You did NOT win the election. The Liberal National Coalition did. Granted, it was by the slimmest of margins but, it doesn’t change the fact, you lost, they won.
As for the recalcitrant Backbenchers, whilst you were on the winning side take a hint, this applies to you as well. Stop acting like the opposition.
Now to put it into simple words. That means the majority of Australian voters, voted for key initiatives to be actioned.
We voted for the Sex Marriage plebiscite. If the decision is yes, then the Government is duty bound to action.
We voted for Superannuation reform as per the policy presented. That isn’t to say all of us are thrilled by some Of the proposed changes. But, those of us with an ounce of intelligence understand we have a problem and we all need to contribute to fixing it.
We voted for Budget repairs as per the policies presented.
We voted for the reintroduction of the ABCC.
If the electorate truly believes they got it wrong then it's up to the electorate to change it at the next election. It is not up to you. It's our decision. You are OUR servants we elect you we pay you we fire you. Now it's your responsibility to make sure the will of the majority of people is acted upon. Just DO IT.
Stop the politics, stop the argy bargy and get on with supporting the decisions and getting this country moving again. I am sick and tired of the posturing, the grandstanding, the ego trips the power plays and, the “this is what I want utterances.” Being a politician does not grant you cart-blanch to force your will upon the majority. I would “bet London to a brick” I’m not the only who thinks as I do.
As for the voters who ad nauseam bleat on about the Government is this, the Government that. The Government is composed of people other people elected. If you aren’t happy with the collective mix blame the people who put them there. Stop the whinging.
The bottomline is this. Politicians work for us, start doing your job. That means implementing the decisions of the majority. If that requires minor adjustments fine, but blocking this, blocking that to flex your muscles is most certainly NOT. Senators, you sit in a house of review. You are not the Government. It's your role to ensure the Government delivers what they promised. By all means argue for your pet initiatives but holding an elected Government to ransom to get your way is not on.
Voters if we as a collective have delivered the wrong result; Government and policy mix that's our fault. We better lift our game, educate ourselves and do a better job next time. But when I see an Essential Poll which highlights even now on key issue after key issue 40% don’t have an opinion, that tells me a lot of people need remedial instruction and urgently.
Rant over.
