- The Guardian
- Issue #2142
The betrayal of the people by the Albanese Labor government has opened the door for the Coalition to form a minority government with the support of independent candidates.
As we go to press Labor is slightly ahead in the polls, but the situation is very volatile. Voters are concerned about the cost of living, with the economy overall and climate change also major concerns. It’s still very possible for the election to result in a Coalition government either in its own right, or in coalition with right-independents.
This should be a warning to all progressive and left forces to unite efforts to ensure the betrayal of Labor doesn’t deliver a minority Coalition government.
The electorate is resentful of all the betrayals; Indigenous Australians, the betrayal of unions, on Palestine. The destabilisation of organised labour by the Albanese government plays into the development of this move to the right. The reduction in living standards comes directly from the support given to the various wars and increases in military spending at the expense of health, education and social welfare. The feeling out there against PM Albanese is a significant setback for the government as union members and others abandon the Labor Party in favour of any other candidate.
A Federal Coalition government will bring with it worse outcomes for unions, workers, the environment and the people in general.
The priority at this election is to build a front to oppose the militarisation and opposition to the loss of democratic rights. The interests of Australia do not align with Dutton or Trump, our interests are in trade of a mutually beneficial character.
The trade unions and other groups need to adopt policies that align with the interests of the workers in their industries. A war with China or any other of the predatory behaviour that is being adopted does not offer Australian workers a prosperous future.
The Central Committee has decided to call on all its members to get actively involved in their localities to ensure the Coalition is last at the ballot box.
This means that all efforts should be put into force to work with the community for an outcome that benefits the people.
Party branches should analyse and discuss their local candidates and their policies and support the efforts of those who would benefit the people and could form part of a minority Labor government.
The CPA calls on party members – and the people in general – to vote for the balance of power in the Senate; there the vote should go to the Greens.
A vote for the Greens carries the double value that it sends a protest message to Labor but could also either help Greens candidates to get elected or to pass on their preference to Labor.
At all levels, the CPA calls on the electorate to put the Coalition last.
