The Labor government needs to come up with a package of reforms and a clear time frame to address the twin challenges of productivity and sustainability.
One of the most important observations that former independent MP for Indi Cathy McGowan made about being an independent was that “I am not the opposition”. It speaks to the opportunity and the responsibility that independents have to be constructive coalition builders and ensure sensible, centrist government. And with the public voting for change on Saturday, this role is more important than ever.
