Next Federal Election

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velocityjohnno started the topic in Monday, 22 Jan 2024 at 2:15pm

Might as well put this up in the politics subforum, to spare the front page. It's 18 months away or so, but here we go.

This is how Dutton wins:

https://www.afr.com/politics/enter-the-liberal-party-working-class-heroe...

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:27pm

Did u i just see the Nationals lost Orange?? Mudgee?? Holeeeey moley.

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:27pm

good point @TH.. anyone getting Independents they like? or losing them because Dutton drove the voters screaming to Labor or Greens?

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:28pm
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Any thoughts on what Spud might do with his time now he's unemployed?
I picture him as the kinda guy that will park his car at the highest hill nearest to his home and tune his cb radio into the police channel and listen to all the incoming and outgoing calls...kinda feel a part of it. Team player!
Or maybe build model military aeroplanes. I could respect that.

He'll already have his cushy corporate job lined up with one of his lobbyist mates. Just like ScoMo.

Haha true @TH. Part of the deal really isn't it.

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blackers Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:29pm
southernraw wrote:

Any thoughts on what Spud might do with his time now he's unemployed?
I picture him as the kinda guy that will park his car at the highest hill nearest to his home and tune his cb radio into the police channel and listen to all the incoming and outgoing calls...kinda feel a part of it. Team player!
Or maybe build model military aeroplanes. I could respect that.

He has a few Child Care centres to look after, he will be busy enough.

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Confusion Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:29pm

Look for the Meidastouch video of this .

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AndyM Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:30pm
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Jacinta’s interview was a train wreck.

Zero accountability.

Fair question: did the MAGA association impact the Liberal brand going into this election? Her response shows contempt for voters.

She's gotta be dumber than she looks if she cries foul over the media getting a photo of her Facebook as she claimed.
How naive.
And of course it hd a negative effect on the Liberal brand.
Totally toxic.

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AndyM Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:32pm
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Jacinta’s interview was a train wreck.

Zero accountability.

Fair question: did the MAGA association impact the Liberal brand going into this election? Her response shows contempt for voters.

She's gotta be dumber than she looks if she cries foul over the media getting a photo of her Facebook as she claimed.
How naive.
And of course it had a negative effect on the Liberal brand, especially combined with her "slip of the tongue" when she talked about "make Australia great again".
Totally toxic.

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A Salty Dog Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:31pm

A result such as this will likely see the LNP cast into the political wilderness for the next six years. They really have no hope of recovering any credibility whatsoever in regard to implementing any positive policy initiatives: their campaign was notable for its overwhelming negativity and policy reversals.

On a more optimistic note, could this massive rejection of the LNP see the end of their “war on woke”. Their attacks on “the left” and the values they hold strongly have become tedious and tiresome and the result may indicate the population in general have had enough.

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TH Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:32pm

@basesix
My electorate, Wentworth, is an independent seat and my MP is Allegra Spender. I like her, she works for the local community. She is very much against massive property developers coming in and knocking down the old art deco buildings to put up high rises. She also advocates for retaining the public housing in the area and not selling it off to developers.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:33pm

Geez i don't ever remember an election being wrapped up before the end of Saturday night footy!

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:33pm

Dutton is up. Let’s hope he (doesn’t) fall off the stage and break his neck.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:33pm
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A result such as this will likely see the LNP cast into the political wilderness for the next six years. They really have no hope of recovering any credibility whatsoever in regard to implementing any positive policy initiatives: their campaign was notable for its overwhelming negativity and policy reversals.

On a more optimistic note, could this massive rejection of the LNP see the end of their “war on woke”. Their attacks on “the left” and the values they hold strongly have become tedious and tiresome and the result may indicate the population in general have had enough.

Bloody oath @saltydog. Great post. Wise words.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:34pm
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Dutton is up. Let’s hope he (doesn’t) fall off the stage and break his neck.

hehe.

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:35pm
A Salty Dog wrote:

A result such as this will likely see the LNP cast into the political wilderness for the next six years. They really have no hope of recovering any credibility whatsoever in regard to implementing any positive policy initiatives: their campaign was notable for its overwhelming negativity and policy reversals.

