[GandalfTheGrey]

I like their big government, keynesian/protectionist economics

worked wonders for our manufacturing sector right?

Interesting that Katter's vote in his own seat is getting slashed.

[Il Duce]

Well I prefer it to neoliberalism and the idea of cutting expenditure for the sake of having a surplus. I think we must counter this idea and protect our assets.

Katter is likely to win in his north qld seat. I dont know where you got your idea from.

[unbalanced zealot]

Because I'm in Korea I should have worked out a postal vote. But haven't had the time or motivation to do it.

My interest in this election is how the Senate pans out. I tried looking into the possibilities but the situation at hand is just too intricate for me to even make an educated guess on, so I'll just wait and see. The outcome will be clear soon enough.

[Igor Antunov]

So the one time I desperately want my vote to count....I'm not on the electoral roll. I have been every single time previously. I had to cast a provisional vote and now whether they count it or not is up to them.

Ridiculous.

[Ahovking]

So the one time I desperately want my vote to count....I'm not on the electoral roll. I have been every single time previously. I had to cast a provisional vote and now whether they count it or not is up to them.

Ridiculous.

Igor who did you vote for?

[unbalanced zealot]

Wow ... ALP vs Coalition in a federal election, and Collingwood vs Port Adelaide in an elimination final ... I can't decide which one is more important.


The Age has a Senate breakdown here:

http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politi ... 2taue.html

[Igor Antunov]

Igor who did you vote for?

Paltry options, but I made sure to place coalition last. 1 went to labor, 2 to greens.

[colliric]

So the one time I desperately want my vote to count....I'm not on the electoral roll. I have been every single time previously. I had to cast a provisional vote and now whether they count it or not is up to them.

Ridiculous.

It's called "Checking your enrolment details when the election is announced"....

[Igor Antunov]

Meh, never had an issue before and I think even my dog was on the roll. Everyone and everything but me. It is a conspiracy.

[GandalfTheGrey]

Katter is likely to win in his north qld seat. I dont know where you got your idea from.

I never said he will lose, but his vote has been slashed:

BOB Katter's primary vote has collapsed in his North Queensland stronghold and he may need to rely on preferences to hold his own seat of Kennedy.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2013/0 ... -news.html

[Il Duce]

That indeed was a close one. His party didn't do so well in other regions either. I bet if he had the same funding and support as Palmer, things would have been different.

[colliric]

That indeed was a close one. His party didn't do so well in other regions either. I bet if he had the same funding and support as Palmer, things would have been different.

.... Katter is proposing a minor party coalition, but I doubt Clive will go for it.

[AVT]

Katter should have just thrown his hat in with Clive from the start, if you saw their 'debate' at the press club you will know that they have very similar outlooks.

[GandalfTheGrey]

Palmer allegedly criticised Katter for creating a party that had his own name in it - gold.

[AVT]

Palmer allegedly criticised Katter for creating a party that had his own name in it - gold.

Queensland has by far given the last few parliaments its most colourful characters; Katter, Joyce (well NSW now), Hanson and soon to be Palmer.....

[colliric]

Queensland has by far given the last few parliaments its most colourful characters; Katter, Joyce (well NSW now), Hanson and soon to be Palmer.....

The lead has fallen to 1100 votes. I still think he's got a big enough lead.

[unbalanced zealot]

Anyone notice that DIAC is now DIPB

As if border protection is really something that needs emphasis like this. They probably have to spend heaps out at Belco on new stationary and changing over all forms and templates.