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2011-02-05

Gillard's changes for changes sake?

Comments on Dennis Shanahan “Just the latest Rudd project to be junked”, 5/02/2011, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/just-the-latest-rudd-project-to-be-junked/story-e6frg6zo-1226000468745

This reflects very badly on all the federal Labor involved in the various Rudd era projects/reforms, including Gillard then as the deputy PM, Swan as the Treasurer, Roxon as the health minister.

It also reflects very poorly on top federal bureaucrats, such as the key people in PMC, Treasury and Health, given that they were closely involved in advising and developing those projects and policies/reforms.

Of course, it is still very early to know whether the changes will be good for Australia or not until the alternative plans are proven to be better. Having said that, the junk of some of the so called greens projects such as the cash for clunkers will be good for the nation as long as the alternative spending is managed well.

It appears, though, that Gillard, Swan and Wong may be more concerned with short term budget bottom line as opposed to real reforms that would create long term benefits to the nation.

Gillard needs to articulate clearly that her changes are not aimed at short term budgetary pressures but in the nation's long term interest.

She must do that with sound reasons and convince the sceptical public.

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