A passive electorate may revolt

January 27, 2026

Anthony Albanese is a 20 year survivor in politics. He has learned to alter his opinions to suit the political environment. He gained the chalice cup as PM and wants to retain it. He covers his actions in secret cabinet meetings and controls what is disclosed to the public. He is afraid of voter opposition. He must diffuse critics. He wants the voters to be passive recipients of his legislation.

So he legislates hate speech laws to give him the power to disrupt free speech that might cause him upset. (Rather Trumpian?) So if I stand on the roadside when a foreign president drives past, and hold a sign that states “You Are Not Welcome In This Country”, would I be charged under that legislation? What if I held the sign above my head and shook it forcibly? Would that be intimidation?

The PM is no statesman and is turning away from his voting base. Remember at the last election more that 60 per cent of voters did not give the ALP their first preference. Voters won’t remain passive if this legislation is actually enacted by policing forces!