May 2022 Every now and then, Australia has a great day.
21 May 2022 will go down in history as one of those
For the entire day yesterday, I was anxious. Anxious for the results of the election. Anxious that the Australian people would vote the National Liberal Party in again and I was unable to face another three years of ultra conservative, right wing, Murdoch backed, corrupt politicians.
I watched the entire election coverage watching for the magic number of 76 seats to the Australian Labor Party. It got close and there’s still postal votes to be counted but the election was called a victory for the ALP. Coalition about 56-58 seats.
All others around 93-95.
What a slaughter.
A stunning win for Labor and for progressive thinkers.
The mood of the night and of Australia was ecstatic. It felt as if we could collectively breathe again. We needed new hope and inspiration.
Our incoming prime minister opened his address with an acknowledgment to the traditional owners of the land, he mentioned the words “together” and “kindness”. Words we hadn’t heard in decades with a government past hell bent on creating division. Labor have inherited a mess on so many issues. So both major parties saw a drop in their primary vote – Labor saw almost a 2% drop despite winning
They have so much to do – will be exciting to see them get stuck into it, in their own right of course, but with close reference to minor parties/Independents who clearly have to be respected & consulted.
What a refreshing result
Australians are now happy to vote independent and minor parties.If that doesn't cause the majors to reflect on how they treat the electorate, I don't think anything will
Australia needs some major reforms in areas of climate change, environment, treatment of refugees, social housing, healthcare and more. The previous government had no plans and I believe set Australia backwards because of it. WATCH THIS BEFORE VOTING: @damongameau tell you how best use your vote for climate action this election: — #auspol #climate #ausvotes pic.twitter.com/7Z6oU9Uvnn
Yesterday we saw that seats that were Liberal had swung to Independents by large margins. People had finally spoken that they’ve had enough.
Women had enough too being treated as second class citizens in Australia by the Libs.
Albanese has a long road ahead of him but I feel he is the right leader to take Australia into the future. A more compassionate one focused on policies that will help Australia and future generations. One that doesn’t resort to media leaks, jobs for the boys, shifting blame, doublespeak, rorts. $1 trillion debt.
Falling real wages.
Gender inequality.
Cost of living disaster.
High taxes.
A HECS disaster.
Gutting superannuation.
Was the result ever in doubt?
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