I have been a conservative National Party voter all my life because of my connection with the bush. I firmly believe conservative governments are more fiscally responsible and more inclined to govern for ALL of Australia, and not just the cities.
However, when Turnbull overthrew Abbott last September and became PM, I knew I could not vote conservative again. I do not believe Turnbull is a genuine conservative, I do not support his views (climate change, same-sex marriage, a Republic, for starters), and I will never support treachery. Whilst it is perfectly legal for a party to elect their leader, I believe it is morally wrong to replace a sitting PM, and that includes ALL parties. In my mind it is fine to change leaders weekly if they so wish in Opposition, but never in Government. My vote locally had been aimed at installing Abbott as PM, and my vote was trashed that day.
I believe the Liberal Party took a giant leap to the left when Turnbull was installed. The Liberal Party is now very similar to the Labor Party, and neither have room for the conservative voter. Because the Nats are “married” to the Libs, I can never return to voting for them unless the Libs radically change direction back to what they were in, say, Howard’s day, or unless the Nats tore up the agreement with the Libs and stood with candidates in every seat, unaligned to the Libs.
The Liberal Party is now very similar to the Labor Party, and neither have room for the conservative voter
The big issues I feel need addressing in the country immediately are:
*Cut spending, and cut it hard
*Pay off the debt without just taxing the hell out of the worker. The only way to do this is for every single citizen in the country to pull their belts in a notch or two, and contribute a little. A medical co-payment is not unreasonable, nor unaffordable.
*End the massive fraudulent welfare payments
*Stop Muslim immigration
*Prune the bloat in the Public Service. Smaller Government please.
The arrogance of the majors has become unbearable. They don’t listen to us. I have always admired Pauline Hanson’s strength and determination, and in my eyes she has conservative values and wears her heart on her sleeve for Australia.
There is nothing in her policies that goes against my grain. As in:
Harriet Galagher, on Insight. Source: Insight
*I agree that immigration should be based on the economy and that immigration should be slowed or even stopped when the economy is poor (as it is now). There are not enough jobs to go around now, and immigration is exacerbating this problem.
*I agree to halt Muslim immigration. I believe there is a problem with radical Islam already in our country, and that immigrants from the Middle East and African countries are not assimilating into Australian culture, and in fact are changing the face of Australia as I know it. I believe our Government should have the courage to address these matters without fear of offending anyone, as we should all be Australians first and foremost. I agree that the niqab and burqa should be banned and that multiculturalism has led only to division and hatred. Immigration must be with assimilation.
*I agree with her opposition to Halal Certification because the associated costs are passed on to all of us and it is a fact that there is no trace as to where these vast amounts of funds end up.
*I agree with her Water Management Plan and her opposition to Agenda 21.
*I agree with her policies on the Family Law Court, and that it needs to have more balance for fathers.
*I agree with her policy that we must balance the budget and pay off the debt.
Pauline as PM? I don’t know. But I do know that if the Liberal Party does not change, there is a distinct possibility that she could at least double her vote at the next election.
I have been following the Australian Conservative movement formulated by Cory Bernadi with great interest. I believe he is a fine man who could lead this country admirably. Everything he says echoes my sentiments. It is my hope that this movement becomes a party and attracts the conservative base of MP’s from the now left of centre Liberal Party. I would hope the Nats would tear up their agreement with the Libs and join forces with this Party so we would once again have a truly conservative coalition in Australia.
I weep for my country and feel ashamed of the mess we are leaving our children and grandchildren
I weep for my country and feel ashamed of the mess we are leaving our children and grandchildren. We have created a nation of greedy citizens who vote not for the best interests of Australia, but for what they can get for their own pocket or their pet project. Multiculturalism has bought divide, distrust and hatred to our society. I weep that we feel like aliens in our own country.
Harriet Galagher is a guest on Insight's Minority Report, looking at why so many Australians are turning away from the major parties | Catch-up online:
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