No problem with flags.
Have as many as you like.
For avid vexillologists such as myself, the only issue is that they're displayed correctly...and they were.
It was immediately noticeable though...and that did represent a point of difference.
Albo's hit the ground running and we're off on a bit of a ride.
His major problem may be curtailing some of the enthusiasm of his colleagues in making some significant changes in a short time period.
One of the things that's always struck me is that a new Labor Government always represents a time of change, where a conservative government tends to adopt a more steady as you go (boring) approach.
Labor Governments are always a more enjoyable and interesting show.
The big issue for the Liberal party is a decision to shift to the right or left.
They're kind of in limbo at the moment.
Do they go after the drifting UAP/One Nation vote or do they look to cut into the strong Independent vote.
Some may think that moving either way is a seismic shift, but the facts of the matter are that it will be largely determined by only a handful of Liberal MP's
The make-up of the new Parliament is essentially settled.
We're yet to see where those remaining Lib's thinking lands...right or left (centre-right)?
It looks like the initial opposition leader will be Dutton.
While in the long term that probably represents a move right (and probably a bad long-term move for that party) he remains the strongest of the candidates.
He's a head kicker who in the short term will challenge the Albanese government.
Whether he's the leader at the next election will largely depend on his electability as seen by his colleagues.
That's when we may see a shift to a more moderate leader
That's how quickly this party can change.
We saw that in the shift from Abbott to Turnbull to Morrison.
But it's troubling and turbulent times ahead for the conservatives.
We often tend to look at these situations after elections and see a party in turmoil.
It seems that sections of their base has largely deserted them, and the prospect of a quick return to government is very unlikely.
We won't know the significance of this loss for a year or two.
It may be years in the wilderness.
A poor performing Albanese government economically may see them back in the race.
One of the interesting aspects I'm picking up from a lot of the Liberals (and Liberal supporters) after this election is that they'd rather see Labor with a clear majority than a hung parliament.
There's probably some degree of anger at the damage the independents have inflicted, but it's also a preference that the contests remain a two-party contest...and the rise of the independents is snuffed out.
I'm wondering whether Labor folk would see it the same in a similar position.
You probably won't hear it expressed as it's worked in their favour at this election.
This election clearly showed from the failure of both parties, in terms of their primary vote, that folks didn't really find either side inspiring.
Have as many as you like.
For avid vexillologists such as myself, the only issue is that they're displayed correctly...and they were.
It was immediately noticeable though...and that did represent a point of difference.
Albo's hit the ground running and we're off on a bit of a ride.
His major problem may be curtailing some of the enthusiasm of his colleagues in making some significant changes in a short time period.
One of the things that's always struck me is that a new Labor Government always represents a time of change, where a conservative government tends to adopt a more steady as you go (boring) approach.
Labor Governments are always a more enjoyable and interesting show.
The big issue for the Liberal party is a decision to shift to the right or left.
They're kind of in limbo at the moment.
Do they go after the drifting UAP/One Nation vote or do they look to cut into the strong Independent vote.
Some may think that moving either way is a seismic shift, but the facts of the matter are that it will be largely determined by only a handful of Liberal MP's
The make-up of the new Parliament is essentially settled.
We're yet to see where those remaining Lib's thinking lands...right or left (centre-right)?
It looks like the initial opposition leader will be Dutton.
While in the long term that probably represents a move right (and probably a bad long-term move for that party) he remains the strongest of the candidates.
He's a head kicker who in the short term will challenge the Albanese government.
Whether he's the leader at the next election will largely depend on his electability as seen by his colleagues.
That's when we may see a shift to a more moderate leader
That's how quickly this party can change.
We saw that in the shift from Abbott to Turnbull to Morrison.
But it's troubling and turbulent times ahead for the conservatives.
We often tend to look at these situations after elections and see a party in turmoil.
It seems that sections of their base has largely deserted them, and the prospect of a quick return to government is very unlikely.
We won't know the significance of this loss for a year or two.
It may be years in the wilderness.
A poor performing Albanese government economically may see them back in the race.
One of the interesting aspects I'm picking up from a lot of the Liberals (and Liberal supporters) after this election is that they'd rather see Labor with a clear majority than a hung parliament.
There's probably some degree of anger at the damage the independents have inflicted, but it's also a preference that the contests remain a two-party contest...and the rise of the independents is snuffed out.
I'm wondering whether Labor folk would see it the same in a similar position.
You probably won't hear it expressed as it's worked in their favour at this election.
This election clearly showed from the failure of both parties, in terms of their primary vote, that folks didn't really find either side inspiring.
