Faux ideology

June 3, 2025

Jenny Hocking is spot on with her denunciation of the National Party. That group lost its ideological bearings when it changed its name from the Country Party.

Back in those days, the members looked like farmers and acted in their interests and of their communities. To expand their political influence, they rebadged themselves as Nationals and sought to gain seats in the urban areas. To avoid conflict with the Liberals, they worked out a more aligned Coalition.

Instead of looking to the future and the need for water in their country areas, they support coal mines, gas and nuclear power. They support big corporations buying agricultural land, but are giving only enough attention to the small farmer and their community to get re-elected.

Can any member of the National Party tell us what their vision is for Australia in, say 50 years? That is what is needed for the future of this country. Unfortunately, they can barely see three years ahead. What a waste of time!