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By Denis Hay
Why we cannot afford another LNP rule in Australia. The LNP’s history of corruption and incompetence proves we can’t afford another day of their leadership. Discover what voters can do about it.
Picture this: It’s 2019. Australians head to the polls, hopeful for leadership that prioritises their well-being. Instead, they get a government embroiled in scandal after scandal – from the unlawful Robodebt scheme that devastated vulnerable Australians to the sports rorts scandal that funnelled public money into marginal LNP seats. Peter Dutton leads the charge, warning that we “can’t afford another three years of Labor.”
But can we afford another day for the Liberal-National Party (LNP) to be in power?
With Dutton holding a slim margin in Dickson, voters must think carefully. His track record is riddled with incompetence and controversy. As Australia approaches the next federal election, it’s time to break free from the two-party duopoly and elect leaders who serve the people, not corporate donors.
When the LNP was last in power, their tenure was defined by corruption, mismanagement, and policies prioritising corporate interests over the people. Let’s revisit their most damning failures.
1. Robodebt: A Government-Orchestrated Financial Assault on the Vulnerable
• The Morrison government illegally pursued thousands of Australians over alleged welfare debts.
• The scheme led to financial ruin, mental health crises, and even suicides.
• In 2023, the government was forced to pay $1.8 billion in compensation, proving the extent of their wrongdoing.
2. Sports Rorts & Pork-Barrelling: A Manipulation of Public Money
• The LNP funnelled millions into grants to marginal seats before the 2019 election.
• Clubs with no women’s teams received funding for female facilities, while clubs in safe Labor seats missed out.
• A disgraceful misuse of public funds aimed at vote-buying rather than community benefit.
3. The Secret Ministries Scandal
• Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to five ministries without informing the public.
• Even former LNP leaders described it as an attack on democracy.
4. Climate Change Neglect
• Australia ranked last among developed nations in climate action under the LNP.
• Bushfires and floods devastated communities, yet the government doubled down on coal and gas projects.
1. A History of Racist and Divisive Policies
• He boycotted the Apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008.
• Referred to Lebanese immigrants as mistakes.
• Opposed same-sex marriage and attacked LGBTQ+ rights.
2. Neglecting His Electorate – The Case of Dickson
• Despite a slim margin, Dutton has done little to improve public services in Dickson.
• Residents have struggled with rising costs and infrastructure neglect.
• Peter Dutton, the long-standing representative of the Dickson electorate since 2001, has faced criticism for insufficiently addressing local public service needs and infrastructure development. Despite holding his seat with a narrow margin, concerns persist about his commitment to enhancing the quality of life for his constituents.
Residents of Dickson have expressed dissatisfaction with the perceived neglect of essential public services. The electorate has seen limited improvements in healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and community services.
This stagnation has led to challenges such as increased waiting times for medical services and overcrowded educational environments, impacting the well-being and future prospects of the community.
Infrastructure within Dickson has also been a point of contention. The area has grappled with inadequate public transportation options, leading to congestion and extended commute times. Additionally, essential roadways and community facilities have not received the necessary upgrades to accommodate the growing population, further straining daily life for residents.
The combination of these issues has fostered a sense of frustration among constituents. The emergence of independent candidates, such as Ellie Smith, underscores the community’s desire for change and more attentive representation.
Smith’s campaign emphasises local concerns, including the cost of living, economic stability, and improved public transport – areas where many feel current leadership has fallen short.
In summary, the perceived neglect of public services and infrastructure in Dickson has become a significant issue under Peter Dutton’s tenure. As the federal election approaches, these concerns are likely to influence voter decisions, potentially reshaping the political landscape of the electorate.
Dickson is one of the most marginal seats in Australia. In the last election, Dutton only narrowly kept his seat.
• A swing of 1-2% could remove him from Parliament.
In the 2022 Australian federal election, Peter Dutton retained his seat in the Dickson electorate with a narrow margin. He secured 51,196 votes (51.70%), while the Australian Labor Party candidate, Ali France, received 47,833 votes (48.30%). The difference between them was 3,363 votes. Ref: Tally Room, Dickson, AEC.
A swing of approximately 1.7% against Dutton would have been sufficient to change the outcome. Given the total formal votes of 99,029, a 1.7% swing equates to about 1,684 votes. Therefore, if 1,684 voters had shifted their support from Dutton to France, it would have resulted in a different representative for Dickson.
This slim margin underscores the significance of each vote in the electorate. In closely contested seats like Dickson, even a small change in voter preferences can determine the election’s outcome.
• Local concerns include housing affordability, healthcare, and public infrastructure.
