Some moderate educated Australians may be forced to vote for fringe parties out of Hobson's choice. The result may be a weak government with no clear mandate to set direction and implement difficult but necessary economic reforms.
PM Julia Gillard may be putting on her best charm and tactics to woo the voters, but I am not impressed. Her capitualation to big mining companies who have the monetary muscle to get their way sets a bad example for Australian political leadership even though it may have resolved a stalemate and restored some confidence. Every move Gillard makes is aimed at winning votes, without much regard whether it is for the good of the country. The interests of the working class, small businesses and minorities are neglected.
The alternative to Labour government is Liberal headed by Tony Abbott. He is a liability to the party's electoral chances and future. Unless Liberal gets its act together and choose a leader wisely and carefully soon, Australians would be inclined to choose the lesser evil - Labour.
P.S. Voting Green Party does not help because of the special arrangement with Labour to exploit preferential voting system.
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