Lewis comments:

I never thought I’d say this, but I’m actually really disappointed with how Dutton and the Coalition have performed this election. Even if the polls are off and it’s closer than expected, they’ve been really underwhelming, allowing the ALP to get away with a lot. Not really a great time to be inspired by politics is it.

We may be entering a period of Australian politics where the Coalition loses its party of government relevancy and the Teals and Tans (Nats backwards – community independents in Nationals seats) start to form more of a power bloc. There is no law saying there needs to be a Labor party or a Liberal-Nationals party. It’s up to the major parties how they respond to the changing electoral landscape

Kim by contrast says:

So the alternative PM is good at gymnastics. Whilst pledging to get Australia back on track he’s still busy back tracking and back flipping, as shown through his comments today saying he won’t go after the “woke” ( my summary of his grievances I’d say) curriculum. It’s like hanging on to the stern of the Titanic whilst the Temu Trump deck chairs fly past into the Atlantic.

Mari:

Dutton ragging on the PM for not being able to answer a question at the Press Club when he himself just doesn’t bother to go to the Press Club? Typical.

Simon:

I guess you would have encountered Gary’s Economics. Wealth tax discussions in the UK are getting more realistic with his expertise but the push back from corporate media reveals, yet again, who is (invisibly) behind the economic policy settings

I’m a big fan of Gary’s Economics and how he breaks it down in such simple fashion for people. But yes, power is always going to fight back, but that only works if people are ignorant

And Michael:
Brickwood photo captions

Amelia Hamer – (in a moment of self realisation) What the hell have I got myself into?

Peter Dutton – When can I get out of here (and this campaign).

BTW the stubby holder goes with the corflute issue/strategy at polling booths – advertising will cover for personal appearances & policies.