A couple of days ago on Radio National I heard a historian/social commentator/political commentator saying that of the 4 or 5 changes of government since the War, all have been led by well established leaders. Each time a new Opposition leader with no depth of national exposure tried to topple the incumbent party he failed. (Bob Hawke has little parliamentary experience, but national exposure as ACTU leader.)

So I'm crossing my fingers & hoping you're right, John.

sandra

The favourite cartoon from 1990 showing the voter puzzling over Tweedle-Dum (Hawke) & Tweedle-Just-As-Dumb (whatsis) is beginning to look like old history IF the Labour Party keeps on separating themselves from the incumbents.