“Members of Mr Howard’s own Government conceded last night that 68-year-old Howard’s controversial Work Choices laws, which also curtailed workers’ rights, were a major factor in his loss of Government..”
Regarding above quote, Mr Howard’s own government, as far as I’m aware and since last night, made no such claims about “Work Choices Laws”.
In fact, Work Choices Laws were very welcomed in Western Australia, with its considerable Mining industry and workers.
But since NSW and Queensland States, given their considerable population/voters, basically, determine the outcome of a Federal election, the potential impact of “work choices laws” can be somewhat distorted.
If Labor manages to maintain and add to the current very strong economy of Australia over the next 3 years, then it may have a good chance of remaining in power (all else being equal). Otherwise, Labor will be out the door, since the majority of people under 35 in Australia have not known a recession under Liberals.
Traditionally, Labor party (over the last two decades in particular) has not been known for its effective and workable economic management!
“If Labor manages to maintain and add to the current very strong economy of Australia over the next 3 years, then it may have a good chance of remaining in power “
Guess we’ll have to wait and see how badly they screw things up.
Thanks for all your input