• Independent and minor party candidates offer genuine alternatives to the two-party status quo.
• Why we cannot afford another LNP rule. Another term of Dutton as Opposition Leader means more divisive, fear-based politics.
• His economic policies prioritise corporate donors over everyday Australians.
• The best way to break the cycle of corruption is to vote for candidates who prioritise people.
• Independent MPs like Zali Steggall and Helen Haines have proven that Parliament functions better without party dominance.
• More cross bench representation ensures that corporate-backed party lines do not dictate legislation.
• Australians deserve representatives who work for them, not for political donors.
• Use preferential voting wisely – don’t waste your vote on the major parties.
• Research independent candidates and minor parties who align with your values.
• Encourage others in Dickson and beyond to break free from two-party politics.
Can we afford another day of the LNP in power?
The answer is clear, Australia cannot afford another LNP rule. Their track record is corruption, economic mismanagement, and attacks on democracy.
With Peter Dutton leading the opposition, the same destructive policies of the Morrison era will return.
It’s time to elect leaders who serve the people, not just the powerful.
Q1: Why should voters in Dickson focus on independent candidates?
Independent candidates prioritise community needs, not party agendas. A vote for an independent weakens two-party dominance.
Q2: How does preferential voting work in Australia?
Preferential voting allows voters to rank candidates, ensuring that even if their first choice doesn’t win, their vote still counts towards the next preference.
Q3: What can voters do to stay informed?
Follow independent news sources, engage with community forums, and read about policies beyond mainstream media narratives.
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The stinking, rotten, declining, corrupted, magotted ABC has a boast by Peter Dungheap the dunce that he could get a deal from Trump, no doubt by stripping and touching toes, "for Australia" of course. Trump clearly enough is insane, deluded, very sick, depraved, twisted, beyond Freud, living the adolfian life, a nutcase and curse, blot and blemish. We must get away from the doomed SA, for it is full of aberration, sickness, self fixations, delusional and depraved and just stupidly WRONG. Many thanks to the chorus line of thieveing anuses there...backing Trump, perverting civilised sense and cashing in.
Sigh. Liberalitis: The compulsory medical surgical procedure of implanting rubber spines.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/leaked-coalition-talking-points-show-backflip-on-insurance-company-breakups-20250312-p5liwm.html
Phil,
It's no longer the ABC but the Rupert Broadcasting Corporation, he just doesn't fully own yet until Der Spud finds a way to sell it if the LNP gets in.
Yes, Poider, we believe everything you spew Poider. You the man of the hour Poider. We can't wait for you Poider to break virtually every "promise" you made so far when you take over.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/despite-forceful-wfh-agenda-dutton-makes-pledge-to-women-voters-20250311-p5lioo.html
G L, Peter Dungheap is also Peter Rorter-Bludger, but that was "in the Guardian" and not amongst the brainless rambling drivel on the ABC site. Now for the obituaries, letter "M".
GL, here is the talking points article that is not behind a pay wall.
https://www.reddit.com/r/friendlyjordies/comments/1j9fthw/the_process_failure_here_was_in_the_leaders/
Denis,
Good to see friendlyjordies still going and I get the feeling that the daggers are being unsheathed and readied for the removal of the escaped Trump haemorrhoid name Spud.
The bald headed bastard just can't stop himself sinking lower and lower into the foul swamp of malodoruous scumabggery. He would be on his knees with his mouth open in front Trump so fast the carpet would burn. Methinks he's starting to panic a bit at his horrific performances and sinking ratings.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/humiliating-way-wong-found-out-about-tariff/news-story/619927d6f1b7770bad7a64bc045d7426
My earlier comments don't seem to have gone through for some reason.
20,000+ have "joined" and more thousands every day (he's doing a Scientology, they claim millions and more signing up every day). More bullshit from the Trumpet of Farts fat man.
https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/clive-palmer-shares-policy-priorities-for-trumpet-of-patriots/news-story/c7ef40e7a80391aa8f042b63bfc377b1
P Duddy, unable to say anything of value drivels on and on and...
https://www.smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-labor-scrutinised-over-broken-power-bill-promise-russia-supports-us-ceasefire-proposal-in-principle-20250314-p5ljhs.html
If you want him shut up just say "cyclone" in his vicinty and he will suddenly remember that he has something very important to attend to and will flee.