On a more optimistic note, could this massive rejection of the LNP see the end of their “war on woke”. Their attacks on “the left” and the values they hold strongly have become tedious and tiresome and the result may indicate the population in general have had enough.

I hope so mate.

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freeride76 Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:36pm

Pretty gracious speech from Spud actually.

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AndyM Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:36pm

She's a keeper TH!

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TH Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:36pm

Never thought I'd say this, but Trump is low key the MVP tonight haha!

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AndyM Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:37pm

It is a good speech by Dutton, very nice touch regarding Ali France.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:39pm

Fair call @AndyM.
Shame he couldn't be a real human when it counted.
Probably would have won.

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:39pm

yeh. nice guy. I'd vote for him.

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:40pm
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It is a good speech by Dutton, very nice touch regarding Ali France.

Agree...
Little slip though with describing his working relationship with Littleproud as partners in crime .
Freudian slip...

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:41pm

Nah I’m not going there
Good riddance
Horrid individual

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:42pm

did you know tommy chong is still about?

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:44pm
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yeh. nice guy. I'd vote for him.

hahaha. Gold!
yeh me too ;-)

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:45pm
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Nah I’m not going there
Good riddance
Horrid individual

Ken oath!! Narcissist trait in full effect.

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:46pm

No I didn’t. I hope he’s a better dad now than he was. Is Rae Dawn still around? She was HOT!

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:48pm

Hot? Or Gsco hottt??

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:50pm

Geez whipping....

Good night.

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TH Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:50pm

Yep, I'm out too.

See you all in the live chat tomorrow.

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:53pm

@SR Well he’s a bit messed up so his hot v my hot may differ. My hot has to include a personality and some sense of humility.

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blackers Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:53pm

Scores level in the foosball.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:54pm

haha exactly @seeds.
All tied up at the G. 71-71. Carn Catters!!

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:56pm

what an interesting night for the aussie surfers..
and for the non-aussie surfers watching our politics:
burleigh, 2025, a time to remember..

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:55pm

Classy and timely acknowledgement of traditional owners Penny Wong!

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:56pm
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what an interesting night for the aussie surfers..
and for the non-aussie surfers watching out politics:
burleigh, 2025, a time to remember..

Was thinking that today.
I wonder if they'll mention it on the broadcast tomoz or too topical for the vanilla woz.
They say they want to be more real to the core.....here's your first opp

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:57pm

Sypco must have had an early night....

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thermalben Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:58pm

I'm not a Dutton fan but that was a gracious concession speech. Good on him for doing the right thing.

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Confusion Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:07pm

Still waiting for @ Indo and @ Optis
Concession speeches.
Albo should be thanking Trump in his victory.
speech

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 9:59pm

gsco, too
there's only ever one thing that can make a thing a thing with him.
silver bullet reductionism.. I reckon this would be the wrong thing..

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:04pm

Cats up by 2 goals as Albo hits a homer!

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lostdoggy Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:05pm
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I'm not a Dutton fan but that was a gracious concession speech. Good on him for doing the right thing.

Was hoping for

"This is a fraud on the Australian public. This is an embarrassment to our country. We were getting ready to win this election. Frankly, we did win this election."

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blackers Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:06pm

Dutton’s speech fine in some respects but was lacking in any sense of accountability. “We are not what they (the ALP) say we are.”. Handed his arse on ab platter and it’s not his fault in any way. It was good that he conceded early.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:06pm

This could be world record territory. Prime minister to finish his victory speech before the bloody footy has finished!

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:07pm
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Dutton’s speech fine in some respects but was lacking in any sense of accountability. “We are not what they (the ALP) say we are.”. Handed his arse on ab platter and it’s not his fault in any way. It was good that he conceded early.

Exactly how i read it @blackers. Well picked up.

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thermalben Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:07pm

So far no Greens, One Nation or TOP have been elected.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:08pm

The greatest player in history Dangerfield is bringing the Cats home, and completely ruining Indos life right now. hehe

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blackers Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:09pm

Craig McCrae concession shortly. Carna Cas!

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:10pm

btw cheers for the 20percent HECS cut Albo. Much appreciated.

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thermalben Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 10:10pm

Wow, no Liberals in Tas and none in suburban Adelaide either.