Political Memes

Don't get me wrong, I am by no means under the impression Labor is a sinless, flawless, perfect party; or that Albanese is some Saint of a man who can do no evil.

Disclaimer: I am no political expert, and this is all my personal opinion based off my understanding of the bill. (I am also (usually) pretty pessimistic myself, increasingly so these last few years) but this is honestly the brightest spark of something that could not only help Australia in a way that prevents/could help shield us from the worst of the Mad Max timeline, but could also potentially help the rest of the world (how this all plays out, well I suppose we'll see).

But the "Future Made In Australia" Bill (I know, a little nationalistic sounding for my liking as well... wait, don't leave yet, plez ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ) is a massive step in the right direction - especially in comparison to the current state of Trumpastan.

The "general gist" of the bill (along with committing a $22.7 Billion Dollar government investment over the next decade) is:

• A net-zero economy, and aiming to utilise it to set Australia as the "Renewable Energy Powerhouse" of the future. They've realised to do this, public investment will be needed.

• Recognising the importance of domestic capability, but instead of you know, starting tariff wars as a "solution"; they're forcing the tying of our Mining Industry's (known for bottomless pockets, and literally zero fucks given for Australia's people or it's future) money, with the Manufacturing industry (known for being one of the most unionised industries in the country) and using it to bankroll this net-zero development. AKA: tying some of our largest private sector money to renewable energy only and investing it in the people and working class - as well as ensuring it's to the benefit of future generations. This also makes it INCREDIBLY hard to undo in the future.

• Investing in it's people and future by promoting safer, more secure and higher paying jobs with better working conditions, as well as developing more skilled and inclusive workforces (by investing in skills development and creating more job opportunities through building this net-zero goal and the steps it will require).

• Supporting First Nations communities and traditional owners by engaging collaboratively to ensure a positive outcome for their communities; while also encouraging their participation, and ensuring that they share in the benefits of, the transition to net-zero (this also includes any other communities directly affected by the transition)

• Strengthening our domestic industrial capabilities for the future, through strengthening our local supply chains.

• Increasing transparency and compliance of tax affairs, including  benefits received under supports provided by this bill.

People see or hear the word "Private Investment", stop reading, and jump straight to "neolib", in turn weakening the word. I believe in this case, it's also missing the forest for the tree's.

Is it driven by the noblest of values? Probably not. Will it work? Like I said at the beginning, we'll find out, but even if it doesn't - at least we're finally trying something different for a change, something positive. If that can't provide any optimism, I'd argue that's bordering on doomerism and gives a whiff of "why even bother am I rite lol".

The bill has passed both houses, Labor won by a landslide, the Opposition Leader lost his own seat and quit politics; leaving our conservative (opposition) party leaderless. Murdoch's propaganda machine failed spectacularly.

Trumpet of Patriots spent millions, and (thus far) for their efforts have... 0 seats and less than 1.9% of the vote).

Australia has spoken, and we have said "why the fuck would we want anything to do with that, cunt?" to ~~The Art Of The Deal US-brand of politics~~ fascism.

The bill as passed, if anyones curious to read more.