Vic The joke that is the Victorian Liberal Party.

[Jascave]

What the Victorian Liberals need right now is an effective opposition leader (ie Tony Abbott) who could strike deep wounds into the government so badly that Labor could start thinking about replacing Jacinta Allen leading into the 2026 Vic state election.

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[Vindicater]

SA libs also in trouble big time. Sliding to the Christian right at an alarming speed.

 

[Saint]

What the Victorian Liberals need right now is an effective opposition leader (ie Tony Abbott) who could strike deep wounds into the government so badly that Labor could start thinking about replacing Jacinta Allen leading into the 2026 Vic state election.

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Oh god no. They need somebody who can propose decent policies and legislation. Rather than criticise, present an alternative Government.

The Tony Abbott schtick only works when most people hate the Govt (as they do in the inherently corrupt states of NSW, Qld and WA). The Federal Libs present as "No Govt is better than this Govt".

But in Victoria (Melbourne), most people believe Government has an important role to play. Saying you'll get in Govt and do nothing but undo and repeal isn't going to win a lot of votes in Melbourne. The city is growing massively and has lots of associated challenges which need to be addressed.

The Vic Libs need an idea of what they stand for. It can't be the reactionary anti-intellectualism of Morrison and Dutton. Somebody like Turnbull is somebody who could win back the inner-eastern and sandbelt seats they've lost. (Maybe less rich and a bit more personable).

 

[Harro59]

SA libs also in trouble big time. Sliding to the Christian right at an alarming speed.

They truly are garbage. The Christian right is only part of there problem. Like the Vic Libs they are simply useless.

 

[peetoo]

Lockdown brought it home to many state govts have a much more direct influence on our lives

 

[Northalives]

They truly are garbage. The Christian right is only part of there problem. Like the Vic Libs they are simply useless.

The Pentecostals are a "blessing" for those of us who have nothing but contempt for the Liberal Party.

 

[Demonic Ascent]

The Pentecostals are a "blessing" for those of us who have nothing but contempt for the Liberal Party.

God help us if they ever get into power though.

 

[Bagger72]

Unfortunately for us Victorians - every single one of them is beyond useless.

 

[Saint]

Having a decent opposition is critical for a functional democracy in the system we have. When we're being let-down by the media as well as the opposition, our democracy is in real trouble.

Thank god for cross-benchers in the upper-house.

 

[peetoo]

Having a decent opposition is critical for a functional democracy in the system we have. When we're being let-down by the media as well as the opposition, our democracy is in real trouble.

Thank god for cross-benchers in the upper-house.

We might get one, but it may not be liberal

 

[Saint]

We might get one, but it may not be liberal

Opposition coalition of the Nationals, Pentecostals and Greens?