Politically Inclined

The Reality of Voting in Australian Politics

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

I’m so fed up with the Americanisation (is that a word?) of our voting system.  Why the hell is there so much focus on the leaders of the 2 main parties (the Liberal/National Coalition, and Labor), and to a lesser extent on the “also rans” (e.g., the Greens)??
WE, as voters, do NOT elect the nation’s leader.  [...]

Welcome back, iServ

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Welcome back to iServ, one of Australia’s pre-eminent web sites on current affairs and political commentary.
iServ has been sorely missed during it’s short absence. Whilst many may not have agreed with the opinions expressed on iServ from time to time (and I am quite ready to acknowledge that I occasionally disagreed with some of [...]

N.S.W. - Getting grimmer by the hour….

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

One has to wonder what ever possessed Nathan Rees to take on the role of Premier of New South Wales.  If there was a job that was going to be a thankless task and a burden to one’s spirits and optimism, then I think being Premier of N.S.W. in 2008 has to rank amongst the top [...]

Street Racing - so what’s so new about it?

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

Over the last week or so the NSW state government, police force and Australian media generally have put under the spotlight the tendency of drivers to “race” their motor vehicles on the streets.  This current focus has been brought on by the recent tragic deaths of an elderly couple quietly returning home after a night out [...]

P-Plate Gabfest

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

Will anything of substance come from the current gabfest on what to do about our P-plate drivers?
I’m predicting we’ll simply see a range of draconian rules instituted that will prove of little value.  Why? Because there’s no point having rules if you don’t have the “referees” to see that they are being obeyed.  In this [...]

Historic fourth consecutive term to Queensland Labor Party

Sunday, September 10th, 2006

The Queensland Labor Party, led by the incumbent Premier, Mr Peter Beattie, has succeeded in winning an historic fourth consecutive term.  Mr Beattie has become the first Labor Premier to achieve this feat in 65 years.
Even though I might not agree with a lot of Labor policies, I cannot argue with the skill of Mr [...]

John Howard’s Industrial Relations Reforms - is he for real?

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

Johnny, Johnny, Johnny… what in heaven’s name are you on about?
A few days ago, Australia Prime Minister John Howard was reported as saying that Australian workers must come to terms with the fact that the 5 day working week was dead.
Johnny - I suggest that if you want this concept to gain acceptance in the [...]