continue to see more representation of independents in the lower house. That's a good thing in my view. It's also a strong message reinforcing what Max has said – people no longer believe in the major parties.
I think we need a 'Mamdani' in Australia. A leftwing populist that can excite, inspire and bring people together. Not sure the Greens are up to the task.
Great article by Max. Playing the game by Labor/LNP's rules means you will never ever, ever win, because they'll just change the rules if you get too close (see the various bills where they restrict money or staff from the third parties).
It seems plain as day, watching overseas countries go through the similar hallowing out, that capitulation and "status quo but ❤️" doesn't work. In fact, things get much, much worse. I understand upsetting the apple cart, even a little, is a risk, but a little upset now can prevent a huge upset later. That sounds like lunacy in a world where every political move is purely a short-term action, but if a party breaks itself out of that broken mindset, they can really clean up and make some real changes... and the people will follow. As ONP and other far right populists are seeing, and as Max said, people are hungry for a real representative. The left needs to fill that gap before the right gets comfortable there.
I worry that Minneapolis is coming to Melbourne.
Great analysis. It's a trend that is going to continue I would imagine. Considering the last federal election, 30% voted for a minor party or independent as their first choice. I think we will continue to see more representation of independents in the lower house. That's a good thing in my view. It's also a strong message reinforcing what Max has said – people no longer believe in the major parties.
Valuable insight and analysis. Maintaining the status quo is an unviable option for Australians.
I think we need a 'Mamdani' in Australia. A leftwing populist that can excite, inspire and bring people together. Not sure the Greens are up to the task.