Unfortunately, there are too many vocal minorities that believe in their own moral superiority, and then seek to impose their subjective views and culture to the detriment of others who responsibly conduct legal activities.

They seem to believe that their self-assumed moral superiority gives them the right to dictate to governments of all persuasions on social and economic policy.

And then use derogatory terms as racist or redneck to put down and stereotype opponents, being most ordinary Australians, as guilty and living in the past.

Unsurprisingly, their arguments tend to be emotionally based; usually devoid of fact, and mis-stating facts.

With the rise of minor parties, major parties are becoming more reliant on preferences to stay in power.

When power becomes more important than principle, some areas eg greyhound racing become 'expendable', regardless of which party (NSW - Lib, ACT - Labor). This is when preference deals with these minority groups are a worry.

But there are also public service areas that are susceptible to unbalanced influence. Some vocal groups work them far better than the fragmented greyhound industry (eg McHugh inquiry in NSW - use of invalid 'facts' & anti-greyhound 'experts', Chief Vet Officer report in Vic - no consultation with participants).

With the industry promoter, operator & regulator roles being performed by public authorities, no public position on important issues will be taken. This is left to political masters.

This is why effective lobbying to government is important, particularly the Racing Minister (& shadow Racing Minister). Unless we express a voice, by both individuals and industry, greyhound racing is exposed.

Not aware of any such activity for the Qld election. Would also have expected something from the SFF party, but not sure how big that party is in Qld.

The only party that has any presence of Ozism and is not open to bribery from the loonies is the SFF party.
They need to expand at a tremendous rate and align themselves with a powerful pro animal industries lobby group.
IMO they won't be able to become big enough under the banner of SFF's.
I'm even more convinced now that this political party needs to encompass ALL animal industries and hobbies, representing them as ONE MAIN PARTY.
Every single animal industry out there has become aware of the need for serious political protection.

It's time, Mr. SFF, to take those three elements and roll them into a huge green and Looney crushing machine and go forth and multiple!

There has never ever been a better and much needed time as NOW!

There are many many seats out there waiting for you.

I've never understood why the ALP needs to sell out to the Greens. Are the Greens ever going to side with the other side?

I will become a member too, jack. I just wish they take the bull by the horns and give it their all.

The ALP and almost any other party will sell out to keep themselves in a job. It's the way politics is now, Michael.
baird and the greens were a great example.
Dirty dirty business now with absolutely no morals whatsoever.
Think as low as you can and you have it.
Time for the people to stand up and say they are not taking it anymore.

Nasal discharge is green.

Puss is green.

Gangrene is green.

Vomit is green.

There is nothing good about it. Not even box 6 is that good.

Ban the colour green off the colour and political charts forever!

The Q about ALP and Greens is very clear. The Greens are eroding Labor votes so Labor tries to some extent to copy what the Greens put up. At the same time Labor knows it can generally get the Greens to vote on the Labor side. So they win both ways but it is a negative way of doing business. The Greens only policies are to stop things happening so if Labor gets into power (alone or in a coalition) it could cause Labor some difficulties. It depends on the balance of power.

Alternatively, in the ACT the Greens got in first and forced Labor to adopt yet another of their negative policies - ie banning racing. Same thing, different timing. They also got in in Northcote (Melbourne) but Andrews still has the numbers so it is not critical yet. The next full election will tell.

I am tempted to support SFF but purely because I like the way Borsak has run things. However, I am not sure about the long term or about their other views. But building them up is a much better option than allowing Greens to grow.

No doubt. My point is, I've never understood why the ALP needs to kowtow to anything Green. 90% of Green preferences go to the ALP and there's numerous examples of Labor adopting Green policies hurting their own party.

The Greens will never side with the conservative parties, so why does the ALP think they need to 'win' Green support?

The Raiders haven't won a prem since 1911, $100 notes aren't much good if you haven't got 'em, and Kermit can only pull a pig.
Only thing you might be able to "score" the greens on is dope is green, which kinda makes sense.

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