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That's what is happening with the current major opposition. I might not like their policies, but I feel that their united presence as Opposition bolsters the quality of the Government. A united Labor Party in opposition should do the same thing. Independents and small parties don't have the capacity for research and skill in creating policies that the big parties have. I do think that it is ridiculous that the two major Conservative parties want to form coalitions, but don't just come together as a single Party to represent all Conservative-minded people. Surely such a new conservative party could work out a platform that addresses both Urban and Rural/Regional issues.

No. Never get involved with the powers that Be, unless it's a last resort. The old bloke in the Mirror IS a SURVIVOR. and therefore deserving of RESPECT. Nev

I wonder how Ugly you would have to be to stay a Virgin.? Nev

IF you had only independents they would form alliances and you'd have a new Leader every few weeks, like PNG. Parties have Policy Platforms and capacity for More research than individuals. IF any group is changing Leaders constantly they are Unstable and Have lost Policy Direction. WE in OZ don't vote for the Leader Directly. It's up to a Party OR the Parliament and a combined vote of BOTH Houses is an option on Important Matters. . Qld STATE government is Unique in having NO Upper house, and only in Qld is the LNP a single party.. It's Pauline Hanson's ONE NATION Party but I'd like that to be tested in a Court of Law at some stage. She seems to Behave as though she's some Kind of Sovereign Citizen to whom the LAW does not Apply. A pretty Risky BET, I would suggest. Nev

Yep. A few hot, enthusiastic and very experienced lasses would be far better than 70 virgins. Mind you they must've been very naughty in life to end up with that duty.

I'd get a restraining order if I were you.

Why would you HAVE to remove the Burqa in any case.? Must be fun having sex with people who don't want to. 70 Virgins is a sick idea for enticing you to the afterlife. Its all BS. Nev

A funny picture

When Australians discovered that refrigeration compressors make better home heaters than oil burners. Maybe 20 years back?

When did Oil heaters go out of fashion here?. Nev

I topped up my heating today..... The sun came out, so my heat pump runs for..... Free! 🙂

You mean the mean girls, they still haven't apologised for that appalling display

We have a more or Less functioning parliament where the Labor party is women friendly and have More than 50% in their ranks in the Lower house whose Leader has managed a good relationship with Donald, You could be A LOT WORSE OFF. THINK about it. Words are cheap. It's fashionable to Beat up on Pollies, but expect them to do everything for you for free.. Nev

My objection to the two party system, is that it excludes independants from the decision making (unless it is a hung patliament, where they hold the deciding vote). Also, the electorate is forced to choose the least worst collection of herded cats. In every election there have been good individuals within each party. But I have to give power to the undesirable individuals in the party equally to all the party members. I want to pick the people who will hold the power. Not a party which inevitably will have some agendas I (and the party members) like, and others I don't like.

The sad thing is that we have lived through that part of our lives where we learn about politics and how good intentions become corrupted by the fight to gain ascendency in order to put those good intentions into practice. The problem the older generation now faces is how to pass on that knowledge to the up an coming gneration. It makes you stop and think that the 18 to 25 age group probably don't know what the Y2K bug panic was all about. They probably think that a dial-up modem is a take-away food delivery service. There will always be a role for at least a two-party system. The problem is to stop them from expending so much energy trying to become the incumbent and avoid beng the opposition. However, we can see from the current experience of US politics that a strict two-party system is not perfect. We are lucky in Australia to have those minor parties. Many might be one-issue parties, but at least they give the opportunity for the expresion of third or fourth opinions on topics. We might not like PON, or the Greens, or the Teals, or the Independents, but they are voices questioning the opinions of the two major parties.

Yes, I often wonder who that wrinkled old bloke is, looking back at me from mirrors and photos! 🫣

And so am I. Gasp!

The background gossip says that Trumpy has long wanted USA to take over Karg Island. He first mentioned this many years ago. So far that oil loading island has not been touched by USA or Israel. Control of that island would control most of china's imported oil supply. And incidentally might be worth billions of $.

Trumpy said "Let's see how long he lasts".

Just ban all partys. Bring back democracy. Present a bill, debate it, then put it to a vote. Job done. No need for closed door party squabbles. Just each member voting according to their conscience. That will stop the present policy of the incumbent party claiming a mandate to do anything they like, and stop the opposition party automatically opposing everything the incumbents want.

Gina can.

Globally, the old energy oligarcs are flooding the zone with misinformation and graft to protect their wealth. Quote from The Guardian:- "Australian governments subsidising fossil fuel use by more than $30,000 a minute, analysis finds Australia Institute data finds state and federal subsidies for coal, gas and oil products increased 10% in past year, growing at a faster pace." https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/11/australian-governments-subsidising-fossil-fuel-use-by-more-than-30000-a-minute-analysis-finds Yes, there are also subsidies at present for non fossil energy. But in the face of the fossil fuel subsidies, it is the only way to compete.

I think it's time to separate the climate debate from the energy issue. Not to diminish the climate crisis in any way, although the vested interests have been opposing both. Our national food security relies massively on diesel. Since we have little reserve we are vulnerable to foreign sources for our food. Our industry and economy relies massively on the cost of energy. For the first time, thanks to the development of affordable energy alternatives, we are now availing ourselves of energy and transport that is not reliant on international supply. All this cannot happen overnight, & is still unfolding, but I reckon our future looks great.

If the answer is Clive, I can't imagine the question.