So, Dutton has arrogantly stated that he refuses to live in Kirribilli if he is elected, eh? WOW! My God, there is just NO END to Dutton’s power-obsessed narcissism. His dangerously deluded desire to shut down democratic free speech and his intended, totally depraved desire to edit or remove any portion of our children’s educational curriculum that does not meet with the personal approval of Herr Dutton is a RED FLAG WARNING just how dangerously fascist and ruthlessly un-Australian Dutton really is. The fact that Dutton and the LNP want to muzzle any history or news that presents the truthful reality in relation to the LNP’s historical carnage, destruction, racism, misogyny, economic ineptitude and willingness to enter into America’s evil and illegal wars with other nations, eg Howard’s support for Bush’s ILLEGAL invasion of Iraq, goes against EVERYTHING democratic Australians believe in! WOW, can you just imagine what the LNP would say or do if Labor proposed to shut down the anti-ALP rhetoric that spews out of the Murdoch media every single day? The LNP/Murdoch/IPA Alliance would be screaming for the ALP’s instant dismissal! Truth should NEVER be allowed to be silenced or muzzled by the autocrats in the LNP!
This terrifying revelation just provides yet MORE proof that Dutton is a Trump-supporting, totally irrational, megalomaniacal fascist who is EVERY bit as malignant, dangerous and insanely unpredictable as Dutton’s hero, the American lunatic, Trump – a protectionist sociopath who is fast tracking America into becoming the most despised country in the western world!
The fact that the egotistical, callously inhumane, dodgy Dutton rapidly rose from being a thoroughly despised racist cop in the backwoods of Queensland to the worst, most despised, multi-millionaire racist right-wing extremist politician in the LNP’s dysfunctional history remains a suspicious mystery that MUST be resolved! Hmmmmm, things that make you go “Hmmmm!” – anyone with any intelligence must wonder HOW Dutton went from being an extremely unpopular racist ex-cop (on a modest policeman’s salary) to owning a MASSIVE property portfolio reputed to include more than 34+ properties! This incomparable, sudden and dodgy rise into extreme, obscene wealth by this talentless, obnoxious and thoroughly reprehensible individual – whom his ex-colleagues in the police force clearly despised – SHOULD be a matter for intense public scrutiny ESPECIALLY as this diabolical sociopath is arrogant enough to believe he just might win the next federal election and, no doubt, further enrich and empower himself and his wealthy mates in the Top 1% at the expense of the rest of us “plebs” in the 99%!
The ONLY way to satisfy Dutton’s egotistical notion that he will NOT reside in Kirribilli, is to NOT vote for Dodgy Dutton at the next federal election. Dutton is a self-serving monstrous Trump-supporting sycophant, a paternalistic RWNJ, a self-promoting narcissist who won’t be stopped until he is permanently kicked OUT of his neglected Dickson electorate and Canberra! Neither Dutton nor his paranoid, hateful colleagues in the LNP will be missed. The damage Dutton, the rusted-on misogynist Phony Abbott and that internationally-reviled pathological liar, bible-thumping hypocrite and Hillsong cultist, Morrison, have already done (via the ILLEGAL Witch Hunt, ROBODEBT), has been nothing less than catastrophic! However, their past notoriety, greed and ineptitude will not compare to the damage and destruction that will be wrought upon our nation at the hands of the remorseless neoliberal capitalists and cruel condescending elitists in Dutton’s amoral, inhumane regime. Make no mistake about it, things will be a HELLUVA lot WORSE if racist, misogynistic or would-be elitists allow themselves to be further manipulated by the biased, right-wing extremists in the Z-rated, lying Murdoch rags and vote for the most unconscionably depraved political sociopath in our history! If Dutton wins – God help us all!
Australians must NEVER forget the economic waste committed by the reckless LNP, the inhumanity of ROBODEBT, the callous disregard for ordinary working- and middle-class Australians, the non-stop defundment of our children’s public schools, the long-held wish by the deplorable undemocratic LNP/IPA/Murdoch Alliance to sell-off and privatise our fabulous Medicare system turning it into a replica of the notoriously expensive and failed American health care system. Australians must NEVER forget Dutton’s undemocratic, intrusive and illegal intention to infiltrate and censure our schools’ curriculums, the undemocratic interference into OUR taxpayer-funded ABC through the installation of blatantly right-wing hacks like that Murdoch-owned harridan, Ita Buttrose and David Speers (a signed-up MEMBER of the LNP) and the ceaseless self-serving open favouritism for their ghastly self-serving billionaires in the Top 1% (like the notorious Gina Rinehart and their Promotions Manager, the American citizen Rupert Murdoch)! The likelihood of a Trump-like, inhumane and fascist Dutton regime must NEVER EVER become a tragic reality for egalitarian Australia! EVER!