The Election we had to have.

I usually keep my blogs to share things that I have learned and discovered in the pursuit of building a business. But as a business leader this week of course I have been left bewildered.

Recently I wrote about the disgrace of both major parties advertising and promotional campaigns  And clearly I was not alone in my alarm. There has been much commentary this week. In fact there is little else in the press. I have just watched the 4 independents at the National Press Club lunch – all with such varied ideas of what is next – what is the most important focus. I thought greatness came from focus, doing a few things well, and getting everyone aligned to the execution of the plan.

These until recently unknown independents (except for Katter) are now in a position to, not only impact the present leadership of the country but the future of the political system.

So there is a stale mate – policies and leadership in a precarious position. The much needed true tax reform, any mention of workplace relations, a technology and broadband strategy will be hard to formulate.

What does this mean for us out here in small business land, working hard, employing people, and paying our taxes – are we now going to operate in limbo land? We will just keep doing what we do and administrators will run the country.

Did we get what we deserved? The election we had to have? The people have spoken… we want clear leadership, articulated and funded policies. We want to be the great nation that we all work to be.

Out of the ashes clear leadership must rise… our leaders owe it to the people (and the businesses) (PS as I have always said – ‘there is no power in hope’ – ‘hope is not a strategy’… enough of the infighting and faceless power brokers – let’s look at the plan )

I am very curious to know your opinion on the impact for business?