10-02-2010, 06:08 AM
Magda Hassan Wrote:It will be interesting but they'll have to offer more systemic than just an immigration policy. Looking at the type of businessmen involved I don't think that likely.
I don't agree on that one, Magda.
Single issue candidates have had suucess in the past, especially in the Senate. It's the most important issue facing Australia today, imo.
It will be like a defacto referendum on immigration. Of course, the Government would never permit a real referendum on immigration because they know their present policy would be slaughtered. The new party be smeared by the MSM but I still think they will steamroll their opponents.
I don't have a problem with any of the high profile people supporting the new party. I guess only Dick Smith could be considered a businessman in the strict sense, and his philanthropic activities are well known.
By contrast, the businesspeople supporting mass immigration include Gerry "I can't find cheap labor for my horse stud" Harvey, Frank "the missing millions were used for charitable purposes in Israel" Lowy and Heather "we have massive skills shortages but the business sector doesn't want to fund any training" Rideout.
I know which of these two groups cares more about Australia's future.