The big issue seemed to be the economy and rising interest rates. The economy is booming but the effects are not widely distributed and the interest rate increase is being felt by the middle-class.
Actually, I think the fact that John Howard lost his seat is a pretty thorough repudiation of his policies as a individual and probably stings more than his party’s loss, as it’s the first time it has happened to a sitting prime minister in Australia.
This was about change, as much as anything, but support for the Shrubbery certainly isn’t a popular stance with Australians.
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