Many commentators have written that this election is a victory for the middle, the death of populism in Australia, and the end of the culture wars.


It’s a nice thought, and while it might be a temporary win for the middle, it’s fundamentally wrong.

The majority of Australians don’t like Trump, his capriciousness to allies, or his instability, but Australia is still fundamentally divided into hostile camps and has generational economic issues inflaming the issue. 

The Greens vote remains very strong at around 12% in the Senate and they remain committed to many radical social and economic changes. Other left wing minor parties would add to this figure.


On the opposite side of the political spectrum is a bunch of minor right wing parties, who combined got around 12% this election. Many in this group are committed to fighting the culture wars and promoting some fairly eccentric policies. 

Additionally, while the ALP has thankfully appeared to have taken a pause on their social agenda, I am not convinced that they have permanently stopped. I expect them to pick it up again in the future, given the views of many of their MPs. 

Meanwhile the Liberal Party continues to offer no economic solutions for the average Australian as their conservative and progressive factions argue over whether their election defeat was due to too much conservatism or a lack of conviction. 

Neither the radical progressives or conservatives are going anywhere and many in these groups see the threats to society as grave.

On top of this, we have a major cost of living crisis for the working class and an increasingly hollowed out middle class. Economic hardship is fertile ground for radicalism and with the ALP not properly addressing the cost of living or housing, this situation is likely going to end in a dumpster fire.

Thus with both economic conditions and committed partisans stoking the flames, populism and the culture wars are here to stay.

So, how can Australia fix these issues?

To address the issues culturally, we need leadership that shows real respect and grace. While we saw glimmers of this in Dutton’s and Albanese’s post election speeches, we need more than hints of statesmanlike leadership to encourage meaningful change. 

Economically, we need real reform that genuinely improves the living standards of average Australians. We need affordable housing and taxation reform. The massive wealth transfer from wage earners to asset holders over the last 30 years is corroding our society. Our superannuation system was designed to ensure retirement security. The rich now use it to get even further ahead - and who can blame them for using the rules to their advantage!

We need politicians willing to think generationally and do what’s best for the country rather than what’s best for re-election.

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