Under public perceptions that the current system is broken and reforms are needed, Australians voted for change from a progressive Labor government. Many feel they are not getting it.
Albanese maintains that he is going softly-softly on change because he wants to ensure the longevity of his prime ministership which will allow him to introduce meaningful reforms with a long shelf life. That is a dubious proposition when you think about the reforms that Gough Whitlam introduced at lightning speed and which endure to this day. Gough was undone by a rabid monarchist with a drinking problem in cahoots with a rabid opposition leader. That's Albanese's worst nightmare. He's supposed to be a superb strategist but my impression is that he simply lacks balls.
Doesn't leave us much choice at the next federal election I'm afraid.
Great piece as usual, such vivid writing. It's just downright sad to see Albanese cosying up to the BCA tribe. Yes, of course, any Australian govt needs to work with business. But Albanese has been cowed by that tribe - it calls the shots not him. It simply looks like he's been seduced by the life he now leads. To use a cliche; he is now completely out of touch with the populace. And whenever the BCA is mentioned, it should be made clear who it represents - the most wealthy multi-national corps on the planet.
Very well said.
Albanese maintains that he is going softly-softly on change because he wants to ensure the longevity of his prime ministership which will allow him to introduce meaningful reforms with a long shelf life. That is a dubious proposition when you think about the reforms that Gough Whitlam introduced at lightning speed and which endure to this day. Gough was undone by a rabid monarchist with a drinking problem in cahoots with a rabid opposition leader. That's Albanese's worst nightmare. He's supposed to be a superb strategist but my impression is that he simply lacks balls.
Doesn't leave us much choice at the next federal election I'm afraid.
Great piece as usual, such vivid writing. It's just downright sad to see Albanese cosying up to the BCA tribe. Yes, of course, any Australian govt needs to work with business. But Albanese has been cowed by that tribe - it calls the shots not him. It simply looks like he's been seduced by the life he now leads. To use a cliche; he is now completely out of touch with the populace. And whenever the BCA is mentioned, it should be made clear who it represents - the most wealthy multi-national corps on the planet.
joel - you nailed it again.
as much as it pains me - i think the real left is all but dead.