Australian Federal Election 2010

[CountArach]

One problem with some of the young, hyper idealistic Greens, is that they haven't quite figured out how to operate and get things done in the real world. Bob Brown is an example that the idealists should consider emulating.

Just for the record, the average age of Greens members is over 50. They just draw a lot of support from young University students.

I'm not sure about this "she knifed Kev" protest vote. The coalition and the media mention it every second sentence in QLD related coverage, and I don't doubt that it has had some effect, but is it really massive? Labor did very well last time in QLD, and now the situation has reversed, but there are other factors in play.

I see it only affecting a very very small portion of people, many of whom were probably unlikely to go for Labor anyway. Labor has never performed well in Queensland, as with Western Australia and there are broader societal issues for that.

[tibilicus]

I like the look of the Ozzy election cycle, it's so much fun. Politicians running around in speedos, election ads which would never get passed the censors here and all in all a more upbeat environment. Over here it's all doom and gloom, with each politician telling us how the other politician will destroy the country in a sombre and serious tone.

I guess I just think ignorance is bliss though when it comes to political realities.

[miotas]

I like the look of the Ozzy election cycle, it's so much fun. Politicians running around in speedos, election ads which would never get passed the censors here and all in all a more upbeat environment. Over here it's all doom and gloom, with each politician telling us how the other politician will destroy the country in a sombre and serious tone.

I guess I just think ignorance is bliss though when it comes to political realities.

Nah we get those doom and gloom ads too.
A spoof ad on how to make a liberal ad


and an actual liberal ad


and a labor scare ad

[pevergreen]

I see it only affecting a very very small portion of people, many of whom were probably unlikely to go for Labor anyway. Labor has never performed well in Queensland, as with Western Australia and there are broader societal issues for that.

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Labor has been in power in Queensland (state) since 1989... Including the biggest win ever by any Labor government in qld, and one of the best in Australia

Party Vote % (change) Seats (change)
Labor 48.93 ↑10.07 66 ↑22
Liberals 14.32 ↓1.77 3 ↓6
Nationals 14.16 ↓1.02 12 ↓11
One Nation 8.69 ↓13.98 3 ↓8

Yes, One nation has 11 seats in the 1998 election. Biggest third party hold ever.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

This election was the first in which One Nation Party supporters were elected into state Parliament, with the controversial party winning 11 seats. With nearly 23% of the vote, One Nation gained a higher percentage of the vote than any other third party (non-Labor or Coalition) in any State or Territory since Federation. This was also the only election where a third party has gained more votes than both the Liberal and National parties (considered separately).

I can't find the federal results easily enough, but QLD has been labor heavy for quite a while now.

[aimlesswanderer]

Just for the record, the average age of Greens members is over 50. They just draw a lot of support from young University students.

I have heard that there is a real age gap thing happening. The uni students are far more likely to be the naive hyper idealistic types, and are thus much more likely to say something unfortunate.

And seriously tibilicus, you call our election fun??? The only "fun" has been the occasional foot-in-mouth moment, Gruen Nation dissecting the advertising, and the Chaser harassing politicians. Most of the ads are way boring and, by this stage, have been seen/heard far far too many times. Most of us can't wait till it's over!

I shudder to think how boring UK elections must be. Your last one was gloomy because the government had massive debts already and the economy was down the crapper. Hard to be upbeat about that...

Oh, and I think Get Up do the best ads by far.

[Furunculus]

it was an awesome election in the UK, most fun i'd had with politics in a long time.

[naut]

So I received a "How to Vote Liberal" brochure in the mail today. I set it on fire. It didn't burn well. Disappointing.

ASP ad:

[Beskar]

They should go in coalition with the greens, if they get anywhere.

Main issues are - Environment and Sex, perhaps even Sex in the Environment.

[aimlesswanderer]

Well, it's nearly over. Fellow Aussies, don't forget to vote tomorrow!

[Furunculus]

exit polls suggesting narrow win for labour with 52% of the vote...................