" ... neither option is that appealing".

True. So, why do we keep voting for either option? There are other options available. One Nation; United Australia; Liberal Democrats (or whatever they are allowed to call themselves now); Family First; Centre Alliance; Katters Australian Party; National Party if they had the sense to dump the Liberals and go it alone; independents.

Anyone except Liberal/Labor/Greens. Nobody in their right mind votes for the Green/Communists. But, with a bit of competition, forced on them by the only people who can force it on them - the voters - the major parties will have to ship up or be minor parties,

It is pathetic that voters complain about the Liberal/Labor duopoly, but will not do anything about it. Gutless wonders.

ttbn, don't be shy, you really like to promote far right parties, One Nation in particular. Do you want to see The Lovely Pauline as PM?

I'm so glad that people are responding to this topic.
Thank you.

I thought that Peter Dutton was a good Defence Minister
during a difficult time. However his recent behaviour
is questionable and I've lost confidence in him. But
of course, I could be wrong - and who knows what the
future will bring and who will step forward for a
leadership position. There are many good people out there.
Some of whom can surprise us all.

I think that to be voted into politics in the first place
is a great privilege. An honour that not everyone gets.
And I know that it's not an easy job and most of the people
involved are there for the right reasons - to make a change
for the country's benefit. Not all of them succeed of course
but at least, many do try.

I am proud of our country. Certainly we're not perfect and
we make mistakes - but I think that most of us - do believe
in a "fair go," and inclusion. We've muddled along all these
years, and will probably continue to do so. But eventually we
do get it right.

"fair go," and inclusion.
Foxy,
Bureaucrats & Academics have worked against that for generations ! Somehow, I can't see them change !

Indyvidual,

It's the people who can insist on changes.
Politicians will have to comply if they want to keep
their jobs. It's up to the people to influence decisions,
Which was made clear at the last election. This will
probably happen again at the next election.

Liber Senator James Paterson has just sent me a
"Thank You," for my part in the Voice referendum.
which was gracious of him. I won't tell him I
voted YES.