The Australian Automotive Dealer Association says franchised new car retail businesses should not be surprised if Labor wins the 2019 election.
AADA chief executive David Blackhall says businesses should realise there’s a chance Labor will return to office for the first time since 2014.
“Politics is an uncertain business with uncertain outcomes,” he says.
David Blackhall AADA
“Prudent businesses must pay attention to the probability of a Bill Shorten government assuming office at the next election – probably in May,” Blackhall advises.
Statesman Institute founder Mark Smith, whose business assists clients to construct public policy using strategic government relations advice, says there’s a likelihood Australia will vote for a Bill Shorten Labor government in 2019.
“It would be prudent to pay close attention the 48th Labor National Conference,” he begins.
“[Labor Party president Wayne] Swan suggested that the delay had been advantageous for Labor…to take advantage of the August leadership change to Scott Morrison, the Wentworth by-election and the strong Victorian State election result to allow the conference to become a spring board for government,” Smith explains.
Smith highlights Bill Shorten’s announcement Labor would create a new environment protection agency and a commitment to deliver 50% more renewable energy supply by 2030, as well as establish an Australian Apprenticeship Advocate to improve the quality of apprenticeships and address the decline in young people starting or completing apprenticeship qualifications.
Mark Smith, Statesman Institute.
Labor’s calculations suggest 14,000 fewer apprenticeships exist currently than the 2013 Labor government’s election, and the party wants to create 10,000 pre-apprenticeships for young people seeking a trade and 20,000 advanced adult apprenticeships needing re-training.
A Labor election victory would see Anthony Albenese become minister for infrastructure, transport and cities, who Smith describes as “refreshing continuity in an era of constant leadership change and ministerial reshuffles”.
Smith also refers to shadow minister for climate change and energy Mark Butler, who is also member for Port Adelaide/Hindmarsh (South Australia), as “a leading figure from the left”.
I think your comment about Bil Shorten becoming the PM of Australia is a bit out of date We had an election and the people spoke telling Bill Shorten thanks but NO thanks and thank god they did ..