The Australian Election 2025'

While counting continues, it is quite clear that the Labor Party has achieved a major victory. Congratulations and all that, but we are still to be governed by a political party.

In the opinion of this writer, it is good that the better of the two- party system has prevailed, however, it does not bode well for the future of the nation. The success of certain of the independents in the previous election,- does not appear to have continued in this election. While it does seem that we may gain a few more independents at completion of the ballot, it cannot be construed as an ongoing pattern.

One result that should be noted is the retention by Andrew Gee (the incumbent) in Calare NSW. He had resigned from the Nationals, after the previous election, in protest at their decision to deny the referendum on the "Voice to Parliament". His highly principled decision, resulted in the Nationals selecting an alternative candidate and for the past two years, embarking on a hugely expensive and ruthless campaign to displace him. The fact that they failed miserably, can only be construed as a slap in the face to their leader, David Littleproud. Andrew's success has no doubt restored the confidence of those voters in Calare who were hurt by the failure of the Referendum and in the resolution of those believers.

The success of the Government in this election, while better than the alternative is still not a success for the Nation. The influence of the coal and gas industry here in Australia, relating to their vested interests and willingness to distribute huge amounts of money toward continuation of their practices, is of serious concern to those of us who fully accept the desperate need, to cease all such activities, in the interest of climate change. While Labor has deffinitely expended more time and effort toward the installation of natural clean energy, we are still well short of the requisite amounts of facilities necessary for the future. No one has ever suggested that government of the day, should stop all existing extractive operations. The majority of citizens (voters) would almost certainly, demand cessation of new approvals for any such activities.

No doubt such actions by governments would impinge upon our economy, but inactivity,will almost certainly impinge upon the future of our Nation, even mankind.

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