More Than Politics

 Every election our vote is about more than politics; it says I am part of this nation and my voice will be heard. 

This election is about Team Australia. Which leader has a plan to build Australia's future and who wants to divide us?

This election is about more than politics; it is about stable leadership. It is about aiming high, looking forward, and thinking big. 

My life has been about disability rights. I am living proof that disability rights is more than politics and this election people with disabilities' votes matter. 

If I was American I would die. Medicare is the envy of the world. No less than two American presidents have tried to bring in an Australian Medicare style system. Universal healthcare is a human right. 

All leaders have been saying that we live in uncertain times and as a result, thinking about acting in Australia's defence becomes about more than politics. We need to make Australia impenetrable to anyone that wishes to do us harm. We need to get the equipment and military personnel now. 

Work for peace but prepare for defence.

Australia's future is about living up to our national anthem; 'Australians all let us rejoice for we are one and free'. That includes everyone. 

I have to say it is absolutely too late to go nuclear. Peter Dutton's plan for nuclear power may have been a good option if it had started in 1996. We have the potential to be a renewable energy super power. The nuclear plan is a smoke and mirrors trick in the shape of a nuclear reactor so that the Liberal and National parties can keep fossil fuels burning longer while still looking like they are serious about Net Zero. 

When you go to vote on Election Day ask yourself which leader thinks about every voter and raises Australia to more than politics? We are truly the lucky country because our elections are free and fair.

Free and Fair

There are things in life that are more important than a game of pick up sticks;

Your vote is about more than politics.

We have the power in a democracy;

One vote, one voice, fair and free.

It is your choice whether you are on the national team;

Every citizen deserves a piece of the Australian dream.

Balance the pursuit of wealth against individual health.

A leader should not be aloof or ethereal; 

With one look you should be able to tell they are prime ministerial.

Who has a steady grip?

Who is the calm captain of the ship?

Have we forgotten the white picket fence?

Every man or woman should be willing to act in Australia's defence.

It's too late for nuclear power, climate change is here;

We need real action not smoke and mirrors to hide the fear.

Life might feel like a game of never ending pick up sticks;

But your vote is about more than politics.

Everyone should care that elections are free and fair.

Chris Van Ingen | 2 April 2025