The major parties several chances to meet the moment. Instead they chose to safeguard their collective mediocrity | Zoe Daniel
Labor and the Coalition united three times to defy the expressed desire of the voters; on gambling, on disability and on the power of the tech companies If you need any more evidence that the two-party system is cooked, look no further than the not so grand coalition that came together to preference power over people in the federal parliament last week. These days the Liberal and National parties…
Three times, Labor and the Coalition joined forces to disregard the clear wishes of voters, focusing on issues such as gambling, disability, and the influence of technology companies. These actions demonstrate the weakness of the two-party system. This week, the Liberal and National parties united with the One Nation party, forming a coalition that prioritizes political survival over addressing community needs.
While the Coalition claims to have strengthened the reform package regarding gambling, critics argue that the changes are minimal compared to those proposed earlier. The government's ability to present this as groundbreaking bipartisanship is questionable, as it fails to address the underlying issues. The public is becoming increasingly disillusioned with the major parties, as their support continues to decline.
The emerging political pragmatism may further erode trust and voter support in the established parties, as they continue to cater to big business interests rather than the electorate's concerns.
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