The originator of this discussion has assumed our governments want to improve the nation for our benefit.

They don't. They are there to look out for themselves and the interests of their major financial backers, not you and I.

Our governments are owned by the elite, not you and I.

sky rocketing cost of living,

energy prices through the roof,

drought stricken farmers being virtually ignored,

water retention or building dams,

the economy about to stall,

Veteran's dire circumstances,

over crowded cities,

drastic cuts to immigration,

homelessness

the insane Paris agreement

to name but a few.

The issues you have listed, and I realise the list could be a whole lot bigger, have much in common. They are not the more pressing issues which have been solved. I will admit the LNP stalled while Malcolm Turnbull enjoyed being leader and that was frustrating but they appear to be back on track. The electorate gave Morrison a thumbs up based on his ability to get the job done on his past performance. 

It is hard to accuse a government that promised nothing of delivering nothing. How do you hold accountable a promise nothing intends to deliver nothing "government" - can't imagine anyone voting for such a nonsense, but some did.

Perhaps we should ask those do nothing voters?

Adrianus, thanks for listing many of the problems the Govt has no idea nor intention on how to solve, not that I would consider the non-binding Paris agreement as a part of that list, but all the rest of the list are definitely part of the ineptness of the Liberal Govt of their last two terms, - just what do you expect them to do? - After all they are your mates, I expect you voted for them, - Now what?

All voters have been manipulated via social media. Because people are too lazy to check facts, which allows those people with money to pay for misleading adverts and news stories. Adani and Clive Palmer are perfect examples. Clive Palmer spending $60 million without winning a seat seems stupid but in the context of a mining operation, it's chicken feed. Palmer wanted to ensure an LNP win so that Adani would go ahead because his next project is next to Adani; if they get approved so will his project.

It is hard to comment on our LNP government when they are missing in action, eg no action. Scott Morrison is abroad on holidays and parliament has not been sitting since the 19th May. No chance of passing the tax cut for lower and middle income earners before Ju;ly 1. I listened to the budget speech which they claim is their policies for going forward and I cannot see how they can possibly get a surplus next year on what they are saying they will do.  All I can gather from that is severe cuts to social services, which I don't agree with, extending the cashless card, which I also don't agree with, and tax cuts and levelling the tax rate for high income earners projected to happen 5 years into the future, which I also don't agree with. As you can see, I think our government for the next 3 years is a total f**kup.

The LNP is a TOTAL DISASTER.

Be glad very glad the ALP did not get in. Bill could never be accused of lacking vision for the country, trouble is he forgot to take off his rose coloured specs and his nose got longer in the process

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdfAdMus0rM

John Setka's membership of the Australian Labor Party has been suspended until a Labor meeting  on July 5.Telstra shedding 10,000 jobs and NSW Govt 2,500 Public Servant jobs are going to make a hole in their job numbers won't it. I cannot see the tax cuts improving the economy, any extra money will be put under the bed I expect, especially if the rconomioc headwinds forecast become true.

I am looking forward to the 2 part story on the Coalition govt starting nerxt week, it will be an eye opener I expect, all about the key players in the bringing down of Malcolm Turnbull.

I wouldn't be too sure either about the govt not changing Negative Gearing and Franking Credits as apparently they are doing a review into retirees income, apparently a lot of people are jumping on the FC bandwagon after all the publicity before the election, also a petion organiser on change.org wrote to the govt and asked if they were going to increase the pension and New Start Allowance and he received a reply. "No" so nothing to look forward to there either.

It is ridiculous to call the LNP a disappointment just one month after the election, when they promised nothing other than tax cuts for all, with massive ones for the rich! They are working hard at that, with a good chance of it getting through - as all politicians (as they get over $200K, $207,100 Base Salary for backbenchers / bludgers) will get the maximum $11,600 tax cuts from 2024! Does anyone seriously think politicians even in the Senate will pass that up? After all, the PEOPLE (ncluding Retirees) voted these people back in, so bear the consequences!

What else will they actually do? With several nasty destabilising characters having left, I certainly hope (key word) Morrison gets some guts and works harder for the people. No indications yet, just a hope. If anyone doesn't like it, all we can do is to write some nasty little notes to your local MP / Morrison reminding them about that little flag (pin) which Morrison expects all in his team to wear on their lapels to remind them they are to work for the people - that's right, us!

Of course, the Aussies rejected the other mob wisely with their extremist policies, just didn't figure out how to get rid of the Libs as well! The preferential voting system proved too hard for the majority of the people.

Democracy is problematic for unreasoning bigots who allow others to do the thinking for them. 

If 'their' side wins, they are forced to defend mistakes, incompetence and even abuse of entitlements.  That must be psychologically uncomfortable, to say the least.

It is better for them where the 'other', hated (but of course!) side wins.  -That gives them the leeway to rationalise the consequences of their own poor life decisions as somehow being the fault of the forever blameworthy 'other' side holding the reins of government.

Some may never accept the democratic decision, blaming the 'naive', 'stupid'(sic) voters for getting it wrong. As hard as it is to believe, there are Australians who implacably refuse to accept that Trump is the duly elected US President.

What is really objectionable though is the unconscionable behaviour of the (largely tabloid) media that makes, rather than reports, the 'news' and has a vested interest in scandal and sensationalism.

Morrison and his Wife are swanning around in their own importance not giving 2 hoots about the county he is SUPPOSED to be looking after.