Full Story Back to back Barries: can Dutton save his campaign?
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Apr 11, 2025 What happens when a campaign stumbles? Insightful discussions unfold about Peter Dutton's surprising policy reversals and the Coalition's struggle to regain voter trust. The role of focus groups in shaping public sentiment is highlighted, along with the influence of political powerhouses like Gina Reinhart. Diplomatic tensions regarding U.S. tariffs and their impact on Australia and Canada are explored, raising questions about the broader economic implications. A compelling analysis of recent polling trends reveals the challenges the Coalition faces in a shifting political landscape.
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Coalition's Challenge
- Labor owns the economic narrative, making it hard for the Coalition to break through.
- The stock market crash creates a tendency for voters to stick with incumbents.
Unprecedented Policy Dump
- Tony Barry couldn't recall a time when a party scrapped a major policy mid-campaign.
- Barry Cassidy agreed, finding it unprecedented in recent times.
Hawke-Keating Fracture
- During the Hawke-Keating era, pressure led to abandoning a consumption tax, fracturing their relationship.
- This had a lasting impact on their dynamic despite continued cooperation.