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If an election were to be held on the 3rd May (likely) which party would recieve your vote.

Labor
[ 12 ] (50%)
LNP
[ 7 ] (29.2%)
Greens
[ 0 ] (0%)
Teal Independent
[ 1 ] (4.2%)
One Nation
[ 0 ] (0%)
Trumpet of Patriots
[ 1 ] (4.2%)
Local Independent
[ 3 ] (12.5%)
None of the Above
[ 0 ] (0%)

Total Members Voted: 24

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Re: Election 2025 (Poll added)

Reply #90 –
Quote from: PaulP – on
I don't understand how these things work, but The Guardian are saying Labor has won, with about 30% of the vote counted. Also saying that Dutton has lost his seat.

There was some talk that when the pre-polls drop they might change the results in some seats...but I think that's probably 'pie in the sky', wishful thinking.
Libs and Dutton both gone

Pretty much as the football panned out today...the best team on the day won.
Labor much more organised and disciplined...with a strong group of experienced performers.
Liberals have a real dirth of talent at present.
And a world of soul searching in front of them.
Not the least, finding a leader that will be more palatable.

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Reply #91 –
The Liberals were smashed tonight and in poor economic times with a sitting Government failing to provide any solutions it doesnt get any worse and they are in danger of becoming irrelevant  in Australian Politics and have gone backwards.
The Campaign and leadership they ran with was horrendous, totally out of touch with women and young people and reliant on an ageing conservative population to boot them to victory.
We have seen what has happened in Victoria with an insipid opposition and its a worry where the country is heading when you have such a poor Federal opposition to offer a decent alternative.

Re: Election 2025 (Poll added)

Reply #92 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
The Liberals were smashed tonight and in poor economic times with a sitting Government failing to provide any solutions it doesnt get any worse and they are in danger of becoming irrelevant  in Australian Politics and have gone backwards.
The Campaign and leadership they ran with was horrendous, totally out of touch with women and young people and reliant on an ageing conservative population to boot them to victory.
We have seen what has happened in Victoria with an insipid opposition and its a worry where the country is heading when you have such a poor Federal opposition to offer a decent alternative.

It's difficult to see a path back in the near future, but over the years we've often seen in the days after elections the losing party is written off.
It's happened to both major parties at different stages.
Yet they always seem to recover after a time.
The trick for the Liberals not so much to pull back some of the One Nations and Trumpets. Those votes usually come back via preferences anyway.
It's the middle ground they need to target and a lot of that will be dependent on how well Labor looks after those folks in the next few years.

Re: Election 2025 (Poll added)

Reply #93 –
Whatever you may think of Peter Dutton, his concession speech tonight was outstanding, particularly his acknowledgment of Ali French’s victory in Dickson.

We may not have the best version of democracy but I can’t think of one that is better than ours.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

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Reply #94 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Whatever you may think of Peter Dutton, his concession speech tonight was outstanding, particularly his acknowledgment of Ali French’s victory in Dickson.

We may not have the best version of democracy but I can’t think of one that is better than ours.
100%. Cannot stand the bloke generally or the Liberals but his speech and that of a guy Woolahan that lost his seat near my area, were both humble, respectful and thoughtful. 

Libs need to stop with the culture war bullcrap and get back to their roots - a democracy needs strong opposition to get the best outcomes for all.

Absolutely thrilled Albo won, see him as a very decent honest guy who is extremely humbled by being PM.

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Reply #95 –
Quote from: Micky0 – on
Quote from: DJC – on
Whatever you may think of Peter Dutton, his concession speech tonight was outstanding, particularly his acknowledgment of Ali French’s victory in Dickson.

We may not have the best version of democracy but I can’t think of one that is better than ours.
100%. Cannot stand the bloke generally or the Liberals but his speech and that of a guy Woolahan that lost his seat near my area, were both humble, respectful and thoughtful. 

Libs need to stop with the culture war bullcrap and get back to their roots - a democracy needs strong opposition to get the best outcomes for all.

Absolutely thrilled Albo won, see him as a very decent honest guy who is extremely humbled by being PM.
Keith Wolahan is/was my local member and has been reasonable in dealing with the local public in the area and at least made himself available more than most politicians and would have been leadership material down the track.
Having a poor opposition doesnt make for a good government imo as I have said before and Im of the view not much will change in Australia and its going to be a struggle for a lot of people who are doing it tough now and will do in the future.
At least now we will all be spared those terrible Trumpet of Patriots ads and it was pleasing to see those clowns getting a low vote and maybe Clive Palmer can give politics away and stick to being a conniving greedy billionaire.

