This issue occurs at State and Federal level, irrespective of the party in power.
Whilst each party may have its point of difference, they are all flawed by the power imposed on them by the big multinationals and powerful lobby groups (Mining, Gambling etc). Can't think of an issue that hasn't been swayed or driven in a manner which best suits the above. From a new proposed mine, climate change action, tax cuts etc. they decision making process is seemingly tailored to the interests of the 'top end of town'.
We all are lucky enough to get a say in who is in 'power' every 3/4 years, but the impact a vote has had appears to have deteriorated over time, as has Australia's notion as a 'progressive' society. It was only 40-50 years ago the nation was building housing at a rapid rate to cater for lower income households, free tertiary education, social security was readily accessible (without going through the Centrelink 'hoops', and Australian's genuinely had capacity to live a 'good' quality of life without being at the top of their respective occupation.
The USA is a prime example of where things have gone really bad a growing underclass (can be argued to be in poverty) that live a completely substandard quality of life, whilst at the opposite end of town earn more money, assets and control of society. I would hate to think Australia would be in this same position in the next 30-50 years.
I am at a loss to think of a policy in the past 30 years beyond superannuation, or the recent JobKeeper/Seeker that has brought benefit to a majority of Australians.
Seems like this has all happened while big business, and its associates have basically dismantled the political system in Australia to a big boys and girls club.
Is it cynicism, or is this Country being led down s**t creek?
Whilst each party may have its point of difference, they are all flawed by the power imposed on them by the big multinationals and powerful lobby groups (Mining, Gambling etc). Can't think of an issue that hasn't been swayed or driven in a manner which best suits the above. From a new proposed mine, climate change action, tax cuts etc. they decision making process is seemingly tailored to the interests of the 'top end of town'.
We all are lucky enough to get a say in who is in 'power' every 3/4 years, but the impact a vote has had appears to have deteriorated over time, as has Australia's notion as a 'progressive' society. It was only 40-50 years ago the nation was building housing at a rapid rate to cater for lower income households, free tertiary education, social security was readily accessible (without going through the Centrelink 'hoops', and Australian's genuinely had capacity to live a 'good' quality of life without being at the top of their respective occupation.
The USA is a prime example of where things have gone really bad a growing underclass (can be argued to be in poverty) that live a completely substandard quality of life, whilst at the opposite end of town earn more money, assets and control of society. I would hate to think Australia would be in this same position in the next 30-50 years.
I am at a loss to think of a policy in the past 30 years beyond superannuation, or the recent JobKeeper/Seeker that has brought benefit to a majority of Australians.
Seems like this has all happened while big business, and its associates have basically dismantled the political system in Australia to a big boys and girls club.
Is it cynicism, or is this Country being led down s**t creek?