"[A]fter the last three elections in which an incumbent Labor administration fought and lost. In every case, the election campaign focused primarily on economic competence, as assessed by perceived past performance. And in all of these, the media played a dominant role in convincing a significant slice of the electorate to believe the opposite of the truth."

An interesting look at Labor vs Lib economic management and election performance.

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[–] Joshi@aussie.zone 17 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Despite their traitorous turn towards neiliberalism in the 80s the ALP remains a competent liberal party, whereas the Liberals are an incompetent boys club only interested in protecting the class interests of their corporate masters.

[–] jackod@lemmy.nz 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

As a Kiwi, wishing you guys better luck than we had with our last election 😭

[–] MisterFrog@aussie.zone 1 points 5 days ago

Thanks to Trump's far-right power grab, we may retain our centre-left government.

Dutton just has a face that makes you think of fascism (in my opinion). The harry potter films have cemented that image in many people's minds, I would guess.

Thanks Trump haha