Re: Election 2025 (Poll added)

Reply #96 –
Palmer's go this time was a cynical attempt to ride the coat tails of Donald Trump like policies.
Presenting yourself as 'Trump like'turned out to be a pretty dumb strategy after the Donald's first hundred days proved so chaotic.
Once again Clive has wasted a heap of money and a lot of people's time.
You would think he'd learn his lesson....but just like the Terminator, "he'll be back". ::)  ::)
Trump this time...it will be interesting to see 'who he comes as' next time.

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Reply #97 –
Don’t be too quick to dismiss Clive Palmer’s election efforts as a failure.  He got his message to millions of Australians and some of them are gullible enough to take his garbage on board.  Sowing the seeds of division and doubt in our institutions is a long term project for Palmer.

Harry Fong, the bloke behind the spam SMSs, has blocked my mobile so I couldn’t send him commiserations on his failed Senate bid 🤣
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

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Reply #98 –
Wish that guy would sink his  Millions into doing some good.

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Reply #99 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Don’t be too quick to dismiss Clive Palmer’s election efforts as a failure.  He got his message to millions of Australians and some of them are gullible enough to take his garbage on board.  Sowing the seeds of division and doubt in our institutions is a long term project for Palmer.

Harry Fong, the bloke behind the spam SMSs, has blocked my mobile so I couldn’t send him commiserations on his failed Senate bid 🤣

He did it last election and it's ended up pretty much the same for him.
A lot of money wasted for little result in terms of influence.
Folks that take his messages on board would mostly already think (or lean) that way in their beliefs about society's and their personal problems anyway.
In fact there are probably many who would agree with the things that Palmer and the Trumpet party put forward as ideas yet wouldn't waste a vote on him.

Re: Election 2025 (Poll added)

Reply #100 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Whatever you may think of Peter Dutton, his concession speech tonight was outstanding, particularly his acknowledgment of Ali French’s victory in Dickson.

We may not have the best version of democracy but I can’t think of one that is better than ours.
One must ask, where was "that" Dutton personality during the campaign?
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
2025-Carlton can win the 2025 AFL Premiership

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Reply #101 –
What campaign?

I'm the first person to ignore politics but all I can say is that our campaigns if they cost money are a waste of money.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: Election 2025 (Poll added)

Reply #102 –
Quote from: Micky0 – on
Quote from: DJC – on
Whatever you may think of Peter Dutton, his concession speech tonight was outstanding, particularly his acknowledgment of Ali French’s victory in Dickson.

We may not have the best version of democracy but I can’t think of one that is better than ours.
100%. Cannot stand the bloke generally or the Liberals but his speech and that of a guy Woolahan that lost his seat near my area, were both humble, respectful and thoughtful. 

Libs need to stop with the culture war bullcrap and get back to their roots - a democracy needs strong opposition to get the best outcomes for all.

Absolutely thrilled Albo won, see him as a very decent honest guy who is extremely humbled by being PM.
Albo may well be a decent honest guy, but he has presided during a period that has caused much pain and angst for many Australians. It's ironic that there wasn't an opposition to truly "keep the bastards honest". I think we are in for another 3-4 years (min) of pain. As for Victoria, I dont know that the place could get any worse and Jacinta Allan will win the next State election for the same reasons Albo just won the federal election.
2021-Pi$$ or get off the pot
2022- Real Deal or more of the same? 0.6%
2023- "Raise the Standard" - M. Voss Another year wasted Bar Set
2024-Back to the drawing boardNo excuses, its time
2025-Carlton can win the 2025 AFL Premiership

Re: Election 2025 (Poll added)

Reply #103 –
There wasn't a genuine alternative to vote for. Two policies for 12 month cost relief - petrol & $1200 tax rebate. Didn't have a coherent plan for nuclear power. Housing plan - deduction for some interest for first home buyers, but not sure how they are going to be able to afford a mortgage in the first place. No cohesion (wfh?, 41k gov jobs to go).  They are now finger pointing at everything except themselves.

The LNP problem now will be selecting a new leadership. Talent pool is very low with most senior options having big question marks. Wolahan did speak very well - he'll be a loss.

Tough road ahead for LNP. I suppose we'll see for the country!
 

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Reply #104 –
What do you mean Dutton didn’t have a coherent plan for nuclear ?

He said he could build them quicker than the countries with experience building them and cheaper… !
Dutton was obviously the man for the job !
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Let’s go BIG !